Arrive in the Eiheiji area, a town in Fukui Prefecture known as the home of Eiheiji Temple, one of Japan’s most significant Zen Buddhist sites. The streets around the area carry a distinct local character, with small drinking establishments tucked into walkable pockets of the town.

Meet your guide at the starting point and get oriented to the evening ahead, getting a sense of the bar scene that locals actually use. From there, move on foot through the area’s drinking districts, stepping into three separate bars across the evening.

At each stop, order from the menu, settle in, and engage with the local atmosphere at your own pace. Your guide navigates the transitions between venues, keeping the evening moving while leaving room for you to drink, eat, and connect with the places you visit.

By the end of the third bar, work your way through a cross-section of Eiheiji’s local drinking culture — three distinct venues, each with its own character, all within walking distance of one another. Close out the evening having covered the area on foot, drink in hand, with a local showing you where residents actually go.