Kai was an amazing guide for this tour. She contacted me after I booked and answered any questions I had. We booked this as a private tour for just our 3 family members. The first stop was a tiny izakaya that was a very traditional experience. Food was great. Next we went to Hanamichi Tokyo Kabukicho. The food was excellent and the place was very nice. Kai helped us pick out some traditional Japanese foods to try. Then, we went to small bar. She looked into the anime one, since she had been talking to my son and I about anime, but it was full. We went to the Harley one where the bartender was very nice. Kai was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for this tour!
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B8830KZdaveg
September 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Get ready for fun!
Great experience meeting guide Yuuki and sampling the drinks and food from 3 locations. Would recommend for anyone interested in Japanese customs and culture. Yuuki-San was a great guide to Tokyo.
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Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that you had a great time with Yuuki and enjoyed the drinks, food, and local culture at each stop.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you had a wonderful time in Tokyo. We’d love to welcome you again someday!
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alpinevalley1987
May 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A night out in Shinjuku!
Yuuki led us around the vast network of Shinguku bars and eateries taking all the stress out!! We learned so much about Japanese food and drink and ended the night singing karaoke at a tiny bar!
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Thank you so much for joining our tour!
We’re very happy to hear that Yuuki helped you enjoy the maze-like streets of Shinjuku without the stress. Exploring local bars and eateries can definitely feel overwhelming at first, so we’re glad we could make the experience smooth and fun for you.
It’s also great to hear you enjoyed learning about Japanese food and drinks — and ending the night with karaoke at a tiny local bar sounds like the perfect Tokyo memory!
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another adventure in Japan.
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Jumami
May 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A perfectly edited and targeted Shinjuku nightlife tour
Shinjuku is exhilarating but can feel genuinely overwhelming — endless restaurants and bars, most of them unlabeled in English, with no obvious way to know what you’re walking into. We didn’t want to spend our evening wandering, so we hired a guide. It was one of the best decisions we made in Japan.
From the very first contact, the experience felt personal. Our guide, Kai, reached out ahead of time via WhatsApp to ask what we were hoping to get out of the tour — a small touch that made a big difference. She arrived with the biggest smile, spoke excellent English, and immediately put us at ease.
She took us to two izakayas with incredibly fresh food and walked us through the culture of Japanese nightlife as we went — the history of the neighborhood, the stories behind specific streets and bars, the unwritten rules of the izakaya. That context transformed the evening from a nice dinner into something we actually understood and could appreciate.
What stayed with us most, though, was Kai herself. She was present, enthusiastic, and genuinely fun to spend an evening with. She also took photos throughout the night and sent them all to us before we went to sleep — so we got to relive the whole thing over breakfast the next morning.
We liked her so much that she has an open invitation to visit us in Southern California anytime.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re very happy to hear that the tour helped you enjoy Shinjuku without the stress of wandering around, and that Kai made the experience special for you. We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the food, nightlife, and local culture along the way.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Kai — and your invitation to Southern California made us smile!
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you again in Tokyo someday!
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emtjdw18
May 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Shinjuku Food and Drink Tour - 5 stars!!!
Yuuki was an amazing tour guide and took us to some really great spots in Omuide Yokocho (Memory Lane), Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. He was knowledgeable about all of the areas and just really great to chat and hang out with. We had such a fun night, thank you Yuuki!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for joining our tour and for your wonderful review!
We’re very happy to hear that you had such a fun night exploring Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with Yuuki. We’re glad you enjoyed not only the spots themselves, but also the conversations and atmosphere throughout the evening.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Yuuki — he’ll really appreciate it!
We truly appreciate you spending your night with us and hope to see you again on your next trip to Tokyo!
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O5407XZphilb
May 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Private Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping
We would highly recommend this tour. Yuuki, our guide, was outstanding. Not only did he take us to interesting places but also gave us great advice on other things to do and places to shop in Tokyo. He was so friendly and easy to talk to and he told us many things about Japanese history and culture. Couldn’t be happier that we chose this tour and Yuuki was our guide!
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Yuuki.
He truly loves sharing Japanese culture, history, and local experiences with our guests, so your kind words mean a lot to us.
We are also glad that you enjoyed not only the bars, but also the local recommendations for shopping and things to do in Tokyo.
Thank you again for choosing our tour.
We hope to see you again in Japan someday!
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758rohanv
May 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience!
Kai was a phenomenal guide who was not only very knowledgeable about the area, but ensured that we had a great experience. She took us to establishments that we would never have known about or been able to find without her help and she was very accommodating is finding places that met our vegetarian dietary restrictions as well. 10/10 experience overall and was definitely a highlight in our trip to Tokyo!
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Thank you so much for your amazing review!
We are very happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Kai.
She always does her best to create a fun and comfortable experience for our guests, so we are glad that you enjoyed exploring hidden local spots together.
We are also happy to hear that she could accommodate your vegetarian dietary restrictions and help you enjoy the food and atmosphere without worries.
Thank you again for joining our tour.
We hope to see you again on your next trip to Tokyo!
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Getaway48604319129
May 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing tour through Memory Lane and Golden Gai!
Yuuki was a great tour guide! He was very personable. He took our group to a lot of great spots and was very knowledgeable about the area! We had a very good time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to explore Shinjuku drinking spots!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for joining our tour!
We’re very happy to hear that you had such a great time with Yuuki. We always try to create a fun and welcoming experience while introducing guests to the local atmosphere of Shinjuku, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us.
We’ll be sure to share your feedback with Yuuki as well — he’ll be very happy to hear it!
Thank you again for recommending our tour, and we hope to see you again in Japan someday 🍻
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lorelei_2007
May 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pleasant guide, but a bit underwhelming
This was not the right tour for us, unfortunately. The guide was very pleasant, but for the cost and the type of bars, it was a little disappointing. It was a weekend and very busy so most of the more fun bars were too full and we ended up in a kind of boring bar. The restaurant was also not very lively. The food was good at both of the food stops, but I think we could have wandered on our own and saved the money and found places that were as good. We have done other tours where for the same or less cost included food and drink. In fact, we booked a tour in Osaka that included all of these things and was very lively. I would recommend wandering around golden gai on your own as we did the next night and find a lively, fun bar and make friends.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your honest feedback.
We’re very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Since it was a busy weekend night, many of the smaller and more lively bars in Golden Gai were unfortunately already full, and we understand how that affected the overall atmosphere of the experience. We also understand your point regarding the value compared to other tours that include food and drinks.
At the same time, we truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and the food stops. Our goal is always to create a fun and memorable local experience, so we sincerely regret that we could not provide the lively atmosphere you were hoping for on this occasion.
Golden Gai can definitely be enjoyable to explore independently as well, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective for future travelers.
Thank you again for joining our tour and for your valuable feedback. We will use your comments to continue improving the experience for future guests.
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L7268UJdavidg
May 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tour of Golden Alley & more!
Yuki was extremely professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Both my wife and I had an amazing time. Thank you very much Yuki for showing us such such a good time. We will definitely book another tour with him on our next trip. Japan has so much to offer! We are excited to explore more with Yuki. Thanks again! Aloha & Mahalo Nui Loa!!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words!
We’re truly happy to hear that both you and your wife had such an amazing time with Yuki. He will be thrilled to know that his professionalism, friendliness, and passion for sharing Japan made your experience so memorable.
Thank you again for choosing our tour and for sharing your beautiful message. Aloha & Mahalo Nui Loa to you both as well!
We look forward to seeing you again in Japan someday!