Ise: Guided Bar-Hopping Tour with Food and Drinks
This bar-hopping tour takes you beyond Ise’s famous shrines and into the hidden local nightlife around Ise-shi Station—a side of the city most travelers never see. Led by a local guide, you’ll visit handpicked izakayas and standing bars loved by residents, where handwritten menus, warm conversations, and real local flavors await. From miso-glazed skewers to Ise’s bold sake and shochu, you’ll taste the spirit of the region while connecting with people who call it home. It’s a relaxed, authentic night out—perfect for curious travelers who want to eat and drink like a local in Japan’s most sacred city.
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Ise: Guided Bar-Hopping Tour with Food and Drinks
What's included in Ise: Guided Bar-Hopping Tour with Food and Drinks
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ise
By day, Ise is known for its shrines and spiritual calm—but at night, the area around Ise-shi Station reveals a different side: a humble, heartfelt drinking culture rooted in everyday life. Locals gather at back-alley izakayas and standing bars, not for show but for comfort—grilled seafood, miso-glazed skewers, thick Ise udon. Food here is honest, simple, and tied to tradition. Drinks like local sake or barley shochu flow easily, sparking conversation and connection. There are no tourist traps here. Handwritten menus, friendly regulars, and cozy counters create an atmosphere that welcomes outsiders like old friends. In Ise, sacred heritage meets casual hospitality. A night out isn’t just about eating—it’s about sharing space, stories, and the quiet charm of a city that feeds both body and soul.
Inclusions
- Visit to 2-3 handpicked izakayas and bars
- Local guide assistance with ordering
- ¥1,000 worth of food and drinks at each venue
- Guided bar-hopping tour
- Transportation to the meeting point
- 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 torii gate at the entrance to Toyouke Daijingu (Outer Shrine). Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
