Unfortunately, this was a complete waste of time and money. The walking tour did not provide any information about Nara itself... except that a placard on a building means it's historic (duh!), but our guide didn't even read the placard to us to understand anything about the buildings. The first food "stop" was to try 1 piece of a Nara specialty sushi. The second stop was supposed to be mochi but it was closed, so we walked to another sweets shop that was also closed. Finally, the 3rd sweets shop was opened but our guide had never even tried their sweets and unfortunately it was not very good. We did a sake tasting on an empty stomach, then went to an Izakaya that was probably the worst Izakaya food I've had in Japan. Lastly, we went to a brewery, where we found out our guide, the guide of a food, beer, and sake tour, doesn't even drink and did not know what to recommend! Considering we had very limited time in Nara, it was extremely disappointing to know that we wasted a half day on this tour. Save your money and just walk the streets around the train station and you will have a better experience than we did.
Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $98 / person
- Location
- Nara, Japan
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Japan Tour Adventure
- Meeting point
- Our Beer, Sake, and Food walking tour starts and finishes at two different places. We meet our guests by the fountain near the Kintetsu Nara Station building.
Description
With a bilingual local guide, you can visit places like Nara Off the touristic path and feel relaxed. You will see places and experience things that most people wouldn't do by themselves. Trust your guide and you will have an amazing time with us. Pour la demande de guide francophone: Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais. Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire. Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation. Merci pour votre compréhension.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the original handmade Mochi shop from Nara and have a Mochi on the way to the Sake Distillery
Harushika Brewery
A very well appreciated Sake Brewery where you will have a tasting session with 5 types of sake. Possibility to buy sake at the shop and other souvenirs
A very traditional and modern mixed Japanese Craft Beer Brewery created in 2017. A very smooth and refreshing beer with snacks included.
For an early dinner. Thus, you have time to keep exploring the area after the end of the tour and leave with a local Japanese meal experience.
This house is a replica of the old Japanese townhouses from the Edo period, that used to be built about 400 years ago. Walk inside and explore an old traditional Japanese townhouse, and discover how Japanese used to live before.
The most famous mochi maker in the City. If our timing is good, we will attend a mochi pounding session and then eat the freshest mochi just pounded a minute before, in front of us
What's included
Included
Bilingual Guidance
Food and Drink Set at each Stop
All Fees and Taxes
Appetizer with Kaki no Ha Zushi (sushi rolled in Persimmon leaf)
1 Mochi at the mochi shop
Not included
Extra Food and Drinks
Shopping and souvenirs
Traveller Ratings
4.1
7 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour take?
Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $98 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our Beer, Sake, and Food walking tour starts and finishes at two different places. We meet our guests by the fountain near the Kintetsu Nara Station building. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Nara - Craft Beer, Sake & Food Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(7)
K
Terrible! Do not recommend.
M
Sake amazing
Everything was fine until we went to eat our last dinner at the restaurant where we had to wait for so long to get our food. Then our guide left us at the restaurant because it was pas her time.
Operator response
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you had a great time during the tour. the time to be served at the last stop was unfortunate, but we hope you understand there was nothing we could do about it. The tour has an average time, so extending it by a bit is not a problem. Nonetheless, if the tour extends significantly beyond the official time, as we do not want to force the guests to stop having a good time, the guide can leave after making sure everyone agrees to stay and continue enjoying their time. As you were at the last stop, we hope that you had an amazing time at the restaurant. Warm regards, J.T.A Team.
G
Nara for non-tourist track!
A really great way to experience some unique parts of Nara. Really enjoyed the sake and beer options. And the local restaurant was a real treat!
C
Awesome beer, sake & food Tour
Had such a fun time on this tour! Remi is super friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to many great spots in Nara that we would definitely not have been able to find on our own, and also took lots of pictures for us. We had so much good food and drinks. Definitely recommend!
K
Such a fun experience!
So this was actually the second tour I went on this trip where I was the only participant, but I still had such a great time! I can't pick a favorite part because it was all great! The local sushi, the Sake taste testing (I loved them all and ended up buying two bottles), the craft beer (I had two kinds both great), the line for the mochi shop finally went down and I was able to buy myself a piece (best I ever had, do not skip this), then we landed at a restaurant for some food and drinks. My guide did her best to order things I haven't tried, and it turned out great! Because it was just me I feel like I definitely talked up a storm with my guide, especially after a few drinks. Anyway I highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
We are so grateful for your kind words. We wish you a great time in Japan and hope to see you again for a new adventure!
M
Try delicious food/drink with the friendliest host in Japan!
The sake, beer and food tour of Nara is a can’t-miss experience. Melody was such an incredible host. We learned so much about Nara, Japan and local delicacies from her. She is a super nice person and was great to talk to. And everything was delicious! You will come away full of food/drink and good cheer. Book this tour!
Operator response
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review. Have an amazing time in Japan!
K
Making the most of your trip
Our tour guide took us to a very authentic local restaurant which I would have otherwise not found by myself, let alone understand what I am ordering. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interactive which made it a great experience.
Operator response
Hi Kirill, Thank you so much for appreciating the tour you have done with us. We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed that walking tour in Nara city with your local guide. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Japan. Happy new year, Kirill.
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