Ticket Hall

Shinjuku After Dark Tour

3.52 reviews

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Shinjuku on a unique after-dark tour that skips the tourist traps. Your guide will lead you to the best local izakaya pubs and Japanese-style bars, where you can enjoy traditional booths, stand at a tachinomi bar, and savor local favorites like yakitori skewers. Dive into the heart of Shinjuku’s red-light district, Kabukicho, and explore retro drinking streets frequented by locals. This tour offers an authentic taste of Shinjuku’s lively and culturally rich evening scene

Inclusions

What's included

  • 3 drinks
  • 4 kinds of Japanese deep fried skewers
  • An assortment of 4 Japanese meat, fish, and vegetable dishes

What's not

  • Transportation to/from the location
  • Additional food/drinks and souvernir

Itinerary

  1. Explore Tokyo's Kabukicho red-light district and dive into Japanese nightlife culture. Then, visit a historic drinking area from the 1940s, home to over 200 tiny, retro bars. Experience Shinjuku's unique bar scene and enjoy drinks at a few select spots

    1.5 h

  2. Discover authentic izakayas, tachinomiya (standing bars), and yakitori bars in Shinjuku, away from the crowded, touristy areas. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local nightlife and Japanese drinking culture while enjoying delicious grilled dishes and a variety of drinks, including sake and beer

    1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

3.5

  • 51
  • 40
  • 30
  • 21
  • 10

Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet your guide near Shinjuku Station. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message or confirmation email after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
byFood
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will walk a lot, so please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Please note that the minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
  • This activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Gluten-free, Pescetarian, Vegan diet, and Vegetarian diet.
  • Please inform us in advance of your allergy/dietary restrictions.

How it compares in Tokyo

  • Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 320 food tours we list in Tokyo.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 172 of 320.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tokyo

Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.

Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.

Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).

See all 4374 experiences in Tokyo

Special offers in Tokyo

Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.

Similar experiences

Hop-on hop-off in Tokyo

1 / 6

Three steps to add it

Plan with AIYour trip, day by day