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The 15 most popular pub crawls 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.
“Mari was amazing! The most memorable night in Osaka! We had so much fun and will be doing this tour again.”
A 5-hour Roppongi pub crawl with 3 bars and a final club at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Free shots, games, 50% off drinks.
“Had an absolute blast! If you’re looking to have a goodnight out or just meets lots of other travelers this is the tour to do it with. Met some amazing people and made some great memories. Highly recommend!”
Kyoto’s Pontocho backstreets: three local izakaya stops with drinks and dinner-style bites on a small-group night tour.
“Overall the tour was very nice and structured. My favorite stop was at the end, a really nice couple that ran that bar. I can't recommend it enough!!!”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks included. Visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai in 3 hours.
“Perfect start to a Tokyo holiday. Loads of fun and very interesting. Naoki was a fantastic host with tons of local knowledge. He showed us some amazing hidden gems.”
Osaka pub crawl from Shinsaibashi with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a club finish. Mobile ticket, local hosts.
“Was an awesome bar crawl. We had about 10 total people show up which was perfect and the vibe at each place we went to was great! Highly recommend doing it. The two host Tony and B were awesome as well really showed us all a good time and overall super cool dudes.”
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.
“Each place we visited had its own cool vibe . Great eats and great fun to be amongst the locals and discover what is unique to the hokkaido food scene”
A 3-hour Shibuya pub crawl with a friendly guide, included shot stops, and easy access to Tokyo nightlife spots you might miss.
“It was great fun and it was interesting to actually go out with some people local. There genuinely isn't any more to say but I cant post a shorter review ;)”
A guided 3-hour Shinjuku bar crawl with 5 local dishes, complimentary drinks, and a 4-sake tasting across three neighborhoods.
“We really enjoyed this tour - Haru took us to some great pubs we wouldn’t have otherwise found, in a neighborhood that we found to be confusing to navigate on our own.”
3-hour Shibuya bar hopping with 3 izakaya stops, reserved seating, dinner, plus all-you-can-drink beer and sake.
“Absolutely fantastic! Hide, our guide, was brilliant and knew all the great places. The bars were brill and food fantastic. We would never have found these places on our own.”
A 3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping night with a local guide, three izakaya stops, sake tastings, and secret alleys near Golden Gai.
“Ayaka was a fantastic tour guide and the other travellers I met were lovely. We had some great food and drinks, and had a blast singing karaoke late into the night after the tour ended. Would highly recommend to all.”
A 3-hour guided pub crawl in Namba with free shots between 2–4 stops, international social time, and Osaka-style bars from izakaya to DJ spots.
“The tour guide was cool. She was very friendly and helpful. The tour itself was very expensive for what was provided. The drinks aren’t provided so you pretty much paid $70+ to just mingle with each other.”
A 2-hour Shinjuku night tour with 3 drinks and 6–8 bites, walking Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with an English guide.
“It was an amazing experience! Our guide Ash was really nice and interesting, it was a pleasure to talk with him. We really had a great time experiencing the drinking habits of Japanese people and wandering in this colorful neighborhood :)”
Taste Shinjuku at night on a 3-hour guided bar crawl through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho. Small group, local guide.
“Good time getting the feel of the drinking establishments in Shinjuku. Sake tasting was the highlight.”
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