Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour: Explore Tokyo's Most Popular Izakaya and Pub Nightlife
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Shinjuku City
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo's Shinjuku Golden Gai neighborhood on a food tour. Discover unique izakaya, tiny bars, and pub culture in this historic area.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tajimaya Coffee - Let’s meet there and to start! Share delicious memories with a knowledgeable, local and English speaking guide
What's Included
  • One Drink Included
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Try local dishes at 4 food stops
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
  • Gratuity
  • Transportation costs
  • Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Additional Information

As you stroll through the Golden Gai district in Shinjuku, you are introduced to Tokyo’s prime destination for distinctive izakayas, petite drinking establishments, and vibrant night-life. Golden Gai gives you a peek into Tokyo’s past as it looked during the first half of the 20th century; it’s a place so densely populated that one can practically exist in two places at the same time. Though the area has a rather worn-out look, it tends to draw a wealthier crowd due to its high prices, making it one of the city’s costliest drinking spots. Overflowing with more than 200 compact bars, cubicles, and karaoke spots, most cozy enough for just five to seven patrons, Golden Gai claims the title of the world’s most crowded night-life region. A tour of Golden Gai is a memorable glimpse of Tokyo that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

  • Accepts Single Travelers
  • Adults 20 years old and above only
  • Karaoke After Party available
  • Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
  • Not recommended for Vegans
  • Pescetarian and Vegetarian friendly
Location
1-chōme-2-6 Nishishinjuku
Meet-Up Point: Meet in front of the KISSATEN Tajimaya Coffee House Address: 1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023 Directions: Follow signs for the West Gate to exit Shinjuku Station, then exit via B15.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brynnsammy
Mar 27, 2024
A must do tour in Shinjuku - Excellent tour very informative and great food choices … cultural experience with lovely guide Givlia who really knew her stuff !
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Mp-hi
Dec 5, 2023
Wonderful Shijuku Food Tour - I did 2 tours with Arigato last month. This was was in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Both were great. Everything really, the tour leader, food an stops. I did learn a lot from the guide. We went to places I would have missed if I was on my own. I especially liked the Omiode Yokocho
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Briannag852
Nov 14, 2023
Sakura was amazing! - Sakura did an amazing job! We loved getting to talk with a local and eat amazing food - our technique from home was all wrong! :) would recommend to anyone!
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Annkapi
Oct 2, 2023
Great tour with a great guide - Great tour to experience Japanese Food at various places you would not find on your own. Our guide Yuki did a great job guiding us through Shinjuku and provided so much interesting and valuable information. Thanks Yuki for a great evening! (From tripination ;-) )
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Tamikoyt5
Sep 28, 2023
Flavours of Shinjuku - I really enjoyed this gastronomic tour. Sandra, our tour guide, was amazing and explained to us the diversity of the street food in Shinjuku. She showed us many different hidden restaurants in Shinjuku, where I found my new favorite ramen in Japan. And we finished our tour in a tiny bar and played karaoke with local people.
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