15 Drinking Tours in Tokyo, Priced and Rated

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping in a small group of up to 7, $106 includes drinks and snack plates, plus three back-alley stops.

“Yosh was a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting gentleman who was my Tour Guide. He went out of his way to explain the historic neighbourhoods we visited and took me to very interesting spots. For a traveler looking for an enriched experience in Shinjuku neighborhood, this is a good opportunity. Highly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

A 3-hour Shinjuku bar-walk with an English guide, classic izakaya lanes, Golden Gai spots, and karaoke to end your night.

“Great time! Great people! Great drinks! Great guide! Thank you so much for showing us around and teaching us about sake!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

A small-group Shibuya nightlife bar hopping tour with included izakaya bites and drinks, plus all-you-can-drink at one stop.

“Was shown around Shibuya at the 7pm slot amidst the bustle of Halloween week, and Naoki was a fantastic guide for it. Knew all sorts of well hidden places for food and the perfect mix for gyoza sauce. Would recommend to anyone!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,041 reviews · from $100

Small-group Shinjuku izakaya night: at least 7 classic dishes at 3 spots, drinks, and alley walks through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

“Chizuru was very kind and showed us some great places! Recommend this experience! I enjoyed trying all different types of Japanese foods.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

A 5-hour Tokyo Roppongi pub crawl with free shots, music stops, and a late dance-club finish, made for meeting people.

“The bar crawl was so much fun. The group was huge, about 70 people and we filled up every bar. The games were fun and there were tons of shots being poured. Would highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

A small-group Shinjuku izakaya crawl through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with English help and photo stops.

“It was very difficult to find the starting point and the guide. He had no sign. The group was too large to hear what he was telling us. We lost some of the group because too large. Also we didn’t realize we would be sitting down at each spot. We expected a quick stock try a local drink then move on.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Tokyo Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · from $25Best value

Tokyo pub crawl with discounted drinks, welcome shots, and club time in Roppongi, all timed to help you catch the last train.

“I went as a solo traveler and left with a lot of new friends. We had so much fun. Way better experience than I expected.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Shinjuku after dark in 3 hours: 3 izakaya stops, dinner, and all-you-can-drink included, guided on foot through Tokyo’s backstreets.

“The tour was a lot of fun while also deepening my understanding of Japan. Icchan was funny and knowledgeable. This tour ultimately was a great way for me to get out and have some drinks in Tokyo with others as a solo traveler. I'd recommend this tour and will book again if I return to Tokyo!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

3-hour Shibuya izakaya crawl with an English guide. Walk hidden streets, visit 3 bars, and often end with karaoke. $29.

“Great small group! 6 people. Guide was awesome! karaoke at the last stop was a great ending.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

Small-group ramen and sushi cooking class in Tokyo with sake pairing, guided by English-speaking hosts for $79.59, about 3 hours.

“This was an exceptional experience. Alex and Sato will make you feel very much at home and comfortable. We had a lots of laughs while learning to make sushi and ramen. They choose high quality ingredients to mirror the quality of their class. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $72

Sake masterclass in Shinjuku with a pro, 6+ pours and snack pairings, plus labels and ordering tips. Small group, mobile ticket.

“Fun, educational and lots of yummy sake to taste. Andrea was knowledgeable and very welcoming. If you like sake or are curious about it, you should do this!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

Tokyo sake omakase: 7 Japan-only sakes, unlimited refills, 4 themed courses with snacks, led by multilingual sommeliers in a design room.

“Very informative and enjoyable :) I had a good time thank you so much very happy!!!!!!! Loved all the sake choices”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Taste 14+ izakaya dishes in Shinjuku, walk Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, and try top sake with an English guide for about 3.5 hours.

“Really amazing experience but I think the price is a little bit steep considering food around Tokyo can be so cheap!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Tokyo Shibuya izakaya crawl with an English guide, free sights at Scramble Crossing and Miyashita Park, plus bar stops and photos.

“Our tour with Scott was an absolute blast! Thanks to his amazing translation skills, we got to chat with some super cool locals and discover hidden gems in the form of authentic restaurants. Scott's passion for Japan was contagious, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had the most unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to truly immerse themselves in Japanese culture. It's an experience you'll never forget!”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $39

Kabukicho one-hour sake tasting with eight pours, Japanese snacks, and an amazake finish near Shinjuku Ale for $39.64.

“We had so much fun getting to trying different Sakes paired with some finger foods. We even did karaoke. So much fun! Great for couples, friends or groups.”

Check availability →Read our full review