Kabukicho Izakaya Food Tour and Golden Gai Experience in Shinjuku

Experience Tokyo’s bustling culinary back streets and try several delicious Japanese foods: sushi, yakitori (skewers), as well as classic RAMEN! (on everyone’s MUST TRY LIST). Start by walking through Omoide Yokocho. Filled with rustic food stalls and bars from the 1950s, you will feel as if you stepped back in time to the middle of the 20th century. We will have a drink together and some skewers in one of the most charming parts of Tokyo; giving you a very authentic feeling of Japan as you dine with locals. Then we will make our way to Kabukicho, Asia’s largest yet safest, red-light district. Learn more about this famous area as your guide explains Japanese izakaya culture, the amazing world of karaoke bars and the famous Robot restaurant, as well as other hidden gems. You will enjoy Ramen before we head to a local sushi restaurant. We will end our tour with a ramble through the back drinking alleys at Golden Gai (Tokyo’s most popular spot for unique tiny bars, and pub-nightlife).

Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour in Spanish

As we wander in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighborhood you can explore an area known for being Tokyo’s most popular spot for unique izakaya, tiny bars, and pub-nightlife. A glimpse back to what Tokyo was like during the early and middle of the 20th century; Golden Gai venues are so densely packed you can almost be in two places at once (one foot in each). Despite the run-down appearance, Golden Gai generally attracts well-off clientele and their prices match accordingly and has become one of the most expensive places to drink in the city. Golden Gai is filled with over 200 small pubs, stalls, and karaoke bars where most are only big enough for five to seven people. Boasting the most densely packed nightlife area in the world, Golden Gai will be a glimpse of Tokyo you will never forget.

Bar-hopping in Golden Gai district of Shinjuku, Tokyo

Let's go for bar-hopping in Golden Gai district in Shinjuku with our unique GuruGuru guides! Shinjuku is the central area in Tokyo and you can enjoy drinking until midnight. If you like Japanese local Izakaya bars, you can't miss out on the Golden Gai district! Our GuruGuru guides will introduce you to 2 select places (from the 200 miniature Izakaya bars). Let's explore Shinjuku's drinkers paradise together!

Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden gai bar hopping tour

Let’s enjoy the night life in the biggest business and drinking town Shinjuku! You will see modern Shinjuku with many high buildings and neon signs and also, tiny local bars and narrow streets which make you feel like time traveling to Tokyo in the 1950s, without getting “Lost in translation”. After meeting, we will take you to “Memory lane”, narrow streets full of small Yakitori(skewers) shops and restaurants and enjoy beer and Yakitori as our first spot. Then, we will move to the east part of Shinjuku as most of the businessmen there do after 5PM for the night life. We will explore around Kabukicho-area, one of the safest red-light district in the world with Robot restaurants and Godzilla head and enjoy the 2nd Izakaya. Then, move to our highlight “Golden-gai” where more than 200 tiny bars crammed into the miniature backstreets, enjoy the unique atmosphere and have the last drink there. *This is a group tour and all type of group is welcomed including solo-traveler.

Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl

No trip to Tokyo is complete without experiencing its rich nightlife. This walking tour throws you deep into the heart of late night Shinjuku! This unique tour aims to deliver a genuine Japanese experience by giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with the locals in a few carefully selected bars where the friendly owners and regulars personally know me and love socializing with newcomers. We will also visit Piss Alley, but don't worry, its days as a spot for people to relieve themselves has long gone - instead it houses a series of small shops. Shinjuku at night might seem a little intimidating and confusing to explore on your own, however accompanied with me, learn some interesting facts and will be guaranteed to have a night to remember.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Drinks and Neon Nights Three-Hour Small-Group Tour

With over 100,000 restaurants and bars to choose from, picking where to eat and drink in Tokyo is a deliciously overwhelming challenge! You and your private group of, at most, 8 people, can go on this evening tour that takes you drinking and snacking with a local English-speaking guide through Shinjuku, Tokyo’s entertainment town. Two drinks are included in the price of this walking tour, along with various skewered snacks as you explore Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai.

Evening Walking Tour: Shinjuku＆Kabukicho with Experience Japanese style Sake Bar

Take a walk on the wild side with an evening tour through Shinjuku, Tokyo’s famous entertainment district, and get a local's look into the best shopping and night life. Discover the Omoide Yokocho, an alley lined with tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving delicious street food, the notorious red-light district of Kabukicho and more!

Shinjuku Night Tour

Take a trip down Memory Lane! On this 3-hour night tour, we will start off in Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, which literally translates to “Memory Lane” because of its nostalgic feel that transports you back to the 1950s. While here, you will experience the retro charm of Japan as you enjoy our satisfying selection of authentic and delicious dishes. Afterwards, we will make our way to Golden Gai, beloved for its nightlife and historical architecture. As we navigate our way through the tiny alleyways and hundreds of small shops that are reminiscent of the early 20th century, we’ll stop at a ramen shop that serves up some of the tastiest ramen in all of Tokyo.

A night in Tokyo with a local: private & personalized

On this personalised experience, see another side to Tokyo when the city comes alive after dark. Experience the city’s nocturnal alter ego as you head out with a Local Host to the traditional drinking houses known as izakaya as well as the tachinomiya, yokocho and karaoke bars! Get ready for an unforgettable night in Tokyo, experiencing the local customs and exciting nightlife with a Local Host!

A typical evening in Shinjuku

This tour will allow you to discover one of the largest and most popular areas of Tokyo. Shinjuku is well known for its nightlife and restaurants. You start the tour with the Game Center, a place around arcade games and video games, you will join Mario in his crazy race or face your fears in a haunted house. You will stop to greet Godzilla, to continue your route towards Golden Gai, these alleys filled with small atypical bars, you will stop there a moment in order to benefit from the atmosphere and to test a Japanese drink. You will then enjoy the atmosphere of the Japanese Game Center where you can take a Japanese souvenir photo. The evening will end in a Karaoke, the guide will guide you into the den of Japanese entertainment so that you enjoy this unique moment.