Tour Code：bar-hopping

Drinking NIGHT Gastronomy Tour
with a Local Guide in Tsuruoka-city

Durations

Approximately 3hours

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Tour Overview

Ginza Area Street is located 20 minutes on foot from Tsuruoka Station, and is lined with 50 izakayas, restaurants, and other various shops.

We will guide you 2bars a hidden gems by local guide.

This special experience allows participants to enjoy bar-hopping with a local guide while savoring Tsuruoka’s food culture. Through interactions with local restaurants and residents, guests will develop a deeper appreciation for the region.

Full description

Tsuruoka City is the first city in Japan to be recognized in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy. Blessed with rich natural resources and history, the region produces exceptional ingredients. This night tour offers an exclusive opportunity to experience the unique food culture of the Shonai area in Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, the sea, and fertile lands.

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Departure Date

Year-round (except on days with severe weather conditions)

Blackout Dates

  • • Sundays and Mondays
  • • August 14-18 (Obon period)
  • • December 31 - January 4 (New Year’s holiday)

Schedule

  • 18:20
    Meeting with local guide at Ginza street(Participants arrange their own transportation)
    ・For kimono rental, visit a kimono shop on Ginza Street first
  • 18:30
    Arrival at the first restaurant on Ginza Street
    ・Introduction to seasonal dishes and restaurant stories by the guide
    ・Discussion about Tsuruoka’s food culture based on participants’ interests
  • 19:30
    Walk to the second restaurant (approx. 5-minute walk)
    ・Experience a different style of restaurant with new insights into local food culture and the people working there
    ・Interaction with local regulars
  • 21:00
    End of the tour (Participants may choose to continue to a third venue at their own expense)

Fee

  • 25,000JPY (per person / tax included)

Inclusions

  • ・Food & drinks at two restaurants (includes two alcoholic beverages and three appetizers at each venue)
  • ・English or Spanish-speaking guide
  • ・Optional: Haori rental for an additional 5,000 JPY / Kimono dressing experience for 10,000 JPY

Tour outline

Group Size Minimum 2 / Maximum 8 participants
Languages English, Spanish
Required Information for Booking 1. Full Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Dietary Restrictions
4. Preferred Participation Date
※ Cancellations made at least 7 days in advance are eligible for a refund
Booking Deadline At least 72 hours (3 days) before the tour date
Cancellation Policy ・ 7 days or more in advance: Free cancellation
・ 6 to 2 days before: 50% cancellation fee
・ 1 day before or same-day cancellation: 100% cancellation fee
Organizer Provider: SHONAI Co., Ltd.

If you have any questions, please send an email via the INQUIRY FORM.

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