Product Description

Discover Tokyo’s hidden nightlife with a local guide and explore the backstreets, izakayas, and secret bars of Shinjuku. This is your chance to experience Japan’s after-dark culture like a true local—not a tourist.

Highlights

• Dive into Tokyo’s underground nightlife scene with a local insider
• Explore hidden izakayas, bars, and back-alley gems in Shinjuku
• Visit legendary districts like Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai
• Enjoy a curated bar crawl to venues that don’t accept walk-in tourists
• End the night with drinks and karaoke—Japanese-style
• Gain real insight into Japanese drinking culture and customs

Full Description

Leave the tourist trail behind and step into the vibrant underworld of Shinjuku nightlife with a Tokyo local. This guided walking tour takes you into the beating heart of Tokyo’s entertainment district—home to neon lights, tiny back-alley bars, and centuries of drinking tradition.

Start in Omoide Yokocho, a nostalgic alley lined with lanterns and smoke-filled yakitori bars, where locals unwind after work. Then walk through Kabukicho, Tokyo’s most energetic nightlife district, filled with eccentric characters, bright lights, and unique shops.

Continue on to Golden Gai, a tightly packed maze of micro-bars and secret spots—many of which are closed to tourists without a local connection. With your guide’s insider access, you’ll enjoy a curated selection of venues that reflect the diversity and soul of Tokyo’s nightlife.

Sample Japanese sake, beer, and other local drinks at each stop, and finish the evening at a lively bar where you’re welcome to join in on some karaoke—one of Japan’s most beloved traditions.

Note: While the route typically includes Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, some venues may vary depending on availability or group size. Feel free to reach out in advance if you’d like to know which spots will be visited on your tour date.

Pricing

From ¥5,100 per person

Includes

• English-speaking local guide
• Admission to each venue
• Guided walking tour of Shinjuku nightlife districts
• Photos taken during the experience

Drinks and food are not included in the base price. In some venues, the group may split the bill or follow set orders.

Meeting Point

In front of Kitakata Ramen Bannai (Omoide Yokocho)
1 Chome-2-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Look for your guide near the red lanterns at the entrance to Omoide Yokocho.

Reviews

“The tour was great and made even better by our guide, Miyabi. We visited spots we never would’ve found on our own. The karaoke at the end was the perfect way to wrap up the night. Highly recommended!”

“Loved the bars and the atmosphere, and our guide was amazing. Just note that drinks are shared and pre-selected at times—good to know if you expect to order everything separately.”

“Jim was our guide and gave one of the most heartfelt and informative tours we’ve ever had. His storytelling and knowledge brought Shinjuku to life. Easily one of our trip highlights.”