Nightlife and Izakaya Hopping in Gotemba

This nighttime tour is a great way to take a break from the city. Gotemba is an easy day trip outside Tokyo and a great place to see a more relaxed Japanese lifestyle. Located near the base of Mt Fuji, Gotemba prides itself on hospitality. Your local, English-speaking guide will take you around the town and introduce you to some notable sites. You’ll receive some history and background, visit a local shrine, and learn about the town's connection to one of Japan's most famous movie directors, Akira Kurosawa. Then you’ll hop around to different pubs and restaurants. Sample food from 4 different stops while connecting with the locals. You’ll get to try regional dishes as well as some classic late-night food like yakitori. Try your hand at creating an original cocktail out of local ingredients and Japanese alcohol. Chat, laugh, and relax while enjoying the laid-back pace of Gotemba.