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15 Shinjuku Tours, from Lantern Alleys to Golden Gai

64 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Shinjuku runs on two clocks: office towers by day, Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai by night. The 15 below cover food crawls, bars and the backstreets, each priced and clear about how late it runs.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Omoide Yokocho: narrow lanes and tiny eateries
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

1.Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. The route is planned to include Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides have included May, Hoshi, and Igor, with past tours praised for friendly explanations and useful Tokyo tips.

“Had a great time on this tour and found some great food I definitely wouldn’t have found or had the courage to navigate on my own! Emma was a great and friendly guide.”

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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)

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

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

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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries) - Golden Gai: narrow lanes and local nightlife
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

3.Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,033 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Explore Shinjuku on foot with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at four eateries for Japanese dishes such as sashimi, tonkatsu, yakitori, and takoyaki, plus two drinks. The route includes Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho. Guides vary; names used on recent tours include Fu, Daichi, Aika, and Igor. Check the dish count before booking: the tour title says 15, while its details specify 13.

“We booked a Shinjuku food tour for our family of four—two adults and two children—and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant selection was excellent. Our first stop was a restaurant with incredibly fresh fish and great sake. The second place was a famous tonkatsu restaurant that has been in business for over 64 years, right in the heart of Shinjuku. The pork cutlets were amazing and full of flavor. Next, we tried Okinawan cuisine, which was delicious and something new for all of us. Even our kids loved it. The final stop was for taiyaki—waffle-like cakes with fillings—which was a perfect sweet ending. The whole…”

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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)

4.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

5.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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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class - How the one-hour workshop unfolds
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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

6.Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,763 reviews · from $20Best value

At this Shinjuku workshop, you’ll shape, sand, and oil wooden chopsticks with a traditional kanna, guided by English-speaking instructors. Choose from two included wood types or pay extra for premium wood; engraving is optional. No woodworking experience is needed, and the session takes about an hour.

“This was a great first experience in Tokyo for me. Mimi was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to take a personalized souvenoir from Japan”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo - Rituals first, then the force of a bout
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Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

7.Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $79

At Shinjuku Sumo Club, a bilingual MC explains sumo rituals and rules as two wrestlers demonstrate the sport. You can join a friendly challenge on the ring, ask questions, and take photos with the wrestlers. The 90-minute show is designed as an accessible introduction, not a formal tournament.

“What a fun experience! We learned the history of sumo and the main tactics of the sport. Saw live demonstrations and my daughter got to challenge a wrestler. Staff was great.”

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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef - Omakase makes the sushi stop simple
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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

8.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Spend about three hours in Shinjuku with a guide, visiting a sushi restaurant for seasonal omakase, a restaurant that grills Wagyu over a traditional shichirin, and a final stop for dessert or a drink. The walk includes Kabukicho and the Godzilla Head. Groups are capped at seven, and vegetarian food must be requested by the day before.

“We had Molly as your guide. She was excellent, she was very knowledgeable of the area, the local culture and the food. She made sure to answer the questions we had no matter how easy or basic they were regarding Japan, the food, and the people. The Wagyu tasting was amazing, my family enjoyed it the most. We will definitely have Wagyu on future celebrations. We highly recommend Molly and want to thank her for a wonderful experience!”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku - The host sets the scene
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Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

9.Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,001 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

In Shinjuku, an English-speaking host such as Paula, Dai, or Ari explains sumo rituals and techniques before professional wrestlers demonstrate and spar. You can wear a traditional sumo outfit and volunteer to face a wrestler in the ring. The 90-minute show includes bottled water, but no food.

“Had a lot of fun with this experience! The show was both entertaining and educational. Leaving with a profound respect for the sport of Sumo, perfect way to end our first day in Tokyo. Also appreciate sitting as an audience member after a very long day of walking the city streets”

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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

10.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: Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour - Finding the group at Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour

11.Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 862 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend about two hours walking Shinjuku’s after-dark streets with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The route takes in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and Shinjuku Ni-chome, with stories about nightlife culture and practical food tips. Guides such as Loc, Gray, Polina, and Danny have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Gray gave a very insightful and helpful tour. He gave us great details at every stop, answered many questions and covered aspects you certainly won’t find online or on social media! Definitely recommended and good value for money.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets - Kabukicho beneath the neon
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

12.Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $25

In about 90 minutes, a local guide leads you from Shinjuku Station through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Golden Gai and Hanazono Shrine. Expect street-level history, food and bar tips, night photo stops and a vending-machine drink recommended by your guide. The tour is listed as private and costs $25.20 per person.

“It’s a super busy area but our guide Cherry had it all planned out so we could gather inncalmer spots for her explanations.”

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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries - Kabukicho, food with a side of city life
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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

13.Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $77

Spend about three hours walking Shinjuku with a guide and sampling 15 dishes at four eateries, from Kabukicho to local favorites in Nishishinjuku. Expect food, drinks, and stories about neighborhood life, history, and customs. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Dai, Mak, and Lisa have led tours.

“Loved this tour, top shelf. Great food, interesting fun restaurants. Added value with the knowledgeable guides about local foods, culture and history. Places that I would have never tried or guessed that something of this quality existed in the quaint locations. A fun and wonderful experience well work the time.”

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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

14.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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All We Can Drink and Make Friend Can Come Alone Party in Shinjuku - Games make small talk less work
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All We Can Drink and Make Friend Can Come Alone Party in Shinjuku

15.All We Can Drink and Make Friend Can Come Alone Party in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $70

Spend 2.5 hours at EXBAR TOKYO plus, where unlimited alcoholic drinks, simple games, and color-coded wristbands help you meet Japanese locals and people from around the world. Choose a band to signal what kind of conversation you want, from language practice to making friends. The party runs Fridays from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.

“Relaxed and easy going opportunity to meet international crowd. Great opportunity to hang out, practice language. Cheers.”

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