11 Pub Crawls in Japan 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.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Osaka Namba bar hopping with a local guide. 3 izakaya stops, 6 tastes, plus Hozen-ji sights. Small group, 3 hours.

“The first Restaurant the service was Deplorable! The second was good as with the Sake. The third Bar we went to did not have Sake so I ordered a glass of White wine...around 1.5 oz poor. I refused it and told the Bartender poor me a glass of wine or throw it away...he threw it down the drain and I left!”

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4.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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5.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105

Join MagicalTrip on a 3-hour Kyoto bar-hopping night walk through Pontocho backstreets, with 3-4 dishes, 3-4 drinks, and photos.

“Food isn’t good compared to every other tour or even street vendors offer. Drinks are fine. Highly unorganized, not a lot of information to learn anything. We did have fun at a karaoke bar though.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Guided Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 331 reviews · 5 hours · from $23Best value

A 5-hour Osaka guided pub crawl with free shots, drink discounts, games, and a late nightclub finish, plus photos and possible after-parties.

“Excellent night with Rob and Hugo. The first bar was not great and the staff could have been friendlier than they were but Rob and Hugo managed to get round this by getting the party games going. The next two bars and the nightclub were great fun and both Rob and Hugo ensured that everyone in the group mixed and that everyone had a great night. This was a brilliant introduction to Osaka although we paid for it a little the next day !”

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9.Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23

Shinsaibashi bar hop with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a club finish, guided by locals in Osaka at night.

“This pub crawl was absolutely epic! Met so many cool people from all over, the drinks were flowing, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We hopped between some awesome spots, each with its own unique vibe. Definitely a highlight of my trip, Read more”

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10.Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $108

Sapporo bar-hopping food tour with three local izakayas, translation help, and a hidden underground stop, ending at ramen or parfait.

“Aika made the entire experience worthwhile. She was friendly and knowledgeable. We visited three places and all had wonderful food and drinks. I highly recommend.”

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11.Bar Hopping Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

A 3-hour Hiroshima night of **okonomiyaki**, bar hopping in Nagarekawa, and Hiroshima sake, led by an English-speaking local guide.

“Tour was fantastic and Yuji’s local knowledge (and taste in drinks) was excellent! Highly recommended.”

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