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Okinawa Bar Hopping Tour with Sanshin live in music town Koza

Okinawa Bar Hopping Tour with Sanshin live in music town KozaEnjoy Okinawa food and drink with Sanshin live

  • 3.5 hour tour
  • Small group tour
  • English speaking guide

What makes this tour unique

  • Pub crawl the hidden bars in Koza of Okinawa city that are usually hard to find for tourists at night
  • Enjoy eating Okinawa food & drinks that we highly recommend like
  • locals
  • All-in-one bar hopping tour. Drinks & Foods are included. so, you can come to the tour empty-handed
  • a friendly local guide tells about history of Koza and U.S. military
  • at last, a local guide plays traditional Okinawa instrument called Sanshin and you can feel the vibe of Okinawa
Why Hic Recommends This Tour

Tips and recommendations by our official guides

Hi my name is Hikaru Sunagawa. Im from Okinawa.
First of all, I have many hobbies, and one of them is drinking with friends at izakaya (Japanese style pubs)!
When I was abroad and living in Canada, I always got together with friends on the weekends to enjoy Canadian food and drinks. The experience made me realize how unique not only the Japanese food culture is, but also the Okinawan food culture is.
At that time, I became self-aware and proud that I am Okinawan.

Most people think of Okinawa in terms of the blue ocean, beaches, and endless beautiful sky, but Okinawa has many other attractions and cultures as well.
Okinawa, where I grew up, is a land that has built its own culture since ancient times. Although it is part of Japan, it was once a country called Ryukyu. It has traded with China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asian countries for a long time and built its own culture. It is my hope that you will actually see, experience, eat, drink, and taste things coming from Okinawa and Ryukyu.

The most attractive part of this tour is the sanshin (Okinawan traditional instrument) LIVE performed at the climax of the tour.
With its unique cultural background, Okinawa has given birth to many musicians today. The Magical Trip team has carefully selected bars, food, drinks. Please enjoy Okinawan music for this special evening.

Many people may think that there are few places to go out at night in Okinawa. That is true, it is difficult for tourists alone to find places where local people are having fun. But with a guide I can take you to the real nightlife of Okinawa! If you are vegan or have food allergies, don't worry, I will help you.
The tour is small group so you can enjoy it as if you are going out with your friends!
You can join as a solo, with friends, as a couple, or with your family!
The local people are also very friendly! As the word "uimar" means in Okinawa, once you are there, you are all family! Let's create fun nightlife memories together!

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Official guide

What's included
5 Drinks
You can choose from our selections in the tour.
3 Local Dishes
Enough for a full dinner meal. (Vegetarian menu available)
Tour Photo
You'll get photos taken during the tour by your guide which will be sent to you after the tour via email.
An english-speaking guide
Hopping 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide

Bar hop 3 different Izakaya and bars in Koza, Okinawa City in 3.5 hours

After meeting up, we will show you around Koza, a city with a mix of Okinawan and American cultures. After that, we will go to "Koza Ichibangai", a tavern crowded with young people, and enjoy "Senbero", Okinawa's drinking culture. Let's make a toast with Okinawan cuisine!

Throughout the tour, listen to the local guide's explanation of the historical background of Koza and Okinawa, You can enjoy Okinawan food and drinks while listening to the local guide's explanation of the historical background of Koza and Okinawa.

After experiencing Senbero culture, we will take you to "Nakano-cho" where there are many Okinawan home-style pubs. In the atmosphere of a traditional izakaya, you will be entertained with Okinawan specialties and drinks. Throughout the tour, we will explain the history and culture of Okinawa and Koza at several spots, so please enjoy your drinks while learning about the historical background of Koza.

Toast with a live sanshin (Okinawan guitar) performance by a local guide at a historic bar in Koza

Finally, we will stop at Gate 2, Koza's main street, and toast at a snack bar that has been in business for more than 50 years. You will deeply enjoy the history of Koza with music while listening to the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument played by a local guide.

Meeting Point

In front of Music Town Koza under the monument of big guitar

See on google maps
  • Parking for cars is available behind Music Town for 100 yen per hour.
  • If you drink alcohol, you can call a cab or designated driver service.
  • There is also a motel nearby that offers inexpensive lodging.

Itinerary


  • Meet up at Koza Music Town
  • Walk around Ichibangai Shotengai
  • 1st Izakaya
  • Walk around Nakanomachi(via Koza)
  • 2nd Izakaya
  • 3rd bar around Koza Gate Street
  • End of the tour around the meeting spot
Remarks
  • Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, limited choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available.
  • Anyone over 15 years old can join this tour but by Japanese law, only those who are 20 years or older are allowed to drink alcohol.
  • You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
  • This tour could possibly take you to places where smoking is not prohibited. Please note that we may not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
  • You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
Cancel Policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
  • Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability).
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