The area around Nagarekawa Street is famous for its lively nightlife, many nightclubs (the so-called "Ladies Bar"), restaurants and places called izakaya, which are mainly bars, nightclubs and traditional Japanese restaurants.
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Nagarekawa is located right in the centre of Hiroshima next to Hondori shopping street and is reminiscent of the famous Dotonbori district of Osaka.
Local restaurants and adult entertainment
Nagarekawacho comes alive mainly after dark.
At every other entrance you'll come across the so-called "Ladies Bars" where you pay to enter for 60 minutes (approx. 8 000 jpy). Inside, you'll only be looked after by lady waitresses.
In addition to these adult bars, there are also a large number of classic pubs, traditional Japanese restaurants and casual bars in this district.
Hotels in Nagarekawa
If you like bars and entertainment on hand, choose one of the hotels right in this nightlife district.
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