Shinjuku Izakaya Tour: Hidden Bars & Culture

Discover hidden bars in Shinjuku with a local guide. Enjoy food and drinks stress-free, and explore Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife effortlessly.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giant 3D Cat Display Billboard - Capture photos of the enormous 3D cat that moves and meows just like a real feline, captivating audiences worldwide.
  • Omoide Yokocho - Savor authentic Japanese cuisine and beverages at Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku. This nostalgic alley, lined with quaint bars and eateries, exudes the charm of old Tokyo.
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What's Included
  • Photos taken during the tour
  • Food and Drinks (7-9 items including alcohol or soft drinks and dishes)
  • Explanation of Japanese style eating and drinking, etiquette, culture, and history
  • Visit three local izakayas with a local guide
Additional Information

Shinjuku is a lively district where dedicated Japanese professionals relax after work, university students explore the world of alcohol, and a distinctive Japanese nightlife scene flourishes.
This guided tour allows participants to visit three different Japanese pubs (Izakaya) in Shinjuku with a small group, removing the uncertainty of choosing venues…

Location
GUCCI Shinjuku M Square Store
The guide will be waiting between Gucci and Mizuho Bank, holding a blue sign that says "Fuji Tour."
Cancellation Policy

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

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Marisara7646ny
Mar 18, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Lots of fun! We did a private tour with Sakura & she was absolutely a delight! Very knowledgeable about the locations we visited & she took wonderful photos! Best tour we have ever done! The food & drinks were excellent & we learned a few phrases along the way
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Tressar2025
Mar 17, 2025
Worth it - Host was amazing! So friendly and explained various nuances with Japanese culture and showed us the dark side. She removed the Japanese mask.
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Y7675uujr
Mar 17, 2025
amazing tour - very friendly with amazing guide who knew english very well and knew very good spots that weren’t so much tourist traps and very affordable
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Tihani
Feb 22, 2025
Phenomenal - Sakura was absolutely fantastic. Sifting through the many Shinjuku tours, I had a feeling this one was what I was looking for. Not just bumping around drinking, but got to learn about some local culture. Plus the izakaya s we ate at were phenomenal. And the fact she was able to accommodate my vegetarian partner made it no question. And this tour delivered! She was also able to answer many questions about where to go next!
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Eric
Feb 22, 2025
Wonderful tour of Shinjuku with a great guide! - Wonderful tour of Shinjuku, our guide Sakura was so friendly and knowledgable about the local area, food, and drinks! She recommended the best venues and queer clubs. A real highlight of our trip to Tokyo!
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Kksparis
Feb 15, 2025
A nice balance and great way to spend an evening. - Sakura was so kind. I really appreciated the mix of information on her tour: food, culture, nightlife - I didn’t want just a drinking tour. The meeting point is a bit tricky to find so allow extra time. But really I thought this was an excellent way to understand a typical night out in one of the big nightlife ares where all kinds of people mix. Thank you Sakura - you are a very great host.
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Danielmdavidson
Jan 7, 2025
Stop searching and book now! - Our evening with Sakura was excellent! Warm and welcoming, Sakura is a delightful tour guide. As a self-proclaimed foodie, she's pieced together this tour to give an extremely well-rounded Japanese food and drink experience. Sakura also provided insights into Japanese culture, including many tidbits that you wouldn't get on your average tour or from a guide book. This was one of the highlights of our trip and would highly recommend booking this tour with Sakura!
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Maria
Dec 2, 2024
Awesome experience - The tour was great, we had a great experience. We our tour guide changed plans but for a great reason, she took us to a festival, where we were able to taste festival food. Which ended up being the best food of our time in Tokyo.
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Mvazquez
Nov 29, 2024
Very fun - It was very fun, we diverted to stop by a local festival and try festival foods. We enjoyed it a lot.
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Mohamed_j
Nov 23, 2024
A fun and unique tour - Me and my wife had an incredible time exploring night life in shinjuku with Sakura. She was knowledgeable, fun, and really did an excellent job introducing us to and explaining the culture of the area. More importantly we really did have a wonderfully fun night out. Would definitely recommend for a unique experience that we might not have been exposed to if not for the this.
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