Tokyo Kabukicho Food Tour: Sushi, Yakitori, Ramen, and Golden Gai Nightlife
4.8
190 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Embark on a Tokyo Kabukicho Food Tour and indulge in a culinary adventure through the bustling streets of Tokyo. Experience the flavors of sushi, yakitori, and ramen, while immersing yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Golden Gai.
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
  • 4 Food Stops
  • One drink included
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Transportation costs
Additional Information

Join us as we navigate through Tokyo’s dynamic food lanes, sampling delightful Japanese delicacies, including sushi, yakitori (grilled skewers), and the iconic RAMEN! (a MUST TRY for everyone).

We’ll begin our journey in Omoide Yokocho, a place vibrating with the charm of the 1950s, packed with traditional food stands and pubs. Here, you’ll be transported to the heart of the mid-20th century. We’ll relish a beverage and some skewers in this quaint Tokyo district, offering you an authentically Japanese experience as you feast alongside the locals.

Our next stop is Kabukicho, acclaimed as Asia’s largest and most secure red-light zone. Be enlightened about this notorious neighborhood as your guide uncovers the intricacies of Japanese izakaya customs, the fascinating realm of karaoke pubs, and other offbeat attractions. Before we proceed to a local sushi dining spot, we’ll indulge in some Ramen. Our expedition concludes with a wander through the hidden drinking lanes of Golden Gai - the go-to spot in Tokyo for distinctive small bars and pulsating nightlife.

  • 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.
  • Dietary Restrictions Flexibility: 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.

Customer Ratings
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Tessa
Jun 11, 2024
Fun night and delicious food! - We had the best time on our food tour! We were only in Tokyo for two days and wanted to make sure we tried good food and this was the perfect wat to do it. Our guide Masa was very friendly and made our night so fun and memorable. The food was amazing!! And walking the streets of Shinjuku at night was incredible to see. Highly recommend!
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Kdrgcc
Jun 10, 2024
Food and drink tour with family - We did this food tour the first night we arrived in Tokyo and it was excellent - a great way to start our trip and get familiar with Shinjuku. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic, and made the experience very fun and interesting. The food was abundant, each stop provided practically a full meal. The ramen in particular was a hit!
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Oliviabc7936yw
Jun 8, 2024
Great overall tour! - We had an amazing tour! Ray, our tour guide was very friendly, personable and most of all fun. Not only did we eat some incredible Japanese food, but we learned about the neighborhoods we visited and history of the area. He definitely went above and beyond what we expected.
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981mertp
Jun 3, 2024
Eating and drinking in Tokyo with Ray!! - Ray was a great guide. He coordinated all the stops and we never waited. He was knowledgeable and friendly and gave us the tour as a story. Great insight into the food and culture associated with it. I recommend this tour as one of the first tours tp take when visiting . Set the stage for the rest of our trip in Japan!
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Masdawg
May 31, 2024
Delicious and Informative - Alex was awesome from start to finish. His warm and outgoing personality felt like hanging with friends for food and drinks. He was incredibly knowledgeable of Japanese culture and shared so much interesting information. We are so glad we did this tour early in our trip so we had better knowledge to find places to eat and we were less timid to walk down the small alley ways! The food was incredible, especially the ramen. Go hungry. You will be stuffed by the end.
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Jordansp3931ib
May 28, 2024
We had a great time! - We really enjoyed our time on this tour! It was a small group of 4 which was perfect! Ray was extremely personable and you can tell he really cares about his guests experience! We enjoyed all the food we tried and Ray offered special touches like teaching us how to speak some key phrases in Japanese and pointing out unique spots in Shinjuku! We ended in Golden Gai and sang some karaoke which was a fun way to end!
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Josesp1419mx
May 28, 2024
Arigato Tour, Golden Gai - My wife and I did the Golden Gai Shinjuku Tour and we loved it. The tour was well organized, on time and our tour guide Ray was excellent. Very knowledgeable and selected great restaurants to experience the area. If you visit Tokyo I highly recommend to visit the Golden Gai area and Arigato Tours are a great company to visit the area with confidence.
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Mert_p
May 23, 2024
Food tour wit Ray!! - Ray was a great guide for the tour. Great sampling of different foods. Coordinated the trip so that it flowed smoothly. Don’t snack before the tour! Lots to try. Definitely recommend this tour with Ray and have the tour early in you visit to Tokyo!
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Pennyfisher57
May 22, 2024
Great guy for Golden Gai - Kou was very friendly and speaks good English. Very knowledgeable about the area and put together a good itinerary for us. He took us to places where we wouldn’t have ventured by ourselves. Lots of background information and good fun to be with at the same time. We really enjoyed his company.
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Hokieglenn
May 11, 2024
Great food tour with interesting insights from Glenda! - Glenda hosted my spouse and I on the food tour in Shinkjuku along with 2 other couples. She was fabulous! Not only was the tour great, she was very knowledgeable about all things Shinkjuku, the neighborhood, customs, foods, lots of other interesting facts. We went to 4 different venues, each really different and had a great tour around Shinkjuku, the Omoiyde Yokocho, the Golden Gai. Was super fun and especially recommend Glenda!
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