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Sendai Zao Sake Brewery and Traditional Lunch with Bar Crawl Tour

New7 h 30 minBy H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
Sendai Zao Sake Brewery and Traditional Lunch with Bar Crawl Tour

About this activity

Discover the flavors and traditions of Miyagi on this full-day tour from Sendai. Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring Shiroishi Umen, a local noodle specialty with over 400 years of history, before visiting Zao Sake Brewery for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and premium sake tasting. In the evening, explore Sendai's nostalgic Yokocho alleyways on a guided bar-hopping experience, where you'll discover the city's vibrant local nightlife. Travel comfortably throughout the day in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

- Duration: 7 hours and 30 minutes of cultural exploration

- Includes lunch at Tsurigane-an and a guided tour of Zao Sake Brewery

- Nightlife experience with bar hopping in Sendai's hidden alleyways

- Transport provided from Sendai Station in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

  • ✓Lunch (Shiroishi Umen noodles)
  • ✓Bar-hopping fee (Includes 1 drink and 1 food item per venue, visiting up to 2 venues)
  • ✓Zao Sake Brewery tour and basic tasting fee
  • ✓Air-conditioned bus

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting Point: Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Boarding Area How to Get There: From the 2nd-floor East–West Promenade, head toward the East Exit. Follow the signs to the sightseeing bus boarding area, then take the escalator down to the 1st floor (ground level).

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is available to participants aged 20 and above.
  • The guided tour at Zao Sake Brewery is conducted in Japanese. Written explanations are available in English and Chinese.
  • The brewery tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and involves climbing stairs. It is not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties.
  • Please avoid eating natto (fermented soybeans) from the evening before your brewery visit.
  • There may be a waiting time for lunch at Tsurigane-an.
  • The bar-hopping experience includes one drink and one food item at each venue. Any additional orders must be paid for on-site. (Up to two venues are scheduled.)
  • Entry to some bars may require a short wait depending on crowd levels.
  • Depending on the group size, transportation may be provided by a Toyota HiAce instead of a minibus.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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