Online Tokyo Experience: Interactive Sake Tasting & Izakaya Culture
Tokyo, Japan
From USD 25.06
Office phone number: +81 (0) 50-5532-8918
Online Tokyo Experience: Interactive Sake Tasting & Izakaya Culture
Tokyo, Japan
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
In Japan, an izakaya is where friends come together to share drinks and food after a day of work. And we want to bring that same authentic experience into your home! On this online tour, you’ll learn about izakaya culture, including how to properly drink sake and how to prepare the perfect Japanese table.
Note: This start time is in local Tokyo time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your email confirmation will be in local time.
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Highlights
- Experience the feeling of being in a Japanese izakaya bar, but from your own home
- Learn about sake, including how it’s made, its history, and how to choose your favorite sake
- Learn about Japanese table manners and practice your chopstick skills
- Get some #localsknow tips from your host for when you do visit Japan
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- By taking this experience, you are supporting a local tour guide unable to earn regular tourism income right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 1 hour
- Meeting point:
From the comfort of your own home! Note: This start time is in local Tokyo time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your email confirmation will be in local time.
- Starting time: Various
- Ending point:
The comfort of your own home.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, snack recipes (sent out in advance)
Exclusions: Sake, chopsticks, ingredients for the recipes (or other snack of your choice). We recommend preparing your snacks in advance. We will not be cooking during this experience.
An izakaya is a Japanese tradition, a place where locals gather for drinks and snacks after work. And if you can’t make it to Japan to visit an actual izakaya, we’re doing the next best thing by bringing one to you!
Your online sake tasting tour will start off with a round of introductions, so you can get the feeling of sitting at an izakaya with new friends. When you book this experience, your host will send you recipes for popular Japanese snacks that you can make in advance. We recommend preparing these ahead of time, to eat during the experience. (Note: We will not be cooking during this experience.) You’ll also need to purchase your own sake from your local shop – don’t worry, any kind will do!
Once we’ve all met, your host will explain to you how sake is traditionally made, using photos to show you the sake-making process. You’ll also get to ask your host about the sake that you’ve purchased.
Sake is something that Japanese people drink on many different occasions, and your host will tell you about the times when sake is typically consumed, and how to properly drink it. You’ll also learn about izakaya culture and see some photos of what a typical izakaya looks like in Japan.
Finally, we’ll talk about table manners in Japan, including how to set a table, where to sit, and how to use chopsticks the right way.
We’ll finish up with time for questions and take a group photo for you to keep!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, snack recipes (sent out in advance)
Exclusions: Sake, chopsticks, ingredients for the recipes (or other snack of your choice). We recommend preparing your snacks in advance. We will not be cooking during this experience.
Your Trip: For your online Urban Adventure experience, you will be in a small Zoom group of a maximum of 6 people.
Confirmation of booking: At the time of booking, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting. Multiple guests may participate from one device.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations more than 1 day before the experience will receive a full refund. Cancellations within this period attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +81 (0) 50-5532-8918
Email address: info@tokyourbanadventures.com
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