【sokoiko】Hiroshima ・Guided Local Izakaya Bar-hopping Tour/広島・ローカル居酒屋ガイドツアー

【OUTLINE】

A tour to go around the popular local Izakayas (taverns) not found in the guidebooks. The tour includes a popular tavern that uses beer crates as chairs, a liquor shop that offers a wide variety of rare Japanese sake, and more. You can enjoy bars and their food recommended by the locals. Enjoy your night while interacting with friendly and outgoing Hiroshima locals. As an option, you can choose cycling. The knowledgeable local guide will show you around Hiroshima at night. Travel along the original course starting at the World Heritage Atomic Bomb Dome, and visiting the illuminated night scenery and hidden areas which only the locals know.

  

【HIGHTLIGHTS】 

• Visit 3 local Izakayas not listed in the guidebook with the guide
• Enjoy alcohol and snacks at local hot Izakayas unique to Hiroshima 
• Hang out with locals while making a toast together
• Experience beautiful Hiroshima after sunset by bicycle which you can't do with normal sightseeing in the daytime (optional)
• Make your original plan by choosing food and options (cycling, private)

【SUCHEDULE】

【Izakaya only plan】 Meet up→Izakaya bar-hopping→End
【With optional cycling】 Meet up→Cycling→Izakaya bar-hopping→End

【DETAILS】

A great tour for those who like to experience a unique and unforgettable night in Japan. The guide will show you to popular Izakayas in Yokogawa town beloved by the locals with many peculiar Izakayas.

This plan enables you to visit 3 charming Izakayas you cannot find in the guidebooks. Included are a popular tavern that uses beer crates as chairs, a liquor shop that offers a wide variety of Japanese sake, and more. You can experience the casual and friendly atmosphere at Izakayas where only the local people hang out. Because of the guide, the plan will be arranged according to your wishes efficiently. You can order food and drink freely at Izakaya. (*It is payable on the spot) According to your liking, the guide will advise you what kind of dishes and beverages you should have.

The pleasure of Japanese Izakaya is an interaction with the local people. Make a toast and have fun with the Hiroshima people and the staff. The guide will help you to mingle with them.

By the end of the tour, you will be satisfied with delicious food and memories which cannot be made in ordinary restaurants.

As an option, you can enjoy cycling before the bar hopping. Though Hiroshima is a large city, it has rich nature with the sea and mountains near the people. Having six beautiful rivers, Hiroshima is called "The City of Water." You can see the night scene of Hiroshima with this original course. Starting at the World Heritage Atomic Bomb Dome, you can travel along the river and see the illuminated scenery from evening to night. Appreciate the story of Hiroshima, the Peace City, and hidden spots. The cycling is easy with an electric bicycle. If you feel like, you can stop at any place you want. An English-speaking staff will support you to enjoy an interaction with locals that makes this tour even great.

【THINGS TO NOTE】 

• Time： 
  【Izakaya bar-hopping only】 150 minutes
  【With optional cycling】 210 minutes

• Meeting Point：
  【Izakaya bar-hopping only】
   South Exit of JR Yokogawa Station 
  3-chome, Yokogawacho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi
  【With optional cycling】
  Peacecle Tourist Information Office
  2-29 Kyobashicho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima

• Access：
  【Izakaya bar-hopping only】
  Yokogawa Station
  By JR Sanyo Main Line (5 min. from Hiroshima Station, 23 min. from Miyajimaguchi Station)
  
  【With optional cycling】
  Peacecle Tourist Information Office
  1. A 4-minute walk from the south exit of JR Hiroshima station
  2．From the south exit, go to the south exit underground square and take exit 8 to go to the ground. Go in the direction of Enkougawa.
  3．Cross the Ekimae-ohashi bridge and turn right at the first traffic light. Enter Jonan-dori street.
  4．The store is in front of APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae. (Peacecle Tourist Information Office)
  

• Language Support：Japanese, English

• Included ：
  【Izakaya bar-hopping only】
  Guide fee 

  【With optional cycling】
  Guide fee, bicycle rental, bicycle insurance
• Participation requirements：Height requirement: 140 cm and over (for the bicycle insurance of the rental bicycle)

• FreeWi-Fi：×

• Toilet：◯ 

• Other things to note：
  ・If you are pregnant or in poor physical condition, please refrain from joining the tour.
  ・Food and beverages are not included in the tour price. They are paid at respective bars.
  ・If you prefer a private tour, please make a reservation at least 2 days before the intended tour date.
    (The availability of the private option will be confirmed after the reservation.)
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred
    in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.