Shinjuku Golden Gai Tours and Tickets

Seeking out the well-concealed back-alley bars of Tokyo's Shinjuku district is notoriously tricky for outsiders. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this guided tour that takes you barhopping to Izakaya bars in two different alleyways—a small group of no more than eight people means that you can easily access tiny bars with just a few seats. Between drinks and snacks (included) your guide shares insights into local culture in this atmospheric part of the city.

Visitors to Tokyo seeking a fun and quirky experience should look no further than this go-kart tour of Shinjuku. To make sure you stand out from the crowds even further you can don a cartoon character costume for your ride. This is an ideal way to have fun with friends while seeing the sights and making memories you’ll never forget.

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your expepienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Bicycle tours are a travel style that allows you to maintain your social distance. Take a bike tour to avoid the crowds and see the sights! Stay active and get some exercise while visiting Tokyo on this biking tour Cover 20 kilometers (12 miles) of Tokyo with a professional cyclist guide Your guide leads you down the busy city’s hidden alleys and side streets Bike and helmet rental are included for your convenience and safety Pedal past some of Tokyo's top landmarks during this bike tour Visit many neighborhoods in just 3-hour, while getting to explore outdoors I take you to places you couldn’t reach by public transport.

This half-day tour is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid the hassle of navigating by having a private guide to take you around the city. A perk of the tour is that you won’t waste time going to sights that don’t interest you, as the route can be customized. A sample itinerary may include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Enjoy classic Japanese experience at our selected restaurants. Local food & drinks as we journey through Tokyo’s busiest area in Shinjuku. - 7+ mouth-watering Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from three selected restaurants. - Drinks to taste great Izakaya style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, Sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverage also available. - Explore Shinjuku visiting famous must-see spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy unique views of Tokyo’s neon town, Kabukicho. Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand.

With the world’s highest number of bars per square meter, Tokyo’s Shinjuku Golden Gai neighborhood is a must-visit for travelers with a vibrant spirit. This walking tour of Shinjuku Golden Gai and Kabukicho showcases the best bars, restaurants, and food stalls the districts have to offer. Feast on Japanese dishes like Ramen, and yakitori (skewers), and delve into the area’s rich history with your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people, making for an intimate experience.

Get acquainted with a real-life geisha during a cultural experience in Tokyo. An intimate encounter designed for travelers interested in Japanese culture, this tour includes a geisha performance, traditionally featuring songs, dances, and games, and refreshments such as tea and sweets. Learn about the history of the geisha and upgrade to include lunch and unlimited drinks.

You’ll explore Shinjuku with one of our friendly hosts, sampling different varieties of Japanese rice wine - better known as sake! Whether you’d prefer a tiny izakaya (traditional Japanese bar, which actually means ‘stay in sake shop’) or a standing bar (a tachinomiya) where only 10 can squeeze in at a time, the choice is yours! Discover the different temperatures, varieties and ways of enjoying sake with your host! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Explore one of Shibuya’s most interesting and laid-back neighborhoods—Ebisu, on this action-packed food tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as you’ll have a guide to navigate and take you down alleyways and side streets that locals love. Visit multiple restaurants and food stalls, and enjoy trying Japanese specialities, as well as a beer, sake, or soft drink.

-Try the classic Japanese foods in Shinjuku! You will head to the first restaurant on your tour. It is located at the lively east exit area in Shinjuku. In this area where numerous restaurants, accommodation facilities, sightseeing spots and restaurants can be found, there stands a Japanese restaurant, which even local people can hardly find. -Help yourselves with copious amounts of Wagyu! In the second restaurant, you will be able to grill your own Wagyu with a custom made Shichirin (Japanese barbecue grill). -For dessert, enjoy the atmosphere and taste of Japan at the cafe in Shinjuku Once your stomach is full, have a dessert at a quiet cafe. Let's take a break with an artisan Gelato, in a cozy store in the middle of the bustling city of Shinjuku. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

For outsiders, it can be difficult to get an insight into Japanese cultural life. This experience offers you a deeper perspective than most. In the company of a geisha, learn how geisha prepare their makeup and dress in kimono. Unlike other makeover experiences, you'll actually be learning from geisha themselves.

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Shinjuku Station underground mall is super large. It is no exaggeration to say that the one who knows Shinjuku Station underground mall will know about Tokyo very well. By mastering the underground mall, you can become a true Tokyo dude. And you can also say, I know Tokyo very much. Moreover, there is no need to worry about the rain, hot, cold weather. Air conditioners there. You can also find food only sold in Shinjuku Underground mall. Super delicious! There is also a shrine on the roof of the building. New discoveries are everywhere. Please try to taste this impression by all means

Tokyo’s Shinjuku district is home to the world’s busiest train station, so it can be overwhelming as a visitor to find your way through the crowds. This tour is your shortcut to finding the best photo locations in Shinjuku. You’ll discover secret spots that you wouldn’t find alone, as well as the classic sites, such as the Godzilla statue, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck. Traveling with a guide means you’ll learn about the area’s history as you explore.

Let’s explore the biggest business and drinking town Shinjuku! We will give you a 90-mins brief introduction to the area, where you will see modern Shinjuku with many high buildings and neon lights and also, tiny local Izakaya bars and small narrow streets which make you feel like time traveling to Tokyo in the 1950s, without getting “Lost in translation”. After meeting, we will take you to Omoide Yokocho (“Memory lane”) , narrow streets full of Yakitori(skewers) shops and restaurants. Then, we will explore Kabukicho-area, one of the safest red-light district in the world with Robot restaurants and Godzilla head. Last spot will be our highlight “Golden-gai” where more than 200 tiny bars crammed into the miniature backstreets. You can enjoy the unique atmosphere. After this experience, you may continue enjoying Shinjuku nightlife by yourself by following your guide’s recommendations. Please be advised that some local spots accept cash only.

"Study Shinjuku more and Play Shinjuku more" This is the concept of this tour we are aiming at. The special feature of this tour is that Warp Shinjuku has been added to the contents of the "LICENSED GUIDE SHINJUKU WALKING TOUR" that has been well received. You enjoy disco club shortly after a guide with national qualification will explain the city of Shinjuku. It is guaranteed you get super amazing experience. Don't miss it! ※Warp Shinjuku over 20 years to get in. ID necessary! Without ID, ONLY WALKING TOUR! Please be understood. ※You may not be able to enter on time due to events. Please note. Thx! ※Foreign tourists only! Warp Shinjuku tour is designed to get many foreign tourists to know.

Come join our 1-hour panoramic virtual tour via Zoom! Just like a real tour, we will take you to Tokyo's most coolest places hand-picked by professional tour guides in the virtual world. This online travel experience will be held at home and all you need is a PC or smartphone to join. In the virtual world, we'll introduce our favorite areas of Tokyo such as Asakusa, Akihabara and Shinjuku to give you local insights into cultural backgrounds and some interesting tips at each stop by using our beautiful images, videos and 360-degree photos. Also, this online travel experience would be perfect if you plan to visit Tokyo! Your Tokyo trip would be 10 times enjoyable if you learned some interesting aspects on this experience! This tour is totally adapted to your preferences and interests so, if you have particular things you want to try in Tokyo or Japan, we will recommend you non-touristy places or activities. Please note that a start time shown on the page is in Japan Standard Time.

Even if you say Shinjuku, it's too big to know, Where should I go, where should I take photos, it is highly recommended for all beginners. Guides with national qualifications will guide you. You can also learn the culture and history of Shinjuku.

Let's experience the real Japanese food that locals love! You can eat authentic Japanese dishes such as sushi, shabu-shabu, yakitori and ramen etc. In addition, a guide that speaks your language will accompany you from start to finish, so you can be fine and feel at ease. Eating with a kind Japanese guide will surely be a great memory!

Shinjuku, being the largest city in Tokyo, naturally offers much to do and see during the day, however the city really comes to life when the sun goes down. If you only have a couple of hours to spare but want to experience the local life of Shinjuku, or simply want to get acquainted with the city, then this carefully-planned personal tour will efficiently make the most of your time. Here is the overview of what you will see and visit

This tour is a walking tour for about 2.5 hours in the daytime. We'll enjoy to know the history of Shinjuku with the changes along the times to stop by a national garden to feel the spirit of the modernization. There are several shrines or temples in Shinjuku, which include spiritual power spots or old tragic stories in the floating world. The area is interesting as the secular world and sacred world stand like side by side. The guide will take you to one or two of them as much as I can in the tour time to know the key figure and the local energy at the time. We'll pass by the retro bar streets to touch a part of the modern history near to today and then we'll walk through the neon sign board streets as it very reflects the change in social conditions in the current time stream. We would like to taste a Japanese sweet dumpling at a long established wagashi shop when we come across to it. After the long walk, we'll definitely enjoy tasting fine sake to avoid nothing special.

Choose from our uniquely designed Japanese-inspired themed photoshoots at some of the most popular landmarks in Tokyo. We specialize in the Japanese subculture of rope art or shibari as well. We hold rope art classes regularly at the studio. Accessories, outfits, props and make-up will be provided as well. We can also accommodate requests on the photo shoot themes. Edited photos will be sent through email in a week. Additional raw or edited photos can be also be purchased at a low cost. • Themes: Individual Series, Group Series, Lovers Series, Tokyo Landmarks, and Customize Series. • Locations: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree • Approximately 2.5 hours (including make-up and preparation time) •10 edited photos (solo or group) Additional photos may be purchased for ¥800 each.

Suitable for all levels of photographers, from people just picking up a camera for the first time, to semi-professionals, we always make sure to find something new to teach you. With our one-on-one tours, we can make sure to go to the spots that interest you most, be they hidden gems, or spending time to get the perfect shot of Hachiko Crossing. We craft each tour to our guest. In addition to taking photos, you will go over: Compositional techniques such as lines, repetition, texture, angles, etc. Sharpening your eye: composition, subject and lighting. Explore Tokyo with a local, who might show you something you wouldn't normally see. Master the techniques. Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and focusing. Reviewing your photography.