Shinjuku Nightlife: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, & Kabukicho
Explore Shinjuku after dark with this quintessential Tokyo nightlife tour! Explore the hidden bars & izakayas of Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, & Golden Gai alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide.
Highlights
Guided tour alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide
Explore Shinjuku, Tokyo’s renowned nightlife district
Visit Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, and Kabukicho
Eat and drink at hidden bars and izakayas
10 meals
Experience Details
Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai are the quintessential Shinjuku nightlife trifecta. Join Soma and his team of nightlife ninjas for an unforgettable night out in Tokyo’s most famous nightlife district. You’ll visit hidden bars, local watering holes, buzzy izakayas, and learn about the city after dark.
Shinjuku: Tokyo’s electrifying nightlife district, filled with bars, pubs, izakayas, clubs, live music venues, and beyond. No trip to Tokyo is complete without a visit to Shinjuku, so tick it off your list with confidence by joining this after dark tour. You’ll tour Omoide Yokocho, Kabukucho, and Golden Gai–stopping for drinks and food along the way.
Omoide Yokocho–also known as ‘Memory Lane’–is a nostalgic quarter lined with tiny eateries and standing bars. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you weave through the narrow passages and embrace the old-world charm of Japan.
Enter the legendary Kabukicho, Tokyo's red-light district with a twist. Far from just its nightlife reputation, Kabukicho offers an array of quirky bars and lively food spots that fill up as soon as the sun goes down.
Golden Gai is a haven for bohemian souls seeking authentic and intimate encounters. This maze of tiny bars transports you to another dimension, where you'll rub shoulders with locals and fellow adventurers from around the globe.
If you're up for a night of adventure and camaraderie, bar hopping in Shinjuku is an absolute must. Whether you’re joining solo or with some pals, the night is young, and Shinjuku is calling your name!
This tour includes a total of 7 dishes and 5 drinks in three restaurants (one drink and five dishes at the first izakaya, three kinds of sake and two dishes at the second restaurant, and a drink at the third restaurant). If you have any food requests or dietary restrictions, please let your host know upon booking.
Inclusions
3-hour guided nightlife tour with an English-speaking Japanese host of Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, and Kabukicho
One drink and five izakaya dishes (sashimi, fried food, etc.) at the first restaurant
3 kinds of sake and 2 dishes (edamame, etc.) at the second restaurant
One drink at the third restaurant
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Kitakata Ramen Omoide Yokocho. Address: 1-chōme-2-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023 Further details and a Google Maps booking will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Special requests related to timing, food, locations can be accommodated. Please inquire upon booking.
Alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed by people under 20 years old due to the legal drinking age in Japan.
Please let your host know upon booking if there are any participants under the age of 20.
For parties of 9 participants or more, please inquire.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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10 meals
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