A trip to Tokyo would not be complete without a visit to Shinjuku, home to Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the Golden Gai, some of Japan's most unique places. Enjoy Japanese soul food and soak in the atmosphere and neon lights in Japan's liveliest district! See and experience hidden gems that otherwise would not have been known without a guide. Customization of eating and drinking locations is possible on this tour, as well as exploring other areas.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shinjuku Station
Omoide Yokocho
The tour starts in the retro izakaya area Omoide Yokocho, the nostalgic alleyway filled with great places to eat, where the pleasant smell of barbeque, local dishes, and cheers from the locals inspires. We stop for food and drinks here.
Kabukicho
It's a short walk to Kabukicho, Japan's biggest neon-lit entertainment district, where interesting shops and characters will surely make an impression on you. As we walk through and explore this area the historical, social, and cultural aspects are discussion points.
Golden Gai
Next, we enter the Golden Gai district, a delightful eclectic maze of over 200 bars and pubs unlike anywhere in the world. This area also has an interesting post WWII history and is great place to have a drink and talk to locals.
Kabukicho
We continue our walk back through Kabukicho and explore a bit more as we make our back to the the starting point. Or guests can keep exploring and enjoying the night.
Ending Point
Shinjuku Station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
•Guide fee
•Food, drinks, and other purchases
•Budget 5,000 - 7,000 yen per person for food and drinks
•Please wear comfortable walking shoes and travel light
•Bring cash (not only credit) for food, drink, and other purchases
I came to Japan in 1998, intending to stay a few months, but enjoying Japan, I never left. I was intrigued by the history, culture, language, and food. And the fascination and excitement of exploring and learning new things about Japan still exists with me today. The variety and choices of things to do and places to go can be overwhelming. I can offer you suggestions and a unique perspective on Japan. I can share local knowledge about things often missed. Fluent in Japanese with a master's degree in Japanese Studies and living in Japan for over 20 years, I can be your guide.
Mervyn L.
“Outstanding Day With Tim”
Had an outstanding day with Tim who picked us up from the Royal Park Hotel Haneda and then navigated us all over Tokyo with a smile and was great company….his knowledge was amazing and we were so fortunate to have him as our guide….book with Tim and you’ll have a day to remember
Tim D.
Appreciate it, Mervyn! We had an awesome day with great company and some fun little discoveries along the way. Let’s find even more next time you’re in Japan!
Katia L.
“Wonderful tour guide”
Tim was an excellent tour guide. He was on time for our meeting and managed to take us in many places for the four hour window we had available. He patiently waited for us to accommodate our children whenever they wanted water, food or even a small break from walking. He knew all the streets inside out and spoke fluent Japanese with the locals to find a place to dine in. I would highly recommend Tim for your Shinjuku, Shibuya and even greater Tokyo tour.
Tim D.
Really appreciate the kind words, Katia! I'm glad we made the most of your time in Tokyo, and your kids were great. Hope to see you all again for more exploring next time you're in town.
Carlos D.
“Amazing Guide! ”
Tim was simply amazing as a tour guide. It was nice to have a guide who spoke fluent English but was also a local who could guide us through Tokyo. He was very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and also flexible with the schedule. We had a large group imcluding kids and senior citizens and he was very patient and adapted the schedule to our needs. I highly recommend Tim and would hire him again when we come back to Tokyo!
Tim D.
Thanks so much, Carlos! I really enjoyed spending the day with your group. It was a great mix of energy and curiosity, and I’m glad we could keep things flexible for everyone. I’d be happy to show you around again next time you're in Tokyo.
$175/ per group