JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular nightlife tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tokyo Shinjuku bar hopping tour with 3 hidden izakaya stops, all-you-can-drink plus snack plates, small group, and local guide.
“This is a great your. Our guide Youka was so knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining, and helpful. She took pics for us without us asking and it was a great way to see parts of the city while trying different foods and drinks”
Small-group Shibuya izakaya bar hopping with an insider guide, indoor yokocho alleys, tasty set dishes, and all-you-can-drink at one stop.
“Naoki is the best drinking buddy and guide you could ever want in a city like Tokyo. He showed us some great hidden gems and gave us priceless local tips to getting around the bar scene in the city. Not to mention his vast knowledge of food! Easily the best bar hopping tour you can…”
Osaka Namba izakaya bar-hopping night with a small group, 3 bars, 6 tastes, local food alleys, and guide-led ordering.
“I did a tour with this company in Tokyo for bar hopping around Shinjuku which was great so I was excited for this tour in Osaka at the end of our trip. However, the bars were much less unique and the food was okay at best. The tour guide waRead more”
A 5-hour Roppongi pub crawl with 3 bars and a final club at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Free shots, games, 50% off drinks.
“Had the best time ! Had so much fun, I lost my AirPods 😂”
Walk Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi with an English guide on a Kyoto izakaya bar-hopping tour ending at a local hangout.
“Had a great time on this Izakaya tour in Kyoto. Moto was knowledgeable without being overbearing and did a good job explaining the food, sake, and local context in a way that felt relaxed and genuine. The stops were well chosen, the pacing was comfortable. A solid way to experience Kyoto’s food scene and learn…”
Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets: three local izakaya stops with drinks and dinner-style bites on a small-group night tour.
“Our tour with Peco was amazing!!... we have done many tours but this one was so very memorable. Definitely would recommend!!”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks included. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai in 3 hours.
“Such a great night! Massachusetts was an awesome guide, he took us to excellent spots . It was a really fun night with a fantastic group - we highly recommend!”
A small-group Osaka bar-hopping walk with an English guide, from Dotonbori to Uranamba, with sake tastings and a secret final stop.
“Amazing time with Naoko! She was open for questions, very attentive and making sure we had a great time. Naoko is an amazing person to hang out with and I would recommend anyone to do this tour. 20/10 would do it again.”
Osaka pub crawl from Shinsaibashi with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a club finish. Mobile ticket, local hosts.
“Amazing time! We went to multiple bars as a pre game and got to meet so many people while having some drinks”
3-hour Sapporo bar-hopping food tour for up to 7 people. Hit local izakayas, try Hokkaido bites, get 3 drinks, photos, and help ordering.
“So much fun and we got to eat the most incredible food ever. Lover Kay, she was an actual blast to hang out with all night .”
90-minute Shinjuku night tour with local guides: secret backstreets, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, vending-machine drink for $22.
“we had tour guide Mao who was really friendly and knowledgeable. we have been to Tokyo before but still learnt a lot from Mao - the tour was well priced also”
A 3-hour Shibuya pub crawl with a friendly guide, included shot stops, and easy access to Tokyo nightlife spots you might miss.
“Met up in a small bar. Advised we needed to buy a drink on entry at each place. Free drinks came out of a bottle from hosts bag. Drinks should come from the bar. Not very well organised”
A 2-hour guided night walk in Osaka’s Namba with street-food stops and a market taste of seafood culture, plus local tips.
“Support insight into Osaka street food scene Kaz was a knowledgeable local who took us some classic and off the beat spots”
A guided 3-hour Shinjuku bar crawl with 5 local dishes, complimentary drinks, and a 4-sake tasting across three neighborhoods.
“It was just Yo and I . He showed me some really cool spots in Tokyo. We ate, sang karaoke. It was rainy, but didn't bother me. We also went to a Saki bar!!!”
3-hour Shibuya bar hopping with 3 izakaya stops, reserved seating, dinner, plus all-you-can-drink beer and sake.
“Our guide, Lam was fantastic! Truly an enjoyable evening and experience.”
![[Private]Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping w/ Japanese Local Guide - Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane): why the first stop hits hardest](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/privateshinjuku-golden-gai-bar-hopping-w-japanese-local-guide.jpg)
