Nara:Kashihara Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour
This isn't just a night out—it's a dive into local life in southern Nara. Centered in Yamato-Yagi, a crossroads between Osaka, Nagoya, and Ise, the bar-hopping tour takes you into the real heart of regional nightlife. While tourists crowd Nara City, locals head to Yagi's cozy izakayas and standing bars, where warm hospitality, sizzling plates, and regional sake await.
Led by a local guide, you’ll skip the tourist traps and explore two neighborhood spots loved by residents—places you’d likely never find on your own. Learn how to order like a local, discover the stories behind the dishes, and toast with regulars who might just start a conversation.
With ¥1,000 of food and drinks at each stop, this tour offers value and authentic flavor. Whether you're solo or with friends, you’ll leave full and with a genuine taste of what a night in Nara really feels like.
Real food. Real people. Real Japan—one glass at a time.
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Nara:Kashihara Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour
What's included in Nara:Kashihara Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Located at the crossroads of major rail lines connecting Osaka, Nagoya, and Ise, Yamato-Yagi is more than just a transport hub—it’s the after-hours heart of southern Nara. By day, the area serves as an administrative and commercial center. But once the sun goes down, the streets around Kintetsu Yagi Station transform into a casual and cozy nightlife district, filled with izakayas, standing bars, and local eateries where office workers, students, and travelers gather for food, drinks, and friendly conversation. Here, drinking is not about partying—it’s about relaxing, connecting, and being local. Menus are written in Japanese, regulars chat with staff, and new faces are welcomed with curiosity. Whether it’s sipping sake brewed in Nara or sharing a plate of yakitori, Yamato-Yagi offers an authentic taste of everyday Japan.
Inclusions
- Visit to two izakayas
- Local guide
- ¥1,000 worth of food and drinks per stop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is in front of the police box at Kintetsu Yagi Station. Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a yellow sign panel. Please refer to the map for detailed location information.
