
A Night Out in Shinjuku’s Hidden Bars
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Example
- We’ll guide you away from shady places and into hidden gems.
- There are about 300 stores in Golden Gai. We will guide you to the best restaurants among them.
- Charges for drinks and food are generally included in the guide fee.
- Meeting new people
- What’s Included
- What To Expect
- Specifications and the price
- Additional Info
Overview
Exploring the hidden back-alley bars in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area can be a real challenge for visitors. Join this small-group guided tour and skip the uncertainty as you hop between izakayas tucked away in Shinjuku’s narrow lanes. Enjoy authentic local street food and drinks (included), while your guide offers cultural insights into this vibrant and atmospheric neighborhood.
- Discover three, hidden Izakaya bars and pubs in ShinjukuSmall-group tour ensures an intimate experience
- Includes drinks and snack plates in a selection of bars
- Get insights into local life and culture from your guide: No fear of committing etiquette mistakes
- For those who wish, we will take beautiful photos with our professional Sony cameras that can be used for Instagram, etc.
Example
The following is just an example.
- 1st place: All-you-can-drink with food included 1 hour Japanese cuisine with French elements
- 2nd place: Okinawan restaurant. All you can drink and plates included. 1 hour.
- 3rd place: The best ramen in Shinjuku
We’ll guide you away from shady places and into hidden gems.
Shinjuku is a fascinating city, but unfortunately it is also famous for its many yakuza and other illegal activities.
You will be safe with our local guide.
There are about 300 stores in Golden Gai. We will guide you to the best restaurants among them.
Our guides are personally fond of drinking. We know Golden Gai very well. We have good relationships with the owners.
Charges for drinks and food are generally included in the guide fee.

Meeting new people
In a group tour, you will meet travelers from countries other than Japan. While in Japan, you can get cultural stimulation from non-Japanese.
What’s Included
- Within a given range, the cost of food and drinks is included in the price of the guide.
- Photos during the tour (We’ll send you after the tour)
- Hopping 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide

What To Expect
Discover hidden izakayas that would be nearly impossible to find without local knowledge on this small-group bar hopping experience in the lively Shinjuku district of Tokyo.
After meeting your guide and fellow participants at the starting point, you’ll set off for an evening filled with food and drinks. Multiple beverages and dishes are included—enough to count as a full dinner. Your guide will lead you to some of the most popular local spots, ensuring you don’t miss out on the area’s top bars.
Izakayas offer a variety of food options, including grilled chicken, seafood, and vegetables, allowing you to pick dishes that suit your taste.
Throughout the night, your guide will capture moments with a high-end Sony camera—feel free to keep these photos as a special memento of your Tokyo night out.
Specifications and the price
- Price: Basically 150 USD / person
- The unit price will be lower in proportion to the number of applicants.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Place: Kabukicho area, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Within a given range, the cost of food and beverages is included in the price of the guide.
- Minimum number of participants: 2
- Maximum number of participants: 7
- If you cancel up to 36 hours before the event, you will receive a full refund.
- Persons under 20 years of age are not permitted to participate.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Anyone over 20 years old can join this tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers















