Japan · Pub Crawl

Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Shinjuku City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Shinjuku’s nightlife with an English-speaking guide
02 Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai
03 Enjoy the atmosphere of local izakayas and hidden bars
04 Learn about the history and culture of Kabukicho
05 Take in lantern-lit alleys and photogenic night scenes
06 Admission fees for each venue are included
07 Photos during the tour are included

Discover Shinjuku after dark on a guided bar and izakaya crawl through some of Tokyo’s most atmospheric nightlife areas. Explore the lantern-lit alleys of Omoide Yokocho, soak up the energy of Kabukicho, and step into the iconic Golden Gai, known for its tiny bars and unmistakably local character.

Along the way, enjoy a walking tour with an English-speaking guide, learn about the history and culture of the area, and visit hidden spots that can be hard to find on your own. With admission fees for each venue included and photos taken during the tour, this is a fun way to experience a different side of Tokyo at night.

Explore the lantern-lit alleys of Omoide Yokocho, soak up the energy of Kabukicho, and step into the iconic Golden Gai, known for its tiny bars and unmistakably local character.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tokyo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

At first we will meet up in front of Kitakata Ramen Bannai Omoide Yokocho Branch, the closest exit of Shinjuku station is B15.

We will go to local izakaya at "Omoide-Yokocho" or "Shinjuku Kabuki-cho" There are so famous place for local people. You can feel local atmosphere and enjoy local food like yakitori, karaage and so on at izakaya here.After enjoying izakaya at "Omoide-Yokocho" or "Kabuki-cho", we will walk and take pictures at Kabukicho" "Kabukicho" is the biggest red light district in Asia. We will walk around and we will explain you the history, culture and features. You can enjoy atmosphere, see lots of interesting things and take pictures here.Passing "Kabukicho", we will finally go to "Shinjuku Golden Gai". "Shinjuku Golden Gai" is consisted of hundreds of bars. There is so photogenic and you can feel real local Japan. I will take you to the great bar at there and you can enjoy real mood, alcohol and karaoke here.

The route