BAR HOPPING TOURS IN JAPAN

15 Bar Hopping Tours in Japan to Build a Night Around

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bar hopping tours in Japan worth the money, each with its price, its drinker verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Omoide Yokocho, where the evening begins
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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 with a local guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, or Momo, visiting three Shinjuku izakaya bars. You’ll eat grilled dishes, seafood, vegetables, and other snacks while moving through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and usually Golden Gai. Drinks are included, and the small group makes entering tiny bars much easier.

“We did this experience for my birthday on a Friday night. It was great to have Yohei with us to show us around a busy and lively Shinjuku and the 3 spots we were at were awesome. Highly recommended if you want to experience Shinjuku nightlife but don't know where to start!”

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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Moving through Center-gai to smaller bars
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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

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

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

Meet near Hachiko and Shibuya Tsutaya, then follow a local guide such as Naoki, Mayu, or Daichi into three hard-to-find drinking spots. You’ll enjoy Japanese beer, sake, izakaya dishes, all-you-can-drink service at one stop, and possibly karaoke. Groups are capped at eight, though smaller groups or private outings can occur.

“Awesome. Our guide Sho, was wonderful. It was terrific to see all the tiny bars etc that as a tourist, we probably wouldnt have ever found”

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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes) - Hozenji Temple and the quiet turn off the main street
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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

3.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours walking through Namba and Hozenji Yokocho, stopping at three local bars for six food and drink tastes. Guides such as Mina, Taku, Mari, and Yuko lead small groups of up to seven, explain menus, and help you order. Expect Osaka food, Japanese drinks, lively alleys, and possibly karaoke.

“Fabulous guide..we meet great people from other countries. Mimi was very friendly and took us to 3 great places.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - The middle stop brings more variety
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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

4.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105

Join a MagicalTrip guide such as Yumi, Nami, Noriko, or Yaya for three hours through Pontocho and Kiyamachi. You’ll visit three local bars, eat 3 to 4 dishes, and enjoy 3 to 4 drinks, with vegan choices available but limited. Expect small venues, friendly conversation, and possible stairs or smoking areas.

“Loved our bar hopping tour , went to some great restaurants and met some wonderful people , Great way to see some of the back streets 🍷”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner - Starting near Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

5.Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

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

Join guides such as Yuki, Yosh, Naoki, or Icchan for three hours of food and drinks in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You’ll try yakitori, gyoza, tofu, seafood, sake, shochu, beer, and more, with dinner, photos, and drinks included. Small groups make it easy to meet people and ask questions.

“It was awesome! Mao was a great guide and showed us some other cool hidden gems along the way. I would definitely go on a tour with him again!”

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Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour - Three izakayas, three different moods
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Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

6.Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $108

Spend three hours with a local Sapporo guide such as Midori, Kay, Aika, or Ayumi, visiting three izakayas around Susukino. Your ticket includes three drinks, three to four dishes, translation help, and tour photos. You may finish with ramen or a Hokkaido parfait.

“Probably one of our best ever tour experiences in Japan!! Midori was a phenomenal host and was a true wealth of knowledge of the local area and Hokkaido in general. She was very (namara!) personable and authentic :) We visited 3 local restaurants and thoroughly enjoyed every last dish and drink!! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Midori and have her share her local favorites. Highly recommend this experience, and especially recommend Midori as your host!!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour - Kabukicho: a second izakaya and a livelier mood
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

7.Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Nishishinjuku. You’ll eat five local dishes, enjoy four drinks at two izakayas, then taste four kinds of sake. Guides such as Haru and Yo add neighborhood stories, food advice, and, on some nights, even karaoke.

“Haru was an excellent guide and provided us with great stories around the Shinjuku neighborhood and great recommendations for food.”

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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - First bar: Japanese beer and grilled food
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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

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

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

Meet near Shibuya Crossing, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Masa, or Yuki to three compact izakaya bars. You get dinner, beer, sake, other Japanese drinks, all-you-can-drink service at the second stop, and a possible karaoke finale. Small groups of up to 10 keep the evening social and easy to manage.

“Lam was an excellent guide, he made the group feel welcome and broke the ice, and ensured the experience was fun and immersive. Three countries were represented in the tour attendees, and we all had a great time chatting together once the ice was broken. The drink choices were pretty consistent but good portions, and the the food choices were delicious. Definitely would not have had the bravery to see these spots ourselves so the tour was a great way to run elbows with locals and get a sense of what bar hopping in Japan looks like. Would love another tour with Lam!”

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Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour - Omoide Yokocho: the smoky opening act
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Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

9.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $99

Walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai with a local guide such as Hiro, Ryota, Tak, or Sean. Expect dinner, 6 to 8 food items, three alcoholic drinks, and all-you-can-drink service at one bar. The route can change, and Golden Gai is included by request.

“Experiencing the atmosphere of Shinjuku’s nightlife was so much fun. We were able to visit bars, restaurants and izakayas with a group of 8 people that would have been challenging and a bit intimidating without Hiro’s excellent guidance. Hiro was a fabulous guide and very friendly. We recommend this tour for both first timers and experienced visitors to Shinjuku. And yes, the food was sooo good!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour - Omoide Yokocho: lanterns, smoke, and tight tables
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

10.Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with a local guide such as Ayaka, Yuki, Chihiro, or Hajime, stopping at Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You will visit three small izakayas, try Japanese food and drinks, learn local customs, and meet other international visitors. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash.

“Nana did a great job showing us around! She was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with and so much fun!”

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3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba - Kanemasa Liquor Store and the okonomiyaki stop
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3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba

11.3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $46

Start at HUB Shinsaibashi at 7 p.m. and spend three hours moving through two to four Osaka bars with a guide such as Alison. You will visit local drinking spots, an okonomiyaki stand, a Japanese second-party bar, and possibly a DJ venue. Free shots link the stops, but you must buy at least one drink at each bar.

“The tour guide was cool. She was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself was very expensive for what was provided. The drinks aren’t provided so you pretty much paid $70+ to just mingle with each other.”

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Osaka: Bar-Hopping Night Tour in Namba - Hozenji Yokocho and the old Osaka atmosphere
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Osaka: Bar-Hopping Night Tour in Namba

12.Osaka: Bar-Hopping Night Tour in Namba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 3 hours · from $112

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Namba, Hozenji Temple, Dotonbori, and Ura-Namba for three hours of Osaka food and drinks. You get six or more tastings, three to four drinks, and visits to three local izakaya bars. Guides such as Taku, Yuki, Alice, and Fuka are known for making ordering and conversation easy.

“Ayaka was very friendly and funny. We had a lot of fun. Thanks a lot :)”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h) - Omoide Yokocho and the first taste of old Tokyo
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

13.Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Join a local English-speaking guide for two hours of food, drinks, and late-night Tokyo streets. Try three alcoholic drinks and six to eight Japanese foods while walking from Omoide Yokocho through Kabukicho to Golden Gai. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, and Ash have led this lively small-group experience.

“Tour was with full of suprises and informative . Sean (the guide ) was great .”

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Naha Bar Hopping Tour in Okinawa - Starting at Tenbusu Naha and Kokusai-dori
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Naha Bar Hopping Tour in Okinawa

14.Naha Bar Hopping Tour in Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Spend 210 minutes walking through Naha with an English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Hic, or Mido. Visit three different izakayas and bars, eat 5 to 7 Okinawan dishes, enjoy three or more drinks, and finish with live Sanshin music. The group is limited to seven people.

“As a solo traveller, I wanted to experience how a usual night out in Naha would look like, and I got that-plus much more. Hic took us to three places around Kokusai dori,each with a different vibe and food offer. The first one, kind of like your local pub you always go to, the second one a proper izakaya with lots of food/drinks choices and a large family/friends vibe, and the last one set in what should look like old Okinawan house with live,traditional music-my personal highlight! Last but not least-Hic was the most gracious host! Really helped us see Naha as this resilient but vibrant and creative city it…”

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Hiroshima: Bar Hopping Food Tour - Nagarekawa after dark
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Hiroshima: Bar Hopping Food Tour

15.Hiroshima: Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

Join an English-speaking local guide for three hours around Hiroshima’s Nagarekawa nightlife district. Start with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, then visit two more local bars for three included drinks and two additional dishes. Guides such as Yuji, Kiki, Kaku, and Yuri have led this experience, sharing food tips, sake advice, and local customs with groups of up to seven.

“very enjoyable food, bia blasta, Hiroshima style okonomiaki is incredible. our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and we had great conversations. we thoroughly enjoyed his company for the evening can't recommend more!”

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