Shinjuku Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
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Let’s explore Shinjuku, the most visited neighborhood in the world. This area offers a fascinating contrast—from streets that retain the retro charm of 70 years ago, to being the neon-lit heart of Tokyo’s nightlife, and even revealing glimpses of the city’s darker side, including the presence of yakuza. At the same time, you’ll also encounter pockets of nature that make for a pleasant and refreshing walk. We promise this tour will be a memorable and comfortable experience.
Please note: this is a budget‑friendly tour that relies primarily on tips.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Guide In-person
Gratuities
What To Expect
Omoideyokocyo Guide Tours
First, let's explore Omoide Yokocho, a retro alley that preserves the nostalgic streetscape of Tokyo from about 50 to 70 years ago, during the Showa era. In the heart of the world's busiest metropolis, you'll feel as if you've wandered into another world filled with old-school charm.
Kabukicho
Let’s take a walk through an area known for Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife. While it’s home to numerous night entertainment venues like hostess clubs and nightclubs, it also reveals a darker side of the city, where homeless youth once gathered and yakuza presence was more prominent. Don’t worry—during the day to early evening, the area is safe to explore.
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Shinjuku Highlights Walking Tour
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour guide made all the difference to see cool & the wild side of Shinjuku
Lynn T,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was a good man with sweet honorable character! He shared stories of his childhood & grandfather which made the tour come to life. He helped us see how history plays a role in what exists today including things that are better & sometimes not so good in the city. We loved seeing the small tight alleyways of tiny yakitori bars & the artists hangouts of antique buildings built crazy & so fun & basically is badass stylistically. We learned about the yakuza which are mostly run out of there in 2000 leaving youth gangs & wild young people everywhere with the girls in Lolita fashion & sexy boys lined up with signs to lure people to spend time & money w/ them at bars they work for. That is the seedy golden gai area reminds me of old Las Vegas before it was cleaned up a bit. It was it an area that I wouldn’t have understood without a guide so I was very grateful!! Thank you!!!
A walking tour oh hidden back streets and modern Shinjuku
Karen S,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00A tour of the historic back streets, difficult to find on your own, put into historical context by our guide. , Contrasted with modern highlights of Shinjuku by a stroll through today’s Shinjuku street scape.
Shinjuku walking tour.
Greg P,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Arata was prompt and very interested in what sites I wanted to visit. Covered a lot of ground and then he made sure I was at the correct location for my next tour. Highly recommend this tour
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