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Kurashiki Izakaya Night Tour

Kurashiki, Japanby Local Treasures

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Kurashiki Private Food Tour – Izakayas & Bikan District Join a private food tour around Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical District, visiting local izakayas and restaurants. Before the tour, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can create a custom plan based on your preferences. After booking, please check the email and reply—your answers help us arrange the best route and venues. Enjoy authentic local dining away from tourist crowds. The tour lasts up to 3 hours with a flexible schedule. If one stop is in the Bikan District, enjoy a night walk through illuminated streets after dinner. An optional plan includes two restaurants, each with one drink and one or two dishes. You can choose this option during booking. The base price does not include food or drinks. Please pay directly at each restaurant. Model Itinerary: – A 200-year-old heritage restaurant serving Seto Inland Sea seafood. – Enjoy Spanish mackerel (sawara) dishes, from straw-grilled to cutlet-style.

What's included

  • Personalized itinerary based on your pre-tour survey
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Guidance and coordination at each restaurant
  • Private guided food tour (3 hours)
  • Food and drinks (pay directly at each venue)
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Personal expenses and insurance

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

    Pass by

    As you move from one restaurant to another, you'll stroll through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, enjoying its charming nighttime atmosphere.

  2. 2

    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

    1 hour

    We can arrange a restaurant near the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter according to your preferences, starting from Kurashiki Station. Please choose from the following types: ・Casual izakaya (Japanese pub) ・Stylish/modern izakaya ・Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) ・Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) ・Other types upon request

  3. 3

    Kurashiki

    1 hour

    Enjoy Local Fish and Sake in Okayama Please note: restaurant selections may vary depending on availability. 1st Stop: A refined Japanese izakaya nestled inside the over 200-year-old Ōhashike Nagayamon, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Here, skilled chefs prepare exquisite dishes using fresh Setouchi seafood and seasonal ingredients carefully selected from local markets. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of sake and shochu sourced from breweries across Japan—perfect for pairing with the region’s best flavors. The elegant, traditional setting makes it ideal for sightseeing, date nights, or business dinners. Closed on Sundays and certain other dates.

  4. 4

    Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

    1 hour

    Enjoy Local Fish and Sake in Okayama Please note: restaurant selections may vary depending on availability. 2nd Stop: This restaurant specializes in sawara (Spanish mackerel), a prized local fish in Okayama. Enjoy seasonal and locally sourced ingredients prepared with great care, including the signature sawara dishes like straw-grilled tataki and delicate shabu-shabu. Every course centers on this exceptional fish, paired with regional sake for a relaxed and deeply flavorful experience.

Meeting and pickup

'Achi 2-Chome Square' Our guide will be waiting in front of the ticket gate at Kurashiki Station, holding a sign with the representative's name.

End point

The ending point may vary depending on the customized restaurant selected.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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