Tokyo · SHINJUKU FOOD & BAR TOURS
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Shinjuku keeps its best counters behind unmarked doors you would never push open alone. These are the food and bar tours that get you inside, ranked by how much they feed you, how big the group runs, and what the whole night costs before it starts.
Walk Shinjuku backstreets with a guide on a 3-hour tour featuring 13 included dishes, 2 drinks, and key stops like Golden Gai.
“This was such a fun experience with SO much food along the way. Izzy was a great guide. You can really tell how much she loves Tokyo!”
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 food night with 13 dishes at 4 spots, plus sake and nightlife flavor in Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho.
“‘‘Twas a great tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Loved it!”
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.”
Make your own Japanese chopsticks in Shinjuku using a traditional kanna hand plane, choose wood types, and optionally engrave, in about 1 hour.
“This was the best activity to kick off our Tokyo trip. The employees and manager were wonderful! This is a MUST DO”
A 90-minute Shinjuku sumo show with two pro wrestlers, bilingual explanations, audience challenges, and photos. Fun for all ages.
“What a fun experience! We learned the history of sumo and the main tactics of the sport. Saw live demonstrations and my daughter got to challenge a wrestler. Staff was great.”
3-hour Shinjuku night tour: seasonal sushi, shichirin-grilled Wagyu, Kabuki-cho neon walk, and dessert or drinks.
“We were not sure what to expect. The experience was amazing! Yuma, our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and we were so lucky to be paired with her. She gave us a history of Shinjuku we would not have otherwise known. We would definitely do it again!”
Tokyo sumo in Shinjuku: watch live pro sparring, learn rituals in English, then wear a sumo outfit and challenge a wrestler.
“It was a really nice experience and interesting to know more about Sumo’s culture!!”
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.”
Walk Shinjuku’s Kabukicho neon, Golden Gai alleys, and Omoide Yokocho with a guide, plus food ideas for Tokyo nightlife.
“Excellent! Huy was a great guide! Learned a lot and covered a lot of ground. Fun!”
Eat 15+ Japanese dishes and 3 drinks across Shinjuku backstreets with an English guide on a 3-hour tour with culture and history.
“This was an excellent tour. The food was so fresh and varied and plentiful. We enjoyed listening to the history of both the foods and the areas. Shane was informative, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Would highly recommend.”
A 90-minute Shinjuku night walk with local guides, secret backstreets, photo spots, and easy food-and-drink tips for $25.20.
“Very good group tour. Usually we do private tours, but our tour guide AYAKA was able to provide an excellent tour, very informative and enjoyable while managing a group of 15.. A great intro tour of Shinjuku. She also provided excellent recommendations for restaurants and bars after the tour!”
Shinjuku’s 3-hour food tour with 15 dishes across 4 eateries. Small groups, izakaya stops, and culture. Mobile tickets included.
“Our guide was friendly, fun and engaging. We really liked Agathe as our guide. However, the food was average. The pork tonkatsu was delicious but the other items were just okay.”
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.”
