Top Musashino Art & Culture

Come as a foreigner, leave as a local, this phrase will be important to remember when stepping into my world. Immerse yourself in the local side of Tokyo and explore hidden Japanese bars where only the locals go. Your guide has delved into the world of Izakaya for many years. Whats an Izakaya you ask? The literal terms is "inside drinking shop" or just Japanese bars. They are unique and all over Japan, but difficult to enter because many are Japanese only. I call these places my second home and love connecting people with the local scene. Izakaya are known as Japanese pubs, or the literal term "inside drinking shop" Some are so off-the-grid that even Google Maps doesn’t know of their existence. We'll be diving into the area of Kichijoji, where many consider it a hot spot among Japanese locals. We will be at a private little Izakaya where it has a laidback vibe and can choose your own music as well! *Please note that you will only visit one Izakaya on this virtual tour.

Kichijoji is called one of the best place to live for Tokyoites. Have you heard of Kichijoji? It's just 15-20 from Shibuya or Shinjuku, central part of Tokyo. And it's unique and efficient because everything is gathered in compact city. In this tour, we will do Japanese cultural activity and two bar hopping in 3 hours. One of activity such as Samurai experience, Calligraphy workshop, Ikebana workshop, local dance and of course drinking(bar-hopping). Let us do bar hopping with our friendly guides!!

Come as a foreigner, leave as a local, this phrase will be important to remember when stepping into my world. Immerse yourself in the local side of Tokyo and explore hidden Japanese bars where only the locals go. Your guide has delved into the world of Izakaya for many years. Whats an Izakaya you ask? The literal terms is "inside drinking shop" or just Japanese bars. They are unique and all over Japan, but difficult to enter because many are Japanese only. I call these places my second home and love connecting people with the local scene. Izakaya are known as Japanese pubs, or the literal term "inside drinking shop" Some are so off-the-grid that even Google Maps doesn’t know of their existence. We'll be diving into the area of Kichijoji, where many consider it a hot spot among Japanese locals. We will be at a private little Izakaya where it has a laidback vibe and can choose your own music as well! *Please note that you will only visit one Izakaya on this virtual tour.

Fish for your dinner and drink sake in a famous old alley! There is a restaurant in Kichijoji where you can catch your own fish for dinner, out of a big fish tank. The fish you catch is then cut, cooked and served by the restaurant chefs. After dinner, walk around "Harmonica Yokocho", an atmospheric old alley, lit with lanterns, where you can sample street food. The izakaya food and drink stalls are tiny and very close to each other, making it a great place to start conversations with other merry people! With your otomo tour guide translating for you, you will not miss out on this experience. Enjoy an evening drinking sake and experiencing the real Japanese night scene.