Tokyo · DRINKING TOURS
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These are the 15 best drinking tours in Tokyo right now, scored on price, length and who each one suits. Number one is number one for a reason, so start there.
Shinjuku bar hopping to Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai. Drinks and snack plates included, small group, about 3 hours.
“Masa was the best host ever, we had such a great food and drink tour and after he took us to a little cool bar that did karaoke! He absolutely made the tour, ask for Masa!”
Small-group Shinjuku izakaya tour with 14+ tastings and 3 drinks over 3.5 hours, ending near Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“This tour is amazing!! Tige was an awesome tour guide super knowledgeable. It was great meeting new people and we had a good time together. You get a lot for what you pay and you’re definitely full by the end! Highly recommend!”
A 3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk led by an English guide, hitting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and karaoke.
“Had a blast! great fun for my 1at night in Tokyo and. As a solo traveller I felt welcomed and included. The group size was not too big so I could really get to know everyone. Our guide was fun and informative.”
Small-group Shibuya night out with izakaya stops, Japanese beer, all-you-can-drink, and hidden alley bars for $106.
“Not happy with it. Down season sure, but the guide was never there and I won’t get my money back. 👎🏽”
Tokyo Roppongi pub crawl with 3+ venues, free shots, 50% drink discounts, games, and a final dance at SEL OCTAGON. 5 hours, $27.
“Honestly went on a whim and had a great time! My group was slightly smaller than usual so I was told, but it was still a great time. I made some friends and had fun as a solo traveler. The hosts do a fantastic job and you can tell they want you to have as much fun as possible. You won’t regret going honestly one of the best pub crawls I’ve ever done.”
A guided Shinjuku night out: lantern-lit izakayas, Golden Gai’s maze of tiny bars, and help ordering so you enjoy Tokyo nightlife fast.
“This tour greatly exceeded our expectations. Love/Maria was an amazing host and engaged everyone in the group to create a fun filled night.”
3-hour Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks included, plus all-you-can-drink at one stop with a friendly English guide.
“Perfect start to a Tokyo holiday. Loads of fun and very interesting. Naoki was a fantastic host with tons of local knowledge. He showed us some amazing hidden gems.”
A 3-hour Shibuya izakaya and sake crawl with an English guide, three local stops, and karaoke. Venue entry included for $29.
“booked this tour super last minute due to a change in plans. So glad I did! Shogo was an amazing guide and spoke perfect English. We started off with food and drink in one izakaya and then moved onto a sake bar before ending at karaoke. Our group gelled so well and we had so much fun together that a few of us even went to a club together after! Hghly highly recommend this tour - ask for Shogo you won't regret it”
Small-group ramen and sushi class in Tokyo with sake pairing. Learn from Sato’s team, then eat your creations in about 3 hours.
“What a personal sushi/ramen making class. There were only two others with my husband and I. The chef was charming and made everyone feel at ease. We made and ate our own sushi and the pork belly in the ramen was delicious. You will not go away hungry!”
A small-group sake masterclass in Shinjuku with 6+ varieties, snack pairings, and practical label tips from a pro guide.
“Fun and informative experience! Only 6 people made it intimate, fun and easy to ask questions and learn. Our host was awesome! He was patient with questions and is clearly a cool dude 😎. We actually feel like we can confidently order or buy sake now. Thank you!”
A 2-hour sake omakase in central Tokyo with 7 Japan-only sakes, unlimited refills, and food pairings guided by multilingual sommeliers.
“10/10 Experience - MUST TRY. These guys are phenomenal and so is the tasting. I’ve learned so much. This is one of the best tours I’ve ever done..”
Shinjuku’s izakaya crawl packs 14+ dishes, two drinks, and Golden Gai nightlife culture into a 3-hour guided food walk.
“The tour was great and I would highly recommend! Our guide took us to lots of different restaurants and Izakayas to try all sorts of Japanese foods - from sushi, to tonkotsu, sake, and traditional izakaya snacks. The guide was really knowledgable about the food and the history of Tokyo. The food was all super yummy and we went back to some of the places later in our trip for dinner.”
A 3-hour Shibuya crawl that starts at Scramble Crossing, ends in Center-gai bars, and adds local izakaya snacks plus karaoke options.
“Yoshi was friendly and provided a great introduction to Tokyo for our family holiday! Communication before hand to confirm details was easy and Yoshi took lots of photos for us. Thanks Yoshi!”
A 3-hour Shibuya pub crawl with guided stops, unlimited free shots between venues, and small-group nightlife that’s easy for solo travelers.
“Well. There were only 3 participants (including me), and we did not really get on. The first bar was completely dead and kinda run down. The second bar was nice, but also empty. The third bar was completely overcrowded and loud. Kinda niRead more”
Join a 3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with dinner, complimentary drinks, and a four-sake tasting, led by a local guide.
“This was a great way to explore this part of the city and try traditional Japanese food. Had a great time! m”
