Wakayama
Wakayama Food Tour: Izakaya Dinner, Ramen & Drinks Included
A 3-hour guided night tour around JR Wakayama Station, run by the official city tourism association. Visit 3 local izakayas and eateries, enjoying a full dinner of fresh seafood, tuna, and Kishu Ume dishes paired with sake or plum wine. The tour ends with a bowl of Wakayama Ramen — pork broth with …
Activity duration
About 3 hours
Start times (JST)
17:00, 18:00
Maximum Participants
Up to 6 people
Languages
Japanese, English
Meeting place
Tourist Exchange Center
Allergy information
This experience includes food.
You can choose your own meals.
Provided by the organizer. Other ingredients may be used, and cross-contact is possible. If anyone in your group has food allergies or can't eat something, let us know when you send your request.
Overview
【Official Tour Curated by the Wakayama City Tourism Association】
■Tour Overview
Discover the hidden culinary gems of Wakayama, a beautiful coastal city located just about 1 hour from Osaka and Kansai International Airport (KIX).
On this guided night tour, we will visit 3 authentic local izakayas and eateries around JR Wakayama Station. Wakayama is a treasure trove of fresh ingredients. You will savor a generous full dinner featuring fresh seafood, tuna, and regional specialties made with Kishu Ume (Japanese plums), perfectly paired with local sake or plum wine.
More than just a food tour, this is a cultural immersion. Kansai locals are known for being friendly and welcoming. Your guide will help you break the ice, so you can enjoy lively conversations with the locals sitting next to you! The tour concludes with a bowl of exquisite Wakayama Ramen(Rich pork broth with locally brewed soy sauce)—the classic Japanese way to end a night out.
The restaurants visited will be carefully selected by your guide based on the atmosphere of the day and the preferences of the guests. Enjoy discovering Wakayama’s hidden gems—places that are beloved by locals but rarely found in typical tourist itineraries.
※Free for children under 6 years old
■Includes
◯ 4 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks (Choose from beer, sake, highballs, soft drinks and more)
◯ Full izakaya dinner (A generous selection of local dishes, enough for a full meal)
◯ Friendly English-speaking local guide
◯ Wakayama ramen at the final stop (or local cocktail)
× Hotel pickup and drop-off
× Personal expenses
× Tips (Optional, but greatly appreciated)
Operated by
Locals available to lead this activity
These Locals have trained for this activity. Your Locals is assigned after you request to book.
What's included
- Customized itinerary
- Guided Experience
- Local insights and insider tips
- Food and drink
Not included
- Transportation fee
- Other personal expenses
What happens after you request
- 1
Send your request
Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.
- 2
Decide the details together
Chat with Wakayama City Tourist Association to work out the date, plan, and final price together.
- 3
Pay securely
Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.
- 4
Enjoy your experience
Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.
For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.
Meeting point
Tourist Exchange Center
和歌山県和歌山市美園町5丁目13−2 わかちか広場内
It is located underground, just past the escalators you reach immediately upon exiting the west exit of JR Wakayama Station.
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