The 11 Best Nightlife Experiences in Tokyo

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

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

Spend about three hours with a local guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, or Nao, visiting three Shinjuku drinking spots. You’ll sample izakaya food, drinks, and backstreet nightlife in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with a group capped at seven people.

“We enjoyed our tour, but it would have been more fun I think if we'd had a bigger group. There were 4 participants, and my family was 3 of those! I'm not sure it made it too much fun for the one other person either. Also, while we very much enjoyed meeting our guide and spending time with her, she admitted she was young and not really a drinker, which I think had something to do with us not actually drinking much on the tour. At least, not the drinking one expected on a something called a "drinking tour." We did feel we got plenty of food, which was nice…”

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

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

Follow local guides such as Naoki, Mayu, Daichi, or Lisa through Shibuya’s small izakayas and bars. You’ll visit three distinct venues, eat enough for dinner, choose drinks at a meat-alley stop, and may finish with karaoke. Groups are capped at eight, though small or private tours can occur.

“Great experience. One of the best tours we’ve had in Tokyo. A must try next time you come! Great good too”

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3.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

Meet at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night of welcome shots, social games, and visits to local bars before finishing at SEL Octagon Tokyo. English and Japanese-speaking hosts, including KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew on various nights, keep the group moving and help solo visitors meet people.

“I’ve been on multiple pub crawls in multiple countries and this was the best pub crawl I’ve ever been on! All the tour guides were amazing, although one stood out with his amazing dance moves and good vibes! I’d highly recommend it :)”

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Naoki, or Mao for three hours of food, drinks, and local nightlife in Shinjuku. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with dinner, two drinks at the first bar, unlimited drinks at the second, and one drink at the last.

“Icchan was the highlight of this. He has the best sense of humour and is beyond knowledgeable about the area and kimonos.”

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5.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

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

Follow local guides such as Sota, Rinna, Akira, or Ai through Shinjuku’s nightlife district, narrow backstreets, historic shrines, and restaurant lanes. You’ll visit Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, see vending machines with slot-style features, receive one recommended drink, and finish with practical tips on eating and nightlife.

“I liked the tour! Hannah was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. I took note of the various restaurants, bars, and points of curiosity and plan to visit them later.”

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

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

Meet outside Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu at 7 p.m. for a three-hour crawl through two to four bars and clubs. You’ll get shots between stops, meet an international group, and follow guides such as Yuri-san into Shibuya nightlife, with your own venue drinks extra.

“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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7.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours with a local guide in Shinjuku, moving from an izakaya near Omoide Yokocho to Kabukicho and a Nishishinjuku sake bar. Your $118 ticket covers dinner, four drinks, and four sake tastings. Guides such as Haru and Yo add neighborhood stories and food tips.

“We really enjoyed this tour - Haru took us to some great pubs we wouldn’t have otherwise found, in a neighborhood that we found to be confusing to navigate on our own.”

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

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

Meet near Shibuya Crossing for a three-hour night out with a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide leads you to three izakaya bars for grilled food, Wagyu, sake, beer, small plates, karaoke, and all-you-can-drink service at the second stop. Guides may include Lam, Masa, Yuki, or Hide.

“Yoshi was a great tour guide ! highly recomend this tour”

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9.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with a local guide such as Ayaka, Yuki, Chihiro, or Hajime. Stop at Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai for sushi, gyoza, kushikatsu, sake, and local bar culture. Food and drinks cost extra, and cash is essential.

“Ayaka was an amazing tour guide really informative and created a relaxed and engaging atmosphere! Thanks for a great tour!”

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

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

Join an English-speaking local guide for Shinjuku nightlife, from yakitori in Omoide Yokocho to neon Kabukicho and tiny Golden Gai bars. You receive three alcoholic drinks and six to eight food tastings in a group limited to eight. Guides may include Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, or other Japan Wonder Travel hosts.

“Perfect in every way. The atmosphere, the people, the food, the drinks and with Ryota as the ultimate guide! Thank you!!”

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11.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Karaoke Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $32

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide at Shinjuku Station and walk through Kabukicho and Golden Gai, stopping at local izakaya and small bars before karaoke. Guides such as Shun, Chihiro, Kann, Naoto, Ayaka, and Meiko help first-time visitors feel at ease.

“Our guide, Shun, was fabulous! He was informative, courteous, funny, helpful.. I believe he went above and beyond to keep us entertained! I highly recommend him to others. He spoke pretty good English which was a delight here in Tokyo! The language barrier is real here in Tokyo, unless you have a translator app on your phone at all times, sonic was nice to just converse with him. He's a true lover of karaoke and sa g right along with my granddaughters. so much fun was had by all.”

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