Nagoya: Night Bar Hopping, Izakaya & Tebasaki Tour

3 hours

Easy

Explore Nagoya after dark! Bar-hop through retro Endoji and neon Sakae, taste Nagoya specialties like tebasaki & miso kushikatsu, and enjoy drinks at local izakayas with a guide.

Experience Nagoya after dark on a 3-hour evening bar-hopping tour that takes you beyond the usual tourist spots and into the city’s authentic local drinking culture. Explore retro shopping arcades, discover neighborhood izakayas and standing bars loved by locals, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Nagoya with an expert local guide.

1. Retro Endoji Arcade & Nostalgic Izakaya (Showa Atmosphere)

Meet your local guide and stroll through Endoji Shopping Street, one of Nagoya’s historic covered shopping arcades. Enjoy its nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere as you explore the area and visit a local izakaya or tachinomi (standing bar), where you can experience the relaxed drinking culture loved by local residents.

2. Iconic 'Nagoya Meshi' & Local Drinks (Tebasaki & Miso Skewers)

Discover Nagoya’s famous local cuisine, including miso kushikatsu (deep-fried pork skewers with a rich miso glaze) and tebasaki (Nagoya-style chicken wings). Enjoy local food and drinks, such as draft beer or regional Aichi sake, while learning about the flavors and traditions that make Nagoya’s food culture unique.

3. Neon Alley Crawl & Late-Night Local Recommendations

Continue to the lively nightlife districts of Sakae or Fushimi, where you may visit another local bar or izakaya, depending on venue availability and the pace of the evening. Your guide will help with menu translations and ordering, making it easier to enjoy the experience without worrying about the language barrier.

At the end of the tour, receive a curated list of local recommendations for late-night bars, izakayas, and ramen spots to help you continue exploring Nagoya after the tour.

Highlights:

- Bar-hop through retro Endoji arcade and neon Sakae with a local guide.

- Taste iconic Nagoya meshi including peppery tebasaki & miso kushikatsu.

- Enjoy draft beer or local Aichi sake at authentic izakayas & standing bars.

- Discover hidden local drinking spots beloved by Nagoya residents.

- Get insider local recommendations for late-night food and ramen joints.

What's included?

    Local guide

    Light snacks and drinks

    Exclusions
      Please note

        ・Pets not allowed

        ・People under the age of 20 are not permitted to consume alcohol in Japan

        Alcohol is served on this tour. The legal drinking age in Japan is 20; guests under 20 are welcome to join and will be offered soft drinks instead (some bars may not admit minors).

        Please let us know any food allergies or dietary restrictions (vegetarian, halal, etc.) when booking. We will do our best to accommodate them, but allergen-free meals cannot be guaranteed.

        What to bring