Private Tour
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
•Private, fully inclusive and customizable experience.
•Explore the narrow lantern lit back alleys of funky Sangenjaya, a central neighbourhood not often visited by tourists.
• Try traditional foods such as kushikatsu, charcoal grilled meat, sashimi and much more.
• Cook your own okonomiyaki or monjayaki in a local institution.
• Visit three off the beaten track izakayas specially selected by your guide.
• Meet the locals in a tiny but raucous kushikatsu standing bar.
• Try unusual Japanese drinks such as Hoppy, shochu and sake.
• Experience Tokyo's real nightlife away from the tourist crowds.
• Eat and drink what you like.
• Flexible start times.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The legal drinking age: in Japan is 20. Soft drinks will be served to those under the age of 20
Dietary Requirements: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will make sure you are catered to.
Sharing: We will be experiencing izakaya the Japanese way and so sharing plates between the group. (Don't worry you will be full!)
Group Size: To keep things friendly and allow us access to some of the smaller and more unique places we prefer to keep group sizes from 2-6 people although we are able to cater to large groups to
Smoking is permitted in most bars and restaurants in Japan and therefore we don't advise pregnant travelers to join this tour
There will be some light walking involved on this tour through narrow back streets so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Solo travelers are very welcome
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided tour of Sangenjaya
Visit three off the beaten track izakayas where you'll experience a wide variety of dishes
Dinner
Try a minimum of 10 delicious Japanese delicacies recommended by your guide
Experience an array of traditional drinks including beer, sake, shochu, hoppy and umeshu
Transport to and from Sangen-jaya station.
Gratuities (optional)
Sangenjaya
Spend the evening in the funky and charming neighborhood of Sangenjaya (just 5 minutes from Shibuya). Explore the area's labyrinth of tiny lantern lit back alleys packed with tiny and hidden bars, restaurants and izakayas. Experience 3 different Japanese cuisines in 3 different izakayas during the course of the night with a local guide. Learn how to cook okonomiyaki and monjayaki in a local institution. Get friendly with the locals in a tiny but raucous Kushikatsu bar while enjoying delicious kushikatsu and trying the retro drink 'Hoppy' Try delicious seafood and nihonshu in hidden sake restaurant. Get the real taste of Japanese food culture away from the tourist crowds on this 4 hour all inclusive food and drink tour of one of Tokyo 'best kept secret' neighborhoods.
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Julie C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
This was the most fun tour we had in Tokyo. Our guide, Simon, was extremely personable and knowledgeable. He took us to unique, small restaurants in the back alleyways of Sangenjaya, where he lives. The proprietors all knew him so we had fantastic service. With him we tasted authentic local Japanese delicacies and drinks. His choices were spot on. We loved everything he introduced us to. We never could have had such an experience on our own. I would like to do this again tonight!
Darnell A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
Great tour, very local and authentic. Guide was awesome! Was able to get an understanding of the local culture we would have otherwise missed.
Georgia G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely brilliant food tour! Simon met us at the station and from there we had the most wonderful evening. The variety of food and drink that we tried was amazing, just make sure that you are ready for plenty of food! Simon was a brilliant host, incredibly welcoming, friendly and informative and made the rest of our stay in Tokyo so much better with all his recommendations and advice! We could not recommend this tour enough - our highlight of Tokyo!
Zach K,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
Our izakaya tour with Simon was the highlight of our trip. It was such a fun evening and felt more like spending time with a good friend than an actual tour. The food was excellent (and some of our most memorable bites from our time in Tokyo - we would never have tried monjayaki otherwise and LOVED it), but the company was even better. We truly enjoyed visiting a more local neighborhood and trying out some of the restaurants far from the usual social media hotspots and crowd. On top of that, we learned a bit about Japanese culture and what expat life is like, and I can't imagine a better opportunity to do that than through this experience. If you're looking for a fun night out that's off the beaten path and you're open to trying some new foods and beverages, absolutely book this. We can't recommend it enough, and we'd do it again without hesitation just for the lovely conversation.
jessica c,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
Highly recommend - very cool restaurants and we tried food and drinks we never would have found on our own!! Simon’s was super fun!
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