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
Options
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
2,978 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended
Littleluckypenny,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best food tours I've done in awhile. Max our guide was funny and welcoming. We had a great time and great food to match.
Great Tour
littleluckypenny,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was our guide. So personable and friendly. He was engaging and funny. One of the best food tours I've done in my travels.
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LoveTravel772565,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ultimate local foodie izakaya experience!
kob255,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe is a natural food and sensor expert! Great variety, we are totalllllyyyy stufffeeed, it was very filling inthe best way possible. Joe knows everything there is to know about snacking and eating while in Shinjuku including the best toppings and the best combinations to get the best out of your food. He was a true delight so Social so inclusive so organised and everything was very perfect. What a total gem I feel so lucky.
Phenomenal experience!
Q2092CAcynthiap,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing! We decided on this one after looking at other options because the reviews said there was a good amount of food and we have to agree! We were stuffed by the end of the event! Hawaii Joe and Sayori did a phenomenal job guiding, serving, and giving us great information on the food we were eating and making fabulous conversation throughout the night. We visited three different locations with tons of izakaya plates and a drink at each place. Afterwards, they walked us around some places in Shinjuku to end the night. No regrets at all! My husband and I really enjoyed it. Thank you Joe and Sayori.
Californians first time in Japan was great thanks to Hawaii Joe and Sayori!
maycV9731GP,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe and Sayori were wonderful hosts. We learned so much and had the best food and experience ever. The level of detail on what to add or how to experience each dish was outstanding. Great experience for our kids (ages 11, 12) as well!
Awesome food tour
kevinlU6296LG,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe and were great , awesome experience and the food choices and the cultural education were fantastic. Ate too much. Oishiikata! Onaka ibai!
Great tour, great guide
joshuagR1179SY,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe was an amazing guide! The food was great and Joe’s knowledge made the tour so much better. Come hungry, there’s a ton of food and you get to know Shinjuku through a local’s eyes.
Schooled in Sushi
835karah,Jul 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of four had such a great time on Tadashi’s tour! The food was delicious, and we learned so much about sushi—including the right way to dip it in soy sauce, which was something we’d never known before. It was really nice to finish the tour at Senso-ji Temple, where we got to try some amazing local snacks. Tadashi is super friendly, easy to chat with, and really knows his stuff. Being a sushi chef himself made the experience even more interesting. We’d definitely recommend this tour !
Delicious food and friendly group
sarahgB5363KX,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaiian Joe was a great guide through the streets of Shinjuku - all the foods and drinks we tried were incredible.
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