Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping with Dinner and Local Guide
Join a local guide for a journey through Shinjuku's most iconic districts. This isn't a generic bar hop; it's an adventure through the different eras of Tokyo nightlife, giving you an authentic, stress-free experience.
The night begins in the nostalgic, lantern-lit alleys of Omoide Yokocho. At a hand-picked izakaya, we'll enjoy the first round of included local food and drinks. Next, we jump into the futuristic world of Kabukicho. After seeing the massive Kabukicho Tower, we’ll visit our second hidden gem for fresh seafood and premium sake, also included.
The tour concludes with a walk through the legendary Golden Gai, a dense labyrinth of over 200 tiny bars. We end our guided experience here, leaving you in the perfect spot to continue the night on your own, armed with insider tips from your guide.
Throughout the evening, your guide handles all navigation and language barriers, unlocking a side of Tokyo you'd never find alone. Just show up and get ready for an unforgettable night.
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Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping with Dinner and Local Guide
What's included in Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping with Dinner and Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Omoide Yokocho
We'll kick off our tour by stepping back in time into Omoide Yokocho (aka "Memory Lane"), an alley that feels straight out of the Showa era. We'll head into a nostalgic world, lit by red lanterns and filled with the delicious smoke of yakitori. From the countless options, we will guide you to a lively and celebrated izakaya that we personally recommend. Here, we'll raise our first glass, savoring exquisite local food and kicking off our Shinjuku night to the fullest.
Kabukicho
We'll plunge into the dazzling, sleepless world of Kabukicho. Our first sight will be the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, a futuristic beacon of blue light that symbolizes the area's wild energy. After taking in the cyberpunk scenery, we'll slip through the chaos to our second stop: a fantastic izakaya celebrated for its incredibly fresh seafood and perfectly paired Japanese sake.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
The final chapter of our journey takes us to Shinjuku's deepest drinking district. It's a collection of ridiculously narrow streets, lined with hidden-gem bars, each with its own distinct world inside. We will explore these fascinating alleys together, and this is where our tour will end. For anyone who'd like to continue, I'll give you my final insider tips on how to pick a great spot. The night we guide is over, but your real adventure starts now!
Inclusions
- All-you-can-drink at the second bar
- 2 drinks at the first bar (You can choose from our selections in the tour.)
- Photos during the tour (We'll send you after the tour)
- Full Dinner (you can choose from our original menu)
- Hopping 2 local izakaya bars with a local guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please come to the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station (ground level). Look for a guide holding a sign that says ‘Bar Hopping Tour’ near the Uniqlo Shinjuku West Exit store. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
End Points
- This is where our official tour concludes, right here in the heart of the iconic Golden Gai. For anyone who isn't ready to call it a night, you're in the perfect place to continue the adventure. This area is a true hidden gem, packed with tiny, unique bars.
