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Takoyaki Dinner Party w/ Unlimited Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Solo travelers, families, and those with limited English or Japanese language skills are all welcome! Cheers with a "kanpai!" during this nomikai (all-you-can-drink) with Japanese locals in Tokyo!
Highlights
Enjoy an all-you-can-drink takoyaki party with local Japanese people
Takoyaki, aka octopus ball, is a very popular food in Japan- but if you don't like octopus, you can remove it and use other toppings
Everyone is welcome: Solo travelers, families with children, and those with limited English or Japanese language skills are all welcome!
After the party, we will take a night walk on the way back to Shinjuku Station.
10 meals
Experience Details
Join a group of locals for a night of fun, drinking, and takoyaki! Takoyaki is a popular street food from Osaka, made from grilled batter and octopus. If you're not a fan of octopus, worry not- there are plenty of other toppings you can add!
Takoyaki is a typical party food, because it brings everyone together around the takoyaki grill. You can laugh and chat with locals and other travelers while making the takoyaki, in a casual "nomikai" setting. Nomikai's are drinking parties in Japan, usually held by groups of friends or coworkers, and is a great way to experience everyday Japanese culture!
Learn how to "kanpai" with all-you-can-drink alcohol or soft drinks while cooking the takoyaki on the grill. The octopus and all the other ingredients are already prepared- all you have to do is grill it to perfection!
You'll also learn about other parts of Japanese culture, like utage (chatting and playing games while drinking), origami (if you'd like to try Japanese paper folding) and ippon-jime (how to end a party with a hearty clap and "YOOO").
After the party, we will take a night walk on the way back to Shinjuku Station. You can take photos at Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai, and Kabukicho. If you are tired from traveling or don't have time, you don't have to participate in this.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The drinking age in Japan is 20 years old; no guests under the legal drinking age will be allowed alcohol.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kushikatsu Tanaka Shinjuku Sanchome Branch. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 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.
It was super fun, definitely one of my most memorable experiences during my month in Japan. The hosts were very kind and friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very welcoming and u...read more
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