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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular bar hopping & nightlife tours in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
3 hours of Shinjuku nightlife with a local guide, from Omoide Yokocho izakayas to Golden Gai tiny bars and karaoke.
Most Popular“Nao san is the most amazing tour guide!! I highly recommend her and this activity! It was fun, entertaining and highly informative!”
Tokyo nightlife, sorted. A 5-hour pub crawl in Roppongi with free shots, 3 stops, and a club finale at SEL OCTAGON Tokyo.
“unlimited shots and great club. definitely worth it”
Follow a friendly guide through Shinjuku’s neon nightlife, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, plus food tips and district history in 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed the Shinjuku walking tour! It was a great mix of seeing all the sights and learning about the area’s history. Gray was knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide.”
3-hour Shinjuku bar hopping through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with dinner and all-you-can-drink izakaya stops.
“Mao is a fantastic guide. Very kind and knowledgeable and a lot of fun.”
Shibuya izakaya and sake crawl with a local English guide: three backstreet stops, photos, and karaoke. $29, 3 hours, bring cash.
“Kei was amazing. Very mindful of us and adapted with my dietary restrictions. She also engaged in conversation with each of us making it very nice and personal as well. We weren't so thrilled about the karaoke, but we had lots of fun at the end. Very recommended for those that want to try something…”
All-you-can-drink Shibuya social party for solo travelers: games, English-friendly chatting, and a group photo, 19:30–22:00 in Tokyo.
“Very funny experience! You can meet people from all of the world and Japan too and it's easy to get friends if you travel alone too.”
Shinjuku at night: 90-minute tour with a local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and tower views.
“Mao was the best! As a first timer solo female traveller she was so nice, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable! She was super smiley and helpful. Thank you!”
14+ izakaya dishes and sake tasting in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, with a small-group guide.
“Fantastic! Our guides Megan and Julian were terrific. Even though it was pouring rain we still had a really fun time, the guides were so personable and provided history and information about Japan foods and culture. The various restaurants and food selections were great. We were full by the end of the tour!”
A 3-hour Shibuya nightlife crawl with an English guide, venue entry fees included, and stops at key spots before a local bar finale.
“So much fun! Great way to experience Tokyo, eating and drinking and of course, topping the night off with a little KARAOKE!! 🎤 Satumi, our guide, was really sweet and took us to places we never would’ve knew existed. We were having so much fun that we almost missed the last train home. Nice mix…”
Tokyo solo nightlife in Shibuya: all-you-can-drink 2.5 hours, party games, shuffle-card matching, and photo help for new friends.
“I recommend worth to go. People are friendly and is good to speak japanese and meet new people in japan. Drinks are good ..”
Hop through Shibuya’s tiny izakayas with reserved seating, all-you-can-drink beer and sake, and a small-group local guide.
“Great guide and great way to meet new people from all around the world. Loved all the places we visited.”
3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with a local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with izakaya bites and sake.
“The Tour was Fantastic, Luna was knowledgeable funny and showed me some really underground and interesting places! had a blast and highly reccomend. Tried so many things like Matcha Alcohol which was different and unlike anything else I tasted! Luna was really polite and professional/well organised. highly reccomend”
A 2-hour Shinjuku night out with 3 drinks and 6–8 snack bites, plus neon Kabukicho and Golden Gai bar-hopping with an English guide.
“Super fun tour!! Good spots and different drinks and food. Hiyo was great! Shared tons of knowledge, took us to great photo spots and made the whole experience great!”
A 3-hour Shinjuku night food-and-bar walk with a local guide, sake tasting, and a karaoke finale, with venue entry included.
“Miambi was really nice and welcoming ! He showed us all around the good spots, everyone was so nice I really liked this moment ☺️”
3.5-hour Ueno bar hopping tour with timed Nomihoudai, local snacks, and ramen finish, led by a MagicalTrip guide.
“Limited drink options. The same at every stop. Low quality. Greasy food for the most part. One beer choice at each stop. Low end venues.”
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