Tokyo Bar Hopping: the 15 Best Night Tours

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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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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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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes exploring Shinjuku with a local English or Japanese-speaking guide. Walk from the East Exit through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, and Hanazono Shrine. Guides such as Sota, Rinna, Akira, and Ai share practical food, nightlife, and cultural tips, plus one recommended vending machine drink.

“We loved our kind, knowledgeable and caring guide, Akira! We learned so much and enjoyed our time with Akira! Would recommend this tour!”

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9.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

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

Meet at 8 p.m. near Shibuya Station and follow an English-speaking guide through Shibuya Crossing, Miyashita Park, local izakaya, sake bars, and Center-gai. Guides such as Kota, Ken, Riku, Sora, and Momoko may add food tips, translation, photos, or karaoke. Admission is included, but food and drinks cost extra.

“This was fantastic especially for a solo traveler! The guide was super helpful and I was late due to traffic he contacted me and advised the first stop so I could meet the group there. Great conversation and knowledge. I would book again.”

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10.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Nishishinjuku. You’ll eat five local dishes, enjoy four included drinks across two izakayas, then taste four sakes at a local bar. Guides such as Haru and Yo add neighborhood stories, food tips, and help navigating Shinjuku after dark.

“It was just Yo and I . He showed me some really cool spots in Tokyo. We ate, sang karaoke. It was rainy, but didn't bother me. We also went to a Saki bar!!!”

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

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

Start at Shibuya Crossing, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Masa, or Yuki to three small izakaya bars. You get dinner, beer, sake, other Japanese drinks, reserved seats, and time to meet locals. The final stop may be a cozy bar or karaoke venue. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great guide and great way to meet new people from all around the world. Loved all the places we visited.”

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12.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $99

Spend about two hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai with a small group of up to eight. Your guide leads you to local izakayas, explains dishes such as yakitori and fish, and includes three alcoholic drinks plus 6 to 8 food items. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Tak, and Tetsu are known for friendly help and local tips.

“Excellent! Hiro is an extremely knowledgeable and this is a great way to introduce yourself to Shinjuku. It's also a great way to meet other travelers. I recommend doing this tour as soon as you get to Shinjuku.”

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13.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Join a local English or Japanese-speaking guide for three hours on foot through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You’ll visit three different izakayas, try sushi, kushikatsu, gyoza, beer, or sake, and learn how to navigate tiny bars that can be difficult to enter alone. Guides such as Ayaka, Yuki, Hajime, and Chihiro are praised for their warmth and local tips.

“Nana did a great job showing us around! She was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with and so much fun!”

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14.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Join an English-speaking local guide for a small-group evening through Shinjuku. You’ll eat yakitori and other Japanese foods, enjoy three alcoholic drinks, and visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, and Ash lead the route, with time for local stories and friendly conversation.

“Super fun tour!! Good spots and different drinks and food. Hiyo was great! Shared tons of knowledge, took us to great photo spots and made the whole experience great!”

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15.WARP SHINJUKU Nightclub Ticket with Drink / VIP Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

WARP SHINJUKU gives you a late-night club experience in Kabukicho, with powerful sound, projection mapping, international DJs, and a foreign-tourist ticket plan. Your basic option includes admission and drinks, while the all-you-can-drink and VIP packages add more value and ceremony. Bring your original passport, arrive before 11 p.m. for VIP entry, and remember that after-midnight entry belongs to the previous evening’s ticket.

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