Bar hopping in Odawara: Local izakayas near the station

Odawara's izakaya bars where locals drink, not tourists

A 1.5-hour bar hopping tour in Odawara takes you to traditional izakayas near the station with a professional guide who speaks English or Japanese. You'll taste sake paired with oden, ramen and other local dishes in the warm taverns where Odawara residents actually gather, a genuine alternative to Tokyo's tourist-heavy nightlife scene.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bar hopping in Odawara izakayas

• Meet near Odawara Station
• Visit traditional izakayas
• Enjoy sake and local dishes
• Sample oden and ramen
• Experience authentic Japanese nightlife

The experience

Odawara's izakaya culture sits a short train ride from Tokyo but feels entirely separate from the city's flashy bar districts. This tour starts near Odawara Station and moves through a cluster of traditional taverns where the clientele is local and the menu is built around what people order every night: sake, oden simmered in broth, ramen, and other classics. A professional guide leads the way and handles the introductions, so you walk in as a guest rather than a stranger looking for the door.

Over 1.5 hours, you'll move between several spots, each one chosen for the way it represents Odawara's actual nightlife rather than what sells to visitors. The guide speaks English or Japanese depending on your group, and the pace lets you linger over drinks and food instead of rushing through a checklist. Whether you're traveling solo or with someone else, the taverns themselves do the talking: the worn wood, the regulars at the counter, the owner who knows what you want before you order.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Japanese.
• access to traditional izakayas near Odawara Station.
• sake tastings and local dishes including oden and ramen.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 17:00, the last at 19:30

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DeepExperience

Is this one for you?Solo travelers and pairs will find the small-group format lets you settle into each bar without feeling like you're part of a large tour. If you want to taste Odawara's actual nightlife instead of a Tokyo bar scene, the local guide and the choice of taverns make the difference.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What kind of food and drinks will I have on the bar hopping tour in Odawara?

Sake is the main drink, paired with oden (simmered vegetables and fish cake), ramen, and other traditional izakaya dishes. The specific menu changes by bar, but everything served is what locals order on a regular night out.

How long does the bar hopping tour in Odawara take?

The tour runs 1.5 hours from start to finish, giving you time to settle into each bar and taste the food and drinks without feeling rushed.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible, and the bars themselves are accessible as well. Public transportation options are available near Odawara Station if you need them.

Can I do the bar hopping tour in Odawara if I'm traveling alone?

Yes. The tour works for solo travelers and for people traveling with a companion. The guide and the group create a welcoming atmosphere either way.