Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy classic Japanese experience at our selected restaurants. Local food & drinks as we journey through Tokyo’s busiest area in Shinjuku.
- 7+ mouth-watering Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from three selected restaurants.
- Drinks to taste great Izakaya style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, Sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
- Explore Shinjuku visiting famous must-see spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy unique views of Tokyo’s neon town, Kabukicho. It requires 1~2km of walking.
Please let us know if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.
What To Expect
Nishishinjuku
After meeting the tour group, we will visit 2-3 local izakayas in the area.
Kabukicho District
We will walk thourgh Kabukicho, the downtown area of Shinjuku. We will also visit one izakaya that is popular among the locals
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Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour of the Shinjuku area
Professional Local Tour Guide
Local tips & restaurant recommendations
14+ tastings at 3-4 local izakaya such as grilled skewers, sashimi, local comfort food & more. Eat like a local with our bilingual guide in Tokyo’s after-dark food scene. Menu may vary.
Includes 3 drinks of your choice - sake, local beer, soft drinks, and more.
Gratuity (optional)
Pre-tour sake tasting at 3:30pm (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,842 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic food tour. The food was phenomenal and Hawaii Joe was full of energy and very fun.
Mike S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tons of food, great time! Best fish I’ve had in my life! Hawaii Joe was a great tour guide.
HAWAII JOE WAS TERRIFIC!!
X2973FBmadisonp,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe was awesome!! Great food and incredible company
Great Food Tour
C3518LBdavids,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Joe, lots of food so come hungry!
Fantastic food tour
Bstrong33,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe was terrific! Come hungry, I could barely eat everything but had to stuff it down because it was so good!
Nobu is the best!
jennifercU8140RQ,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu was amazing! So great with our kids too. Very knowledgeable and friendly. 10/10 recommend!!!
Great guides
madisonlZ9518YV,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our food tour! It ended up being a private tour and very personalized. I would recommend doing this as one of your first things upon arrival to help you taste a variety of foods I would not have know about and get to know the area. Nobu and Kyoko were very knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience enjoyable.
Max is the best
F7106GPjordanp,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was incredibly knowledgeable about the restaurants we visited as well as culture/history of Japan. We had an incredible time!!
Book with Hawaii Joe
Jeff W,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was great - gracious host. Come hungry! The variety and quality of food and beverages were terrific. Highly recommend this - wish we’d have done it earlier in our trip.
Great Food Tour with Joe
N4704FJkevins,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe did a great job leading our Tokyo food tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the experience fun while introducing us to some fantastic local food. We had a great time and would definitely recommend touring with him.
Shinjuku Food Tour
mattkR6357KZ,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe was so great. Food was phenomenal
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