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
2,933 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hawaii Joe was amazing!!!!!
bekyb2026,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Hawaii Joe was incredible!!!! So much food we had the best time would do everytime we come to tokyo
Amazing
O8974JLmiam,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Amazing guide Joe, great food and experience
Food tour
kimrakowb,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Hawaii Joe kept us laughing, learning, and engaging with the group all night. And the quantity of food was incredible- we came hungry and ate stuffed!
Fun and tasteful
B9324LEvb,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Hawaii Joe rocks! Fun trip! Great attitude lots of laughs.
Hawaii Joe rocks
geordieb2014,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Hawaii Joe is amazing. Food was special and unique. Thoroughly advise.
Incredible
S9713REpaulab,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Amazing! A lot of food highly recommend this business
Great tour
Climber32891071858,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Fantastic food tour! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and every stop had delicious food. It was a great way to explore the area, learn about the local culture, and discover places I wouldn't have found on my own. Highly recommend!
Awesome your!
jacobbI7718ZK,Jun 29, 2026
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5.00Awesome tour! Joe and Shun were great guides!
Amazing food tour experience
F9143GTadrianac,Jun 28, 2026
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5.00Jo has been amazing guide tour. Friendly, and polite, attentive and cool.
So much fun and food!
Navigator743859,Jun 28, 2026
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5.00Hawaii “Sake” Joe was the best! Very personable the food quality and variety was great! Way more food than I thought. He gave us all kinds of insights for later and showed us a good overview of the area. Highly recommend this tour!
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