Arrive in Tokorozawa, a city in Saitama Prefecture that sits just outside Tokyo yet holds its own distinct local character. Known more to residents than to tourists, the area around the station is home to a cluster of drinking streets and izakaya alleys that reflect how locals actually spend their evenings.

Meet your guide and get an immediate sense that this is a area built for regulars — and tonight, you become one of them. Your guide leads you on foot through the bar district, bringing you into three pre-selected venues over the course of the evening.

At each stop, order drinks and food at your own pace while your guide bridges conversation, explains the menu, and fills you in on what makes each spot worth visiting. Moving between bars on foot, follow a natural rhythm — settle in, enjoy, then continue to the next.

By the time you reach the third bar, work your way through a cross-section of Tokorozawa’s local drinking culture. Each venue adds a different layer to the evening, and you leave with a genuine feel for how the area drinks.