Yokohama Noge Bar Hopping Tour: Private Guide, 3 Stops

Sit elbow-to-elbow with locals in Noge's backstreet izakayas, where Yokohama's old-school bar culture still lives.

A private 3-hour bar hopping tour through Yokohama's Noge district with a fluent English-speaking guide who leads groups of up to three into small, welcoming izakayas most visitors never find alone. The guide, Hitomy, a former international cabin crew member, takes you to three stops across the neighborhood's maze of tiny bars. Food at two izakayas (5 shared small plates, 4 yakitori skewers, and a final rice dish per person), and 3 drinks per guest are fully included. Anything extra is settled in cash at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yokohama Noge Bar Hopping Tour

• Meet at South Gate in front of LOCKERS
• Head to the first izakaya
• Night walk through Showa-era architecture
• Visit second izakaya
• Visit last izakaya or bar
• Tour ends at meeting point or stay out

The experience

Noge is a warren of backstreet bars where locals have been drinking for generations, and most visitors walk past it without knowing it exists. A private guide changes that: Hitomy meets you at the South Gate and takes you into the kind of small, welcoming spots you wouldn't enter alone. Over three hours, you'll hop between a few of her favorite venues, sitting at the counter or at small tables, trying regional drinks and the food that comes with them, and absorbing the mood of a Yokohama that hasn't changed much since the Showa era.

Your set menu is fully included across the three stops: 5 small plates to share, 4 yakitori skewers, a shime (final rice dish), and 3 drinks per person. One at each place. If you want to order anything extra, you settle it in cash at the end. The guide will take a photo for you if you'd like, and she speaks fluent English throughout, so you're never guessing at what's happening or what you're eating.

The tour ends where it started, near the South Gate, though you can stay in the area and keep going if the night feels right. Public transportation is available nearby if you need to get back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private guiding in English for 3 hours.
• bar selection and introductions at three izakayas.
• food at two venues (5 shared small plates, 4 yakitori skewers, one final rice dish per person).
• 3 drinks per person (one at each stop).
• a photo taken for you if you'd like.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Thursday

AgesAdult (20 to 79 years) · Under 20: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by tokyotour_hitomy

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers who want to experience Yokohama's bar culture without the uncertainty of finding the right places or navigating alone. The private format and fluent English guide mean you're never guessing at what's happening, and the small group size keeps the experience intimate and focused on you.

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Top questions

What's the difference between Noge and the bars I'd find on my own in Yokohama?

Noge is a hidden neighborhood of tiny backstreet izakayas where locals have been drinking for generations, and most visitors never discover it. A private guide opens doors to the kind of small, welcoming spots where you'd feel out of place walking in alone, and she knows the owners and the regulars.

How many people can join this tour?

The tour is fully private for your group only, with a maximum of three people per booking. That keeps it intimate and means the guide can focus entirely on you.

What food and drinks are included?

Across three stops, you get 5 small plates to share, 4 yakitori skewers, a final rice dish per person, and 3 drinks per guest: one at each izakaya. Anything you order beyond that menu is settled in cash at the end of the night.

Do I need to speak Japanese to enjoy this?

Your guide, Hitomy, speaks fluent English and handles all the introductions and explanations. She's a former international cabin crew member who worked in Japan and Hong Kong, so she's used to making visitors comfortable in unfamiliar settings.

What time does the tour start and end?

You'll meet at the South Gate (look for the "LOCKERS" sign when you exit) and the tour runs for 3 hours. The guide will see you off at the meeting point afterward, or you can stay in the area if you want to keep exploring.