The 15 Best Bar Hopping Tours in Tokyo

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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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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $85

Spend 3.5 hours with a Japanese local guide in Shinjuku, moving from Omoide Yokocho through Kabukicho to several Golden Gai bars. You’ll learn izakaya manners, try sake or beer, and order Japanese snacks in small local venues. Guides have included Kuni and Yoko, but drinks, food, and your guide’s costs are not included.

“Golden Gai and the bars themselves were very cool and fun to see, but our guide Yoko was very quiet and disinterested. While it was very convenient to have someone with us who could translate, he made it feel more awkward to have him thRead more”

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10.Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $35

Join Yohei for a private 4 to 5 hour evening in Shinjuku. You’ll see sunset views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, learn useful Japanese, visit izakayas and local bars, stop at Hanazono Shrine and Golden Gai, then finish with optional karaoke. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Yohei was such an amazing tour guide! He took us to very fun and niche restaurants and bars, and he catered to all of our various interests. He was extremely friendly, warm, and inviting. He even studied the specific history of the neighborhRead more”

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11.Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Karaoke Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $32

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide at Shinjuku Station’s East Exit and spend the evening around Kabukicho and Golden Gai. You’ll visit small local bars, try Japanese drinks and food at your own cost, then sing karaoke with the group. Guides such as Shun, Chihiro, Kann, Ayaka, Meiko, and Naoto have led this experience.

“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 your phone at all times, sonic was nice to just converse with him. He's a true lover of karaoke and sa g right along with my granddaughters. so much fun was had by all.”

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12.Shinjuku: bar hopping night tour at Japanese Izakaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $96

Join Shingo for a 210-minute walk through Shinjuku’s nightlife, from nostalgic Memory Lane and yakitori stalls to Kabukicho and Golden Gai. You’ll visit more than two Japanese pubs, try sake, beer, cocktails, whiskey and local food, and may finish with karaoke. The group is limited to seven, while food and drinks are paid separately.

“Had an excellent time with Shingo. Our group got try various foods and drinks in a number of different bars/izakaya's and finished the night off with some karaoke. Overall a great night. Thanks again Shingo!”

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13.Tokyo: Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend three hours walking through Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Golden Gai with a local English-speaking guide. You will visit two unusual bars, sample Japanese whisky, beer, cocktails, or wine, and get tips for izakayas and ramen shops. Small groups are limited to eight, and guides may include Annie, Kazu, or Tomoko.

“It was so lovely. Was just my wife and me and Annie. She was so sweet and really took care of us. I really appreciated how attentive she was. She gave us some great background while we walked around but also tailored the tour to our needs and interests. I so enjoyed getting to know her and 10/10 would do a tour with her again :)”

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14.EXCLUSIVE Tokyo: Kichijoji Small-Group Food & Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Join Hibi for three hours of small-group bar hopping in Kichijoji, Tokyo. Visit 3 to 5 local izakaya, food stalls, and family-run bars, with bilingual help ordering food, drinks, and explaining Japanese drinking customs. The group is limited to six, but drinks cost extra and strict dietary restrictions may be difficult to manage.

“This food tour was absolutely amazing! Hibi, our tour guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience so enjoyable. The selection of food was excellent, with every stop offering something delicious and memorable. The drink recommendations were phenomenal. Everyone we met along the way was incredibly kind and welcoming. It was such a great way to see and experience a different part of Tokyo that we might not have discovered on our own.”

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15.Tokyo: Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping that only locals know

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Join an English-speaking guide for two hours in Shinjuku Golden Gai, where nearly 300 tiny bars fill postwar wooden buildings. Guides such as Rie-san and Katsuya-san lead you through several contrasting spots, with your first drink at each bar included. You may also see part of Kabuki-cho. Bring cash, and note that extra drinks and snacks cost more.

“I had an great night out in Tokyo. You can feel lost and overwhelmed, not knowing how to choose between the thousands of restaurants and bars. Our guide is super helpful and very kind.”

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