Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl Tour
A private walking nighttime tour to get a taste of the local drinking culture
No trip to Tokyo is complete without experiencing its rich nightlife.
This walking tour throws you deep into the heart of late night Shinjuku, starting off with Kabukicho, Japan’s largest red light district, where you can take in the buzzing atmosphere and vibrant neon lights, followed by the increasingly popular Golden Gai, an area crammed with hundreds of intimate bars that hold only a handful of drinkers.
Each bar has its own personality and attracts a different clientele, with some bars focused on tourists, however this unique tour aims to deliver a genuine Japanese experience by giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with the locals in a few carefully selected bars where the friendly owners and regulars personally know me and love socializing with newcomers. We will also visit Piss Alley, but don’t worry, its days as a spot for people to relieve themselves has long gone – instead it houses a series of small shops.
Shinjuku at night might seem a little intimidating and confusing to explore on your own, however accompanied with our knowledgeable guide, you will feel at ease, learn some interesting facts, and will be guaranteed to have a night to remember.
Please note: This tour focuses on bar-hopping and enjoying local drinks. In Japan, the legal drinking age is 20, so participants must be of legal age to consume alcohol. However, if there are any minors (under 20 years old) in your group, no worries—we can make adjustments to ensure the tour is enjoyable and suitable for them as well.
If you’re not a drinker, that’s absolutely fine! You can still join us for a leisurely nighttime stroll and soak in the atmosphere. Just let us know your preferences in advance.
How it works
If you’re interested in this tour and would like to book or learn more about the details, costs, inclusions/exclusions, terms & conditions, etc., please click the button “Request Booking” below to request more information.
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- Once you agree to all the tour conditions, we’ll send you a payment link to complete your booking.