Shinjuku Izakaya & Culture Tour w/ University Students
This Shinjuku izakaya restaurant tour led by local university students is a perfect introduction to the world of Japan’s food and drinking culture.
Highlights
Experience Japan’s izakaya culture in Shinjuku and engage in a cultural exchange with a local university student guide
Taste a variety of classic izakaya dishes and drinks, from yakitori to ume liqueur
Enjoyable for both drinkers and non-drinkers: immerse yourself in an authentic setting and get unique cultural insights from your host
10 meals
Experience Details
Like pubs and tapas bars, Japanese izakaya restaurants serve various small dishes and snacks to accompany alcoholic drinks. From tiny holes-in-the-walls to high-end establishments, Shinjuku is packed with izakaya that whet the appetites of salarymen, students, and travelers alike.
In this private 2-hour tour, English-speaking university students will be your guides into the world of izakaya, explaining the joys of pub culture and cuisine. Through the eyes of local students, you'll be introduced to an authentic side of Japan and bond over a shared love of food and drinks.
After meeting your guides outside Shinjuku Station, you'll navigate the urban sprawl of one of Tokyo's most emblematic neighborhoods to visit izakaya beloved by the locals. Indulge in standard izakaya dishes including edamame, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), gyoza (fried dumplings), karaage (Japanese fried chicken), potato salad, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and oshinko (pickled vegetables). Wash down your meal with alcoholic beverages like Japanese sake or ume liqueur and luxuriate in the cozy izakaya ambiance.
Receive unique insights from your friendly guide and spend a night like a true local, right at the heart of Shinjuku.
Inclusions
Food and drinks
Izakaya tour led by English-speaking Japanese university student guides
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your guide in front of the police box (koban) at Shinjuku Station’s East Exit. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If you have any allergies or food preferences, please let your host know. By default, the host will take you to their recommended spots unless you specify any food or drink preference.
Please be aware that your guides are currently studying English and may not be completely fluent.
Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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