Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (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
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,809 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice cross-section of Asakusa
emilyaT9158NM,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely afternoon in Asakusa with a selection of different local food. It was nice to see a few different areas around the shrine with different vibes. Nobu our guide had a great energy and gave some great travel tips for the area.
Great Food! Come hungry!
Scarlett S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this food tour! Do the tour when you you first arrive Tokyo to get great information. Hawaii Joe was really good and so nice too.
12/10 Full!!
savannahh165,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food variety - Come hungry! Hawaii Joe was a great guide! Made new friends, the group size was perfect!
Best food tour in the city
Grant S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This food tour was amazing. I’ve been on food tours all across the world and this is by far one of the best. The food was great and Hawaii Joe was a phenomenal tour guide. I would highly suggest for anybody going to Tokyo
Great experience
74anelisec,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was great! He was very knowledgeable and funny. Really enjoyed my time
Thanks Joe!
Happiness667097,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was amazing! Way more food than I could eat! Highly recommend!
Nobu fun tour guide
943katef,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We loved Nobu! Thanks for a fun tour
Food Tour
286jennay,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Tadashi!!!! This was amazing!!! Best guide ever!!
Tadashi is fantastic
brookey515,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic and our guide, Tadashi was wonderful! The food was a 10/10
Great evening
MPY123,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tadashi was so fun and knowledgeable. We loved the food, our guide and everything
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