Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour - Todoroki Valley Area
◆ Introduction
Five stops from central Shibuya you'll find Todoroki Valley, Tokyo's only natural gorge, wrapped by a sleepy residential grid dotted with bars that tourists rarely enter. Follow a bilingual local host through three tiny favourites: a charcoal-yakitori counter loved by commuters, a lively Spanish-inspired "baru" pouring craft beer and 40+ wines by the glass, and an eight-seat whisky den where the owner curates drams on instinct rather than a printed menu. It's a true neighbourhood night—no neon, no crowds, just warm talk and well-poured drinks.
◆ Highlights
- Three authentic locals-only venues within a 10-minute walk of Todoroki Station
- Guided pairing: hot sake & charcoal skewers ▶︎ craft-beer / wine flight & tapas ▶︎ personalised three-dram single-malt tasting
- Tiny counters, open kitchens—chat directly with owners (guide translates)
- A quick stroll to the valley footbridge for an optional dusk photo stop
◆ What's included
| Stop | Drinks | Food |
|---|---|---|
| Daikichi Izakaya | Hot sake or draft beer | Five-skewer yakitori set + seasonal oden |
| Todoroki 2-chōme Bar | Flight of 3 Japanese craft beers or 2 wine pours | Shared Spanish-style tapas incl. A5-wagyu bite |
| Time Single Malt Bar | Curated flight of 3 rare malts (Scotch & Japanese) | Dark-chocolate nibs |
◆ Sample Itinerary*
| Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| 17:30 – 18:20 | Daikichi – 16-seat counter; binchō-tan grill, house oden, hot sake warm-up |
| 18:25 – 19:25 | Todoroki 2-chōme Bar – 20 taps + 40 wines; tapas plates from sardine escabeche to wagyu cubes |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Time Single Malt Bar – basement eight-seat sanctuary; master selects three drams to match your palate (no printed list) |
*Order or substitutes may change with crowding or owner holidays.
◆Additional Info
・Not wheelchair accessible
・Minimum age is 20 years (Japan's legal drinking age)
・Please inform us of any food allergies in advance
・Venues are smoke-friendly with ventilation
・This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers
・Meeting point is at Todoroki Station East Exit
Highlights
- Experience authentic residential Tokyo bar culture near Japan's only urban natural gorge with local izakayas and intimate whisky bars
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time. • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. • Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
