Arrive in Aizu-Wakamatsu, a castle town in Fukushima Prefecture with a deep samurai history and a strong local food and drink culture. Meet your guide and step into a side of the city that most visitors pass through without noticing — the drinking streets and area bars where locals gather after work.

Set the tone for the evening and walk into the first area. At each stop, settle in, order from the menu, and drink alongside the locals. Move through three distinct bar areas within walking distance, each with its own character.

Between stops, walk the surrounding streets, taking in the atmosphere of Aizu-Wakamatsu’s nightlife districts as your guide shares context about the area, its people, and its drinking traditions.

By the third bar, work your way through a cross-section of the city’s local scene — three different venues, three different settings, all chosen for their authenticity and accessibility. Leave with a grounded sense of where Aizu-Wakamatsu drinks, what it orders, and how its areas feel after dark.