An izakaya is a Japanese pub that takes its food seriously, and the menu is often handwritten slips on the wall in kanji, which is exactly why a guide helps. Expect a small otoshi appetiser you didn’t order; it’s the cover charge, not a mistake.
Explore Tokyo's vibrant nightlife with this guided izakaya tour in Shinjuku, featuring 14+ tastings across 4 unique venues in a small group setting.
Most Popular★ 5.0“Excellent tour! Yusuke was a wonderful guide. Many great food and drink experiences. Definitely recommend the sake add-on tour—excellent experience!”
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1,863 reviewsFrom $92.85by Ninja Food Tours
Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo's Shinjuku district on a guided walking tour. Unveil the secrets of local bars and izakayas in this captivating adventure.
★ 4.9“Taro was a great guide. He picked some good spots and gave us a lot of interesting information about the culture.”
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1,794 reviews3 hoursFrom $34by Travel Japan Together
Discover the ultimate Tokyo bar crawl in the vibrant Shinjuku area. Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a 3-hour local izakaya adventure. Click now!
★ 5.0“Great fun, especially with the Karaoke at the end! Who knew mr.brightside could be so fun! Great tour with lots of hidden spots”
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890 reviewsFrom $39.79by Travel Japan Together Tokyo
Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai with a local guide, bar stops, stories and optional karaoke.
★ 4.9“the host was super friendly, the variety of activities was great. we had an amazing night!”
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847 reviewsFrom $37.89
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Shibuya with our ultimate bar and izakaya crawl. Discover hidden gems and indulge in delicious drinks and authentic Japanese cuisine. Join us now!
★ 4.9“it was the beginning of a very messy evening for me. after I subsequently missed the last train, but that wasn't the fault of my guide! I think the trouble started at the sake tasting, as this delicious tasting experience was unlimited in its scope..…”
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354 reviews3 hoursFrom $29by Travel Japan Together
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“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…”
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221 reviews3 hoursFrom $129by Ninja Food Tours
Discover the hidden gems of Shibuya's nightlife on a thrilling 3-hour bar crawl. Uncover the city's best local bars and izakayas for an unforgettable evening.
★ 5.0“I did this my first night in Tokyo instead of letting my bed win. PROTIP: give yourself an extra 20 minutes to find the meetup spot. I was new to Tokyo and the train system is kinda confusing. I was late but met up with…”
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218 reviewsFrom $39.79by Travel Japan Together Tokyo
Explore Shibuya after dark on a three-hour guided crawl, with an izakaya dinner stop, local bars, sake, and possible karaoke.
★ 4.9“Sora is very good communicator and provides good information about Tokyo & Japanese culture through the bars we visited, the drinks and food we ordered and the areas in Japan.”
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170 reviews3 hoursFrom $37.89
Discover the hidden gems of Shinjuku! Dive into the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo with our Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour. Unforgettable experiences await!
★ 5.0“We were fortunate to have such a fun group of people on our bar hopping tour. Drinks were flowing and the food was quite delicious. We took one star off because Sean, our guide, was not as informative as we would have liked.”
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147 reviewsFrom $99.10
Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo's izakaya scene on our thrilling tour. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic Japanese tradition.
★ 5.0“The food was amazing and each stop had an interesting and different vibe. Fuyu was a wonderful and gracious guide. Highly recommend!”
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112 reviewsFrom $160.00by Oishii Food Tours
Discover Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife with a guided bar hopping tour through Shinjuku's hidden gems, featuring authentic food, drinks, and local stories.
★ 4.9“We really enjoyed the tour! In a big city like Tokyo you can feel lost and overwhelmed, not knowing how to choose between the thousands of restaurants and bars. Having a local guide is super helpful and the size of the group was perfect (we…”
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67 reviews2 hoursFrom $96by Japan Wonder Travel
Fulfill your curiosity and delve into Tokyo's hidden Izakayas with a local guide, uncovering secrets and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
★ 5.0“After doing 4 food tours in Japan and counties around the world, I can say that this experience with Ryo was one of my favorite. Especially comparing to the ones that I did in Osaka and Kyoto - the quality of food shared during this…”
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31 reviewsFrom $175.00by Kanpai Japan
Discover the lively streets of Shinjuku on this guided bar and izakaya hopping tour, sampling authentic Japanese foods and learning local culture.
★ 4.9“Miambi was really nice and welcoming ! He showed us all around the good spots, everyone was so nice I really liked this moment ☺️”
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31 reviews3 hoursFrom $25by Travel Japan Together
Discover the ultimate izakaya experience in Shibuya, Tokyo. From mouthwatering dishes to vibrant atmosphere, embark on a culinary journey like no other. Click now!
★ 4.715 reviewsFrom $236by LocalGuideJapan
Get a taste of Tokyo's hidden culinary gems with our private food tour! Experience the retro charm of Akabane Izakaya and indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine.
★ 5.0“This was a blast. Simon kept it light and informative, guided us through classic izakaya dishes, and somehow steered us toward things we didn’t know we’d love. The neighborhood is a gem—retro, lively, and way off our usual path. Perfect tour: we tried lots, learned…”
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14 reviewsFrom $214.25by Tokyo Memories
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