15 Drinking Tours in Japan Worth the Booking

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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

/ August 8, 2026

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Tokyo Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with three back-alley stops, all-you-can-drink, and dinner-style snack plates.

“Yosh was a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting gentleman who was my Tour Guide. He went out of his way to explain the historic neighbourhoods we visited and took me to very interesting spots. For a traveler looking for an enriched experience in Shinjuku neighborhood, this is a good opportunity. Highly recommended!”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

/ August 8, 2026

2.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

A small-group Shinjuku izakaya food tour with 14+ tastings, 3 drinks, and neon-lit wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

“The drinks were good especially the sake which is fairly new to me. The food was delicious and the amount we had generous. The small group meant you got to chat to everyone. The star of the night was Nobuto. Friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and he just made everything work. We had a really good time, thanks to Nobuto, cheers mate!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

/ August 12, 2026

3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

3-hour Shinjuku bar walk with an English guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, ending in karaoke. Food not included, $34.

“Shota was an amazing tour guide friendly, knowledgeable and an even better karaoke singer! We had a truly memorable night can’t thank Shota enough for his hospitality.”

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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

/ August 8, 2026

4.Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,762 reviews · from $163

A small-group Kyoto night walk through Gion and Pontocho with 9+ dishes and 6 sake tastings, plus local stories and backstreet dining.

“This tour was a great way to try food and sake around Kyoto! You get it learn some history along with it, I highly recommend!”

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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

/ August 14, 2026

5.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

Small-group Shibuya nightlife tour with all-you-can-drink, local izakaya dishes, and an insider guide, for an easy Tokyo night out.

“Our food and drink tour in Shibuya was absolutely fantastic! Daichi, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable the entire night. We visited two cozy izakayas where we enjoyed incredible food and plenty of drinks, followed by a fun visit to a karaoke bar. I’m not usually one for karaoke, but the atmosphere was so lively and encouraging that I ended up singing a duet with my husband (“Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis)—an experience I’ll never forget! Our tour group was small and intimate, which made the night even more special. We were joined by a lovely British couple and an…”

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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

/ August 8, 2026

6.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151

A full day in Nagano combining Zenko-ji Temple, a guided sake tasting, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park for a classic winter wildlife fix.

“Our guide Tom was a great guide! He was fun to listen to and super knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He made learning about the history really fun. Zenkoji temple was beautiful and the snack recommendations were on point. Bring ice cleats for trekking up to see the monkeys, the combination of slope, ice and trampled snow makes it very slippery. They do sell cleats onsite but if you bring your own then you dont have to buy more. Tom even took us on a quick walk thru of the nagano station food area and recommended some snacks that were satisfactory purchases 👍🏻 especially after knowing some of the…”

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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

/ August 8, 2026

7.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Osaka Namba night bar hopping with a local guide, 3 izakaya stops and 6 tastes, plus Hozenji Temple and Hozenji Yokocho.

“Amazing tour of back alleys of Oaska. Learned history and saw famous spots. Food and drinks were amazing. Would definitely recommend.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

/ August 15, 2026

8.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Join a 5 hour Roppongi pub crawl with an English guide, free shots, 50% off drinks, and a final night at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO.

“It was great! Met a lot of people and partied the night away! Definitely recommend it for others looking for a good time”

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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

/ August 15, 2026

9.3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · from $84

3-hour Kyoto sake tour at Gekkeikan Okura Museum with 10 tastings, otsumami pairings, and label tips to pick your favorite back home.

“I’m so glad that I joined this tour, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting Kyoto with time to spare. Kyoko was an incredible guide, and she made the experience such a joy. We began with a tour of the Gekkeikan Okura Sake museum where we learned about the brewery’s history, sakes role in Japanese culture, and the general process of sake production from rice grain selection all the way to bottling. We then sampled a dozen types of sake (Nihonshu) with and without food pairings to identify personal preferences. I can now identify a few important kanji on sake bottles for better selection, and I also…”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

/ August 8, 2026

10.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

3-hour Shinjuku izakaya crawl with an English guide: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho photo walk, and Golden Gai hidden bar access.

“It was a fun night in Tokyo! Our guide Akari was very friendly, helpful and vivacious. I would recommend this tour to any young traveler who wants to get introduced to Tokyo nightlife by a local.”

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Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

/ August 15, 2026

11.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87

Arashiyama half-day walk with bamboo grove, Tenryuji temple, Okochi Sanso garden, monkey park views, plus optional sake lunch. Value at $87.

“It was a great tour. Beautiful nature, a very impressive garden and lots of monkeys. Don't worry about the walk to the top of the hill. Our guide Tom did a perfect job. We learned a lot from him. Thanks a lot!”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

12.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Guided Nagano day trip with Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting, and Jigokudani snow monkeys soaking in hot springs, from Hakuba or Nagano.

“I had a great time on this tour. Brent our guide was informative, friendly and professional in sharing his deep local knowledge regarding the locations we visited.”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

/ August 16, 2026

13.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Walk Kyoto’s backstreets with a local guide on a small-group izakaya bar hop, ending at a secret bar. Cash needed. Sake tasting included.

“Haruka-San was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the area and various alcohol types. She created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and showed us a variety of places with different vibes. This was my first day using the app and I only hope that my future experiences will be like this one. This is a solo trip for me, but I felt welcome and really enjoyed the social aspect of the experience.”

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Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

/ August 8, 2026

14.Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district tour with an expert guide, 10+ sake styles, otsumami pairings, and practical tips for ordering hot or cold.

“I learned so much about Nihon Shu and the different grades and flavors. How each paired with different foods was very informative whuch I will apply in my future dining.”

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Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

/ August 17, 2026

15.Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · from $98

3-hour small-group sake walk in Kyoto’s Fushimi with Gekkeikan Okura Museum and tastings of 18+ Kyoto styles, plus a local bar stop.

“We enjoyed our tour with Danny. The visit to the sake museum was very interesting as we knew very little about how sake was produced. The tasting at the museum was also helpful as the staff there provided helpful information about the different styles of sake (eg, dry vs sweet). The sake tasting at the restaurant was good, too, but a little overwhelming as you taste 18 different ones. We were a little disappointed that our host could not provide more information on the different qualities of all the sakes we were tasting.”

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