Kawahara is one of the many shopping arcades of Hirakata. Its proximity to the station and a wide selection of over 100 various stores and establishments illuminated by dazzling neon signs makes it quite a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. This tour takes you down the same path as the locals, deep into the local snack and girls bars for a night to remember. Chat up the locals, discuss life and your woes with the bar owners or just sing the night away with your local guide.

The tour starts from and concludes at the Hirakatashi Station on the Keihan line. The shopping arcade that is home to countless restaurants and bars starts close to the station, so the fun begins almost immediately.

Explore the local snack and girls bars and learn how the locals spend their nights out. The tour takes you to either two or three different bars with approximately one hour for each bar, so you get to experience the atmosphere of multiple different establishments.

▼Regarding snack bars and girls bars
This tour will take you to local “snack bars” and “girls bars”, where you can enjoy your drinks together with a fun conversation with the staff.
A "bar" is generally considered a space where small groups of people can enjoy drinks in a quiet atmosphere, but snack bars and girls' bars offer a brighter, more lively, and more relaxed atmosphere for drinking. You can make friends with the customer sitting next to you or sing karaoke together.You might even be able to duet with a complete stranger...

These types of bars and their at-home atmosphere are the perfect spots where you can simply be yourself.

The first bar we will visit is the “mama's bar 101 (Toi)”. With its friendly atmosphere and conversation it is a great and safe way to kick off the evening.

Chat up the owner or grab thy neighbor and let loose on the karaoke machine, the snack bar Misa is known for its relaxed and casual atmosphere. It grows on you really quickly, even if it is your first visit.

The “BAR LOUNGE mare” is a local girls bar famous for its spacious interior. It employs a lot of staff so you can chat with many different staff members even in the short time of your visit.

The “Lounge Regina” offers not just a luxurious interior, but also a friendly owner and staff for the best nightlife experience possible.

All stores included in the tour offer an all you can drink special. Every store ahs their own selection of drinks, so be sure to ask the wonders for their specials and recommendations.

Karaoke is as much an indispensable part of the snack bar and girls bar culture as drinks. Join the staff and the owners and together sing your hearts out late into the night!

LIP is renowned for our emphasis on warm and lively hospitality .
A mere chat with our cheerful and kind staff is guaranteed to brighten your day.

Accommodation at Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata, featuring the popular Sky Spa open-air bath and sauna on the 26th floor rooftop, can be optionally added to your booking. This popular 4-star hotel for sightseeing offers a spacious, relaxing space with panoramic views of the Osaka Plain and Kyoto area, a satisfying Japanese and Western breakfast buffet featuring seasonal ingredients, and is highly regarded for its cleanliness and attentive service.

- Room type: executive king or executive twin
- Breakfast: Western and Japanese buffet with seasonal ingredients
- Number of guests: 1 to 3 adults, plus 1 child sharing the same bed
- Amenities: Non-smoking, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (5GHz), internet-enabled TV, raised sofa seating, side table, desk, refrigerator, bathroom with wash area, separate toilet and sink, house robes, slippers

*Select options to make a reservation.