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15 Tokyo Bar Hopping Tours Worth the Yen

31 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The shortlist for a friend landing at Haneda next week: 15 tokyo bar hopping tours, each with its price, what the people who went said, and one thing to know first.

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 $27

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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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

9.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

10.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

11.3-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

12.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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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Three bars, with time to settle in
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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

13.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Meet your English-speaking guide near Shibuya Crossing, then visit three local izakayas for a full dinner, Japanese beer, sake and other drinks. The small group is limited to 10, and the final stop may be a cozy bar or karaoke spot. Guides such as Lam, Masa and Yuki have led past tours, but your guide may vary.

“Yuki was great. He definitely went with the flow and let the group let loose. Definitely appreciate his friendly attitude and fun personality. By the second stop, everyone was having a blast in Shibuya.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour - Kabukicho: neon, entertainment and a change of pace
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

14.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with a local guide, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai. You’ll stop at three izakayas or bars, with chances to try sushi, kushikatsu, gyoza and sake. Guides such as Ayaka, Yuki and Hajime have led tours, but food and drinks cost extra. Bring cash, and arrive on time at Shinjuku Station’s East Exit Police Box.

“Miko was excellent! We visited three different restaurants—the first had really good sushi, and the second was amazing. We also had a sake-tasting experience where Miko explained the differences between each type of sake. I don’t think we would have found this place on our own. Lastly, we went to a little hidden-away karaoke bar and met some new people. Overall, it was a great experience with Miko!”

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Tokyo The Izakaya tour - What the included food and drinks mean in practice
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Tokyo The Izakaya tour

15.Tokyo The Izakaya tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $198

Spend about three hours in Ebisu, visiting three Japanese-style pubs, a fish restaurant, and a traditional dessert stop. Your guide helps with language and local dishes. One drink is included at each place, with an alcohol-free option. Groups are limited to eight; guide Fuyu has been praised for a warm, gracious approach.

“The food was amazing and each stop had an interesting and different vibe. Fuyu was a wonderful and gracious guide. Highly recommend!”

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