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15 Drinking Tours in Tokyo for a First Trip

54 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Good drinking tours sell out in cherry-blossom season and the autumn-leaf weeks. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Meeting by the black pillar near Uniqlo
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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring Shinjuku’s backstreet bars with a local guide and a group of no more than seven. Visit izakaya in Omoide Yokocho and Kabukicho, then a bar in Golden Gai or, depending on the day, a sake bar. Food and drinks are included, and guides such as Yohei, Yusuke, and Momo have been praised for their local insight and friendly style.

“This was our favorite experience of our trip! Our guide Naoki was so informative and fun. Would recommend him to anyone!! The experience is also great value. We got plenty of drinks and food for the price. So much better doing this experience with a local guide versus us trying to figure out where to go.”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Kabukicho Adds a Different Side of Tokyo
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours sampling Japanese comfort food, skewers, sashimi, and drinks at Shinjuku izakayas, with a bilingual local guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, or Chi. The small group visits Nishishinjuku and Kabukicho, then walks through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho. Expect generous portions, changing menus, and a lively introduction to Tokyo after dark.

“Yusuke was an amazing Tour Guide. He took us into smaller places that we wouldn’t have found on our own. His English was better than ours (lol). Everything was perfect. The food kept coming. You will not be hungry after this tour. A+”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Omoide Yokocho: lanterns, food and a first stop
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku’s drinking districts with an English-speaking local guide. Start among the red lanterns of Omoide Yokocho, pass through neon-lit Kabukicho and visit bars in Golden Gai, including places that may not take walk-in customers. The evening ends with karaoke. Venue admission is included, but food and drinks are not.

“Very fun evening with Yuna, met some interesting people, found out some new things about Japanese culture. Highly recommend if you're unsure about going out in Tokyo.”

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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Center-gai’s small bars and late-night energy
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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

4.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

Spend about three and a half hours bar hopping in Shibuya with a local guide and a group capped at eight. Start with Japanese beer, visit tucked-away izakaya-style bars, and enjoy food and drinks along the way, including all-you-can-drink at one venue. Karaoke may be part of the final stop.

“We loved our Shinjuku tour with Mayu! No one else booked our time slot so we ended up with a private tour which was pretty cool as it allowed us to ask a lot of questions about life in Japan. It was great to get to experience Shinjuku like a local! Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - What the shots and discounts really mean
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Best value

Meet your English- or Japanese-speaking host at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi, then make your way through local bars before ending at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Expect icebreaker games, welcome shots, discounted drinks, and a large international group. Hosts on past nights have included KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew.

“One of the most amazing experiences I had in Japan!! We do so many activities that it’s impossible not to make friends, I went there by myself and ended meeting so many wonderful people. You get free shots and drinks all the time. I highly recommend to do it I you’re in town during the weekend!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Golden Gai’s close-quarters bar scene
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

Spend about three hours walking Shinjuku’s nightlife with an English-speaking guide. Start near Omoide Yokocho, visit a local izakaya, walk through neon-lit Kabukicho and head to Golden Gai. Guides such as Rika, Nao and Ken have led lively evenings that may include sake tasting and karaoke. Food and drinks cost extra, and the group can reach 15 people.

“Beware of this tour if you get a guide named “two beers Kota.” The tour was a full 14 persons from a mix of the US, AU, UK, Germany (I’m sure I’m missing some) and right off the bat Kota assured us he will only be having two beers which set the mood of the tour. The first venue was a yakitori bar where for a low flat price you could practically have all you can drink and eat. About ten minutes in mister “two beers” is clearly already past his two beer limit and our group is getting a bit loud considering this is Japan. We reached our limit…”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner - From Omoide Yokocho to Kabukicho
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

7.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, stopping at three izakaya bars for dinner and drinks. Two drinks at the first bar, unlimited drinks from a set selection at the second, and one at the last are included. Guides such as Yuki, Icchan, and Mao have led the tour, but assignments vary.

“Great tour of three bar experiences. Good food and great drinks. Really enjoyed meeting with the other people on the tour and ‘resolving’ the problems of the world. Our guide was helpful and enabled a great tour.”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Try sake with someone to explain it
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

8.Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours walking Shibuya with an English-speaking local guide, visiting three bars or izakayas that can be adjusted to your interests. Routes often combine Japanese food, sake tasting, and karaoke, with guides such as Tomomi, Kento, Asato, and Miyabi. The $29 price covers the guide, venue admission, walking tour, and photos, but not food or drinks.

“Great small group! 6 people. Guide was awesome! karaoke at the last stop was a great ending.”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Sake that belongs with the food
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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

9.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

At a Tsukuda cooking studio in Tokyo, an English-speaking instructor guides a group of up to eight through sushi making, ramen broth preparation, and a sake pairing. The three-hour class includes ingredients, drinks, and the meal you make. Instructors named by past participants include Sato and Ryushi.

“This was fantastic! Highlight of our whole trip and done in a comfortable environment with easy to follow steps and even a fun quiz about the history and facts of sushi and ramen. Loved the whole thing, and the food was DELISH!!”

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Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro) - More than six pours, with snacks on the side
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Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

10.Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $72

Spend two hours in Shinjuku with a sake sommelier, tasting more than six styles alongside paired snacks. Learn the basics of brewing, labels, flavor and food matching, then make a tasting chart and get practical tips for ordering or buying sake. Classes are capped at eight, and guides have included Max, Joe, Tadashi and Megan.

“Andrea was such a lovely host! We had a great time, and once total we got to try 9 different sakes. Thank you so much!”

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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers - Small bites that do more than fill the table
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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

11.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

At Sake Studio in central Tokyo, native English-speaking sommeliers lead a two-hour tasting of seven Japan-exclusive sakes, served with unlimited refills across four themed courses and paired small bites. Expect comparisons of rice, serving temperatures, herbs and spices, and drinking vessels, all around a reclaimed Showa-era wood table.

“Eric lead us through our 7 sake tasting. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and easy going. The pairing with snacks was great. Learning about the sake was enlightening.”

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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour - A long meal built around izakaya dishes
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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend an evening walking Shinjuku with an English-speaking guide, then sample more than 14 Japanese dishes and two drinks at local izakayas. The route includes Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho. Guides have included Max, Joe, Chizuru, and Ayaka, but your assigned guide may vary. Expect generous portions and a menu shaped by the day’s ingredients.

“Our guide, Joe was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about Japan and the food and even gave us an additional list of places to go. This was by far my fav tour in Japan.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - A quieter pause at Miyashita Park
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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

13.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Meet an English-speaking guide at 8 pm near Shibuya Crossing for a three-hour walk through Shibuya’s nightlife. The route includes the crossing, Miyashita Park and Center-gai, with stops at local bars and izakaya. Sake tasting and karaoke may feature, but food and drinks cost extra. Guides have included Kota, Ken, Sora and Momoko.

“Momoko our tour guide was very friendly and included everyone in the group. She explained in detail each place we visited and it was interesting to see how the locals spend time after work.”

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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya - Stop two: sake at Shibuya PARCO
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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

14.3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $46

Start at 7 pm outside Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu and follow a guide through two to four Shibuya nightlife spots. The route may include a standing bar, a sake bar in Shibuya PARCO, and a club-area stop. Shots between venues are included; drinks inside the bars are extra. Guide Yuri-san is one named guide associated with the crawl, but guides may vary.

“It was great fun and it was interesting to actually go out with some people local. There genuinely isn't any more to say but I cant post a shorter review ;)”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour - First stop: Omoide Yokocho and an izakaya meal
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

15.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $118

Join a local guide for a three-hour Shinjuku night out, with stops at Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and a Nishishinjuku sake bar. Dinner includes five local dishes, four drinks across the first two bars, and four sake samples. Guides have included Haru and Yo, though your guide may vary.

“We really enjoyed this tour - Haru took us to some great pubs we wouldn’t have otherwise found, in a neighborhood that we found to be confusing to navigate on our own.”

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