Shinjuku Underground Nightlife Tour: Izakaya Feast & Bar Hopping

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Japanese

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience Tokyo after dark through the deep, underground vibe of Shinjuku’s backstreets—filled with hidden bars, smoky grills, and classic izakaya culture.

With a local guide, you’ll explore the corners of the city where real nightlife happens, far from the usual tourist routes.

In 3 hours, visit three iconic stops:

• A full-course izakaya dinner (10+ dishes) in nostalgic Omoide Yokocho

• An all-you-can-drink karaoke bar, where you can sing, mingle, and feel the energy of local nightlife

• A nightcap in Golden Gai, a legendary maze of tiny bars known for its intimate and underground atmosphere

All seat and cover charges are included, so you can simply relax and enjoy a smooth bar hopping experience in Shinjuku.

This small-group tour (max 8 guests) is ideal for travelers seeking authentic Shinjuku nightlife, a true izakaya experience, and a deeper look into the area’s hidden, after-dark culture that most visitors never see.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Omoide Yokocho

Step into Tokyo’s nostalgic postwar past in this narrow alley filled with lantern-lit izakayas. Known for its smoky grilled skewers and lively after-work crowd, Omoide Yokocho offers a warm, retro vibe and authentic local flavors. It’s the perfect place to start your night with a full Japanese dinner.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Pass through the neon archway into Kabukicho’s most famous entrance. Known as the gateway to Tokyo’s nightlife district, Kabukicho Ichiban-gai is packed with bars, restaurants, and entertainment. A vibrant and energetic area that never sleeps, it’s a perfect stop for nightlife exploration.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Karaoke experience

A full-course Japanese izakaya dinner with 10 or more classic dishes in nostalgic Omoide Yokocho.

Drinks included: 2 at the first stop, all-you-can-drink at karaoke, and 1 at the Golden Gai bar.

All seat and cover charges at each venue are included; no hidden fees.

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Options

Standard Plan - English

Professional Photographer

Private Photo Session – 2 Hour: Photographer joins 2 hours of the 3-hour tour to capture your memories. Includes edited photos. See overview for full detail.

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So much fun experience and strongly recommend!
misatoe,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was soooo fun! Good experience we could ask for! We could explore real side of Japan! Went to the izakaya in the middle of izakaya allay. The tour guide told us a lot of the side stories and we never knew of Japanese culture. You can explore Japanese night culture well and I strongly recommend x
An unforgettable night in Tokyo
Meander08743046153,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went with my friends to Shinjuku night and had a great time! Nice places and with Japanese culture we wanted to know more!
Japanese bar hoping
Discover59272172302,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour started with a little rain, but it felt so warm and cozy—just the perfect time for drinking!!! hehe. We went straight to an izakaya (a Japanese bar) filled with locals, and it really felt like being in the heart of Japan. I especially loved the grilled rice ball—it was so delicious! After that, we went to karaoke. It was my first time singing with strangers, but it made me feel so relaxed and happy. Overall, it was such a fun experience, and I’d love to join again!
Great time with great people
Cruiser04547408223,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fantastic time and the tour guide shared many great interesting facts. Would love to join again and bring more friends with me
Very worth the experience
Dream42090864317,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting and unique experience that I have never had in any other tours. Joined the bar hoping tour and we were taken to try a lot of types of bar in Japan, there was even a karaoke typa bar where we can sing for the whole bar, not in 1 karaoke room like usual. The tour guide and the crew were very professional but very friendly and fun, erasing the distant between other people in the group. Would definitely book this company again!!
Recommend
patip0lb,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Mr. Musu (that’s what he asked us to call him), was super kind and friendly. He kept sharing fun stories about the places we passed, which made the whole night feel really personal. We begin at local Izakaya. It was packed inside but the food was authentic and tasty. After that, led us to a hidden karaoke bar. From outside you’d never guess it was a bar, but the inside has a nice relaxing vibe. We wrap up the night in an old Japanese bar district. This time we sat in front of the bartender. Everything was very well prepared despite it was raining all night.
Found out some new spot in Shinjuku
898hieuv,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a night in Shinjuku 🥴😚. We start at a izakaya, eat some cool food I haven’t try before, got the first beer with my bro after a long time. After that we hit up a karaoke bar, luckily we are the only group there because we was really loud ^^. Finally tour guild took us to this beautiful bar in some alley that packed with local and foreigners. The whole night was fun and exciting with good food, drinks and awesome vibe.
My friends and I had a wonderful night tour around Shinjuku!!
Traveler15831670955,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First, we enjoyed Japanese food at an izakaya. Then, we went to a karaoke bar — it was my first time, but so much fun!! Finally, we stopped by a bar to chit-chat and have some drinks. I felt like the time passed so quickly, lol. Highly recommended!
Perfect tour
Dream29590229859,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my first time to experience this kind of food tour and the dishes they offered us was wonderful. Food was fresh and full enough. Afterthat, the hidden bar was funny with drink and karaoke. I will use this service again in the future once I have time
Bar hopping in Shinjuku
panaindrawin,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a fun bar hopping night in Shinjuku with friends! We visited three different spots – starting with a cozy local izakaya for dinner and drinks (the food was more than enough and really tasty), then a laid-back karaoke bar where we enjoyed unlimited drinks and sang our favorite songs, and finally a chill café bar to wrap up the night. We even met new friends along the way. Our guide was super kind, explained everything clearly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!