Arrive on Shodoshima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea known for its olive groves, soya sauce breweries, and unhurried pace of life. Meet your local guide and step into a side of the island that most visitors overlook — its compact, walkable bar districts where residents gather after dark.

The guide orients you to the area and sets the tone for an evening spent moving through the island’s local drinking culture on foot. From there, move through three distinct stops across Shodoshima’s bar areas, each within walking distance of the last.

At each stop, your guide will arrange a recommended drink and food item. Additional drinks and dishes can be ordered separately at your own expense. The guide will lead the group between venues, introduce each location, and share insights into the local culture and nightlife.

By the third stop, work your way through a cross-section of Shodoshima’s bar culture — from the atmosphere of one district to the character of the next. Leave the evening having drunk alongside locals, ordered from menus shaped by island ingredients and regional tastes, and covered ground in a part of Shodoshima that rewards those who explore it with a guide who knows where to go.