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Standing Room Only: Suginami Afterdark

Journey to the West of Tokyo on a Culinary Odyssey to the gritty Showa charm of Sugnami Ward, indulging in local flavors at standing bars to hidden izakayas.

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Why Choose Hinomaru One

Why Choose This Experience

Curated Culinary Journey

Explore Showa-era nightlife and authentic neighborhood eats

Japanese-Only Hidden Gems

Intimate spots where locals dine, not tourists

Expert Design, Passionate Delivery

Expert-designed experiences led by passionate professional guides

Completely Hassle-Free

No planning needed, 24-hour free cancellation

What You'll Experience

Standing Room Only: Suginami Afterdark Highlights

Hinomaru One Guests on Standing Room Only Tour in Nishi-Ogikubo

Authentic Connection

Authentic Connection

Guests at Izakaya in Nishi-Ogikubo

Sake, smiles, and good vibes: Discovering Tokyo's gritty nightlife one sip at a time.

Showa Era Cinema Wall Paper in Bar at Nakano

Nostalgic Escape

Nostalgic Escape

Cinema Themed Bar in Nakano

Step into the past: A cinema-themed bar where Showa-era movie posters set the scene.

Freshly Cut Sashimi at Izakaya in Nakano

Ocean Fresh Bliss

Ocean Fresh Bliss

Nakano

Fresh from the sea to your plate: Handcrafted tsukuri sashimi at a hidden Nakano izakaya.

Hinomaru One Standing Room Only Tour Guests at Izakaya in Nishi-Ogikubo

Local Wisdom

Local Wisdom

Izakaya in Nishi-Ogikubo

Local insights, hearty bites: Discovering the flavors of Tokyo with expert guidance.

Clam Broth Soup at Izakaya in Nishi-Ogikubo

Soulful Comfort

Soulful Comfort

izakaya in Nishi-Ogikubo

Comfort food done right: Rich clam broth topped with a generous heap of scallions.

Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

"He took us to a little restaurant for 'nibbles and Sake' — three types. Later, an afternoon pastry. Then we finished at a pub for Japanese beer. Above and beyond!"

Kimberly B
Kichijoji Restaurant at Night

Kichijoji

Hinomaru One Guests Drinking at Night Outdoors

Suginami Ward

Kichijoji Bar in the Evening from Outside

Bar in Kichijoji

Sample Day

Your Journey

Evening

Nakano Cinema Izakaya

Journey to western Tokyo's Suginami Ward where Showa-era charm lingers. Step into a retro izakaya decorated with vintage movie posters, savoring handcrafted sashimi and sake among neighborhood regulars.

  • Order tsukuri sashimi platter and local sake
Late Evening

Nishi-Ogikubo Ramen & Kichijoji

Warm up with small-batch ramen crafted by passionate artisans in Nishi-Ogikubo, then head to Kichijoji where street food meets jazz ambiance and the night comes alive with local energy.

  • Watch master hand-pull noodles and prepare tare broth
  • Explore Harmonica Yokocho's narrow drinking alleys
Night

Kichijoji Standing Bar

End your Suginami adventure in Kichijoji's vibrant nightlife district, perfectly connected back to central Tokyo. Toast to an evening of authentic standing bars and hidden neighborhood gems.

  • Final drink at standing bar or jazz kissaten

This is merely a suggestion. Your itinerary is fully bespoke.

What's Included

Your Private Experience Includes

6 Hours Curated Experience
Hinomaru One Concierge On-Call support
Fluent English Speaking Local Expert
A small local gift as a thank-you
Hotel Meet and Greet with Guide
No hidden charges, commissions, or forced shopping stops—ever
Kichijoji Izakaya

Izakaya in Kichijoji

Nishi Ogikubo Bar

Nishi Ogikubo

Exterior with English Signs of Suginami Ward Bar

Bar in Suginami

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