Tokyo life after 5 - Foods & Drinks

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Tokyo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experiencing the nightlife in a new city can be a bit overwhelming—especially in a city the size of Tokyo. Explore the nighttime attractions without the risk of getting lost on a small-group guided tour of Shinjuku, Kabukicho, and Omoide Yokocho. Grab dinner in a local izakaya—dishes include items such as yakitori (skewered chicken) and sashimi—before moving on to a bar.

Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
Includes multiple food items and alcoholic drinks
Meet your guide and group at a handy spot in Shinjuku
Enjoy Tokyo’s nightlife without the risk of getting lost

Sample Menu

Main

Japanese style Chicken meat ball

Chicken meat ball enjoying with special dipping source.

Main

Marinated Tuna

Putting in the special source for one night and you enjoy it with wasabi.

Main

Horse Mackerel sashimi

Fresh and yummy sashimi of horse mackerel

Main

Japanese style deep fried skewers

Osaka style deep fried skewers, such as wagyu beef, chicken, shrimp etc

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

We will provide total three drinks. You get a free complimentary drink when we visit the first and second Izakaya, Japanese restaurant and one in the bar.
Dinner

We will provide three dishes in the first restaurant and two dishes in second restaurant which would be enough for you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Japan, 160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1-chōme2６新宿水産ビル
In front of the Tajimaya coffee shop.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:30 pm

What To Expect

Omoide Yokocho

Kabukicho District

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Featured review

Nancy_M

This was a highlight of our trip! Our guide YOSHI knows great food and bars after and shared so many great tips on food, drinks and culture in Japan. Every place we went was on point with atmosphere, food choices for everyone and it was like being in a group of friends from the start. Book early to make sure you get to dine and enjoy a great evening.

Reviews

5.0

based on 32 reviews

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Best night ever in Tokyo

Nancy_M, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you, Nancy! Your message made me so happy. I’m really glad you enjoyed the local spots and had fun with the group—it was such a wonderful night! Let’s meet again in Tokyo someday! 🇯🇵🌸

Amazing Experience!

Roxy_T, Aug 2024

This tour was one of our highlights of our trip! Our guide, Yoshi, was nothing short of exceptional. He made the tour both fun and educational. Being able to try so many local foods and drinks was truly amazing. The tour provided us insight on what to look for in terms of restaurants and bars, which is helpful when you are visiting a country for the first time. We highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially new visitors to Tokyo. Thanks, Yoshi!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Roxy, thank you so much! I’m really happy to hear this was a highlight of your trip. It was such a pleasure introducing you to the local food scene and sharing tips for exploring Tokyo on your own. You brought such a great vibe to the group, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime. Hope to see you again on your next visit!

Great Tour.

Daryl_F, Jun 2024

Yoshi was awesome. Great host and great choices for food. Well worth the money. Our group was also a fun group.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Daryl, thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the night—and yes, the group had such a fun and easy vibe! It was great sharing some of my favorite food spots with you all. I truly appreciate the kind words, and I’d love to hang out again next time you're in Tokyo!

Best tour in Tokyo!

Norie_H, Jun 2024

I joined this tour alone, and it was a truly unique experience that I couldn't find anywhere else. The guide had extensive knowledge of the local area and took us to hidden gems, making the whole experience incredibly enjoyable. Every place we visited had delicious food and drinks, and I fully enjoyed the nightlife atmosphere of Shinjuku! The guide was very friendly, which made it easy to connect with others on the tour, even though we had just met. I highly recommend this tour for solo travelers. There's also the opportunity to take photos at some great photo spots, allowing you to capture lasting memories. This tour is worth more than its price, and as a solo female traveler, I felt completely safe and secure throughout. Thanks to this tour, I now have wonderful memories. If you want to enjoy a bar-hopping experience in Shinjuku, I highly recommend this tour. Best guide!! Thank you!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Norie, thank you so much! I’m truly happy to hear that you felt safe, relaxed, and connected—even as a solo traveler. That’s exactly the kind of experience I hope to create. It was a joy to show you around Shinjuku’s hidden spots and share those memorable moments. I’m so glad you captured some beautiful photos too! Hope to see you again for another night out in Tokyo.

Must-do experience

Angelina_D, Mar 2024

Thank you, Yoshi san! This was the perfect tour for the start of our trip to Japan 🥰 Special treatment in each location and great photo opportunities. We loved learning some Japanese culture tips and meeting new people from accross the world! Everyone thinking about it ...BOOK. THIS. TOUR.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Angelina, thank you so much! I’m so happy this was a great start to your Japan trip. Seeing you enjoy the special moments, the photo spots, and the cultural tips made my night! You brought such a warm and positive vibe—I'd love to welcome you back anytime. Until then, happy travels!

Fantastic night!

Jackie_G, Mar 2024

Such a fun experience and a great way to see golden gai and memory lane. The tour guide (Yoshi) was so friendly and knowledgeable. I will recommend this tour to people over and over

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Jackie, thank you so much! I’m really happy you had fun and enjoyed the atmosphere of Golden Gai and Memory Lane. It was a pleasure showing you around and sharing those special spots. I truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation—hope to see you again in Tokyo!

Amazing tour

Tyler_G, Jan 2024

Loved the entire tour. Yoshi was knowledgeable and friendly, and showed us some awesome spots and recommended some great food. Amazing time

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Tyler, thank you so much! I’m really glad you had an amazing time. It was a pleasure showing you around and sharing some of my favorite local spots. You brought great energy to the night—hope to see you again next time you’re in Tokyo!

Delicious and fun!

Ling_P, Jan 2024

Yoshi gave us valuable insights into Japanese food and life. We had fun while enjoying some favourite foods and drinks and learning some Japanese!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Ling, thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed not just the food and drinks, but also the little insights into Japanese life and language. It was a pleasure sharing my favorite spots and chatting with you along the way. Hope to see you again for more learning and laughter!

Super fun night out!

Thomas_S, Dec 2023

My fiance and I had a fantastic time with our group bar tour. There were about nine of us and everyone was a great time even went out drinking after words. Yoshi gives very valuable information about the shinjuku nightlife etiquette so if your planning on doing a lot of night time activities I recommend you do this tour early in your trip so you can be better prepared walking into the red light district! Yoshi is very funny and knowledgeable, highly recommended 10/10! Thanks Yoshi!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thomas, thank you so much! I’m really glad you and your fiancée had a fantastic time—and that the group vibes continued even after the tour! It was a blast sharing Shinjuku’s nightlife and giving you the tips to navigate it with confidence. Hope to see you both again for round two!

Amazing first Izakaya experience

Natalia_M, Dec 2023

The first thing me and my partner said after finishing the tour is that when we come back, we would 100% book this tour again! Yoshi was a funny and easy going guide and I loved how he included etiquette and cultural facts throughout the tour. Doing this tour was a great way to experience Izakayas for the first time, otherwise I would have been too nervous to do so. Highly recommend :)

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Natalia, thank you so much! Hearing that you’d 100% do the tour again made my day! I’m really glad you and your partner felt relaxed and enjoyed your first izakaya experience. Sharing cultural tips along the way is something I love, and I’m so happy it helped you feel more at ease. Can’t wait to welcome you back next time!