Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano

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3 hours
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1 - 8 guests
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Family-friendly
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Join an izakaya food tour in Nagano with a friendly local guide! Enjoy small plates & drinks at two cozy izakaya, explore hidden bars in the area, & end your tour in the eclectic Nagano Gondo area.

Highlights

  • Visit two cozy izakaya and enjoy izakaya foods and drinks.

  • Stop for noodles (like ramen or soba) at a local restaurant.

  • The tour price includes two drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), enhancing your culinary journey with a delightful selection of beverages.

  • Explore a hidden bar during the tour, where your guide will provide introductions and insights into the local scene.

  • Our team will be on hand to capture happy moments on camera, and these photos will be shared with you after the tour for lasting memories.

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

Experience Details

Embark on a food and alcohol-filled izakaya food tour in Nagano! Visit two cozy izakaya to eat, drink, and chat with the locals, enjoy noodles at a local restaurant, explore hidden bars and watering holes, then conclude your journey in Nagano Gondo (an area lined with eclectic shops, small eateries, and bars).


Itinerary:

Meet your guide in front of Starbucks Nagano Station

Visit two cozy izakaya to enjoy food and drinks

Enjoy noodles at a local restaurant (like soba or ramen)

Explore hidden bars in the area (a jazz bar, whisky bar, and a special izakaya)

Conclude in the Nagano Gondo area


Begin your journey at the iconic Starbucks Nagano Station, a convenient meeting point where our guide will welcome you. From here, let the izakaya adventures begin!


Indulge in the heart of Nagano's culinary scene at two traditional izakaya. You’ll enjoy izakaya food and drinks at both locations before going to a restaurant for noodles (like ramen and soba). It's a perfect initiation into the city's culinary delights.


From here, explore hidden gems in Nagano's backstreets. With your knowledgeable guide, discover unique spots like a live jazz bar, a cozy whisky bar, and a classic Japanese izakaya. Each venue offers a distinct ambiance, providing a diverse and enriching experience of Nagano's nightlife.


As the tour concludes in the Nagano Gondo area, you'll find yourself just a short walk from Nagano Station. Take in the local sights and sounds, appreciating the blend of tradition and modernity that defines this charming city. Our small-group approach ensures an intimate and personalized journey, allowing you to savor every moment of Nagano's unique culinary and cultural offerings.

What You Get

Food: 5+ izakaya dishes and noodles (like soba or ramen)
Drinks: 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) Visit a hidden bar
Pictures taken throughout the experience to be shared with you post-experience
Extra drinks and food (available to purchase at your own expense)
Transportation

Good To Know

  • Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.
  • Participants must be at least 20 years old to consume alcohol.
  • The tour concludes at Nagano Gondo area, just a 15-minute walk from Nagano Station. If you wish to explore further or have ample experience and prefer to return to the starting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host in front of Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano in JR Nagano Station. 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.

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Experience Location

Home to several of Japan’s highest mountains, discover the many secrets of Nagano; from world-class pistes to villages frozen in time, and even a troop of hot-tub loving monkeys!

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John white
January 09, 2025
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We did the izakaya food tour with Masa and it’s one of the best things we did on our trip. Masa brought us to some great local izakayas that we wouldn’t have ever found or gone to ourselves. He wa...read more

Thank you so much for your amazing review and recommendation! I'm thrilled to hear that the izakaya food tour was one of the highlights of your trip. It was a pleasure showing you the local spots a...Read more

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MasaJanuary 10, 2025
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Osmond Van
January 17, 2024
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Masa showed me all the cool local spots and is quite knowledgeable about the area. He was very accommodating with the food options! Highly recommend!

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring the local spots and that the food options worked well for you. It was a pleasure to guide you, a...Read more

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MasaJanuary 10, 2025
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