4 Private Pub Crawls in Japan Worth the Hangover

1.[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $85Our pick

Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with a private local guide, drinks and snacks paid separately.

“Golden Gai and the bars themselves were very cool and fun to see, but our guide Yoko was very quiet and disinterested. While it was very convenient to have someone with us who could translate, he made it feel more awkward to have him thRead more”

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2.Private Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $35Best value

Review of Shinjuku private bar hopping, with local izakayas, Japanese lessons, skyline views, Golden Gai, karaoke, and practical costs.

“Yohei is an amazing guide, we had an excellent time! He is a great teacher and makes learning fun while you explore Tokyo. He made sure to take us places were weren't already going to visit. You get to explore parts of Tokyo you could easily miss but you will be happy you went. I highly recommend taking a tour with Yohei!!!”

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3.Private Food & Sake Tour in Central Kyoto with Sake Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $230

Review of Kyoto’s private food and sake tour with sommelier Kenji, including bars, local dishes, price, itinerary, tips, and who should book.

“The first half of the evening was a lesson on history and production of Sake/Nihon Shu. This included several tasting at a Sake bar. The second half of the evening was spent eating local cuisine and socializing. Kenji is a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour for those looking for something more personalized.”

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4.Private Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $105

Explore Shibuya nightlife with a private local guide, three drinks, five to six dishes, and three Japanese izakaya stops.

“We loved the variety of foods and drinks! We got to customize our orders to our liking and there was a ton of variety. Be sure to go hungry!! We loved our guide, he was personable and knowledgeable, we learned so much about Japanese izakaya culture! Highly recommend!”

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