Members Only Japanese Bars: Sips and Secrets in Ebisu

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2.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
Language
English
Enjoy the highest grade of Japanese whiskey, liquor, and craft cocktails with high-energy guides and personalized drinks prepared by knowledgeable bartenders in two members-only local bars.

Highlights

2.5 hours exclusive bar hopping tour of Ebisu, a local neighborhood near Shibuya
Access to exclusive members-only bars especially selected for their authenticity and unique atmosphere
Insight into Japanese drinking culture, etiquette, and recommended liquor/shops from professional barmen
Special drinks personalized to your requests, and rare Japanese whiskey and liquors
Souvenirs to enjoy Japan even after you return home!
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
+
Host will donate 20 meals

Experience Details

An intimate look at Japanese bar culture that takes you on a deep bar hopping experience by exploring two local bars, not busy tourist hubs. Each of the included drinks is poured with expert know-how and generational craftsmanship. These bars are members-only establishments and this experience is your VIP pass into these exclusive places, carefully selected by your host to make sure you get a friendly glimpse of Japanese bars that have good value for money. Go beyond the surface level of Japanese bars and drinks, and enjoy an authentic night out where you’ll experience the local drinking culture! The best Japanese bars combine a splendid atmosphere and awesome drinks; this tour will make sure you get your fill of both. The first spot is a tiny authentic bar packed with authentic craftsmanship and knowledge: two drinks are included, prepared with master expertise, alongside a small Japanese snack. At the second spot, you’ll get to sample two or three drinks. You’ll also receive a delicious dashi (soup stock) handmade by the store owner, a Japanese liquor master. Their Japanese liquor collection will blow you away, and you’ll get to see rare liquors not even the locals are familiar with! Your guide will introduce the charm of real Japan, going beyond the tourist bars and into the snakku of Japan’s salarymen in the know. This carefully planned tour takes you behind the scenes with a guide who has spared no effort in making sure you have the best Japanese bar-hopping experience possible, so get ready to sit back, sip, and enjoy a night of laughs and liquor!

Inclusions

First bar: 2 drinks and a small Japanese snack for your drink
Second bar: 2-3 drinks & 1 homemade dashi (Japanese soup stock)
To enable flexibility, the number of drinks may vary slightly depending on the quality you want. So please let your host know your preferences
In-tour photography
Surprise take-homes and souvenirs

Exclusions

Transportation and related expenses to and from meeting point
Purchases not included in tour package, upcharges

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

Meet your host in front of the McDonald's at JR Ebisu Station West Exit

Remarks

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old

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.
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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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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Host will donate 20 meals
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