Tokyo Sake Tour: Shrines, Temples & Izakaya Hopping
Venture into Japanese nightlife with a guided visit to sake-related shrines and temples followed by an izakaya crawl. Make new friends as you drink your way through Japanese sake!
Highlights
Discover the deep bond between Japanese spirituality and sake in a walking tour of sake-related shrines and temples led by a local English-speaking guide
Clink glasses with locals and other visitors at izakaya restaurants and try different kinds of sake
Take in the sights of local shrines, temples, and alleyways — perfect for an impromptu photo shoot to capture the night
Browse through souvenir and pottery shops
10 meals
Experience Details
Sake has deep ties to Japanese culture and spirituality. It's an indispensable part of rituals and special occasions — a fixture in Shinto weddings, where bride and groom exchange cups after saying their vows, and New Year celebrations, where it is tradition to drink a kind of sake mixed with medicinal herbs as part of the traditional celebrations, to name two examples.
In this tour, you will delve into the profound relationship between sake and spirituality while exploring downtown Tokyo as part of a walking tour. You'll visit shrines and temples with unique connections to Japanese sake and learn about their etiquette and manners from your guide, who will teach you fascinating insights about these historical landmarks.
After understanding the historical and spiritual significance of sake, you can wind down to its lighter, more social side by heading to izakaya bars, where you can clink glasses with locals and make friends over refreshing drinks. Your guide will be there to help you order your favorite sake and give you recommendations on bars and breweries to explore in Tokyo after the experience is over.
Experience flow:
-Meet your host at the meeting point and exchange introductions
-Head to nearby shrines and temples related to sake and learn about their history, culture, and customs
-Enjoy drinks at two local izakaya restaurants with a local guide who lives in the area
Inclusions
Two drinks, two snacks, and one sweet
English-speaking tour guide
Walking tour
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks (available for purchase for a separate fee)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Monzen-nakacho Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
While children and pets are allowed, participants under the legal drinking age of 20 will not be able to drink alcoholic beverages
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
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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