Shinjuku Bar Hopping: Experience Local Nightlife and Cultural Attractions
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Shinjuku City
Experience the hidden, darker side of Shinjuku's nightlife and cultural attractions. Visit local bars, play pachinko, and explore game centers. Pray for safety at the largest shrine and enjoy traditional sweets and souvenirs.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Omoide Yokocho - When we are gathered, let’s get to know each other. Then, prepare to immerse yourself in Shinjuku’s drinking street, known as Memory Lane.

We’ll start at Memory Lane and explore the nostalgic Showa-era taverns. You’ll enjoy the atmospheric contrast compared to the bustling business district of Kabukicho in Shinjuku.

In Memory Lane, you’ll also get a glimpse of Shinjuku’s history. Let’s walk down this street, allowing your imagination to wander towards the background of how this lane came into existence and the daily lives of the people back then!

Since it’s not always easy to come across retro scenes, We recommend capturing them in photographs!

We will stop by one of the pubs and enjoy some Japanese street food, such as skewered meat (Yakitori), beer stew, or seafood. Also, you will find the iconic Highball, an alcoholic beverage originating from this very place.

Let’s enjoy local foods and drinks here.

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Local and Professional Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Shinjuku Golden Gai
  • Photos taken during the tours
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation fee to meeting points
Additional Information

It’s both fun and efficient to visit three places in the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku.
Shinjuku may seem glamorous at first glance, I can introduce you to a bit of its hidden, darker side, visible only to the locals. You can savor the culture not just through dining but also by seeing a pachinko (a unique Japanese gambling game) and playing some games at game centers. We’ll visit the largest shrine in Shinjuku, right in the heart of the neon-lit streets, and you can pray for safety and enjoyment during your future travels.

During the tour, we will convert guests’ names into Chinese characters(KANJI) and provide a handwritten gift. I’ll offer Japanese dagashi (traditional sweets) as souvenirs. I’ll introduce and let you try the latest products from convenience stores, always up-to-date with current trends.

A guide, with experience traveling to over 20 countries, will make your tour not only about Japanese culture and history but also a wide range of interesting topics.

Location
UNIQLO
â—†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 with "Shingo Travel" yellow board.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trang
Mar 27, 2024
A Night to Remember with Shingo in Shinjuku! - Our bar hopping tour in Shinjuku with Shingo was an absolute highlight of our Tokyo trip! With just the three of us, Shingo felt more like an old friend showing us around his favorite local spots rather than a formal guide. His warmth and friendliness set the tone for a fantastic evening. Each bar/restaurant Shingo chose was unique and delightful, giving us a taste of the real Shinjuku nightlife that only a local could provide. We can't thank him enough for the laughter and memories. Highly recommended for an intimate and authentic exploration of Tokyo's nightlife!
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Kentaro
Dec 17, 2023
Great tour in Shinjuku! - I highly recommend going to Japanese pubs in Shinjuku with Shingo! We visited several pubs with deep and good vibes. Not only did we explore brand-new Izakaya, but he also took us to atmospheric tiny alleys with great masters. At the end of the tour, he provided us with a list of recommended ramen noodle places, which actually helped us a lot! Reach out to him for a great time out in Shinjuku!
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Voyage09331183673
Nov 30, 2023
Love u shingo! - It was Great!! I had a great night with shingo! so enjoyed japanese Sake:) I really recommend this tour.
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Inspire45432042412
Nov 21, 2023
Fun time!! - A great night out in Shinjuku. The guide SHINGO gave us a lot of Tips to getting know Japanese culture. Lot’s of fun!!! Highly recommend!
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Voyager29029862275
Nov 21, 2023
Nice time in Shinjuku - We had an amazing experience with SHINGO. we went to OMOIDE yokocho and some Japanese Izakaya in Shinjuku. He introdued us historical and cultural stuff about Japan. That was so FUN! You gotta go with him!
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Roam20569340707
Nov 21, 2023
Good Vibes in Shinjuku - That was awesome night with Shingo :) He took us to several Japanese pubs and gave us historical knowledge of Japan culture. It was great time in Shinjuku with Shingo!!
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Vacation04823956963
Nov 9, 2023
it was so interesting and fun i would love to do that again - With Shingo or Shingo Travel, the view was mind blowing and it was so interesting and fun that I would love to do these again,
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Steven4546
Nov 7, 2023
Great night in Shinjuku with Local Guide - I had a great night with Shingo in Shinjuku, drinking sake and beer. We went to different types of Izakaya (Japanese pubs) and enjoyed the atmosphere at each one. Great sake and great food. I recommend that you should go for a drink with Shingo when you come to Shinjuku.
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