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Sendai Alley Bar Hopping
Let's explore and drink at three alleys in downtown Sendai!
Operation Period
All year round
Time Required
About 3.5 hours
Number of Participants
1〜4people
*Even if the date and time are not listed or is full on the linked website, please contact me directly by Email to see if I am available.
Alleys in Japan are very different than other countries. Alleys, called "Yokocho," ("side street") are not dark or scary, but fun places where you'll find some of the best local drinks and food in town! Sendai is well-known for its retro and more modern alleys hiding between towering buildings or just one street over from the shopping arcades. On this tour you’ll walk and hear the history of three alleys: Iroha Yokocho, Bunka Yokocho, and Tohoku's playground Kokubuncho, home to nearly 3,000 bars and restaurants!
Let's go bar hopping Sendai style! Standard bars serve typical drinks and are good places to chat with locals. Or we can look for something special, such as Japanese sake, local Nikka whisky, wine or cocktails. Of course you can buy some local Japanese or western food to enjoy with your drinks as well. I'll help you order and make recommendations, so let's enjoy eating, drinking, and good conversation together!
Meeting location is Sendai Station or your hotel lobby (if downtown). The program fee covers guide cost only. Food, drink, cover charge, etc. for your group and for the guide are to be paid by participants (it is best to prepare cash as not all locations accept credit card). The tour will end at Hirosedori subway station, near our last stop, Kokubuncho.
| Experience Program Name | Sendai Alley Bar Hopping |
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| Activity Location | Iroha Yokocho alley, Bunka Yokocho alley, Kokubuncho. |
| Time Required | About 3.5 hours |
| Operation Period | All year round |
| Start Time | 19:30 |
| Minimum number of participants | 1people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 4people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 17:00 |
| Important notes regarding participation | You must be 20 years or older to drink alcohol in Japan. I can guide you daytime on weekdays, weekends or night walking tours in Sendai available after 19:30 or 20:00 on most days. *Even if the date and time are not listed or full on the linked website, please contact me directly by Email to see if I am available. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Guide fee. | ||||
| What is not included in the price | Food, drinks, table charge, etc. for your group and guide. Insurance for participants. | ||||
| Method of Payment | Please pay by credit card through the Go with guide or Trip advisor online form. Expenses during the tour are best paid in cash. | ||||
| About cancellations and changes | If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, please contact me immediately. Requests for changes may not be available depending on the time and reservation situation. | ||||
| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time 50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time |
| Meeting Spot | AER or your hotel lobby. at the entrance of AER building on the first floor. |
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| Meeting Time | Please come by the agreed upon start time. |
| Access | AER is next to JR Sendai Station |
| Parking | No |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | The tour is led by a local guide. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English |
Sendai has plenty of attractions you can enjoy throughout the day on your own, but you'll need a local guide to discover the best attractions after dark!