Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)
Overview
Available languages
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.
Kabukicho District
We will walk thourgh Kabukicho, the downtown area of Shinjuku. We will also visit one izakaya that is popular among the locals
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
2,446 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very fun tour with Nobu
sandrafacchi,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun tour with Nobu. He took us to very interesting places to try delicious food. He cared about our taste and the things we liked and felt like a very personalized approach to this tour. We enjoyed it very much!
Delicious food tour
Tracy B,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed this food tour. Yusuke was a great guide. He spoke excellent English, and was very good at engaging with the group and getting us to bond. He gave us insight into different types of Japanese food and drinks, including some regional specialties. There were many dishes at the 4 different venues and all were delicious. We sat and ate in 3 restaurants, and had a takeaway bite from another in the middle of the tour. Shinjuku is a lively area to see as it goes dark.
Max Made This Tour Truly Special
Einat S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful and delicious tour! Max, our guide, was incredibly friendly and entertaining, with a wealth of knowledge about Japanese culture and local food culture. We learned so much from him. The food was varied and plentiful, and suited every member of the family. Highly recommended!
Great food, great tour! Love Joe!
jacquelinebD2916ES,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe was fabulous! He took great care of us.
Kichijoji Food Tour
265nicoles,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with Ninja Food Tours in Kichijoji. The food selection was excellent and gave a really nice variety. Our guide, Tadashi, was very knowledgeable and explained all the food and drinks in an engaging way. He answered every question easily and had a friendly, chatty personality that made everyone feel comfortable. Overall, a really good tour and I’d definitely recommend it.
Fabulous food tour with Hawaii Joe!
Gardengrl3,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We tried so many different foods! 4 stops with delicious foods. He gave us an intro to Japanese food. From wagyu to Sashimi. Everything was great. And things we’d never order but that we enjoyed a lot. A A great way to start our trip. Highly recommended
Great food tour of Tokyo
298jackim,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was a great guide! Super knowledgeable and so fun.
Great Walking Food Tour
Kandi V,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tadashi was very personable and knowledgeable about the different restaurants, food and beverages we had. Would definitely recommend.
Great guide
K9173EPjohnf,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We loved our food tour experience!
Simple and sweet.
P7569SQpatricial,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was great! Very engaging.
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