The first thing you notice is the noise. Glasses clinking, laughter, a cook shouting orders over the counter, and a curtain in the doorway that makes you wonder if you’re even allowed in. An izakaya is Japan's version of a pub. A casual after-work drinking spot where locals gather to eat small dishes, share drinks, and stay for hours. They're everywhere in Tokyo, but walking into one on your own can be intimidating.
Your Local Expert chooses the neighborhood and the izakaya, then guides you through everything from finding a seat to reading a menu that's entirely in Japanese. You'll pick up what locals actually order, what everyone says before the first drink, and how pouring works. Two hours later, you'll be eating and drinking like you belong there. After tonight, you'll walk into any izakaya like you've done it a hundred times.
Where we'll meet
To be confirmed by your Local Expert
What You'll Do
Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will contact you via the TOMOGO! app chat.
Stroll the Evening StreetsWalk through the neighborhood with your Local Expert, pointing out the alleys and local spots along the way.
Step Inside a Local IzakayaYour Local Expert will walk you through the customs, from the welcome towel to your first kanpai.
Eat and Drink Like a RegularYour Local Expert orders a spread of izakaya food, explaining what you are eating and why locals love it.
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your trip.
Tour Reviews
5.0
J
Jack
Jun 29th, 2026
As a total izakaya first-timer, this tour was perfect. Friendly, knowledgeable guide, great food and drinks, and I left feeling confident to go back on my own.
Included / Not Included
Included
Your Local Expert throughout the experience.
Pre-experience planning conversation via the TOMOGO! app.
Personalized recommendations before, during, and after your experience.
Flexible stops or itinerary adjustments where applicable.
All food and drinks included in the tour.
Not Included
Personal purchases, souvenirs, or optional activities.
Transportation to the meeting point and during the experience.
Additional food and drinks beyond the experience.
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You can, but most first timers end up at tourist-friendly spots that have menus with photos and translations. The izakayas locals actually go to often have no English, counter only seating, and ordering customs that are hard to guess. Your Local Expert gets you into those places and orders everything for you.
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Yes. Izakayas range from standing bars to decade-old family run counters. Tell your Local Expert what you have tried and they will show you something different and unique that only locals would know.
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Dress casually and comfortably. Some establishments have floor or counter seating, so comfortable clothes you can sit in for a while are ideal.
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Absolutely. Izakayas are just as much about the food and the atmosphere as they are about alcohol. Soft drinks are included as well. Your Local Expert will make sure you get the full experience either way.
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Seu especialista local durante toda a experiência.
Recomendações personalizadas antes, durante e depois da sua experiência.
Compras pessoais, lembranças ou atividades opcionais.
Conversa de planejamento pré-experiência através do aplicativo TOMOGO!
Transporte até o ponto de encontro e durante a experiência.
Paradas flexíveis ou ajustes de itinerário, quando aplicável.
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Overview
A primeira coisa que você nota é o barulho. Copos tilintando, risadas, um cozinheiro gritando pedidos por cima do balcão e uma cortina na porta que te faz questionar se você pode entrar. Um izakaya é a versão japonesa de um pub. Um lugar informal para beber depois do trabalho, onde os moradores se reúnem para comer pequenas porções, compartilhar bebidas e ficar por horas. Eles estão por toda parte em Tóquio, mas entrar em um sozinho pode ser intimidante.
Seu Guia Local escolhe o bairro e o izakaya, e então te orienta em tudo, desde encontrar um lugar para sentar até ler um cardápio inteiramente em japonês. Você vai aprender o que os moradores realmente pedem, o que todos dizem antes do primeiro drinque e como se serve as bebidas. Duas horas depois, você estará comendo e bebendo como se fosse da família. Depois de hoje, você entrará em qualquer izakaya como se já tivesse feito isso centenas de vezes.
Todas as refeições e bebidas estão incluídas no passeio.
