Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour
Why not go for drinking with me?!
Golden Gai is the biggest bar-hopping area in Japan. There are about 300 bars in the area. However, it is often hard for beginners to tell which one to enter.
No worries! As a local bar hopping master, I will take you to the best shops.
Moreover, I can talk to you like your old friend. Let's have a great chat and make the night unforgettable!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shinjuku Station
- In front of Police Box next to JR Shinjuku Station East Gate Exit *Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off are also available.
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is Tokyo's famous nightlife district in Shinjuku, known for its bars, restaurants, and entertainment (Host and Hostess clubs).
Golden Gai 1st bar
e.g. Calm Western Style Bar
Golden Gai 2nd bar
e.g. Traditional Japanese Style Izakaya Bar
Golden Gai 3rd bar
e.g. Gorgeous Themed Bar
Ending Point
Shinjuku Station
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide
- Foods and Drinks (you and guide)
*It depends on how much you eat and drink, at each bar you will need around 1,500 - 3,000 JPY / 1 person.
Tour Important Information
* Bring some cash for drink (around 10,000 JPY per person). Some bars do not accept credit card.
Important message from the supplier
DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.
Available date is negotiable.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Melody S.
Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography.
I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan.
I studied abroad in the US and the UK, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset.
Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds.
【Interests】
-Maid cafes and pop idols
-Manga and anime
-Art and architecture
-Hot springs and public baths
-Socializing and exploring great food
【Certifications】
-National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
-General Certified Travel Supervisor
-Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor
I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!
Reviews
Shane S.
“A Great time and informative tour”
We had a fun time despite the weather not cooperating. We both appreciated Melody pushing us for photos and enjoyed all of the spots we visited. Melody is fun and personable.
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Melody S.
Shane, thank you for your wonderful review. It felt as if we were standing inside the clouds at Tokyo Skytree! We visited Asakusa, enjoyed a cruise, explored the beautiful Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, and had lunch at Tsukiji Market. We finished the day in Akihabara, an area full of indoor attractions such as maid cafes and capsule toys. I’m glad you both were able to buy lots of Final Fantasy merchandise as well. What a fun day it was! Until we meet again, take care and all the best!
Erin W.
“Wonderful Guide for a Family”
Melody was a wonderful guide for our family. I highly recommend his services. We visited multiple sites and he provided the history of each one across several hundred years. He introduced us to Asakusa and Harajuku as well as providing us tips on how to navigate the subway and where to go for the fashion across age ranges. The group ages ranges from 11 to 76 and he was gracious with all.
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Melody S.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Erin. We enjoyed an early lunch in Asakusa, where we ordered ramen, a Japanese bento box, and fried shrimp. The Japanese wine was also delicious! It was so much fun visiting Harajuku Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine together as well. Your children were very honest, curious, and eager to learn about everything they saw in Japan. Your mother was also incredibly energetic and walked such a long distance with us. I’m sure this became one of your family’s best trips to Tokyo. I’m looking forward to seeing your family again someday!
John R.
“Highly Recommended”
We had 3 separate personalized tour days with Melody. We did 1 day Tokyo, then 1 day Kyoto, then a 3rd day back in Tokyo. Easy to personalize the tours if you want. Melody can explain history, but also show you great places to eat. He will take as many photos as you want. We highly recommend Melody.
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Melody S.
John, thank you so much for the wonderful review! On the very first day, we visited many places including Tsukiji Market and Japanese Garden. I think the highlight of the day was when we found that incredibly rare Gundam figure in Akihabara!
$188/ per group
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