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Japan Bar Hopping: the 15 Best Izakaya and Bar Tours

117 tours  ·  from $4 a head

The bars worth finding in Japan seat six people, charge for the seat and put no English on the door. These 15 nights get you inside with somebody who orders, from Shinjuku alleys to Osaka’s standing bars.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Kabukicho brings the noise and variety
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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Spend about three hours with a small group in Shinjuku, visiting izakaya bars in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, and Naoki lead the way, explain local customs, arrange food and drinks, and take photos during the evening.

“Fantastic Tour! We would have never found the places we visited on this tour. A great peek behind the curtain in golden gai. Each of the three stops had tasty food, great drinks, and friendly staff. The best part of our tour however was our guiRead more”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting in Nishishinjuku with a full first round
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

2.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit four izakayas around Nishishinjuku, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho, with 14+ tastings, three drinks, and plenty of practical food tips.

“Absolutely enjoyed it. Taiga brought us truly interesting local places. He was very informative. Really had a great time! We also appreciated that he made special arrangements for our two vegetarian friends. Would love to do this again when we go back”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Crossing Kabukicho, Tokyo’s neon entertainment district
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with a local English-speaking guide such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, or Kei. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, pay no venue entry fees, buy your own drinks and food, and finish with karaoke.

“Kei is a great guide! She’s meticulous and makes sure everyone is included and gives great recommendations. Even with a large group (about 15 people) she is able to make sure no one is left out! In general this tour is great for anyone looking to get acquainted with Tokyo drinking culture”

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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes) - Three bars, six tastes, and changing menus
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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

4.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours walking through Namba and Dotonbori with a local guide, stopping at three izakaya-style bars for six food and drink tastes. Expect help with Japanese menus, local nightlife stories, and possible karaoke. Guides such as Mina, Taku, Mari, and Fuka have made this a warm, social night out.

“Guide was good, but the tour takes you to 2 restaurants and 1 bar only. Over priced. Annoying that one of the restaurants is the same as the local food tour on Viator.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - Starting at Bar Propaganda
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Meet at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night of local bars, welcome shots, games, and new friends. Hosts such as KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew may lead the group, which finishes at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Expect a lively crowd, walking between venues, and a late night.

“Excellent night, be prepared to drink Bonnie from Perth if you see this hit me up on IG @jakeasteele”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Walking through Kabukicho after the first drink
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

Meet near Shinjuku Station and follow an English-speaking guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You choose your food and drinks, while the guide handles ordering and local customs. Depending on the evening, the route may include sake tasting and karaoke.

“Fun and relaxed tour. Riki, our guide was very pleasant to talk to. He made the event seem like we were out hanging with friends. I met some really cool people.”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - What Kawaramachi adds before the first drink
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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

7.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, or Lyou, walking from Kawaramachi into Kiyamachi for izakaya food, sake, beer, cocktails, and small bars. The $25 fee covers guiding, while you pay for food and drinks in cash.

“Great tour. Moto was friendly and welcoming and an excellent host.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - Three bars, three different moods
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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

8.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours with a MagicalTrip guide such as Yumi, Nami, Noriko, or Josh, walking Pontocho and Kiyamachi while visiting three local izakayas and bars. Your package includes three to four drinks, three to four dinner dishes, guide photos, and a chance to try Kyoto sake, karaoke, yakitori, sashimi, and more.

“Our tour with Peco was amazing!!... we have done many tours but this one was so very memorable. Definitely would recommend!!”

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Tokyo Pub Crawl - Starting at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi
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Tokyo Pub Crawl

9.Tokyo Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · from $25

Meet hosts such as KT, Andrew, or Mai at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a 4.5-hour night of partner bars, welcome shots, drink discounts, games, and club entry. It is built for social travelers, especially solo visitors, but large crowds and an uneven final club can affect the experience.

“I had the most amazing night ever! I have not danced that much or met that many cool people in probably 20 years. We had so much fun and they told us to keep going and we certainly did. Wonderful hosts and great venues. Definitely do it especially if you’re so good traveler, but I met a lot of couples and groups and we all had a blast together.”

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Japanese Speaking Experience Meet the locals Friend Cafe Shibuya - Arriving at the underground cafe in Shibuya
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Japanese Speaking Experience Meet the locals Friend Cafe Shibuya

10.Japanese Speaking Experience Meet the locals Friend Cafe Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · from $29

Meet locals and international visitors at Friend Cafe Shibuya for a two-hour Japanese and English exchange. You will switch languages, seats, and conversation partners every 15 minutes, using topic cards in small groups. Beginners are welcome, but bring money for at least one drink.

“Candice was a great host - got us all laughing and dancing. The bars we stopped at were all unique and full of friendly people. A really fun bar crawl!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner - Omoide Yokocho: smoky alleys and the first two drinks
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

11.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Spend three hours in Shinjuku with a local English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Yosh, or Naoki. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai for Japanese food, sake, beer, and an all-you-can-drink stop, with dinner and drinks included.

“Yosh was an amazing guide and made the tour a wonderful experience for everyone in the group. It was a wonderful insight to Tokyo’s colourful nightlife.”

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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide - Meeting at Apple Shinsaibashi
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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

12.Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 424 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend 210 minutes walking from Namba to Shinsaibashi and American Village with an English-speaking guide such as Miki, Takeshi, or Hiyori. Visit three contrasting bars, share Japanese food, try sake, beer, plum wine, shochu, and whisky, and meet an international group.

“Yaya is an amazing guide. We spend a wonderful new year eve in Osaka !”

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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - Moving from Dotonbori into Uranamba
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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

13.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Spend three hours walking from Dotonbori to Namba with an English-speaking guide such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, or Naoko. Visit local izakayas and bars, taste sake and Japanese drinks, try foods such as takoyaki, and finish with karaoke or a tucked-away bar.

“Highly recommended Amazing new experience And special thanks to our tour guide, Mr. Mikey, who made this tour amazing”

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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area - Walking Kiyamachi Street for ten minutes
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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

14.Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $28

Spend three hours with a local guide around Shijo Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi, stopping at an izakaya, sake spot, and small bar. Expect yakitori, karaage, Japanese drinks, local stories, and a social group of up to 15 people. Food and alcohol cost extra.

“Very much enjoyed the tour, we had a large group but Tiga did great job taking us around and sharing information on the local food and drinks.”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Meeting at Mizuho Bank and setting off on foot
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

15.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Mizuho Bank in Shibuya, then walk to three local bars and izakayas. Expect Japanese food, sake, conversation, and often karaoke. Guides such as Tomomi, Kento, Asato, Yushi, and Shogo tailor the evening to dietary needs and drink preferences.

“booked this tour super last minute due to a change in plans. So glad I did! Shogo was an amazing guide and spoke perfect English. We started off with food and drink in one izakaya and then moved onto a sake bar before ending at karaoke. Our group gelled so well and we had so much fun together that a few of us even went to a club together after! Hghly highly recommend this tour - ask for Shogo you won't regret it”

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