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Shiga: Hikone Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Food and Drinks

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $312 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Discover the vibrant evening atmosphere of Hikone, a historic castle town by Lake Biwa. This tour invites you to explore its cosy izakayas and lively bars, where locals gather after dark. Enjoy ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks at each of two carefully selected establishments, showcasing the unique flavours of Omi beef, fresh Lake Biwa fish, and regional sake. With a professional local guide, uncover insights into Hikone's culture and community spirit, making spontaneous connections with friendly locals along the way. Experience a more intimate nightlife, far removed from the bustling crowds of nearby Kyoto and Osaka.

  • Explore Hikone’s lively izakayas and bars with a local guide
  • Enjoy ¥3,000 worth of food and drinks included in the tour
  • Experience authentic local flavours paired with regional drinks
  • Discover a welcoming atmosphere with opportunities to meet locals
Activity location
  • Hikone
    • Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Hikone Police Station Hikone Ekimae Police Box
    • 40-2 Furusawachō
    • 522-0007, Hikone, Shiga, Japan

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Shiga: Hikone Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Food and Drinks
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $312.11 x 1 AdultCA $312.11
Total
Price is CA $312.11
Until Mon, Feb 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to two selected establishments
  • What's includedWhat's included
    ¥1,500 worth of food and drinks per person at each stop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hikone
  • 2h
Hikone, located on the shores of Lake Biwa, is a historic castle town that blends samurai heritage with modern charm. The city is home to Hikone Castle, one of Japan’s few original castles and a designated National Treasure, symbolising its strategic importance under the Tokugawa shogunate. Beyond its history, Hikone offers visitors a rich food culture shaped by fertile farmland and the lake’s bounty, from Omi beef to local sake. Strolling its atmospheric streets, travellers encounter a welcoming community where tradition and hospitality come together, making Hikone an unforgettable destination in Shiga.

Location

Activity location
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    Hikone
    • Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Hikone Police Station Hikone Ekimae Police Box
    • 40-2 Furusawachō
    • 522-0007, Hikone, Shiga, Japan

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