Asakusa Izakaya Hopping w/ Sake & Food (Tokyo)

When thinking of a place to go out for a drink in Tokyo, Asakusa may not be the first option that springs to mind. Known for landmarks like Sensoji Temple, views of Tokyo Skytree along the Sumida River, and unique pastries and street foods, this area is also home to dozens of quirky bars and even sake breweries, making it a great way to experience a different side of Tokyo's drinking scene away from the crowds in other popular neighborhoods like Shibuya or Shinjuku. Dive into the local drinking culture in this tour with three stops where you'll clink glasses with some of the city's most iconic drinks.

Your friendly English-speaking guide will take you through different drinking styles in Asakusa. You’ll start at a sake brewery right in the center of the Japanese capital. Here, you will sample three different kinds of sake, including doburoku, a chunky and sweet kind of cloudy rice wine that is rare to find. Your next stop will take you to a street lined with bars and hole-in-the-walls, where you’ll try Tokyo’s classic “hoppy” — a drink that tastes like beer, but not quite. This Tokyo cult beverage can be mixed with sake or shochu, or simply drunk on its own (especially for those looking for a low-alcohol content drink). Cheer “kanpai” with your host and enjoy one dish and one drink at two izakaya bars before finishing the tour at Asakusa Yokocho, where you’ll be free to continue your nighttime exploration of Asakusa’s quirky bars and unusual foods.