Meet your guide in central Maebashi, the prefectural capital of Gunma. Set off on foot and step into a side of the city that most visitors overlook — one shaped by regulars, area izakayas, and the kind of unpretentious atmosphere that defines drinking culture outside of Tokyo.

Over the course of three hours, move through up to three different bar areas within walking distance of one another. At each stop, settle in, order drinks and food at your own pace, and absorb the character of each spot.

The bars shift in feel as the night progresses — from one district’s street-level energy to another’s tucked-away corners — giving you a genuine cross-section of what Maebashi’s nightlife actually looks like from the inside.

By the end of the tour, visit three Tabelog-listed venues, each under 3,000 yen per person, and build a first-hand map of where locals actually drink in Gunma’s capital. Your guide connects you to each space, helping you navigate menus and conversation so that each bar feels less like a stop on a tour and more like a place you found yourself.