Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour of the Shinjuku area
Professional Local Tour Guide
Local tips & restaurant recommendations
Includes 3 drinks of your choice - sake, local beer, soft drinks, and more.
14+ tastings at 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.
Gratuity (optional)
Pre-tour sake tasting at 3:30pm (optional)
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
Reviews
1,505 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful and delicious
Stephen M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our your guide Max was very knowledgeable and engaging, the food was delicious and classy very carefully curated. I would recommend this tour to anytime visiting Japan for the first time. Not only did we get to learn about the food, we learned about Japan and felt safe exploring unique cuisine.
What a fabulous...
Alan C,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fabulous experience! Hawaii Joe was a great guide and the food at all the establishments we visited was amazing. The walking tour was fascinating and seeing all the bars was incredible. There were 11 other guests and by the end of the evening we all were friends! Highly recommended this tour!
A Great Food Tour in Shinjuku
Chris P,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hawaii Joe was enthusiastic and ready to show our group a great experience. First place was great with lots of food and a good ice breaker to get to know the group; second stop was sashimi, sushi rolls and other local dishes and the sashimi was some of the best we’ve ever eaten…and lots of it! Also enjoyed traditional sake. After a stop at a local convenience store where we each picked up a drink, we continued for a quick eating spot for some stand up pork (my wife does not eat meat so she had a shrimp skewer). After a lengthy walk through Golden Gai, we stopped at a traditional Okinawal restaurant where Joe ordered a lot of stuff/food and beers. We were all pretty full by that point. After that, we walked back toward Shinjuku station and watched the 3D cat on the giant billboard. The tour was great- long enough but not too long; lots of good eats and a really good walking tour with highlights from Joes experience. We definitely recommend this tour. FYI, we are 2 Canadians- others were 3 from Chicago area, 4 from Australia and 2 from near Leeds, UK. The group split up and went their way back to their hotels from here. Felt safe at all times.
This Is A Great Food Tour!
James B,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We've done several food tours over the years and this was the best of all. The food we tasted was all very good , and some of the items were new to us. Joe explained all the food to us and also how to eat it (what sauces, spices to use). How then took us on a very interesting walk through the red light district and Golden Gai. Joe's enthusiasm and expertise made this a really memorable tour.
Food Tour Extravaganza
Debby S,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience was such a great time because of the leader Taiga and the involvement of the other participants
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