Arrive in Hiraizumi, a town in Iwate Prefecture known for its UNESCO World Heritage sites and deep historical roots. As evening settles in, the atmosphere shifts from sightseeing to something more local. Meet your guide at the starting point and walk into the side streets and drinking areas near the town centre, where small bars and izakayas serve the people who actually live and work here.

From the first bar to the third, move on foot through the walkable nightlife area, stepping into a different venue each time. At each stop, order drinks and food from the menu (these costs are paid separately on the spot). Your guide helps bridge any language gap and points you towards what locals tend to order, keeping the night moving at a relaxed pace across all three spots.

By the end of the tour, sit down at three distinct local bars, taste what Hiraizumi’s after-dark scene looks like from the inside, and share drinks in spaces that rarely appear in tourist itineraries. The night wraps up after the third bar, leaving you with a grounded sense of where locals gather and what they drink in this corner of Iwate.