ENJOY-ALL-SHINJUKU《Red Light District Walking》with DEEPest info!

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a new side of Tokyo through the eyes of a local on this guided tour of Shinjuku and Kabukicho. Don’t spend loads of time on the typical touristy sights and go off the beaten track with your guide’s help and see hidden gem spots that you’d easily miss if you tried exploring on your own.

Hear the stories behind the Shinjuku sights
A speedy but comprehensive tour that’s great for those short on time
Get your guide’s help taking photos to capture the memories
Safely get your bearings in Tokyo with a group and a guide

What's Included

Hidden souvenirs. (We wish you enjoy Japanese food even after returning to your country)
Photos during the tour in only locals know.
Explore the real city of Shinjuku with a Japanese local guide.
Entry/Admission - Kabukicho District

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Shinjuku Tourist Information Center
3-chōme-37-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Address：3-37-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku There’s many tourist information center in Shinjuku so please copy this address and add to google maps. Shinjuku tourist information center is a 1 minute walk from the South East Gate of JR Shinjuku Station and is located down the escalator.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Omoide Yokocho

Kabukicho

Godzilla Road & Head

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku Kabukicho Norengai

Hanazono Shrine

Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho

Toho Cinemas Shinjuku

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Most travelers can participate.

You will receive a confirmation email at the time of booking.
Please note that there may be other participants.
There is no need to pay for meals and drinks to the guide.
This tour / activity can accommodate up to 10 people.
If you need another language, please contact us before booking.(We are available Spanish, Italian and Korean)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 37 reviews

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Amazinggg 👍

Shatha_A, Mar 2026

It was a great experience with both Dan and Hero, they are very friendly and informative. Really recommend this tour 😊

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello my friend! 😊👍 Thank you so much for the awesome review! I’m really glad to hear you had a great experience exploring Shinjuku with Hiro and me. It was a pleasure spending the night with you and sharing some of the deeper stories and local spots around the area. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. I hope we can show you even more of Tokyo the next time you visit! From Dan

Highlights of a very diverse area of Tokyo.

Greg_L, Nov 2025

The tour was very informative. There were more interesting tidbits than the title of the tour suggests.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hey Greg! 👋 I really appreciate you joining the Shinjuku walking tour — and I’m glad you found it more interesting than expected! There’s so much hidden depth and history in that area, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed the little stories along the way. Thanks again for your curiosity and great attitude throughout the tour. Hope to see you again for another deep Tokyo adventure! 🇯🇵

Manaka was a great guide!

Scott_S, Sep 2025

Manaka was great, a good mix of informative and fun. The tour was a good value and good intro to the area. Definitely recommend for anyone staying in or interested in Shinjuku.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Scott Thanks for the nice review!🌟 You guys were great guests and it was a pleasure to meet you! Thanks for making so many jokes, I laughed so much!🤣 Please Enjoy your trip in Japan more! Thank you again! -Manaka

Book this one early in your visit!

Amanda_M, Aug 2025

Dan was really great to hang with, provided some history and a lot of current info, very helpful tips in general. We have been on several tours while here and he was our favorite guide! Wish we had done this tour earlier in our stay so we could use more of his recommendations and advice.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello my friend!! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and found the information helpful. It means a lot to hear I was your favorite guide during your time in Japan! Next time you’re back, I hope we can meet again earlier in your stay — I’ll be ready with even more local recommendations! Take care and safe travels! From Dan

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Benjamin_L, May 2025

Such a great experience… Suemi is a fantastic guide with interesting stories and an amazing personality. The tour went by so fast I couldn’t believe it. I highly recommend her and her tours!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for joining our tour and for your kind words our friend!! I’m so happy to hear that you had such a great time — time really does fly when we’re having fun, right? 😆✨ It means a lot to me that you recommend not just me, but also the whole experience. I’ll keep sharing stories and laughs for the next guests too! Hope to see you again in Tokyo someday 🗼💫

Shinjuku Walking Tour

Andrew_M, Apr 2025

Aki was excellent, very informative, myself and my family enjoyed her insights and would recommend if interested in Shinjuku walking tour

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi there! Thank you for your review of our Shinjuku Walking Tour with Aki! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed her insights and found her excellent and very informative. We appreciate your recommendation for those interested in a Shinjuku walking tour!