JAPANESE BAR HOPPING or HASHIGO-ZAKE

“Hashigo-zake” is a unique Japanese drinking culture where we visit not just one restaurant in a night, but two or three. For example, you might start with yakitori and beer, then go to an izakaya for some nice sake, then end the night at a quiet bar for cocktails.
“Hashigo -zake “ translates to “ Bar hopping” in English, but it is much more than that.
So why do Japanese people do “Hashigo-zake”?
Because we think it helps you reset your mind after work and allows you to enjoy conversation over nice food and drinks.
- The atmosphere at each restaurant is quite different, so the topics of conversation change naturally as you go from one restaurant to another.
- We enjoy the change of pace and the deepening of different conversations!
Because we want to experience more in one night
- Rather than staying at one restaurant for a long time, we want to try different restaurants. After all, there are so many to choose from. We also believe we are stimulating local economy.
- You can have different experiences in one nigh, such as having a light drink at an izakaya, followed by a good meal at the next restaurant, and finishing off with a nice drink at a bar.
- Imagine you are traveling and you want to visit different tourist attractions in one day!
Because we want to get to know each other better, especially our coworkers and colleagues
- In Japan, there is a culture of going out for drinks after work, but it can be difficult to express “true feelings” or speak your mind after just one drink.
- The first bar is formal, the second one relaxes you a bit, and the third is where the real talk happens!
- “Hashigo -Drinking “ will gradually bring you closer and closer together.
Because we can savor the “specialty flavor” of each restaurant
- In Japanese drinking culture, we appreciate that each restaurant has its own specialty food and drink, so it is more fun to try the specialties of each restaurant rather than just eat at one restaurant.
- For example…
- 1st restaurant → an Izakaya with delicious yakitori
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- 2nd place → a small restaurant with a wide selection of sake
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- 3rd place → a bar with good cocktails
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- 1st restaurant → an Izakaya with delicious yakitori
- Isn’t this The ultimate combination!
Because we have a custom of having a drink after work before going home.
- Start out with the intention of having one drink before going home, and often find yourself at the third bar later in the night.
So, where are we going tonight?

GOLD
GOLD
The price point may seem a bit high, but it reflects the unique tour that we offer. Make unforgettable memories while you are here in Japan. Let’s go to exciting restaurants that even Japanese people can’t get into!

PLATINUM
PLATINUM
The tour is more exclusive than the GOLD tour, but we promise you that we will take you to the rarest of places! You can start looking forward it!