After a long day at work, Japanese salarymen head out for an evening of good food and strong drink. Experience this lively nighttime atmosphere on a tour through Yurakucho, a district bordering swanky Ginza but known for a more working-class feel. This is where rows of busy izakaya pubs and small eateries can be found under the train tracks, their walls reverberating with raucous laughter and the gentle thunder of trains passing by overhead.
Tonight’s tour begins at 17:00. Meet the guide and set out into the bustling Yurakucho District.
Stop for meals at two izakayas – Japanese gastropubs that serve a variety of tapas-like food and drink. The first venue focuses on yakitori grilled chicken skewers, and the second serves up yakiniku meat dishes. Other options like karage fried chicken, salad, sashimi, and sushi rolls are often available seasonally as well. This is comfort food for the salarymen office workers, a way for them to unwind with small plates between a mug of beer or a highball. Drinks are included as well (non-alcoholic options available).
During the meals, enjoy conversation with the guide about Japanese cuisine, izakaya culture, or other fascinating topics.
Still hungry? The guide will include a final stop for a bowl of noodles as a finisher, or a light dessert option can be enjoyed instead.
After this insightful and delicious walking tour of Yurakucho, part ways with the guide and return to the hotel or continue exploring Tokyo’s nightlife independently.
Note: This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.
Inclusions:
🍗 Dinner
Notes:
This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
Departure: Daily except Sunday
Note:
- This tour is not available on Sundays and national holidays.
- Reservations accepted from 2 guests for shared tours. For single travellers, please enquire.
- There may be other participants in the shared tour (maximum of 8 pax per group).
- Participants must be at least 13 years of age for the shared tour, and at least 6 years of age for the private tour.
- Although some local restaurants and izakaya in Japan still allow smoking, this tour only includes non-smoking venues. The choice of location makes it an ideal tour for families and kids, allowing them to enjoy a very family friendly approach to Tokyo’s nightlife.
- Please understand that the menu of the tour is fixed and that traditional izakayas do not cater for food allergies or special dietary requirements. Our guide will try to adapt the menu as much as possible and find substitutions in the event of food allergies, but in some cases no alternative can be guaranteed. Should you have any specific dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free) please book a private tour.
- In the case of a serious or severe allergy, participants will not be able to take this tour. For moderate or mild allergies, the restaurants will be informed in advance but there could still be a potential risk of cross contamination, and participants will need to sign a waiver form before the day of the tour.
- Tour may be cancelled in case of extreme weather.
- Please contact your Travel Consultant for availability. Please note that all of the services and tours have yet to be booked and that they are proposed for your reference only. We will start making reservations after we receive your confirmation.
- Please inform your Travel Consultant of any special dietary requirements and physical conditions that you may have. We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance that also covers emergency medical evacuation.
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