Shinjuku Golden Gai Private Izakaya Hopping Tour

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3 hours
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2 - 8 guests
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Enjoy a night out at Shinjuku Golden Gai in Kabukicho, led by a guide in a custom private tour designed according to your food and drink preferences.

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo’s nightlife scene in this private, small-group izakaya hopping experience at Shinjuku Golden Gai with a local guide

  • Enjoy food and drinks at 3 restaurants and bars handpicked by your guide according to your preferences

  • See the famous Godzilla Head statue as you make your way to Golden Gai through the Kabukicho district

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy an authentic night out at Shinjuku Golden Gai, one of Tokyo’s most famous nightlife hubs. A secluded scramble of narrow alleyways and lantern-lit side streets packed with tiny izakaya restaurants and bars, Golden Gai is located right at the heart of the Kabukicho entertainment district of Shinjuku but away from the neon signs and bustling atmosphere of its busiest streets.

Its local mom-and-pop bars and restaurants offer an authentic Tokyo nightlife experience. Enjoy sizzling street foods like yakisoba or karaage fried chicken over cold drinks as you rub shoulders with locals. Looking for juicy grilled yakitori skewers, or perhaps you’d like to see a nostalgic retro-themed bar? Be sure to let your guide know what you’d like to see, eat, or drink, and they will handpick three izakaya restaurants to best fit your preferences. A meal and a drink at each are included in the experience price.


Experience flow:


-Meet your host at the designated meeting point in Shinjuku


-Go to the Shinjuku Golden Gai together, stopping near the Godzilla Head statue to take photos!


-Explore the Shinjuku Golden Gai, where you’ll enjoy a meal and a drink at each of the three izakaya restaurants your guide picked for you according to your preferences and dietary needs


This private tour is only available for small groups, and the exact itinerary will be designed according to your preferences and dietary needs. Upon booking, reach out to your host and let them know of any preferences you may have, or ask them to take you to their favorite spots and be ready to be surprised as you discover the authentic flavors of Tokyo nightlife.

What You Get

A total of 3 drinks (up to ¥1000 each) and 3 dishes
Visiting 3 izakaya bars with a local guide
Additional purchases

Good To Know

  • Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old, and that is the minimum age for participating in the tour.
  • If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your guide at the Lawson Shinjuku Yasukuni Dori Store (10-min walk from Shinjuku Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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David Hall
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Our guide Miki was great, we had such a fun night! My only disappointment was with the food, unfortunately the worst I've had in Japan. We made it very clear in the booking, and in person, and to t...read more

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