Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour | 3 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 4 Food Stops
  • Two drinks included
  • Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Transportation costs

Overview

We love this charming nightlife tour! You will get a chance to enjoy many kinds of sushi and yakitori (skewers) as well as classic RAMEN! (on everyone’s MUST-TRY LIST) Throughout your adventure, you will have the chance to try 10 different Japanese foods. Start your tour by walking through the busy streets of Shinjuku heading straight for Omoide Yokocho (literally “Memory Laneâ€) as our first stop. Omoide Yokocho is rightfully named as it is littered with rustic food stalls and bars from the 1950s. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to the middle of the 20th century. Many of these spots still stay true to their roots, serving roasted giblets with beef and pork, which was a staple when food was scarce after World War II. We will have a drink together and some skewers in one of the most charming parts of Tokyo; it will give you a very authentic feeling of Japan as you dine mostly with locals. (Please NOTE this tour is for Adults over 20 years of Age)

Meeting points

1-chÅme-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

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Meet up point: Meet in front of the KISSATEN Tajimaya Coffee House Address: 1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023 Directions: Follow signs for the West Gate to exit Shinjuku Station, then exit via B15.

End point

Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, KabukichÅ, 1-chÅme−1−６ ゴールデン街

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End Point: Golden Gai Area

Itinerary

  • Tajimaya Coffee

    Let's meet there and to start! Share delicious memories with a knowledgeable, local and English speaking guide

    5 minutes

  • Omoide Yokocho

    Discover a very authentic feeling of Japan as you dine with locals, and learn about one of Japan’s most famous entertainment areas.

    5 minutes

  • Kabukicho

    As we wander in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighborhood you can explore an area known for being Tokyo’s most popular spot for unique izakaya, tiny bars, and pub-nightlife. Golden Gai venues are so densely packed you can almost be in two places at once (one foot in each). Golden Gai is filled with over 200 small pubs, stalls, and karaoke bars. Most are only big enough for five to seven people. Boasting the most densely populated nightlife area in the world, Golden Gai will be a glimpse of Tokyo you will never forget.

    30 minutes

  • 第1モナミビル (Pass By)

    Try different local and seasonal dishes at 4 different food stops (yakitori, ramen, sushi...)

  • Hanazono Shrine (Pass By)

    Hanazono Shrine

  • Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Ending Point - Araku Bar (Golden Gai)

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adults 20 years old and above only
  • Karaoke After Party available
  • Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
  • Dietary Restrictions Flexibility: Pescetarian and Vegetarian friendly

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Awesome first time experience in Tokyo

Published on May, 2025

If you are thinking of doing this tour, then stop thinking and just book it. You will not regret this. The food and locations are amazing and the tour guide Wesley just amplifies the experience with his knowledge of the locations and Japanese customs. He is also a really cool guy so great to spend 3 hours with him on this tour. Thanks again Arigato Japan food tours

Great way to See and learn about the Golden Gai.

Published on Apr, 2025

Highly recommend this tour if you are interested in seeing and eating your way through the famous Golden Gai. Sandra, our guide, was knowledgeable, funny and clearly knew her way around this interesting district. The tiny bars and restaurants left us wondering how the owners survive but they all seem to have people enjoying themselves. The food was delicious, varied and took us outside our comfort zone, which was what we were hoping for. It would have been a perfect night except for the heavy rain but even so Sandra navigated the trip like a pro.

Brilliant food tour!

Published on Apr, 2025

One of the best tours of our holiday…. So much lovely food to enjoy. Our tour guide, Yoshi was brilliant. Thank you, Yoshi!

Golden Gai - Brilliant Tour with Yoshi

Published on Apr, 2025

honestly, it was soo much fun. We had Yoshi as our guide and it was just brilliant. He was so much fun and proper full of knowledge. We did the golden gai tour and honestly, when I do come back to Japan - defo will be using their services again. Yoshi - thank you so much - honestly, I recommend Yoshi, left right and centre :). To the lovely Canadian couple too - so much love!! Brilliant ---- and we got to see Godzilla :P

One of the best things we did in Tokyo

Published on Mar, 2025

This was one of the best things we did in Tokyo. Particularly appreciated the tour waiting for us when we had trouble finding the start point. Food delicious and we went to parts of Tokyo we otherwise would not have seen.

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