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Samurai Guide Sho’s Craft Beer Train Tour by Former JR Conductor

Tokyo, Japan
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Guided visits to multiple carefully selected local taprooms in Western Tokyo
    • Cooler bag support for takeout beer
    • Former JR East professional (23 yrs): support for Shinjuku Station, tickets, Suica, and transfers.
    • Former JR Chuo Line train conductor (22 yrs): Green Car guidance and support during disruptions.
    • Public transportation
      ¥3,000.00 per person
    • Craft beer orders at each taproom: about ¥1,000 per glass. Credit cards accepted.
    • Food orders are optional and paid individually. Credit cards accepted.
    • Takeout beer purchases (credit cards accepted / enjoy them on the return train with the views)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Suica Penguin Park
      5 Chome-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan

      Search “Suica Penguin Square” on Google Maps. Meet just outside the New South Gate of JR Shinjuku Station, next to Busta Shinjuku. Your guide Sho will be dressed in modern samurai attire, making him easy to find.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .12:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Suica's Penguin Park

    1 minuteAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Tachikawa Station

    29 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Shibasakicho

    1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Shibasakicho

    1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Shibasakicho

    1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Suica's Penguin Park

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour is independently operated and is not affiliated with JR East.
    • This is not a detailed brewery or brewing facility tour. Instead, you will visit selected taprooms in West Tokyo and enjoy fresh craft beer on tap in the local atmosphere of each area.
    • If you purchase takeout beer, you can enjoy it comfortably in the Green Car (premium seating) on the return train while watching the city views pass by from the window.
    • The organizer is not responsible for illness, injury, or loss or damage of personal belongings during the tour.
    • While the guide takes great care to ensure safety throughout the tour, guests are responsible for managing their own condition and personal safety, especially when consuming alcohol.
    • The tour may be terminated without refund in case of disruptive behavior.
    • The guide travels to the meeting point by train. Due to train delays or service suspensions on the day of the tour, the guide may not be able to arrive exactly at the scheduled meeting time. In that case, the guide will contact you as soon as possible and adjust the itinerary with safety as the top priority.
    • If there are major train delays or service suspensions from Shinjuku, arrival at the craft beer taprooms may be delayed. In that case, the order of visits or the time spent at each taproom may be adjusted according to the situation on the day.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    From $44.93

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 12 days in advance.

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