Arrive in central Shizuoka, a city known for its drinking culture and proximity to Mount Fuji. Meet your guide and head into the city’s dense network of bar streets and alleyways, where standing bars, izakayas, and small counter-seat spots sit side by side.

Move through three separate drinking districts within walking distance of each other. At each stop, order from the menu, drink alongside regulars, and take in what makes each spot distinct — whether that’s the style of bar, the crowd, or the drinks on offer.

Your guide keeps the pace comfortable, with time to settle in at each venue before moving on to the next. By the third bar, you have covered a genuine cross-section of Shizuoka’s after-dark scene.

Leave with a working knowledge of which streets hold the best options, what to order, and how to navigate the local bar culture on your own — practical tools you can put to use the next time you find yourself in the city.