Tokyo · DRINKING TOURS
85 reviewed
Below are the 15 best drinking tours in Tokyo right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with all-you-can-drink and dinner-style snack plates. Three hidden alleys, 3 hours, local guide.
“Epic barhopping to three very different pubs. Yohei was the perfect guide. So much fun! And we couldn’t imagine finding/enjoying these places on our own. And it was fun being in a group of 8!”
A 3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with an English guide, izakayas, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and karaoke at the end.
“Noaya is an amazing guide but an even better singer, you should get him to sing a Japanese song 👌”
Small-group Shibuya izakaya bar hopping with all-you-can-drink, beef-and-sake stops, and local guidance in Tokyo.
“Food at the first bar… Guide was good and knowledgeable and made a real effort to engage the group and bring it together😁 could’ve done with some snacks in the Karaoke bar. It’s not our thing but was a laugh”
Roppongi pub crawl with free shots, 50% off drinks, games, and a final dance stop at SEL OCTAGON Tokyo. 5 hours, $27.
“This was the best bar crawl I've ever been on in any foreign country! There were 60+ attendees. People from all over the world. Good selection of starting bar/pub with a good atmosphere to be able to talk get to know people before stepping it up to more club-like environments to follow. Made friends whom I went out with the next night. Hosts were energetic and there was surprisingly a good amount of shots included. Great value for cheap price!”
A Shinjuku night-walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English guide, venue access, and photo help.
“We had a great time, the guide to be very accommodating, to all. She made contact hours before tour to start to confirm location, and when stated we will be 5 mins late it was not a issue.”
Shinjuku izakaya crawl with dinner, 2 drinks, and all-you-can-drink. Three bars, quizzes, and photos in 3 hours.
“Yosh was an amazing guide and made the tour a wonderful experience for everyone in the group. It was a wonderful insight to Tokyo’s colourful nightlife.”
A 3-hour Shibuya izakaya crawl with a local guide, three street-side stops, sake tasting, and karaoke. $29 plus cash for food.
“Kento is a very good and friendly guide. He showed us around and explained a bit about Japanese culture. We tried variety of food and sake and did our best on karaoke. Highly recommended tour!”
Hands-on Tokyo ramen and sushi class with sake pairing. Small group up to 8, English instructor, ingredients and all drinks included.
“What a personal sushi/ramen making class. There were only two others with my husband and I. The chef was charming and made everyone feel at ease. We made and ate our own sushi and the pork belly in the ramen was delicious. You will not go away hungry!”
Shinjuku sake masterclass in 2 hours with 6+ tastings, snacks, and a pro guide. Learn labels, pairings, and ordering tips.
“This was a fun and upbeat experience thanks to Hawaii Joe! I knew nothing about sake prior to this tasting and now feel confident to choose sake that I like. The take-home references are very helpful as well!”
A guided Shibuya bar and izakaya crawl with a top-notch English guide, key nightlife stops, and plenty of local atmosphere for 3 hours.
“We had so much fun getting to try different bars. We had great food and did karaoke. So much fun! Great for couples, friends or groups.”
3-hour Shibuya guided pub crawl with free shots between bars, standing and sake bars, and a smooth start to Tokyo nightlife.
“Met up in a small bar. Advised we needed to buy a drink on entry at each place. Free drinks came out of a bottle from hosts bag. Drinks should come from the bar. Not very well organised”
3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping with a local guide, 5-dish dinner, multiple drinks, and a four-type sake tasting across three neighborhoods.
“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.”
3-hour Ebisu izakaya tastings with a translator, included drinks at each stop, and a small group of eight in Tokyo.
“The food was amazing and each stop had an interesting and different vibe. Fuyu was a wonderful and gracious guide. Highly recommend!”
A small-group Shinjuku wagyu and sake course with menu help in Japanese, tailored foodie tips, and multiple wagyu styles paired with craft sake.
“We really enjoyed this experience with our guide Tadashi. The food and sake was of excellent quality and we learned a lot about the grading system of the meat, how sake is made and got to have a go at preparing and cooking the food - which was absolutely delicious. One of the best meals we’ve enjoyed during our time in Japan.”
Tokyo’s intimate wagyu and sake pairing dinner near Skytree, with seasonal courses, small-group dining, and friendly English hosts in under 2 hours.
“Very nice people, good at English, very friendly. Nice place, the chairs could be better. Good sake. Nice to watch the food being made”
