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Bar Crawls in Japan: 15 Nights Worth Booking

31 tours  ·  from $6 a head

The best counters in Japan hold six people and print nothing in English. These 15 nights put a guide between you and that, in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, with prices and how many bars each one reaches.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Kabukicho: food, lights, and a louder second stop
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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

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

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

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, or Mao, visiting three Shinjuku drinking spots in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai. Food, several drinks, local stories, and guide-taken photos are included. The group is capped at seven, though bar choices can change with availability.

“Great way to see Shinjuku at night! Icchan was knowledgeable, funny, and gave a lot of context about the neighborhood.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Seeing Kabukicho beyond the neon
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

2.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You will stop at selected izakayas and bars, taste Japanese drinks at your own cost, learn local nightlife customs, and finish with karaoke. Guides such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, Kei, and Shota are praised for welcoming solo visitors and managing mixed groups.

“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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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - The meat alley and a proper first meal
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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

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

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

Start near Hachiko with guides such as Naoki, Mayu, Daichi, or Megumi, then visit small Shibuya izakayas and a local bar. Your evening includes Japanese beer, sake, several dishes, and all-you-can-drink service at one stop. Groups are capped at eight, though quiet dates can become private tours.

“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) - Three bars, six tastes, and a flexible evening meal
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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

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

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

Spend three hours walking through Namba with a local guide, visiting three Japanese drinking spots and trying about six food and drink tastes. Guides such as Mina, Taku, Mari, and Yuko have led memorable evenings, with some tours ending in karaoke. Expect a small group, local ordering help, and enough food for a full meal.

“Fabulous guide..we meet great people from other countries. Mimi was very friendly and took us to 3 great places.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - Starting at Bar Propaganda
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

Meet your guide at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night of local bars, games, free shots, and dancing at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Hosts such as KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew have earned praise for keeping large groups involved. Expect 40 to 100 or more people, so this suits social solo visitors more than quiet drinkers.

“That was amazing guys. Thanks to you, I’ve met wonderful people from all around the world.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - What the evening usually includes
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide. Expect small bars, Japanese food, sake, photos, and often karaoke. Guides such as Rika, Nao, Yoshi, Ken, and Akari help with ordering and introductions. Food and drinks cost extra, so budget beyond the $39.79 tour price.

“Yoshi crafted an excellent evening sampling a local experience in an Izakaya pub, sake samples and karaoke bar . This is a perfect tour whether solo or in a group as you become fast friends with your group exploring the night scene in Shinjuku”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi
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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

7.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kyoto’s Disney Store in Shijo-Kawaramachi for a three-hour walk through temples, alleys, izakayas, and local bars. Guides such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, Leo, and Lyou lead small groups to places you may not find alone. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash. Guests must be 20 or older.

“The tour guide is so kind and cute. We've enjoyed the last night in Kyoto.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - Three izakayas, three different moods
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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

8.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

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

Join MagicalTrip for a three-hour evening walk through Pontocho and Kiyamachi. A Certified Guide such as Nami, Yumi, Noriko, or Yaya leads you to three local izakayas and bars, with 3 to 4 drinks, a full dinner of 3 to 4 dishes, and plenty of Kyoto culture along the way. Vegan options are available, though dietary requests cannot be guaranteed.

“This was a great tour! Our tour guide was personable, insightful, and the group had such great conversation with him. The food and drink was fair for the price we paid. It was very interesting to see the different spots and try a variety of food and drink. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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

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

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

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Yosh, or Naoki, moving through Shinjuku’s small izakaya bars. You’ll eat Japanese dishes, enjoy two drinks at the first stop, all-you-can-drink service at the second, and one drink at the last, with photos included.

“We had a great time on our izakaya tour. Kuwa was a fantastic guide, and he gave us great recommendations to enjoy the rest of our trip. The drinks were tasty, and the food options were delicious. Highly recommend the experience”

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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide - Meeting near the Apple Store
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Osaka: Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

10.Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 424 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend 210 minutes walking from Shinsaibashi to Namba and American Village with an English-speaking local guide. Visit three distinct bars or izakayas, share Japanese dishes, sample sake, plum wine, beer, shochu, and whisky, and get help ordering. Guides such as Miki, Takeshi, Nana, and Sakura are known for friendly conversation and useful Osaka tips.

“Take was awesome!! Awesome guy and was very informative. Recommend this tour for anyone wanting to meet people while in osaka and if you’re lucky enough to get take you will have an excellent time!!”

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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - What happens inside the izakayas
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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

11.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, or Naoko for three hours through Dotonbori and Uranamba. Visit small izakayas and bars, try sake and local drinks, sample Japanese food, and meet a small group of fellow visitors. Food and drinks cost extra, so bring cash and comfortable shoes.

“Taiga brought a fun atmosphere to our tour! He showed us some really nice local spots in the area. The Izakaya was amazing when we got to make our own takoyaki, the sake tasting opened up our palate, and we had a great finish with some karaoke at a local bar!”

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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area - Stop one: yakitori and karaage at a local izakaya
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Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

12.Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $28

Spend about three hours with a local guide in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi districts. Stop at an izakaya, a sake-focused bar, and another local bar while trying dishes such as yakitori and karaage. Guides including Taiga, Mia, Moto, and Kazuma have led lively evenings, but food and drinks cost extra and bill-splitting requires care.

“Mei was a great guide and the tour was a lot of fun. Mei engaged the whole group, taught us a lot, and made sure everyone had a great time!”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Stop one: food, drinks, and the izakaya welcome
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

13.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

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

Meet an English-speaking guide such as Tomomi, Kento, Asato, or Yuna near Mizuho Bank in Shibuya, then visit three local-style bars and izakayas over three hours. Expect food, sake, conversation, and often karaoke. Admission and photos are included, but bring cash for everything you eat and drink. Participants must be 20 or older.

“Kei was very knowledgable and took us to venues that gave us a feel of Tokyo local flavor. She was happy to answer questions and was enthusiastic the whole night though”

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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour - Nagarekawacho and two local izakayas
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Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

14.Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $110

Start at 7 p.m. near Fukuya Hacchobori, eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Okonomimura, then visit two Naka-area izakayas chosen around your tastes. Guides such as Kaku, Yoko, Yuji, Hika, Yuki, and Bikky share local food tips and city stories. The three-hour tour includes selected food and alcoholic drinks.

“What a fun night in Hiroshima! Meet great people. Had a lot of great food and drinks. Highly recommend.”

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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour - Finishing at a nightclub
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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

15.Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

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

Start at Voyager Lounge Shinsaibashi at 7 pm, meet hosts such as Tony, B, Andy, Ryan, Lena, or Brandon, and visit at least three bars before ending at a club. You get one welcome shot per bar, about 20% drink discounts, party games, and an international social crowd. Bring photo ID, cash, and proper shoes.

“You end having to pay for most of the drinks for the evening, but the organizers were very friendly and it was a good time!”

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