Japanese Cuisine Tour: Hidden Tokyo Delights

Discover Shinjuku’s nightlife on a bar-hopping tour. Enjoy local food, drinks, and vibrant atmospheres in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omoide Yokocho - ①Omoide Yokocho
    “Omoide Yokocho,” also referred to as Memory Lane, is a narrow alley brimming with small izakayas and yakitori shops. It provides a nostalgic Showa-era ambiance where visitors can savor delicious grilled skewers and drinks alongside locals.
  • Kabukicho - ②Kabukicho
    “Kabukicho” is Japan’s largest entertainment…
What's Included
  • Visit 3 local izakaya bars with a local guide
  • Photos during the tour
  • 5 drinks course or 3 drinks course
  • All you can drink package at 2nd izakaya (subject to availability)
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fee to meeting points
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Private Local Experience with Mr. Tokyo Team Guide
This is not your average food tour. This exclusive private night adventure is designed for travelers eager to explore beyond the usual attractions and uncover the authentic Tokyo — the side not featured on Google or in guidebooks.
No tourist traps.
No crowded venues.
No predetermined paths.
The…

Location
UNIQLO
From Shinjuku Station Go to the west exit and head to the Uniqlo West Exit Store. The guide will be the narrow street by the store
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bobt1977
Apr 30, 2026
Core memory experience - What an amazing experience. Mr Tokyo, the one and only! I recently travelled to Japan for the first time and after seeing all the reviews and Mr. Tokyo’s instagram content I had to check it out. We started in Shinjuku and went for a walk around, we ate delicious food in places I would have never found, or even been able to navigate my way through a true local experience. A memory that will never leave me is we went to the Golden Gai district, and drank beer in these little shoe box places, I was in awe, and by the end of it I was drinking with salarymen, fellow Australians while being entertained by a performer, I laughed so much it’s something I’ll never forget. It was like hanging out with an old friend. I cannot recommend Mr Tokyo “Shota” enough!
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Carolyn
Apr 8, 2026
Great night time tour in a dizzying and fascinating area. - Mr. Tokyo, aka Shota, was the perfect guide for us to feel comfortable and really enjoy an evening in busy Shinjuku area. We went to several places to eat and drink, and also explored the area, seeing the must-see sights. He shared lots of information about the area’s history. He even includes restroom stops!!
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Trek43382
Apr 6, 2026
Awesome tour! - We had an awesome time! Great food and drink! Would highly recommend and again. The chicken wing stuffed with dumpling was the best!
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Katharinabz5114zo
Mar 5, 2026
10/10 - Shota was friendly and professional. He guided me through Shinjuku and had a lot of interesting information about the area. The restaurants we visited were great, varied and all with a delicious offer. I can only recommend this tour to anyone. Mr. Tokyo bears its name. You have a fun evening with him. Thank you for this great offer!
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424devonf
Feb 27, 2026
Delicious, authentic food and exploring Golden Gai - This was the best part of our trip!! Mr Tokyo showed us a few amazing places to eat. My favorite was a chicken wing stuffed with dumpling (not pictured) Then took us to Golden Gai, where we drank at a few unique bars (helps to know “a guy” to get us in. We had such a great time!!
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C4155wsrobertor
Feb 13, 2026
Highly recommended! - It was amazing to have the insight of a local to know an authentic Japanese bar hopping, we ate gyozas, had whiskey and had a lot of fun in three different places. Highly recommended.
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Ilvicq
Feb 13, 2026
Great tour - Excellent tour!! The best we had on the visit to Japan. We met local places, spectacular food and great nightlife of Tokyo, we entered places we would never have known as tourists. Mr Tokyo is a great guide and knows the area very well.
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D2688mvmarinag
Feb 13, 2026
Best of our trip to Japan - The truth very chilo everything, more than a tour was an experience and showed us another part of Japan as we ate and ate at ease. If you have the opportunity do not hesitate to take this tour
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Jorgev985
Feb 13, 2026
The best tour - Excellent tour, the best experiences and food in Tokyo.
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Destination827566
Jan 30, 2026
Private Food Tour for the win! 🥇 - We loved our private tour with Shota! It was so refreshing to meet with and talk to a local taking us to spots outside of the tourist area. He built an itinerary around our likes/interests and gave us travel tips for our next adventures. Food was delicious and the drinks hit the spot! Thanks Shota!!
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From $108
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).