Explore Hiroshima Hidden Izakayas with a Local Buddy
Experience Hiroshima’s local izakaya culture with confidence alongside an English-speaking local assistant. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and safely accompany you back afterward, ensuring a stress-free night—even if it’s your first time or you don’t speak Japanese. Discover hidden, authentic izakayas loved by locals, and enjoy traditional Japanese dishes paired with local drinks. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into Hiroshima’s lifestyle and culture through food. Perfect for foodies and culture enthusiasts alike, we promise an unforgettable evening. Book now and enjoy a genuine local experience with full support from hotel to hotel!
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Explore Hiroshima Hidden Izakayas with a Local Buddy
What's included in Explore Hiroshima Hidden Izakayas with a Local Buddy
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Enjoy a real Japanese night out with an English-speaking local assistant. No need to worry about language or customs—we'll guide you through it all. Step 1: Meet-Up We’ll meet at your hotel (if shared), nearby, or at Hiroshima Station’s North Exit Bronze Statue. After greeting, we’ll take a short, relaxing walk to a local izakaya. Step 2: Arrive at the Izakaya You’ll step into a cozy, authentic izakaya not found in guidebooks. Expect handwritten menus, lantern-lit ambiance, and friendly locals. Step 3: Menu Help & Ordering Your assistant will translate the menu, recommend dishes, and place your order in Japanese. You’ll also learn izakaya customs like how to toast, what “otoshi” is, and general etiquette. Step 4: Eat, Drink & Talk Enjoy yakitori, oden, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, sashimi, and local drinks. Ask anything you want—we’ll chat about culture, life, and language in a casual, friendly way. Step 5: Wrap-Up After about 2 hours, we’ll help you return safely to your hotel or next stop. A stress-free, unforgettable local experience.
Food Menu
STARTER - Edamame
Edamame are boiled young soybeans. Don’t eat the pod—just the beans inside. Classic Japanese bar snack.
STARTER - Hiyayakko
Hiyayakko is cold tofu with soy sauce and toppings. Light, refreshing, and very typical in Japan.
MAIN - Sashimi
Sashimi is thinly sliced raw fish served fresh with soy sauce and wasabi. It’s a classic and elegant dish in Japanese cuisine.
MAIN - Simmered Fish
Simmered fish, or ‘nizakana,’ is fish cooked slowly in a sweet soy sauce broth. It’s tender, flavorful, and a common home-style dish in Japan.
MAIN - Yakitori
Yakitori are grilled chicken skewers, seasoned with salt or sauce.
MAIN - Oden
Oden is a Japanese stew with boiled eggs, radish, and fish cakes simmered in a light soy broth.
Inclusions
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Meals
- Public transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you let me know your hotel in advance, I can come pick you up there. Alternatively, we can meet at your final stop before the activity, as long as it’s within 1 mile. If we meet at Hiroshima Station, let’s meet 10 minutes early at the North Exit 1F Bronze Statue.
Meeting / End Points
- From the ticket gates on the 2nd floor, take the escalator across from the Shinkansen gates down to the North Exit (1st floor). Once you reach the ground level, turn right. We’ll meet next to the bronze statue beside the private car pickup roundabout.
