Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Nishishinjuku

After meeting the tour group, we will visit 2-3 local izakayas in the area.

1 hour 55 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kabukicho District

We will walk thourgh Kabukicho, the downtown area of Shinjuku. We will also visit one izakaya that is popular among the locals

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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)

Options

Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku

Reviews

4.97

1,945 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1910

A true cuisine experience
H2052PNjosephc,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Tatasha not only provided us with off the beaten path restaurants, but also with a deep wealth of cuisine knowledge only a true professional can provide Very highly recommended.
Izakaya Tour with Tadashi
624tikic,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tadashi was an amazing guide! Extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful personality. Would recommend anyone to schedule this tour with him! Thank you Tadashi, best of luck in your endeavors.
Delicious taste of Shinjuku
Michyyz,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max was entertaining and engaging. Food was awesome... Visited 3 Izakayas and learned about Golden Gai. Excellent intro to the food and Shinjuku neighborhood.
Fun Fun Fun
eb inamorata,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max is extremely knowledgeable and extroverted. He led our group with confidence and commanded our attention as needed. We had a great time, enjoyed ourselves, and ate deliciously. What a fun time!
Absolutely amazing!
424adnand,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max is by far one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. What a fantastic way of getting into the food of Tokyo.
Japow trip
Sightsee640820,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Go with Max. Take this food tour. You won’t regret it.
Really fun and tasty experience!
hyousaf11,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really fun experience, Max was a great tour guide and made the experience even more enjoyable! Tasty selection of food!
Fantastic food tour!
O5980HGjamesd,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max is the BEST!!! He’s very articulate & well versed in the area and culture. His food choices were spot on. Definitely will recommend his food tour!
Fantastic walking tour of Asakusa
johnlT2713GE,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max led an amazing tour for us throughout Asakusa. He took us through several amazing restaurants, with fantastic sushi, great tempura, and nice sweets! Max was friendly, informative, and very resourceful. It was an incredible tour to feel like walking with a local, and feel like you were exploring with friends rather than a guide. Thanks again Max, we can’t wait to book again!
Great time!
KatrinaK354,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max was a fabulous tour guide - super knowledgeable and friendly! We learned lots of fun facts about Akasuka. The food was all so delicious- the cold soba and tempura spot was an absolute highlight. Would recommend this for anyone traveling in Tokyo who wants a unique way to see the temple and experience the surrounding street food and restaurants!