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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular 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.
Tokyo nightlife, sorted. A 5-hour pub crawl in Roppongi with free shots, 3 stops, and a club finale at SEL OCTAGON Tokyo.
Most Popular“Had the best time ! Had so much fun, I lost my AirPods 😂”
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.”
Shinjuku at night: 90-minute tour with a local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and tower views.
“I liked the tour! Hannah was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. I took note of the various restaurants, bars, and points of curiosity and plan to visit them later.”
Hop through Shibuya’s tiny izakayas with reserved seating, all-you-can-drink beer and sake, and a small-group local guide.
“Great experience. Great guide (Anne), good local spots, good food, good drinks.”
3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with a local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with izakaya bites and sake.
“Incredible both Shun and Miiko where incredible guides and catered to any needs that I had. hopping from place to place was lovely and I’d definitely recommend doing this sooner rather than later so you can go back and re visit, Both shared a passion for the history of shinjuku and all the food and…”
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.
“Amazing hidden gems that Sean took us too! He’s a tun and knowledgeable guy!!”
Tokyo’s WARP SHINJUKU delivers world-class club sound and a VIP MUKAEZAKE ritual night in Kabukicho, with drink options.
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3.5 hours of English-led food and bar hopping in Shinjuku, with at least 6 dishes, included alcohol, and a Golden Gai finish.
“Ryo's engaging personality and deep knowledge of the area made our night exploring Shinjuku's bars an unforgettable experience.”
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.”
Shinjuku bar hopping plus karaoke with a local guide. Visit Kabukicho and Golden Gai, learn drinking culture, and sing the night away.
“Our guide, Shun, was fabulous! He was informative, courteous, funny, helpful.. I believe he went above and beyond to keep us entertained! I highly recommend him to others. He spoke pretty good English which was a delight here in Tokyo! The language barrier is real here in Tokyo, unless you have a translator app on…”
Walk Shinjuku to Golden Gai, visit two bars, and taste Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki with local whisky culture.
“After being guided through some hidden drinking alleys in the backstreets of Shinjuku, we visited a few unique bars. One of the highlights was a place where we could try famous Japanese whisky it was quite an interesting experience. I’ve seen similar tastings at other bars, but this one was a bit more affordable and…”
Taste Japan’s night life in Shimokitazawa on a small-group crawl of izakayas and hidden bars, with sake, highballs, and cocktails.
“this tour was really enjoyable. inouesan is a very likeable individual that wants to make sure you have a great experience and is really interested in learning about different cultures and people which results in a great time and great conversation as well. the food and drinks were enjoyable and the atmosphere definitely lets you…”
A slick Shinbashi-area night at PUREMIE Ginza: 2 hours of dance and pole shows with top sound, just 4 minutes from the station.
“Kind and nice people.”
Shinjuku Golden Gai bar hopping with an English guide, small group vibe, and your first drink at each bar in 2 hours.
“Rie-san and Katsuya-san were both very informative and welcoming guides for the entire experience. In addition to Golden Gai, we also were able to have a brief look around the Kabuki-cho area. The bars that we went to were full of classic charm but also very contrasting. We even went to a bar that had…”
Small-group izakaya and bar hopping in Kichijoji. Go beyond crowds with Hibi, tasting 3–5 local spots plus etiquette and phrase tips.
“Hibi was a wonderful guide and the whole tour was an unforgettable experience. We ate interesting and different examples of Japanese food, and really felt like we were getting a glimpse of a unique part of Tokyo. Highly recommend doing this tour if you have a night to spend in Kichijoji!”
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