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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)
About this experience
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.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h 55min
After meeting the tour group, we will visit 2-3 local izakayas in the area.
Stop 2 · 1h
We will walk thourgh Kabukicho, the downtown area of Shinjuku. We will also visit one izakaya that is popular among the locals
Stop 3 · 30min
We will end the tour around golden gai.
Stop 4 · 5min
We will walk through this iconic alley of Shinjuku
What’s included
- Guided walking tour of the Shinjuku area
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Local tips & restaurant recommendations
- 14+ tastings at 3-4 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.
- Includes 3 drinks of your choice - sake, local beer, soft drinks, and more.
Not included
- Gratuity (optional)
- Pre-tour sake tasting at 3:30pm (optional)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku
Meeting & pickup
- The starting point is Kirin City Shinjuku Higashi. We may change the starting point. Please check a separate email that will be sent to you a week before the tour date.
Please message us know 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.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.