Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s busiest areas, can be overwhelming with its endless options and crowds. Hidden local gems are often missed—tucked away from the guidebooks and hard to find without Japanese.
Join our food tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award and discover three beloved local spots, guided by a a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy incredible food and gain insights into Japanese cuisine and Shinjuku’s complex layout.
We begin at a hidden sushi restaurant, where a skilled Itamae prepares fresh, beautiful sushi before your eyes. Next, we head to a Yakiniku spot near Shinjuku West or Kabuki-cho to grill mouthwatering Wagyu beef on traditional Japanese BBQ stoves.
As we stroll through neon-lit Kabuki-cho, the tour wraps up at a local snack bar or cozy bar, with dessert or a drink to finish. You’ll leave full, happy, and with a deeper appreciation of Tokyo’s culinary scene.
Once you meet your guide, our culinary journey begins at an authentic sushi haven.
Here, you can opt for the Omakase style (the chef's choices), entrusting the seasoned sushi chef to serve you the season's finest creations. Navigating Shinjuku's bustling streets, filled with people, restaurants, accommodations, and attractions, finding an authentic Japanese eatery can be a challenge, even for locals.
Let's walk through and feel the vibes of Tokyo's nightlife Kabukicho is a popular entertainment district well known as a nightspot for adults. Small clubs, smoke-filled pubs, and late-night snack bars are clustered in the lantern-lined alleys of Golden Gai!
You will make your own way to the meeting points