15 Best Food Tours in Shinjuku

Shinjuku eats in alleys. Omoide Yokocho, by the west exit, is a smoky strip of yakitori counters with room for six or eight, and the food tours here hop between places like that, where English menus are rare and pointing works fine. Go hungry; four stops add up.

2.Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

Explore Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and authentic cuisine on this small-group Shinjuku food tour. Savor 15 dishes across four local eateries for $89.

★ 4.9

“We had a brilliant Tour with Emma our guide. Emma had great knowledge of the area and the food spots. The places she brought us were brilliant. The food was lovely and the vibe was great. I would highly recommend jumping on this tour.”

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3.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

Explore Tokyo's vibrant nightlife with this guided izakaya tour in Shinjuku, featuring 14+ tastings across 4 unique venues in a small group setting.

★ 5.0

“Sake joe was the best tour guide I’ve ever met. What a fantastic time. The reviews are great for a reason. I wish I did this tour last time I was in Tokyo. You won’t regret it!”

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4.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Experience the vibrant and delicious Tokyo nightlife with our thrilling Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku. Discover hidden culinary gems and satisfy your taste buds like never before!

★ 5.0

“Omakase AND Wagyu ????? Megumi is the best , my partner and I had the best time seeing Shinjuku !! Would recommend at the beginning of your trip so you can see the city with a guide and ask the questions catered to your interests…”

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5.Tokyo Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Wandering through the vibrant Shinjuku district with Secret Food Tours, discover a hidden culinary world that will leave your taste buds craving more.

★ 5.0

“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.”

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6.Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour With 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Keen to discover the hidden culinary gems of Tokyo's Shinjuku district? Embark on a guided tour and savor 15 traditional Japanese dishes.

★ 5.0

“We went to places we never would have dreamed of going in. Not a tourist in sight (other than our group) and we tasted authentic Japanese food in locals bars and restaurants. Yuki and Nono were fantastic as hosts and the evening will stay in…”

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8.Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – sushi, wagyu beef

Discover Tokyo’s best night food scene on a guided tour through Shinjuku’s top eateries, featuring sushi, Wagyu beef, and vibrant nightlife highlights.

★ 4.8

“I had an amazing foodie tour in Tokyo with Icchan! He took us to some incredible spots, starting with deliciously fresh sushi that was out of this world. We then got to savor melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef at a hidden gem of a restaurant. The tour…”

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9.Tokyo Shinjuku: Discover Night Culture & Japanese Gourmet, Drinks

Journey through Shinjuku's captivating nightlife, immersing in local izakayas and savoring Japanese delicacies, as a knowledgeable guide unveils the area's lively atmosphere.

★ 5.0

“Our evening with Sakura was excellent! Warm and welcoming, Sakura is a delightful tour guide. As a self-proclaimed foodie, she's pieced together this tour to give an extremely well-rounded Japanese food and drink experience. Sakura also provided insights into Japanese culture, including many tidbits that…”

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10.Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries

Discover Tokyo’s best-hidden eats on this Shinjuku food tour, sampling 15 dishes and 3 drinks across four local spots with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“we had a small group so it was great to get to know our guides, they were super lovely and helpful and friendly and chatted amongst us which was really nice. the food was great, good portion sizes and yummy.”

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11.Kabukicho Izakaya Food Tour and Golden Gai Experience in Shinjuku

Discover the hidden gems of Shinjuku's Kabukicho and immerse yourself in the vibrant Izakaya food scene. Join us for an unforgettable Golden Gai experience!

★ 5.0

“This was one of the best things we did in Tokyo. Particularly appreciated the tour waiting for us when we had trouble finding the start point. Food delicious and we went to parts of Tokyo we otherwise would not have seen.”

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12.Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

Explore Tokyo’s vibrant Shinjuku with a guided izakaya tour offering 14+ dishes, local drinks, and hidden gems—perfect for food lovers and culture seekers alike.

★ 4.9

“Excellent guide. Delicious food stops with big portions rather than small snacks. Wide selection of drinks at first stop and then at second stop had a sake tasting with the beautifully prepared foods. Our guide, Chir, was very personable. Enjoyed being with her.”

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15.Tokyo Bar Crawl in Shinjuku

Marvelous Shinjuku awaits as you embark on a 3-hour guided adventure through its vibrant nightlife, savoring local drinks and snacks. Discover the heart of Tokyo's cultural pulse.

★ 5.0

“A great tour and time with Yota! We especially liked going to the locals’ sake place, which we would never have found or understood.”

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