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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.
“Super fun way to explore Shinjuku early in your Tokyo trip, and the food and drinks were amazing at all the spots. I still dream about the tuna sushi at the second restaurant.”
Small-group Shibuya izakaya bar hopping with an insider guide, indoor yokocho alleys, tasty set dishes, and all-you-can-drink at one stop.
“Cyackey was an amazing guide. She was insightful and knowledgeable. Our group of 8 got along well and we had a great time. Food and drinks were great, we were full from the first place but we still tried stuff at all the stops”
Osaka Namba izakaya bar-hopping night with a small group, 3 bars, 6 tastes, local food alleys, and guide-led ordering.
“I had a solo trip back in July 2024! I felt so safe and comfortable on this tour! I’d definitely recommend!”
A 5-hour Roppongi pub crawl with 3 bars and a final club at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Free shots, games, 50% off drinks.
“The pub crawl was amazing. I met so many people and made lots of new friends. The hosts are great and they make sure everyone has a great time! I highly recommend booking this, especially if you’re a solo traveler. :)”
Walk Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi with an English guide on a Kyoto izakaya bar-hopping tour ending at a local hangout.
“Haruka-San was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the area and various alcohol types. She created a warm, welcoming atmosphere and showed us a variety of places with different vibes. This was my first day using the app and I only hope that my future experiences will be like this one. This is a solo trip…”
Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets: three local izakaya stops with drinks and dinner-style bites on a small-group night tour.
“Loved our bar hopping tour , went to some great restaurants and met some wonderful people , Great way to see some of the back streets 🍷”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks included. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai in 3 hours.
“massachusests is a great host. right from the start he made everyone in the group comfortable and he was full of trivia and shared so much about japanese culture and history . he also offered great suggestions on what to eat and drink. i enjoyed the tour and the company. we had lots to eat…”
A small-group Osaka bar-hopping walk with an English guide, from Dotonbori to Uranamba, with sake tastings and a secret final stop.
“Taiga was a great guide! He was informative, nice, and knowledgeable. The places we went were great, good food, good alcohol, good people :)”
Osaka pub crawl from Shinsaibashi with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a club finish. Mobile ticket, local hosts.
“The best bar crawl in Osaka! Ryan, Lena, Brandon are the best! 🔥 We really enjoyed the event, definitely recommends it. Just book your bar crawl. As soon as possible!”
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.
“Very good food and drinks at 3 different izakayas. Did not realize Japan allows indoor smoking, so that was difficult with medical issues. We had an excellent time overall!”
90-minute Shinjuku night tour with local guides: secret backstreets, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, vending-machine drink for $22.
“We loved our kind, knowledgeable and caring guide, Akira! We learned so much and enjoyed our time with Akira! Would recommend this tour!”
A 3-hour Shibuya pub crawl with a friendly guide, included shot stops, and easy access to Tokyo nightlife spots you might miss.
“Well. There were only 3 participants (including me), and we did not really get on. The first bar was completely dead and kinda run down. The second bar was nice, but also empty. The third bar was completely overcrowded and loud. Kinda niRead more”
A 2-hour guided night walk in Osaka’s Namba with street-food stops and a market taste of seafood culture, plus local tips.
“Great tour with Nako, very interesting and friendly. Nice walking tour around Namba, markets and more. Thank you!”
A guided 3-hour Shinjuku bar crawl with 5 local dishes, complimentary drinks, and a 4-sake tasting across three neighborhoods.
“This was a great way to explore this part of the city and try traditional Japanese food. Had a great time! m”
3-hour Shibuya bar hopping with 3 izakaya stops, reserved seating, dinner, plus all-you-can-drink beer and sake.
“The best thing about our tour was our tour guide, Lam. He was kind, knowledgeable, and patient. He organized a wonderful tour throughout Shibuya and we experienced a myriad of foods and drinks. Lam answered all our questions thoroughly and patiently and was charming and funny throughout. The tour was well organized and we never…”
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