Very Drunk Midnight Tour — 1

Very Drunk Midnight Tour

Late-night bar hopping, Japanese spirits, and karaoke.

Tokyo
3 hrs · 9:00pm–12:00am
Private · From 1 guest

Please note: The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Guests under 20 cannot join this tour.

Overview

Discover how Tokyo drinks after dark on a private late-night tour that moves from craft beer to Japanese sake and ends with the kind of bar experience that suits your night. Start with locally brewed beer, compare different styles of sake, then choose between an authentic cocktail bar for Japanese gin or whisky and a traditional Japanese snack bar for drinks, karaoke, and an introduction to bottle-keep culture. Your local guide will help with ordering, explain the customs at each stop, and make the night easy to enjoy at your own pace.

Begin the night with Japanese craft beer from a carefully selected local taproom
Compare several styles of sake and learn how flavor, region, and brewing shape each pour
Choose an authentic cocktail bar for Japanese gin or whisky, or a traditional Japanese snack bar
Experience karaoke and bottle-keep culture if you choose the snack bar finale

Price

¥35,000 per private group for up to 2 guests. Each additional guest is ¥7,000.

Please note: Food and drink costs are not included. Please pay directly at each venue visited during the tour. At each stop, your group will also be asked to cover a small order for your guide, as each person seated at the table is expected to order.

What's included

Tour fee includes

Private English-speaking local guide

Your guide will accompany you throughout the three-hour tour, help with ordering and communication, and explain the customs of each venue.

Late-night route planning

The route is curated around opening hours, venue atmosphere, and your choice of final bar experience.

Japanese drinking-culture insights

Learn about craft beer, sake, Japanese spirits, bar etiquette, karaoke, and the bottle-keep tradition from a Tokyo local.

Not included

Food and drink costs

Please pay directly at each venue. At each stop, your group will also be asked to cover a small order for your guide, as each person seated at the table is expected to order.

Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation

Please make your own way to the meeting point and arrange your return transportation after the tour.

Review our Cancellation Policy before booking.

Sample 3-hour itinerary

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Stop 1 — Japanese Craft Beer

Start at a local craft beer spot and taste a fresh Japanese brew while getting to know your guide and the character of Tokyo's independent beer scene.

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Stop 2 — Sake Tasting

Compare different styles of sake and learn how ingredients, brewing methods, and serving temperatures change what you taste.

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Stop 3 — Choose Your Finale

Choose an authentic cocktail bar for Japanese craft gin or whisky, or visit a traditional Japanese snack bar for drinks, karaoke, and bottle-keep culture.

This is a sample itinerary. Exact venues depend on opening hours and availability. You can choose the style of final stop that best suits your night.

From the tour

Practical notes

Start time

The tour runs from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Please arrive on time so your group can enjoy all three stops.

Age requirement

This tour is for guests aged 20 and over. Please bring a valid photo ID in case a venue asks to confirm your age.

Meeting point

The meeting point will be confirmed by email after booking. We will choose a convenient public location near the first venue.

Drink at your own pace

There is no requirement to finish every drink. Please enjoy the evening responsibly and let your guide know if you would like water or a slower pace.

Getting back after the tour

The tour finishes at midnight, when public transportation may be limited. Please plan your return journey in advance, including a taxi if needed.

Venue selection

The exact route may change with opening hours, crowd levels, and availability. Your guide will select alternatives with a similar atmosphere when necessary.

Your guides

Haruka

Haruka

Founder & lead guide

Tokyo-born and raised, Haruka has been guiding food tours since 2014. A lifelong lover of food, wine, and music, she founded Tokyo Food Story to share the places, flavors, and stories that make Tokyo feel alive.

Taka

Taka

Guide

Born and raised in Tokyo, Taka spent five years in Vancouver during university. A warm-hearted engineer with a deep love for food and craft beer, he loves introducing guests to meals he genuinely believes are worth remembering.

Yuki

Yuki

Guide

Born in Tokyo and raised across different countries, Yuki has been guiding tours alongside Haruka since 2016. With experience living in Italy and working in project management, she brings a global perspective and is especially great with families.

What guests say

Google Reviews

“If you're a foodie visiting Tokyo, book a tour with Haruka! 10/10! My husband and I visited Tokyo for our honeymoon, and this food tour ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip.”

— Rhyan L.

“Her knowledge of the various neighbourhoods in Tokyo and their foodie hotspots is second to none. Your experience will absolutely feel like you're being toured around the neighbourhood by an old friend who just happens to know the ins and outs of Japanese cuisine in the area.”

— Austin Joynes

Frequently Asked Questions

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