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Okinawa Bar Hopping Tour with Sanshin Live in Music Town Koza

Koza, Okinawa's second largest downtown area, has deep ties to the United States and is famous for its music culture. You will enjoy drinking in several izakaya and bar with a local guide in Koza, which is known for its strong Champroo culture. After learning about the history of Okinawa and Koza, y

📍Meeting point: In front of Koza Music Town building (its in front of Goya crossing), under the big guitar sign, Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

Pass by

We will right in front of the Koza Music Town Building

2

Stop 2

1h 10m

Toast with a local guide and a beer! Enjoy delicious local food! We'll be visiting a Izakaya in Koza Ichiban-gai. After meeting up, we will show you around Koza, a city with a mix of Okinawan and American cultures. After that, we will go to "Koza Ichibangai", a tavern crowded with young people, and enjoy "Senbero", Okinawa's drinking culture. Let's make a toast with Okinawan cuisine!

3

Stop 3

1h 10m

We'll be hop on to a izakaya bar in Nakanomachi area. Throughout the tour, listen to the local guide's explanation of the historical background of Koza and Okinawa, You can enjoy Okinawan food and drinks while listening to the local guide's explanation of the historical background of Koza and Okinawa. After experiencing Senbero culture, we will take you to "Nakano-machi" where there are many Okinawan home-style pubs. In the atmosphere of a traditional izakaya, you will be entertained with Okinawan specialties and drinks. Throughout the tour, we will explain the history and culture of Okinawa and Koza at several spots, so please enjoy your drinks while learning about the historical background of Koza.

4

Stop 4

1h 10m

Toast with a live sanshin (Okinawan guitar) performance by a local guide at a historic bar in Koza. Finally, we will stop at Gate 2, Koza's main street, and toast at a snack bar that has been in business for more than 50 years. You will deeply enjoy the history of Koza with music while listening to the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument played by a local guide. Depending on the day and availability we might visit a Skate Board bar in Park Ave, instead of going to Koza Gate Street.

What’s Included

  • Hopping 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide
  • Photos during the tour (We'll send yo after the tour)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dinner

What’s NOT Included

  • Additional food & Drink

What to Bring

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 15 years but only those who are 20 years or older can drink alcohol.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

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