Sake Bar Crawl in Sendai
Become a sake expert as you explore local sake bars in the alleyways of downtown Sendai, matching your drinks with local izakaya snacks.
Highlights
Discover the nostalgia of local nightlife in 3 local Sendai drinking venues in Bunka Yokocho and Iroha Yokocho
Experience the national drink of Japan, pairing delicious local sake with tasty Japanese food and regional Tohoku dishes at each bar stop
Have a great night out in Sendai City with tips and tricks from your friendly guide
Learn about sake styles, flavor variations, and how to decipher labels so that you can learn how to order
Choose a third bar or let your guide decide where to go next, it’s up to you!
Experience Details
Japan is home to high-quality rice and pure spring waters, so it’s no surprise that putting the two together results in delicious Japanese sake! While the amount of sake produced in Japan can be overwhelming, the Tohoku region of Japan lovingly produces (and consumes) delicious local sake. Jump on a Sake Bar Crawl in Sendai for an awesome drinking tour while enjoying sake that’s made locally in the region. No more head-scratching and head-tilting, this Sake Bar Crawl in Sendai will teach you how to decipher different labels on sake bottles. During an evening of sake tasting and drinking at local izakayas and bars, you’ll learn everything there is to know about high-quality Japanese sake.
Join this awesome Sake Bar Crawl in Sendai to explore the back alleys of Bunka Yokocho and Iroha Yokocho, cozy alleyways that are reminiscent of the Showa Era. Learn about your new favorite styles of Japanese sake as you crawl your way through a number of local bars, pairing your drinks with local food along the way. You’ll enjoy a glass of delicious sake at 3 venues, plus you’ll also enjoy a plate of local food to match your drinks at each sake bar. Never mind the language barrier, your friendly English-speaking guide will let you in on the secrets of sake; from what ingredients and processes are used to brew sake to what distinguishes different types of sake, and how to order like a pro. You’ll also learn how to appreciate the different varieties of sake on offer in Japan, and become an expert on sake by the end of the night.
Inclusions
A 2.5-hour bar hopping and food tour of 3 Sendai sake bars
An English-speaking local guide
One glass of sake at each venue
One plate of food at each venue
Exclusions
Additional food or drink purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point of this Sendai Sake Bar Crawl Tour is in front of the GAP store in Downtown Sendai, outside of the Aobadori-Ichibancho Station on the Tozai Line.
Remarks
Please note that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
Please be reminded to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Sendai: Bustling to the west of JR Sendai Station, Downtown Sendai covers the Chuo-Dori main street and intersects the lively Ichibancho area. Sendai’s Downtown is home to the longest shopping arcade in the Tohoku region, Ichibancho Shotengai. Lined with its iconic trees, this covered arcade connects through to a number of other malls, filled with high-end boutique clothing stores, local restaurants, cheap souvenir shops, and cozy bars. To the south of Aoba-dori Ichibancho Subway Station are a number of cool drinking spots, like the nostalgic alleys of Iroha Yokocho and Bunka Yokocho.
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