Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping: 11 to Book

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.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

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

Explore Shinjuku nightlife with local bars, five Japanese dishes, eight drinks, sake tastings, and a small-group guide.

“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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5.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour

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

Review of Shinjuku’s izakaya and Golden Gai bar tour, with yakitori, sake, neon streets, nomihodai, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“From initial meeting with our tour guide Ryota, we knew right away we would have a great time. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and introduced us to some awesome food and izakaya bars. We learned about different popular drinks and foods popular to the Tokyo area . His bubbly personality made it hard to part the night with after our tour and he invited us to after drinks at a last local izakaya that we definitely would have never found on our own. Ryota made our adventures feel safe and comfortable and knew we were in great care on this tour. Definitely recommend this tour if you…”

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6.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

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

Explore Shinjuku after dark with three izakayas, sake, sushi, karaoke, and local stories for $30, with food and drinks paid separately.

“Our guide was excellent and very friendly. He was very knowledgeable about the city and told us about Japanese culture in the context of our tour. He went above and beyond what we were expecting. We were lucky enough to book on a day where we were the only guests so we were able to talk with the guide a lot. I would hope to get this guide again when booking through his company.”

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7.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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8.Osaka Authentic Local Izakaya Hopping Experience: Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $39

Review of Osaka’s intimate izakaya hopping tour, with local food, drinks, hidden Namba bars, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Our food & drink tour with Tetsu was great! He showed us 4 different spots across our time together, all of which were local spots and off the beaten path. He provided helpful translation for folks we met at the bars, and good recommendations for specialty drinks/foods to try. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to try new foods & experience local Japanese traditions. Thank you, Tetsu!”

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

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

Explore Shinjuku nightlife with a local guide, tasting izakaya dishes, drinks, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai.

“Thanks for a fantastic night - excellent tour guide and an awesome group of people. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough :-)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $85

Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with a private local guide, drinks and snacks 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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11.Private Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $35

Review of Shinjuku private bar hopping, with local izakayas, Japanese lessons, skyline views, Golden Gai, karaoke, and practical costs.

“Yohei is an amazing guide, we had an excellent time! He is a great teacher and makes learning fun while you explore Tokyo. He made sure to take us places were weren't already going to visit. You get to explore parts of Tokyo you could easily miss but you will be happy you went. I highly recommend taking a tour with Yohei!!!”

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