15 Bar Hopping in Tokyo Worth the Booking

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Tokyo Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with three back-alley stops, all-you-can-drink, and dinner-style snack plates.

“Yosh was a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting gentleman who was my Tour Guide. He went out of his way to explain the historic neighbourhoods we visited and took me to very interesting spots. For a traveler looking for an enriched experience in Shinjuku neighborhood, this is a good opportunity. Highly recommended!”

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2.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

A small-group Shinjuku izakaya food tour with 14+ tastings, 3 drinks, and neon-lit wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

“The drinks were good especially the sake which is fairly new to me. The food was delicious and the amount we had generous. The small group meant you got to chat to everyone. The star of the night was Nobuto. Friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and he just made everything work. We had a really good time, thanks to Nobuto, cheers mate!”

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3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

3-hour Shinjuku bar walk with an English guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, ending in karaoke. Food not included, $34.

“Shota was an amazing tour guide friendly, knowledgeable and an even better karaoke singer! We had a truly memorable night can’t thank Shota enough for his hospitality.”

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4.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

Small-group Shibuya nightlife tour with all-you-can-drink, local izakaya dishes, and an insider guide, for an easy Tokyo night out.

“Our food and drink tour in Shibuya was absolutely fantastic! Daichi, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable the entire night. We visited two cozy izakayas where we enjoyed incredible food and plenty of drinks, followed by a fun visit to a karaoke bar. I’m not usually one for karaoke, but the atmosphere was so lively and encouraging that I ended up singing a duet with my husband (“Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis)—an experience I’ll never forget! Our tour group was small and intimate, which made the night even more special. We were joined by a lovely British couple and an…”

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5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Join a 5 hour Roppongi pub crawl with an English guide, free shots, 50% off drinks, and a final night at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO.

“It was great! Met a lot of people and partied the night away! Definitely recommend it for others looking for a good time”

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6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

3-hour Shinjuku izakaya crawl with an English guide: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho photo walk, and Golden Gai hidden bar access.

“It was a fun night in Tokyo! Our guide Akari was very friendly, helpful and vivacious. I would recommend this tour to any young traveler who wants to get introduced to Tokyo nightlife by a local.”

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7.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

3-hour Shinjuku bar hopping with dinner and included drinks. Stroll Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, plus all-you-can-drink.

“Fun evening - and a great introduction to izakayas and the Shinjuku area on my first evening in Japan. Could have stayed in my hotel and given in to tiredness. Very glad I didn’t!”

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8.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

A 3-hour Shibuya bar and izakaya crawl with an English guide, three local stops, sake tasting, and karaoke, plus admission and photos included.

“it was the beginning of a very messy evening for me. after I subsequently missed the last train, but that wasn't the fault of my guide! I think the trouble started at the sake tasting, as this delicious tasting experience was unlimited in its scope.. a delicious taste of Tokyo nightlife. overall we had a really fun evening and Miyabi, our guide, was knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. we had a small group which made it feel like a few friends just chatting about life over a few (too many?) drinks. great for a solo traveller.. much easier to get served and not ripped off when you don't…”

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9.Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $217

3-hour Shinjuku night food walk through Golden Gai, Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho with four tastings and two drinks.

“The tour itself was ok. We've done 3 in Shinjuku alone over the last couple of years, and this was as-expected for Golden Gai (but not our favorite). That said, we were not too pleased with the tour company itself. We've done many tours in JapRead more”

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10.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22Best value

$22, 90 minutes in Shinjuku’s neon world, with Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Kabukicho history, and Hanazono Shrine vibes.

“A great guide who not only shows you the famous spots on the tour but also answers your every question with great care and honesty.”

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11.The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Shinjuku izakaya food and culture tour with Golden Gai, 14+ tastings, and optional sake, ending with a Kabukicho stroll.

“This was a great tour! Taiga was very personable and brought us to some amazing places. We have been on some food tours that just gave small samples of food. This is not one of those!! Even my 26 year old son was full after and that takes a lot. It was a fun evening out with great food and drinks at places we would never have found on our own. I would highly recommend.”

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12.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

A 3-hour Shibuya izakaya and local bar crawl with an English guide, photos, and key night stops at Scramble Crossing and Center-gai.

“We had so much fun getting to try different bars. We had great food and did karaoke. So much fun! Great for couples, friends or groups.”

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13.3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $46

Shibuya pub crawl with a friendly guide, free shot drinks between stops, and 2 to 4 nightlife venues. Small group, mobile ticket.

“Well. There were only 3 participants (including me), and we did not really get on. The first bar was completely dead and kinda run down. The second bar was nice, but also empty. The third bar was completely overcrowded and loud. Kinda niRead more”

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14.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $118

3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with a local guide, 5 dish dinner, drinks at two izakayas, and a sake tasting in Nishishinjuku.

“This was a great way to explore this part of the city and try traditional Japanese food. Had a great time! m”

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15.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

3-hour Shibuya bar hopping with three izakaya stops, reserved seating, full dinner, and all-you-can-drink beer, sake, and more.

“I think Masa is the best tour guide you can have. Kind, funny, happy to answer all questions and overall making sure that everyone on the tour has the best time possible. We visited locations that I as a tourist would have never found on my own. And together and also with the help of the other participants I experienced a deeply enjoyable evening.”

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