6 Food and Drink Crawls in Japan Worth Booking

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

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

Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with local guides, Japanese food, included drinks, and a small group.

“We did this experience for my birthday on a Friday night. It was great to have Yohei with us to show us around a busy and lively Shinjuku and the 3 spots we were at were awesome. Highly recommended if you want to experience Shinjuku nightlife but don't know where to start!”

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

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

Explore Shinjuku’s izakaya bars with dinner, local drinks, an all-you-can-drink stop, and a friendly English-speaking guide.

“This was an outstanding experience. Lila was an amazing guide and delivered on taking us to places we’d likely never otherwise find. We had great group synergy and of course the food and drinks were amazing. After the tour finished, we all stayed out and kept chatting because the vibes were great. Overall a highlight of our trip to Japan and a very memorable experience.”

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3.Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

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

Explore Hiroshima’s okonomiyaki and izakaya scene with a local guide, sake, small-group bar hopping, and practical tips for a lively night out.

“Kaku was my tour guy, and he was very personable. The food was amazing and he was very knowledgeable about the city. Kaku provided great conversation, laughter, and fun. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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4.Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

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

Explore Sapporo’s night food scene with three local izakayas, Hokkaido dishes, drinks, photos, and a guide for $108.11.

“The guide (ayumi) is great! She's friendly and she makes a point to find out what you will like to eat. The first restaurant has this option of "drink all you can" within 45mins! It's great if you love drinking!! The food is great too Ended off with dessert. Totally worth going for!”

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5.Shinjuku Food Tour Highlights (Best Eats)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $80

Explore Shinjuku’s tiny bars, taste 10+ Japanese dishes, and enjoy sake, local culture, and expert guidance on a three-hour Tokyo tour.

“Our guide was Bell who was so knowledgeable about Tokyo and Japanese culture. unfortunately it was only my husband and i so would have enjoyed meeting other people. Went to two very cool bars that were definitely locals only places and then a cool upstairs bar in Golden Gai area! Tried new kinds of Sake and beer!”

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6.Food and Drink Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $44Best value

Review of Kyoto’s local-led food and drink tour, with sushi, tempura, yakitori, flexible dining choices, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Shiyo was a great guide. She was very eager to share her stories of Kyoto. She took us to great places to try regional specialties and a local cocktail bar. Would definitely book again to try different local spots”

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