Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai
Description
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. ⚫︎Discover the Hidden Food Alleys and Bars in Shinjuku- Our tour guide will take you around the lively food alley in Shinjuku, one of the biggest nightlife districts in Tokyo. Small traditional izakaya bars and food stalls grill fresh chickens, seafoods, and vegetables. ⚫︎All-you-can-drink included! Pub Crawl through More Local Bars in Kabukicho- After visiting the first bar, we'll be hopping to 2 more bars in Kabukicho and Shinjuku 3-chome areas. These izakaya bars in nightlife district also get pretty crowded with local office workers, drinking with their co-workers after work at the tiny bars there at night. ⚫︎Immerse Yourself in Japanese Drinking Culture at Night in Tokyo!- Expect a Lot of Interactions with Locals in our Small-group Pub Crawl Night Tour!
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Itinerary
We will right in front of the Black pillar (Next to Uniqlo Shinjuku Nishiguchi shop)
1st Stop: Izakaya in Omoide Yokocho Shinjuku Nishiguchi Shopping Street is a shopping street located in Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. It is also known as “Memories Yokocho,” “Yakitori Yokocho,” or “Pissing Alley,” as well as the former common name “Pissing Alley. It used to be lined with about 300 stores.
2nd Stop: All-you-can-drink izakaya in Kabukicho
Godzilla head In 2015, the Shinjuku Toho Building was established as a complex of cinemas, restaurants, hotels, etc. on the site of the former Shinjuku Koma Theater and Shinjuku Toho Kaikan, The Shinjuku Toho Building was established in 2015 on the site of the former Shinjuku Koma Theater and Shinjuku Toho Kaikan. The life-size Godzilla head installed on the building's 8th floor terrace is a landmark of the city, The life-size Godzilla head on the terrace on the 8th floor of the building is a landmark of the city, welcoming visitors to Kabukicho. A sacred place for Godzilla fans
3rd Stop: Your bar in Golden Gai
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Anyone over 20 years old can join this tour.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Reviews(3,947)
We had a fantastic night yesterday with So our amazing host! He was super knowledgeable about the areas we visited and super friendly! We were shocked at just how much food was included- all totally delicious! The drinks recommended were also incredible! This is such a lovely way to meet new people at the same time as discovering bars and restaurants that we would have normally just walked straight past! Please make sure you don’t skip this off of your list! Definately the best thing we booked!!!!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable night with So. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning about the areas you visited, as well as the delicious food and drinks he recommended. Thank you for making us part of your Japan trip and for your enthusiastic recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another great night in Japan!
I had an amazing time on the Shinjuku bar hop! Our host was incredible and made the whole experience fun and welcoming from beginning to end. I met some great people along the way, had plenty of laughs, and got to try some really good food and drinks. It was such a great way to experience Shinjuku nightlife, especially for my first time in Japan. I’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo who wants to meet new people, eat good food, and explore some great local spots.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and welcoming experience from beginning to end. It’s great to know that you enjoyed meeting new people, sharing plenty of laughs, and discovering delicious food and drinks along the way. We’re especially happy that the tour was a memorable way to experience Shinjuku nightlife during your first visit to Japan. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Mayu was the best guide and very informative…will use again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Mayu and found her informative and helpful. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be thrilled to welcome you again on another tour in Japan!
Great time! Tour guide was spot on. He was knowledgeable about the area and led us on a grand journey through Shinjuku. Massachusetts provided for us splendidly, ordering drinks and food till we were full to bursting. The others in our group provided entertainment as well. Fun trip! Highly recommended by me.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun time exploring Shinjuku with Massachusetts. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the lively atmosphere along the way. We’re also glad that your guide’s knowledge and hospitality helped make the experience memorable. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan!
Yuki was an excellent tour guide who did a great job of connecting all of us on the tour while also educating us on Japanese culture, all while having lots of fun and enjoying great food, drinks and company!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that Yuki made the tour fun and engaging while sharing Japanese culture with you. We’re also happy you enjoyed the food, drinks, and company! We hope to see you on one of our tours again in the future!
We had a fantastic experience with Yusuke. He was incredibly kind, friendly, and thoughtful, and shared a huge amount of interesting information throughout the tour. What made this experience special was that it was much more than simply visiting a few bars. Yusuke taught us about Japanese culture and local customs, including how people make a toast at an izakaya and some of the manners and etiquette that are useful to know when eating and drinking in Japan. As we walked around Shinjuku, he also introduced us to famous local spots and explained how younger people in Tokyo enjoy the area today. He shared recommendations for great food, restaurants, and other ways to enjoy our time in Japan. It was especially nice to hear so much up-to-date local information that would have been difficult to discover on our own. We also stopped at a shrine along the way, where Yusuke talked about Japanese history and culture, including the importance of rice farming and some of the ideas and traditions connected with Shinto and Buddhism. I really appreciated being able to learn about these deeper aspects of Japanese culture while exploring the city. The selection of restaurants and bars was also excellent. Our first stop was in Omoide Yokocho, where we enjoyed delicious yakitori and drinks in a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere. It felt like stepping into a very different side of Tokyo. At the second place, we enjoyed unlimited drinks together with delicious appetizers and sushi. It was relaxed, fun, and a great opportunity to talk more with Yusuke. Our final stop was a small bar in Golden Gai, where we could really experience the unique atmosphere of the area while continuing to learn about Japanese culture and nightlife. What impressed me most was Yusuke's hospitality. By the end of the evening, it felt less like being on a tour and more like spending the night exploring Tokyo with a local friend. We talked about many different things, and because of him we were able to discover great places, delicious food, and aspects of Japanese culture that we never would have experienced on our own. He even walked us all the way to the station for our train home and made sure we knew exactly where to go. We had such a wonderful time with Yusuke, and I genuinely think more people should experience this tour. If you want to enjoy Shinjuku nightlife while also learning about Japanese food, culture, history, and everyday life from a friendly local guide, I highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful evening with Yusuke. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed not only the food, drinks, and nightlife of Shinjuku, but also the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, history, local customs, and everyday life along the way. Your kind words about Yusuke’s hospitality mean a lot to us. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. We’re delighted that he helped make the evening feel like exploring Tokyo with a local friend, and that you discovered places and experiences you might not have found on your own. Thank you again for your wonderful recommendation! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future.
Amazing tour. Worth the money and experience. Delicious food. Our tour guide was fun and very informative! 10/10 would recommend.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and had such a fun and informative experience with your guide. It’s wonderful to know that you felt the tour was worth both the money and the experience! Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation! We hope to welcome you again for another memorable food adventure in Japan!
Now was a great host. Such a great tour. Good food, lots to drink good company and incredible information. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the tour. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the food, drinks, company, and all the interesting information along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your host. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
Great, we had an amazing time and we did a lot of stuff and learned a lot from our guide. He was friendly and nice
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing time and learned so much during the tour. It's wonderful to know your guide made the experience enjoyable with their friendly and welcoming attitude. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
I had an amazing time with Nao! He was such An amazing tour guide and really showed up a lot about the city!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time with Nao and enjoyed learning more about the city. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
