Tokyo · NIGHTLIFE
36 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 15 nightlife experiences worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
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!”
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!”
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.”
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.”
A 2-hour Shinjuku night with an English guide: Omoide Yokocho yakitori, Kabukicho neon alleys, and Golden Gai micro-bars.
“Amazing hidden gems that Sean took us too! He’s a tun and knowledgeable guy!!”
WARP SHINJUKU nightclub ticket with drinks and VIP MUKAEZAKE ritual. Learn timing rules, ticket options, and what to expect.
A 3-hour small-group Shinjuku bar crawl with 3 local nightlife stops, gyoza, sushi, kushikatsu, and sake, plus safe night walking.
“Good time getting the feel of the drinking establishments in Shinjuku. Sake tasting was the highlight.”
Private Shinjuku night walk with Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho bar stops, guided through tiny pubs and etiquette-free fun.
“We had a lovely evening with Sarah. She is an amazing young woman, very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Shinjuku and Golden Gai can be quite overwhelming but she made sure we saw and experienced everything we wanted to. Would highly recommend.”
3.5 hours of guided Shinjuku bar hopping with 6+ tasty stops, beer and drinks, plus local insight, ending at Golden Gai.
“The expertise in selecting the best spots for an authentic bar hopping experience in Shinjuku was truly impressive.”
Private Shinjuku night bar hopping with a guide, Japanese phrases, skyline views, shrine lights, Golden Gai taiyaki, optional karaoke.
“We had the best time ever. Yohei was excellent and fun to be with. He took me and my family to different bars and a restaurant where he cooked us a meal. Then we ended the night at a karaoke bar where we all got drunk and had a great time. Highly recommended....”
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Private Shinjuku bar hopping with a Japanese guide: Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, sake/beer samples, street snacks, izakaya etiquette.
“Phenomenal and Fun. Kuni was great and very helpful. I highly recommend this tour with him. You want regret it”
Small-group Kichijoji izakaya and bar hopping in Harmonica Yokocho, with 6–7 food plates, local customs, and drinks you choose.
“My husband and I had a great time with Hibi exploring the bar and izakaya food scene in Kichijoji. This place is such a hidden gem. We love the whole vibe the locals are really chilled and friendly. If you want to be away from the tourists and explore where the locals eat and drink then I highly recommend you to book this tour.”
A small-group Shinjuku bar-hopping night with a local guide, izakaya bites, and two guided drink stops across Kabukicho.
“Had a great night with maiko experiencing different bars and seeing the night life in Japan. Would 100% recommend”
