2 Two-Hour Experiences in Japan to Build an Evening Around

1.Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96Our pick

Join a local English-speaking guide for an evening walk through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You’ll try three alcoholic drinks and six to eight Japanese foods while visiting tiny izakaya pubs and bars. Guides may include Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, Sean, or Ash.

“The destinations and eats along the way were amazing! Ash, our tour guide did an amazing job giving us recommendations as a local as well as provide great insight into the area! Highly recommend!”

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2.Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Guided Tour – 7 Breweries in 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $73Best value

Walk Saijosakagura-dori with a guide such as Ram, Emoke, or Masa, tasting sake at seven Saijo breweries in about two hours. Learn how local water, rice, and brewing traditions shape each pour. The route is compact, the group is capped at six, and extra tastings may be available for an added fee.

“We had a wonderful time. Our guide Emoke, was very helpful and amiable. We learned a lot about sake and enjoyed seeing how the process works. My only recommendation would be to start the tour at the brewery where we ended as it Read more”

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