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The 15 Best Bar and Izakaya Tours in Tokyo

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Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho and the standing bars under the tracks at Yurakucho. These 15 Tokyo evenings are compared on how many counters you visit, what the seating charges come to and how much dinner is included.

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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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

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

8.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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour - Meeting at Shinjuku Station’s East Exit
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

9.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22Best value

Walk through Shinjuku with guides such as Sota, Rinna, Akira, and Ai, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, and Hanazono Shrine. You’ll learn local customs, spot tucked-away streets, and receive food and nightlife tips during this 90-minute evening tour.

“I was lucky enough to have Akira as a guide! Super kind and well prepared, he answers to all my questions and told me interesting facts about the area. Highly recommended tour !”

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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour - Golden Gai, where the alleys tell the story
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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

10.The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend an evening with an English-speaking guide such as Joe, Max, Chizuru, or Nobu, walking through Shinjuku before eating 14 or more Japanese dishes at local izakayas. You’ll visit Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and Omoide Yokocho, with two alcoholic drinks included.

“Tour was wonderful. Chizuru was excellent, she shared information on the izakaya and types of food as well as culture. Friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Starting near Shibuya Scramble Crossing
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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

11.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Start at 8 p.m. near Shibuya Crossing and walk with an English-speaking guide through Miyashita Park and Center-gai. Expect local izakaya, possible sake tasting, karaoke, and plenty of chances to meet people. Guides such as Kota, Ken, Riku, and Sora have earned especially warm praise.

“What a great time! Highly recommend. Our guide Sora did well guiding us to different bars. Would definitely recommend”

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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya - MIRAI SAKE or KUBOTA SAKE BAR in Parco
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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

12.3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $46

Start at 7 pm near Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu and visit 2 to 4 bars with a group of up to 15. Hosts provide shots between stops, while you buy your own drinks inside. Yuri-san may guide the evening, with local DJs and international company along the way.

“Met up in a small bar. Advised we needed to buy a drink on entry at each place. Free drinks came out of a bottle from hosts bag. Drinks should come from the bar. Not very well organised”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour - Stop two: Kabukicho for a livelier night out
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

13.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $118

Join a local guide for a three-hour evening through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Nishishinjuku. You’ll eat five local dishes, enjoy four drinks, and taste four kinds of sake. Guides such as Haru and Yo also add neighborhood stories and practical food tips.

“It was just Yo and I . He showed me some really cool spots in Tokyo. We ate, sang karaoke. It was rainy, but didn't bother me. We also went to a Saki bar!!!”

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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Stop one: beer, grilled food, and an easy start
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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

14.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Start at Shibuya Crossing, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Masa, or Yuki to three small izakayas. Enjoy a full dinner, Japanese beer, sake, other drinks, and karaoke or a local bar. Small groups, reserved seats, and photos make this a relaxed first-night introduction to Shibuya.

“Great night out with a fantastic group of people. Loved the Sake bar and karaoke. Ko was a great guide and also has an awesome voice. Would definitely recommend.”

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[1 Group Only] Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour for Family - Starting with teppanyaki in Shinjuku 3-chome
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[1 Group Only] Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour for Family

15.[1 Group Only] Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour for Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $66

Spend three hours exploring Shinjuku with a private guide such as Akari, Yosuke, Ken, or Atsu. Make okonomiyaki and monja-yaki, sample local food, visit Omoide Yokocho, play arcade games, take Purikura photos, and add sake tasting for adults.

“This was a fantastic way to explore shinjuku without feeling so overwhelmed by the choices and high energy of the area! Delicious foods, great experiences mixed in, and a friendly and gracious host!”

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