Tokyo · SHINJUKU TOURS
Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho are easier with an introduction. The 15 below include the bars, the views and the quieter corners, priced under each.
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four local Shinjuku eateries, with drinks, culture, and nightlife stops on a three-hour guided walk.
“This was such a fun experience with SO much food along the way. Izzy was a great guide. You can really tell how much she loves Tokyo!”
Explore three Shinjuku izakayas with drinks, dinner, and a local guide through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai.
“We booked this trip with Nao who was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and gave us amazing recommendations from food, to places to go, and other activities. He was also very informative about the history of all the areas and places we visited. The food and drinks we had were delicious as well!!”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from sashimi and tonkatsu to yakitori, while exploring Golden Gai and Kabukicho.
“Karen was a great guide with many interesting stories, fun facts and tips . The food was amazing and very filling . I very much recommend this for anyone visiting Tokyo.”
Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14+ izakaya tastings, three drinks, local guides, and walks through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho.
“We've done several food tours over the years and this was the best of all. The food we tasted was all very good , and some of the items were new to us. Joe explained all the food to us and also how to eat it (what sauces, spices to use). How then took us on a very interesting walk through the red light district and Golden Gai. Joe's enthusiasm and expertise made this a really memorable tour.”
Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with a local guide, tasting Japanese drinks, meeting locals, and ending with karaoke.
“This was one of the most amazing experience I’ve had in Japan. And I made a few friends from it!”
Shape Japanese wood with a traditional kanna and take home handmade chopsticks in this friendly, one-hour Shinjuku workshop.
“Very nice atmosphere and work room. You get to pick what kind of wood you want for your chopsticks. They gave a really good introduction and guide how to shave, sand and oil.”
See professional sumo wrestlers, learn sacred rituals, try the dohyō, and take photos in this lively 90-minute Shinjuku experience.
“What a fun experience! We learned the history of sumo and the main tactics of the sport. Saw live demonstrations and my daughter got to challenge a wrestler. Staff was great.”
Explore Shinjuku by night with omakase sushi, A5 Wagyu, Kabukicho neon, Godzilla Road, and dessert in a small group.
“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”
Watch live sumo demonstrations, learn the rituals in English, and enter the ring yourself during this lively 90-minute Shinjuku experience.
“Very entertaining and clear explanation of how sumo works”
Explore Shinjuku’s izakayas, Golden Gai, sake bars, and karaoke with a local guide on this social three-hour Tokyo night tour.
“Great fun, especially with the Karaoke at the end! Who knew mr.brightside could be so fun! Great tour with lots of hidden spots”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
