Private Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku Golden Gai

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This is an exclusive private tour for 2, where our expert tour guide will take you and your partner out for an unforgettable night out in the deeper parts of Shinjuku. We offer a more personal and flexible tour experience which you won't be able to enjoy in larger groups. On this tour, you will experience Japanese izakaya culture while bar hopping deep into Shinjuku Golden Gai with your guide so you can enjoy it like the local regulars.

Our tour will take you to two famous bars owned by local legends. This intimate, private setting with only your partner will allow for deeper interactions with these legends.

＜Highlights＞

• Exclusive tour for 2: private bar hopping experience

• Our exclusive English-fluent Japanese local guide will fully support you for a great night out in Shinjuku.

• Bar hopping experience in Shinjuku with a local guide

• Monjayaki / okonomiyaki meal and 3 drinks included

• Visit 2 of the most authentic bars in Golden Gai

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The minimum number of participants is 2.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

The Shinjuku East Exit area is the centre of Japan's nightlife. We will head towards Kabuki-cho and pass by some key spots of East Shinjuku.

Admission Not Applicable

Kabukicho District

Walk to the monja/okonomiyaki restaurant

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Three drinks and five dishes

Hotel travel, transportation

Gratuities

Options

Private Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku Golden Gai

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Golden Gai
isabelletG4756SS,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful tour! We got an authentic experience of Japanese food and drink. Golden Gai bars are tiny and there is no way larger tours could have fit in the venues we visited. We also learned so much about Japanese culture (and some language!) from our guide Amy. The perfect experience to start our trip- thank you!
Great experience
756brittanyb,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amy was amazing. Having a local perspective was an amazing way to explore the city, and this tour included the best hidden gems as well as a local perspective. This was certainly worth the price!
Highly recommend!
gibing2025,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour! In addition to the delicious meal and bar visits, it includes a walking tour of Shinjuku which was very informative. Amy who led the tour was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We even ended up going through the crowds to see a local festival that was going on at a local shrine. Overall a good time! Thank you Amy!
Highly recommend this...
Gibing,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend this tour! In addition to the delicious meal and bar visits, it includes a walking tour of Shinjuku which was very informative. Amy who led the tour was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic! We even ended up going through the crowds to see a local festival that was going on at a local shrine. Overall a good time! Thank you Amy!
At home in the Golden Gai
Q3412JZjessicap,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I met with Risako, who was such a lovely guide. She’s very relaxed, has a deep knowledge of the local area, and we enjoyed sharing our travel stories. We really liked her restaurant recommendation, and the bar suggestions were top notch! Felt like sharing some beers with a friend.
Great Golden Gai tour
BrewerLex1,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I had a wonderful time with Risako. She took us to a few places that we wouldn't be able to get into by ourselves and was a great guide. Recommended!
The real Golden Gai experience!
stefanbK3280HD,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ninjayaki, hidden bars, and local music - along with the best host Amy! Don’t miss this tour in Shinjuki! Highly refcommend!
Must do tour in Shinjuki!
F1827LDkrisd,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amy and her team are the best hosts! You’ll love the hidden surprises of the cooking experience and musician performance! Beyond five stars for the experience, conversation, and local bars! Highly recommend!
Golden Gai with a local
Jorge M,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time eating some delicious local foods like monjayaki and after went bar hopping in the golden gai district our tour guide Amy gave us some amazing tips.
Food and drinking tour
Paulina M,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Amy was awesome! Coming from an actual local herself loved trying the dishes she ordered for us and learning the history behind the bars we visited! We really enjoyed our experience and had such a fun time!