Shinjuku Station: Explore Tokyo's Hidden Backstreets

Explore Shinjuku’s vibrant nightlife with a local guide. Discover Kabukicho’s evolution and enjoy a free video of your unforgettable journey.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omoide Yokocho - Also known as Memory Lane, Omoide Yokocho is a nostalgic enclave nestled in the backstreets of Shinjuku, capturing the essence of old Japan. It’s a special destination for international visitors, featuring small eateries that serve traditional izakaya-style dishes such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), kushiyaki (grilled…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with Local guide
  • One vending machine drink recommended by the guide
What's Not Included
  • Purchasing omikuji and offering small change at the shrine are not included in the tour fee.
Additional Information

Shinjuku Station is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s busiest station. Capture photos at iconic locations and discover Tokyo’s unique slum backstreets with a knowledgeable local guide!
・A Dining Area featuring 300 Restaurants and Bars
・Discover the Backstreets of Tokyo’s Unique Slum Area
・Exclusive Tips on Hidden Restaurants…

Location
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Meet in front of the "Shinjuku Police Station Shinjuku East Exit Police Box" at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. There will be a guide holding a placard that says [Local Guide Stars].
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sammci123
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour - We had a great tour with Anthony. He expertly detailed a lot of hidden information about Japanese culture and the Shinjuku area that I was completely oblivious too. Very interesting and certainly worth the money.
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Horaciop246
Apr 4, 2026
Understand more about Tokio - Very nice experience with Anthony, create guide
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S5711ztlisaw
Apr 2, 2026
Haruki was fabulous and informative - Haruki was amazing. He was so informative and we asked alot of qiestions. I highly recommend to do this walking tour when first getting to Tokyo.
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Iainc908
Apr 2, 2026
Streets around Shinjuku - Haruki excellent guide with flawlessl English
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Culture40805124833
Apr 1, 2026
Walking tour. - Fantastic tour would recomend.
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Ferencf2026
Apr 1, 2026
Great tour Photo - It was very interesting,Anthony was really great ,the tour is excellent we learned a lot from tour
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Mary
Mar 31, 2026
Walked through life in Shinjuku - Anthony is an Informative guide with a gentle approach. His knowledge provided us with an insight we would not otherwise have had. Thank you
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Quest54482998565
Mar 31, 2026
Great experience for family and friends - Very friendly and kind guides! Thank you so much Naoto, Victoria and Anthony😊
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J6513jtandreah
Mar 31, 2026
Shinjuku Night Tour - Anthony and Victoria did an amazing job showing us the various areas in Shinjuku. We learned so much about the neighborhoods that we would not have experienced otherwise. Thank you so much for this great tour!
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Dimake
Apr 2, 2026
Great - Interesting walk with Haruki. He was very informative and easy to understand
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).