Overview
Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience invites you to discover the neighborhood restaurants, flavors and people we love. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Join us for a relaxed taste of life here after dark. Visit three local food spots for 5+ shared dishes, including yakitori, soba or ramen, and gyoza, with two drinks included. Your guide helps with ordering, explains izakaya customs and opens up conversation with the people you meet, making unfamiliar menus and small local restaurants feel welcoming. Between stops, stroll the backstreets and hear stories of everyday Nagano. Enjoy good food and easy conversation at a comfortable pace; non-alcoholic drinks are available. If you would like to continue afterward, ask your guide for an introduction to a local bar. Any additional food or drinks are at your own expense. Please tell us about food allergies or dietary restrictions before booking.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Hidden bar and introductions.
- English-speaking local guide: food insights, ordering help and conversation
- Yakitori, Noodles, and Gyoza as you visit 2 or 3 food stops and enjoy more than 5 dishes in total.
- 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink
What's Not Included
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Meal for infant
- Transportation fee to meeting point
- There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks Coffee MIDORI at Nagano Station. Get to know your guide and hear a short introduction to the evening before setting off for the local restaurants and backstreets.
Stop 2
Settle into a local izakaya for freshly grilled yakitori and shared small dishes, with your first included drink. Your guide helps you order, explains customs such as the otoshi starter, and shares how people in Nagano enjoy a casual evening out.
Stop 3
Visit a local noodle restaurant for soba or ramen. Enjoy another side of Nagano food culture as your guide helps with ordering and shares local perspectives over a satisfying bowl of noodles.
Stop 4
Round off the food stops with crispy gyoza and shared small dishes at another local favorite, accompanied by your second included drink. Relax and chat about everyday life in Nagano with your guide. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices are available.
Stop 5
Explore the backstreets with your guide as the evening winds down. If you would like to stay out longer, your guide can introduce a local bar that suits your interests. This is an optional introduction; any additional drinks or food are paid separately.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- If you have fever/persistent cough/runny nose, you may be refused at check-in. Self-cancel up to 24h. If refused, full refund via platform (no cash on site).
- In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
- Born in Nagano and rooted in local life, o8Experience creates tours that share the food, places and people we love. We specialize in small-group and private day tours by vehicle across Nagano and Matsumoto, from the Snow Monkeys and Obuse to Matsumoto Castle, Azumino and Kamikochi. Our guides are Nagano natives and locals who are passionate about sharing the place they call home. Our roots in food and walking tours shape every journey, bringing local flavors, stories and personal connections to the famous sights.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate gluten-free dietary requirements on this tour.
- If you are vegetarian or vegan, please let us know at the time of booking.
- This tour generally requires 2 or more guests to operate. For solo travelers, feel free to contact us before booking to confirm availability.
- This tour is not suitable for strict vegetarians or vegans, as many izakaya dishes include meat, seafood, or broth-based sauces. If you're pescatarian or can be flexible, we may be able to adjust some items — but we recommend reaching out before booking so we can advise honestly.