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Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo
4.9(51)Tokyo4–5 hours
VIATOR4.8(10)TRIPADVISOR4.9(41)
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At a glance
Duration
4–5 hours
Price from
$79 / person
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 51 reviews
Languages
JA, JA, EN, EN
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Hop! Step! Japan!
Meeting point
From JR Shinjuku Station (South Exit) Yohei will wait at the entrance—185 cm tall, short black hair, tan skin.
Description
Why Choose This Tour?
① Drink Local!
Experience authentic Tokyo bars beyond the typical tourist spots.
② Speak Local!
Learn useful Japanese phrases you'll actually use during the tour. Order food, chat with staff, and build confidence speaking Japanese.
③ Connect Local!
Enjoy genuine interactions with friendly locals whenever the opportunity arises.
Take Japan Home!
Receive a mini Japanese handbook and learning materials to use during the tour—and keep practicing throughout the rest of your trip!
⚠️ Please download WhatsApp before the tour so we can easily contact you before meeting.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
5:30 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 20+)
$79
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Bar Hopping (3 spots)
Itinerary
Omoide Yokocho
Pass by
Because there are so many foreign tourists here, we didn't stop here, but just passed by as a spot to take lots of photos.
Shinjuku 3 Chome
60 min
1st Izakaya (Standing Bar) (60min)
Learn Self-introduction, asking for recommendations and other useful Japanese phrases while drinking.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Admission included20 min
Sweets are the best thing to have between drinks. I recommend trying the taiyaki, the most delicious in Japan.
Kabukicho
60 min
Finally, let's drink a lot! Talk about your country and have fun drinking with the locals. As a souvenir, I'll give you a mini handbook that will be useful for traveling in Japan.
What's included
Included
Guide
Not included
The tour price covers guiding and language lessons only. Food and drinks at each stop are not included and should be paid separately by participants.
The tour price covers guiding and language lessons only. Food and drinks at each stop are not included and should be paid separately by participants.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Tokyo
Starting price $79 is 51% below the typical $160 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo take?
Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM.
Can I cancel Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is From JR Shinjuku Station (South Exit) Yohei will wait at the entrance—185 cm tall, short black hair, tan skin. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo offered in?
The experience is available in JA, JA, EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Learn Japanese While Bar Hopping in Tokyo worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 51 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hop! Step! Japan!.
Reviews(51)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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rokasv300
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
It was an amazing experience seeing a bit of local Tokyo culture and bars. As well both teacher's Ryu and Yohei were amazing and really friendly!
Afterwards even gave great suggestion what else to visit.
Would highly recommend this experience!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the amazing review! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed experiencing a bit of local Tokyo culture with us!
一緒に飲んで、日本語も練習できて本当に楽しかったです！🍻🇯🇵 Ryu and I had a great time with you too!
Hope the rest of your time in Japan is amazing, and また東京に来たら一緒に飲みましょう！😊
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Rebecca_C
August 16, 2026 · via Viator
HIGHLY recommend
This was our favorite thing we did in Tokyo. Yohai was awesome and I learned a ton. We did this after our first full day in Tokyo and it was perfectly timed. I learned some basic phrases and greetings, but also just alot about the pronunciation and language structure in general. All the bars we went to were awesome, and at the end we got to go to a karoke spot, which was a blast. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Operator response
Thanks so much for joining! I’m really happy the timing worked out so well early in your Tokyo trip. And I’m especially glad you enjoyed both the Japanese practice and all the bars (and of course karaoke 😆). Hope you got to use some of those phrases during the rest of your trip!
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yoheit2026
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The Japanese we learned was actually useful!
I was surprised by how useful the Japanese was! We learned simple phrases for ordering food and drinks and practiced them at real bars. I used some of them again during the rest of my trip. Fun, practical, and definitely more memorable than a normal lesson!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review!
I'm so glad you found the lesson useful and enjoyed practicing Japanese in real bars. That's exactly what I hope for—that you leave with practical phrases you can continue using throughout your trip, not just during the lesson.
It was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope the rest of your time in Japan is filled with great food, fun conversations, and unforgettable memories. You're always welcome back anytime. Cheers! 🍻🇯🇵
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6melissaa
May 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Really fun tour!
We had a great time on this tour with RYU. Went with our 3 kids in their 20s and all had a blast! We went to several hidden places and had wonderful conversations and learned about the bar scene in Shinjuku. I would highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
hank you so much for the wonderful review☺️!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your three children had such a blast on the tour with RYU! It’s fantastic that everyone enjoyed the hidden gems and the deep dive into Shinjuku's unique bar scene.
RYU was also so happy to guide your lovely family. We truly appreciate your high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you all back to Tokyo again someday🇯🇵!
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Escape01330047259
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bar hopping experience
Ryu was excellent! We got to see some great bars we wouldn’t have come across ourselves along with some great food and beer! He was a joy to speak with and was a highlight of our trip!
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining our tour🙏!
It was truly a wonderful time, and we are so happy to hear that it became a highlight of your trip☺️❤️.
Ryu was also delighted to read your kind words!
We hope to see you again the next time you visit Japan. Safe travels🇯🇵!
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C7350FQhannaht
April 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Start to Our Japan Trip!
This was such a fun tour! The guide was friendly, energetic, and high energy. We loved singing karaoke with him at the end 10/10 recommend doing that! The food he chose was awesome and he had great drink recs. Would definitely do it again!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the perfect 10/10 rating! 🌟
We are so happy you had a blast! Singing karaoke together was definitely the highlight and a wonderful memory for us, too! 🎤🎶
We’re glad you enjoyed the food and drinks we picked out for you. 🍺🍚
There’s always more to explore (and more songs to sing!), so please come back and join us again! We truly can’t wait to see you for another round! 😀✨
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juliamM2779DL
April 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing night in Tokyo
This was SO FUN! Going out with ryu was like stepping into parts of Tokyo that was so hidden. So cool. He made the night memorable and he was a great vibe. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much! 🥂
It was such an amazing and energetic night, wasn't it? Thank you for your lovely feedback about Ryu — he’s a big part of our team! 🤝
Shinjuku still has plenty of hidden spots waiting for you, so we hope to see you again for another adventure! 🍺
We’re incredibly happy to have been a part of your best Tokyo memories! 🗼✨
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Thierry_T
March 31, 2026 · via Viator
Ryu great tour guide
Ryu was super a fun, knowledgeable guide for our Shinjuku bar hopping tour. Learned a ton and had loads of fun.
Operator response
Thank you so much💐!
We are so happy to hear that☺️.We’re thrilled that it turned out to be the best bar hopping experience for you🍻!
It makes us very glad to know that the tour became one of your favorite memories of your trip to Japan.
We look forward to seeing you again when you come back to Japan🇯🇵!
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georgemX284RN
March 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great night out!
Fantastic experience. My wife and I visited Japan for the first time for our honeymoon and stayed in shinjuku. Ryu took us around to several local spots we would’ve never found on our own. Very fun night out in Shinjuku.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review and congratulations again on your honeymoon! 🎉
I’m really happy to hear that you both had such a great time exploring Shinjuku with Ryu. He truly knows how to find those hidden local spots that make the night special.
It means a lot that you chose to spend part of your honeymoon with us. I hope the rest of your trip in Japan was just as memorable!
We’d love to see you again someday—next time, we’ll show you even more hidden gems 😉
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margareta557
March 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun, but a bait and switch…
Signed up via Viator, cost was $70 to have a Japanese teacher take us private bar-hopping. Unfortunately on the day of the event, the organizer added another group of people, so it was no longer private. Then, the guide was changed, so our guide was no longer a Japanese teacher. I booked this experience with the expectations of a private experience and being able to ask questions about Japanese language. We did not have control over the menu selection so some seafood items were selected even though the other party didn’t like seafood. I would have been upset in their position. I still found a way to enjoy the experience, but it was not what I intended to book.
Operator response
First of all, I sincerely apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations. You specifically booked a private experience with a Japanese teacher, and we did not deliver that as promised. This is completely on us, and I understand why this was disappointing.
Regarding the group situation and the change of guide, this should have been clearly communicated in advance, or ideally, avoided altogether. I also appreciate you pointing out the issue with the food selection—you're absolutely right that all guests should feel comfortable with the menu, especially in a shared setting.
That said, I truly respect that you still made an effort to enjoy the night despite these issues. That means a lot, and I’m grateful for your understanding.
We are taking your feedback seriously and will use it to improve how we manage bookings, communication, and guest expectations—especially for private experiences.
If you’re ever open to it, I would love the opportunity to host you again properly and provide the experience you originally expected.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and I wish you all the best in your future travels.
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