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Top 15 Pub Crawls in Tokyo

31 tours  ·  from $27

Good pub crawls fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Second stop: Kabukicho for louder izakaya energy
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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 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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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko meeting point
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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

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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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - Starting at Bar Propaganda around 8:15 PM
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

3.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner - Meeting at the west side of Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

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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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya - Starting outside Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu at 7 p.m.
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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

5.3-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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour - Omoide Yokocho starts with food and atmosphere
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

6.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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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - First stop: grilled food, beer, and a gentle start
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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

7.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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour - Omoide Yokocho and the art of the tiny izakaya
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

8.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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h) - Omoide Yokocho and the first taste of Tokyo
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

9.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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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour - Key points to know before booking
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

10.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $36

Meet near the Shinjuku Station East Exit and spend about three hours with a local guide in Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho. Visit three types of izakayas, taste sushi, gyoza, and kushikatsu, and pay separately for dinner and drinks. Guides may include Sato-san or Anaya.

“Sato san was friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. It was a well planned tour, learning about the areas and lots of fun. All the venues were great and tucked away gems filled with locals.”

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[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide - Omoide Yokocho starts the evening with food and atmosphere
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[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

11.[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $85

Join a private 3.5-hour evening walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with a Japanese guide. You’ll visit several small bars, learn izakaya manners, and sample sake, beer, and snacks. Guides have included Kuni and Yoko, with drinks and food paid separately.

“Golden Gai and the bars themselves were very cool and fun to see, but our guide Yoko was very quiet and disinterested. While it was very convenient to have someone with us who could translate, he made it feel more awkward to have him thRead more”

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Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping - 5:30 pm at Shinjuku Station
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Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping

12.Private Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $35

Meet Yohei at Shinjuku Station for a private evening of city views, Japanese language practice, local izakayas, Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and optional karaoke. The $35 fee covers guiding and language lessons, while food and drinks are paid separately.

“Had such a fun time! it was a cultural experience. We got to view some sites around town and also got to taste some amazing authentic Japanese food.”

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【Contemporary Culture】Bar Hopping I Always Visit in Shinjuku! - Omoide Yokocho gives you the first taste of old Shinjuku
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【Contemporary Culture】Bar Hopping I Always Visit in Shinjuku!

13.【Contemporary Culture】Bar Hopping I Always Visit in Shinjuku!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $329

Meet your guide at UNIQLO Shinjuku West at 7:30 p.m. and walk through Omoide Yokocho, Godzilla Road, and Kabukicho before visiting an izakaya and a bar. Guides such as Maiko, Masa, and Taku help with ordering and local etiquette. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Maiko was a great guide. She was easy to find at the designated spot. There were only two of us that night and she still made it a wonderful experience. We went to two places and both had a lack of foreigners which was what I was hoping Read more”

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All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping Tour in Ueno - Meeting at Ueno Station at 6 pm
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All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping Tour in Ueno

14.All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping Tour in Ueno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Meet at Ueno Station at 6 pm for a 3.5-hour small-group night out through Ameya Yokocho and Okachimachi. Enjoy nomihoudai drinks, four food dishes, photos, and either ramen or a third bar stop. The group is capped at seven, and participants must be at least 20.

“Limited drink options. The same at every stop. Low quality. Greasy food for the most part. One beer choice at each stop. Low end venues.”

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Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master - Stop one: your first neighborhood izakaya
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Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master

15.Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $213

Join a local guide, often Takayuki Ono, for a 2.5-hour evening through three Tokyo izakaya. You’ll receive one dish and one drink at each stop, get help with Japanese menus, and visit small bars that can be hard to enter on your own.

“What an amazing, fun and hospitable host is Mr Takayuki Ono 'Taka'. Our tour was an unforgettable journey in Japanese food and culture, full of laughs and great conversation. Taka showed us a truly unique Tokyo experience, taking us to plaRead more”

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