15 Nightlife Experiences in Japan, Ranked by Travellers

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

/ August 14, 2026

2.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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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

/ August 8, 2026

3.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Osaka Namba night bar hopping with a local guide, 3 izakaya stops and 6 tastes, plus Hozenji Temple and Hozenji Yokocho.

“Amazing tour of back alleys of Oaska. Learned history and saw famous spots. Food and drinks were amazing. Would definitely recommend.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

/ August 15, 2026

4.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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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

/ August 16, 2026

5.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Walk Kyoto’s backstreets with a local guide on a small-group izakaya bar hop, ending at a secret bar. Cash needed. Sake tasting included.

“Haruka-San was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the area and various alcohol types. She created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and showed us a variety of places with different vibes. This was my first day using the app and I only hope that my future experiences will be like this one. This is a solo trip for me, but I felt welcome and really enjoyed the social aspect of the experience.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

/ August 17, 2026

6.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105

Kyoto bar hopping night tour through Pontocho backstreets with a certified guide. 3-4 dishes, 3-4 drinks, local sake.

“This tour was so much fun! Nami was a wonderful guide, and we had such a great time with her, and we learned so much about Kyoto and Japanese language and culture! The food and drinks were delicious and the company was so much fun and we had a blast!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

/ August 20, 2026

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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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

/ August 8, 2026

8.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

Join a local guide for a 3-hour Osaka izakaya walking tour through Dotombori and Uranamba with sake, beer, cocktails, food stops, and a secret final bar.

“We were in a group of 6! Everyone was there on time and we hit it off~ had a great time asking KOSUKE soooo many questions about Japan, language, culture, and about specifically being Osakan! He was very attentive to my “diet” or specifications and also patient with all of us.”

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Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl

/ August 23, 2026

9.Guided Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 331 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

A 5-hour guided Osaka pub crawl with 3 to 4 stops, free shots, drink discounts, games, and a nightclub finish.

“It was really great experience! Met a lot of new people and got in to some unique bars and clubs!”

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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

/ August 24, 2026

10.Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23

Osaka pub crawl with welcome shots, discounted drinks, 3 bars plus a club, and an English guide, meeting at Shinsaibashi at 7pm.

“Great places! Love the all you can drink! Met some cool people and the hosts were great 😊 was a good start to my Osaka adventure.”

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Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

/ August 8, 2026

11.Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $108

Taste Sapporo’s izakayas on a 3-hour bar hopping tour with local guide, 3 drinks, 3-4 dishes, photos, and ramen street finish.

“Really fun and informative bar hopping tour with great great local ladies, Midori and a trainee named Koto. The venues were great, food was good and filling and the drinks were flowing. These gals could definitely hold their own. This was a fantastic introduction to the local bar scene”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

/ August 27, 2026

12.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

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

$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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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

/ August 28, 2026

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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