acceptable for women to visit izakaya?

Me and my gf want to do some izakaya hopping,try couple of different things we have seen in various manga's/anime things like umeshu,sake,kaku highball etc. My gf is concerned if it is socially acceptable for women to drink alcohol or visit izakaya etc(she is from india,so little conservative) or if that is something only shown in anime/manga and not acceptable in real life.

We know japan has a strong drinking culture but after googling can mostly only see salary men partaking.

Perfectly acceptable.

Depending on the store, there may be cases where there are only men, but there is no problem at all.
I used to go to izakaya often.
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Women (even solo woman) are welcomed at Izakaya. Some places expect every guest to order at least one drink. If your gf does not drink, order 2 for yourself.

Of course it's perfectly acceptable.

But any drinking woman in the world knows that there are bars where women can drink totally comfortably, and there are bars where women always get annoying men coming to flirt with you.

The trick is always to say a straightforward "no" to whatever you don't feel comfortable with. Sure, they may look like they're joking, but don't smile if you don't like it. Don't let them touch you lightly. People aren't supposed to touch strangers easily in Japan. And be quick to ask for the bill if they don't stop.

A great way to judge a bar when entering is to see if there are other solo women or women groups, instead of just couples or men-only groups. You might be surprised by the number of women like me going to izakaya on their own.

If you get to know nice customers or bartenders at the izakaya, you can ask them for recommendations on where to go next.

Meanwhile, I hope you're used to drinking various types of alcohol in one night, because mixing drinks gets you drunk fast, often in a horrible way. If you're not confident, keep drinking various umeshu for the night, and try various sake on another night. And be sure you eat a decent amount BEFORE you drink too much.

Hope you have fun, know your limit, and be sure you know what time your last train leaves for your hotel!

Was your question just the general consensus if women are even allowed to go to an izakaya? It's just a restaurant... Anyone can go inside, lol.

In regards to drinking alcohol, why would women not be able to drink and go from one izakaya to the next? It's not like it's a hot springs where they don't allow tattoos. You'd be fine.

The OP clearly asked if it was "socially" acceptable (and I would say it is).

@Uco

I know, that's why I was confused why the OP was asking if it's acceptable for women to go to different izakaya to drink. This isn't the middle east where alcohol is banned or anything.

Tom, you are clearly a young male. But, yeah, I'm happy that now we live in the 21st century.

@Uco

I'm not sure what that comment is supposed to mean, lol. You're suggesting I'm a young man, but you don't know anything about me and just making a judgement on someone you don't know.

Best not to judge people as you don't know their background, looks, age, etc. I wouldn't judge you and I literally tell it how it is with truth and based off of my experience.

You may disagree with advice or suggestions/experience I give, and you're entitled to that, but it doesn't mean that you're right. I'm not here to sugar coat things. I just give my honest opinion on things to help people.

Tom, thank you for your comment. I am sorry.