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The 15 Best Bar Hopping Tours in Japan

59 crawls  ·  from $19 a head

A guide in Japan buys you entry, ordering and the cover charge explained. The 15 below run through Golden Gai, the Shinjuku alleys and Osaka’s Namba back streets, priced with the food and drink each one includes.

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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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - Meeting at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

4.Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

Meet your guide at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night of local bars, games, free shots, and new friends. The group usually moves through three bars before finishing at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Hosts such as KT, Leah, Crystal, or Andrew may lead the evening, depending on the date.

“Honestly went on a whim and had a great time! My group was slightly smaller than usual so I was told, but it was still a great time. I made some friends and had fun as a solo traveler. The hosts do a fantastic job and you can tell they want you to have as much fun as possible. You won’t regret going honestly one of the best pub crawls I’ve ever done.”

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

5.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 Pub Crawl - Starting at Bar Propaganda at 7:00 pm
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Tokyo Pub Crawl

6.Tokyo Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · from $25

Start at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi at 7:00 pm for a 4.5-hour evening of partner bars, welcome shots, games, drink discounts, and free club entry. Hosts such as KT, Andrew, and Mai help solo visitors mix in. Bring photo ID, dress for a nightclub, and plan your last train or a late night.

“A great opportunity to meet other international travelers and gain a sense of comfort walking around Tokyo downtown. Worth the money 💰”

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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

7.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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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide - The first stop: Namba izakaya food and local customs
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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

8.Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 424 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend 210 minutes walking through Osaka nightlife with an English-speaking guide, stopping at an izakaya, a sake bar, and a whisky-focused bar. Guides such as Miki, Takeshi, Nana, Edward, and Sakura help with ordering, explain local customs, and bring solo visitors into the group. Food and drinks cost extra, with about 8,000 yen needed in cash.

“Miki was a great guide - we got a good taste of a variety of Osaka’s izakayas, pubs, and bars. Highly recommend to anybody looking for a local insight on places to drink.”

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Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl - The first bar gives you room to settle in
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Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl

9.Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 331 reviews · 5 hours · from $23Best value

Meet your guide at Voyager Lounge in Shinsaibashi for a five-hour Osaka night out. You’ll visit three or four bars and clubs, play social games, collect welcome shots and bottle shots, then finish at a dance club. Guides such as B, Ryan, Tony, Brandon, Lily, and Tommy have led past outings, though the lineup varies.

“B and Ryan were amazing guides and a lot of fun to talk with. Definitely recommend for those who want to experience Osaka nightlife.”

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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour - Nagarekawacho and two local izakayas
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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

10.Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $110

Meet at 7 pm in central Hiroshima for a three-hour food and drink walk. Start with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Okonomimura, then visit two izakayas in Nagarekawacho. Guides such as Kaku, Yoko, Yuji, Hika, Yuki, and Bikky share local tips and history. Drinks are included, but bring cash for extras.

“Kaku was my tour guy, and he was very personable. The food was amazing and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Kaku provided great conversation, laughter, and fun. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour - Meeting at Voyager Lounge Shinsaibashi at 7 pm
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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

11.Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23

Start at Voyager Lounge Shinsaibashi at 7 pm for a social night through Osaka’s Shinsaibashi drinking district. Your licensed guide leads you to at least three bars, with one welcome shot per bar, party games, roughly 20 percent drink discounts, and club entry at the end. Guides may include Andy, Tony, B, Tommy, Ryan, Lena, or Brandon.

“Met a lot of cool people and got to see a variety of clubs. The hosts were amazing, led by Andy and one other girl whose name I unfortunately forgot.”

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

12.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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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya - The meeting point and the first 30 minutes
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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

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

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

Start at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu at 7 p.m. and spend three hours moving through two to four nightlife spots with a guide such as Yuri-san. You receive free shots between venues, meet locals and other international visitors, and may finish near Shibuya’s club district. Drinks bought inside each bar cost extra.

“Met up in a small bar. Advised we needed to buy a drink on entry at each place. Free drinks came out of a bottle from hosts bag. Drinks should come from the bar. Not very well organised”

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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

14.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

15.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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