Asakusa Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour | An Evening Through a Sake Brewery, Hoppy, and Asakusa Yokocho in 2 Hours

A drinking tour through 3 spots in Asakusa in about 2 hours

This tour takes you through three distinctly different venues in Tokyo's Asakusa district over about two hours. A sake brewery, a drinking district, and Asakusa Yokocho—each offering a different atmosphere, even though they're all connected by Japanese drinking culture.

It's run as a group tour with a local meeting point, and guidance is available in English.

Starting at one of Tokyo's leading sake breweries

The evening begins at what's considered one of Tokyo's top sake breweries, giving you a taste of Japan's brewing culture right from the start. Learning how sake is made before you drink it changes the way that first sip feels.

No prior knowledge of sake is needed—you'll be guided through the experience, so you can join without worry. Starting your trip with this kind of evening can also shape how you choose your meals afterward.

Enjoying Tokyo-born Hoppy in a lively drinking district

The second stop is a bustling drinking district, where you'll enjoy Hoppy, a beverage born in Tokyo. You'll sip your drink while walking through streets as lively as a Japanese night festival.

Hoppy has long been a favorite way to drink around Asakusa, offering a casual feel that's completely different from sake. This isn't the Asakusa of sightseeing spots—it's closer to the neighborhood's true nighttime face.

Finishing at Asakusa Yokocho, free to continue afterward

The tour wraps up at Asakusa Yokocho. Since it ends in a spot with the atmosphere of a night festival, you're free to stay and keep drinking, or wander the surrounding area, after the tour concludes.

With the whole experience wrapping up in about two hours, you won't use up your entire evening. You can get a feel for the area on the tour, then head back into a spot you liked on your own afterward.

Why this is perfect for a first night out in Asakusa

Japanese izakayas can be hard to spot from the outside, and first-timers often struggle with where to go. This tour solves that by guiding you through three spots with a guide by your side. Since each location has its own atmosphere, you'll experience a wide range of drinking styles even in a short time.

English-language guidance is available, and the experience is designed with international travelers in mind. Since it's a group tour, you'll also share the evening with others—part of what makes bar hopping fun.

Things to check before booking

• The start time and meeting time on the day
• The local meeting location and landmark
• Language support (English)
• The duration of about 2 hours
• That this is a group tour format
• Age requirements for participation (as alcohol is involved)
• What drinks and food are included in the price
• Whether allergies or dietary restrictions can be accommodated
• The walking distance involved, and appropriate footwear and clothing
• Whether the tour runs in case of rain
• Cancellation and change policies

Details and pricing may change depending on the season. Please check the latest information on the booking page.

In summary

The Tokyo Asakusa Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour is a locally-met bar-hopping experience covering three spots in about two hours. You'll encounter brewing culture at one of Tokyo's leading sake breweries, enjoy Tokyo-born Hoppy in a lively drinking district, and finish at the festival-like Asakusa Yokocho.

Since the tour ends at Asakusa Yokocho, you're free to keep enjoying Asakusa's nightlife on your own after it concludes. This is a group tour with English-language support.

Check the booking page for availability and dates.