Nagoya Nights Like a Local | Izakaya Bar Hopping in the Historic Endoji District
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
3
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
18,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
2-8
Person
Highlights
  • Stroll through Nagoya’s historic Endoji shopping arcade with a local guide
  • Savor regional specialties and classic “Nagoya-meshi” at a retro-style izakaya
  • Choose between craft sake tasting or local Japanese wines at your second stop
  • Experience the warmth of everyday Japanese nightlife off the beaten path
  • Explore temples, shrines, and hidden gems in a lively neighborhood setting

Spend an atmospheric evening like a local, exploring Endoji, one of Nagoya’s oldest and most character-rich covered shopping streets. Just a short walk from Nagoya Station, this nostalgic district blends the charm of mid-20th century Japan with a vibrant local community. It’s home to independent shops, small eateries, temples, and neighborhood bars where locals gather after work.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you’ll stop at two local izakaya (Japanese-style gastropubs). Your first stop offers a variety of iconic “Nagoya-meshi” — the region’s signature comfort foods — paired with a drink of your choice. Afterward, continue to a second izakaya, where you’ll choose between two experiences: a sake tasting flight curated by local experts, or two glasses of locally produced Japanese wine.

Perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers alike, this evening tour immerses you in the rhythms of Nagoya nightlife while introducing you to the soul of the city — its food, its people, and its hidden stories.

Itinerary

6:00 PM – Meet at Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

Meet your guide and begin your stroll to Endoji Shopping Arcade, with a brief introduction to the area’s history and culture.

6:30 PM – First Izakaya: Regional Favorites & Nagoya-Meshi

Enjoy your first stop at “Syabaram,” a friendly neighborhood izakaya featuring local specialties such as miso katsu, tebasaki chicken wings, and kishimen noodles, served with a drink of your choice.

7:30 PM – Walk to Second Izakaya

Take a short stroll through the atmospheric alleys of Endoji and learn about its postwar charm and community spirit.

7:45 PM – Second Izakaya: Choose Your Tasting Experience

Option 1: “Polo” – Sake tasting flight with handpicked seasonal side dishes


Option 2: “Ccmmone” – Two glasses of carefully selected Japanese wine with light snacks
(Note: Common is closed on Thursdays.)

8:45 PM – Walk to Nearby Station

Your guide will accompany you to the nearest subway or train station.

9:00 PM – Tour Ends

Meeting Point

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

What's Included

What’s Included

  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Food and drink at two izakaya
    1) At Shyabaram – 2 drinks and several Nagoya-meshi dishes
    2A) At Polo – tasting of 3 types of sake and a selection of small side dishes
    2B) At Commone – 2 glasses of Nagoya wine and assorted appetizers
    *choose either Polo or Commone for the second stop
  • Travel insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Additional food or drink ordered at izakaya
  • Personal purchases
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info

Note

  • Please arrive with minimal baggage
  • Participants will be asked to show ID to confirm age before the tour
  • The second izakaya must be selected at time of booking (sake tasting or Japanese wine)

Accessibility & Activity Level

This tour includes walking through city streets and arcades. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Tour Operation & Language

  • This tour operates in English

    Other language options may be available upon request—please contact us for availability

  • Minimum age of participants is 20

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Photo ID for age verification
  • Some cash for personal purchase

Booking Request

This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 1 week before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
Reviews
The locations
to visit in this tour

Endoji Shopping Street
Starting From
18,000 JPY/person