Arrive in Kurokawa Onsen, a hot spring resort town in the mountains of Kumamoto Prefecture known for its ryokan culture and natural setting. As the evening begins, meet your guide and discover the area’s lesser-known side — the local bars and drinking alleys that sit within walking distance of the onsen district.

This is where residents and in-the-know visitors gather after dark, away from the tourist trail. Move through up to three distinct bars across the area, each selected from Tabelog and priced at 3,000 yen or under. At each venue, order drinks and food, settle in, and engage with the local bar culture at your own pace.

Your guide helps bridge any language gap and gives context about each spot as you go, keeping the evening moving without rushing you between stops. By the end of the night, sit across three different bars, taste local drinks, and build a first-hand picture of what an evening out in Kurokawa Onsen actually looks like.