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Golden Gai/Private Whiskey Experience with Female Bartender
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Experience Details
Experience Location
Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
Language
Japanese, English
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Private Experience
Experience Golden Gai by day on a private tour led by one of Shinjuku’s popular female bartenders and sample a selection of rare Japanese whiskeys.
Highlights
Take a tour of Golden Gai by daylight and enjoy a whisky tasting in a private bar
You can request your favorite music to be played in the private space in a bar
Taste four rare Japanese whiskeys served with hand-cut ice and paired with snacks in the cozy setting of a private bar
Learn insights on Japanese drinking culture and its whiskey scene with a local host who is a whiskey connoisseur
Visit Hanazono Shrine and discover the traditional side of Shinjuku Golden Gai before your whiskey tasting
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
The streets of Golden Gai are shrouded in magic, mystery and sheer fun. This Shinjuku area is famous for its narrow alleys filled with tiny bars, each unique in its backstory and offerings. This private daytime tour of Golden Gai will show the best of Shinjuku’s bar scene to give you the confidence to come back and explore during the night.
On most days the tour guide is Ryo, one of Golden Gai’s popular female bartenders. She will first take you exploring Hanazono Shrine, built in the 1500s, where you can experience the traditional side of Shinjuku.
She will take you on a walk through Golden Gai’s bar-lined streets, sharing the area's history and famous spots.
Next, you'll head to a private bar where you'll savor the unqiue flavors of rare Japanese whiskeys. You'll be served four hard-to-find varieties with hand-cut ice cubes and snack pairings. Between sips, enjoy a friendly banter with your bartender as you learn more about Japanese whiskeys and local drinking culture. Lunch will be rice balls, tsumire soup and miso soup with chicken and vegetables.
Inclusions
Tour of Golden Gai and Private bar
Four different Japanese whiskey samples
Snacks to accompany the drinks
Light lunch
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop off point
Additional purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the street level of Exit E2 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old, so all participants in this tour must be over 20 years old.
The bar is located on the second floor of the building.
Please note that the bartender does not speak English fluently but will have a co-host to assist with English-language interpreting.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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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Earliest available date: October 7, 2024
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Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.
Free cancellation (1 day notice)
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
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