Izakaya Hopping in Nara: Taste 5 Kinds of Local Sake

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Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible, Family-friendly
Language
English

Find your favorite Japanese drink at this sake tasting in Nara. You’ll sample five types of local Nara sake with a guide who will teach you all about this drink in two izakaya bars.

Highlights

  • Gain new knowledge about sake and taste five different kinds with guidance from a local host in an izakaya bar that specializes in Japanese sake made locally in Nara

  • Receive an original sake handbook

  • Visit a second izakaya bar with a local host and try ordering your favorite Japanese sake

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

Experience Details

In Japan, sake is integral to casual izakaya dinners, hanami parties, weddings, and even funerals. This traditional drink is made by fermenting rice, and each brewery uses different methods, resulting in a wide variety of flavor notes and recommended food pairings. But with so many choices available, you might wonder how to find the type of sake that best suits your taste. A sake tasting gives you the opportunity to try several kinds and learn what makes them different to find the one that tickles your fancy.


Join your guide for a short but sweet sake tasting in Nara, a city believed to be the birthplace of modern sake. Here, sake brewing methods have evolved in unique ways, resulting in fine brews distinct to the region. In this tour, your guide will take you to a local izakaya bar specializing in sake, where you will try five different types of locally produced sake and learn about the history, cultural significance and nuances of Japan's national drink. After this introduction, you will journey onto another izakaya bar, where you can order your new favorite sake yourself for a separate fee.


Nara is a great place to learn about Japanese sake and taste local varieties, and your host will ensure you get all the knowledge you need to start your sake journey. Kanpai!

Inclusions

  • Sampler of five types of sake

  • Original sake handbook

  • Guide fee

  • ¥1,000 worth of food and drinks

Exclusions

  • Private transportation

  • Food and additional drinks

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Kintetsu-Nara Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.

  • Food or drinks at the second izakaya bar are not included in the tour price.

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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The historic seat of power and faith in Japan, Nara has some of the most authentic and breathtaking culture in the entire country — and also friendly deer!

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