15 Nightlife Tours in Tokyo Worth the Day

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!”

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2.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!”

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3.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.”

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4.Tokyo Pub Crawl

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

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.”

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5.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!”

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6.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

90-minute Shinjuku night walk with local guides through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, plus a vending drink.

“very relaxed and informative way if learning about Tokyo and local knowledge!!!!! set me up for my trip around Japan”

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7.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

A 3-hour Shibuya bar crawl with reserved seats, izakaya alley vibes, and included drinks plus a full dinner near Shibuya Crossing.

“Yuki was great. He definitely went with the flow and let the group let loose. Definitely appreciate his friendly attitude and fun personality. By the second stop, everyone was having a blast in Shibuya.”

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8.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

3 hours of Shinjuku izakayas with a local guide, sushi and sake tastings, and neon alley night walks you can’t DIY.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Aya (Faith)—apologies if I got the spelling wrong; I'm terrible with names—was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting little details throughout. On top of that, she was super fun and really helped create a memorable experience for our whole group. I highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Shinjuku izakaya crawl with an English guide: neon Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho alleys, Golden Gai tiny bars, 3 drinks and snacks.

“Perfect in every way. The atmosphere, the people, the food, the drinks and with Ryota as the ultimate guide! Thank you!!”

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10.WARP SHINJUKU Nightclub Ticket with Drink / VIP Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Dance, DJ energy, projection mapping, and a VIP Japanese ritual at WARP SHINJUKU in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, with drink options.

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11.Enjoy Tokyo’s Nightlife in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $126

A 3-hour small-group Shinjuku nightlife walk with shrine history, Golden Gai alley bars, izakaya bites, and karaoke in Tokyo.

“It was was great, Satoko was a fabulous guide and wonderful person. I highly recommend, we had a great time!”

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12.Shinjuku: Explore the Hidden Local Bars – 3.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3h 30m · from $87

3.5-hour Shinjuku night tour of hidden local bars and Japanese comfort food, with an English guide, photos, and included drinks.

“Ryo made every moment of the tour engaging, with his wealth of knowledge and his ability to make everyone feel included and entertained.”

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13.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Karaoke Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $32

Bar hop through Kabukicho and Golden Gai with a local guide, then sing karaoke in Shinjuku. Great value for nightlife and laughs.

“I loved our wonder-twin guides AYAKA and MEIKO, and also the other 2 Aussie ladies in our group, Fiona and Jan! Our gals getaway was SO FUN and we enjoyed being able to go at our own pace and tailor the offerings to our unique preferences. We had an abundance of munchies (lotsa healthy snacks too) and special treatment from each place that we visited because of A&M — highlight for me was traversing through the area called Golden Gai and singing Karaoke at this KAWAII little hidden bar in the basement of a building that I woukd have NEVER found on my own! We split the bill at each…”

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14.Shinjuku: bar hopping night tour at Japanese Izakaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $96

Shinjuku bar hopping with Shingo Travel: sake, yakitori, Golden Gai pubs, and karaoke in a small group for 210 minutes.

“I really enjoyed the evening, Shingo was so friendly even though I booked last minute. He tailored the tour to my interests and tastes (some allergies), and was happy to try new places that we found along the way! We chatted to local bartenders about their drink making secrets. Highly recommended if you are looking for a friendly companion for a good night out in Shinjuku.”

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15.Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Shinjuku Golden Gai bar hopping with a local guide, tasting Japanese whisky and local snacks, ending at Hanazono Shrine in 3 hours.

“Whilst the guides were lovely people they need a lot more experience.”

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