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Shinjuku Kabukicho & Golden Gai Night Tour
Joined 2023
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.
Itinerary
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
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
•Guide fee
•Food, drinks, and other purchases
•Budget 5,000 - 7,000 yen per person for food and drinks
•Please pay for the guides food and drinks
Tour Important Information
•Please wear comfortable walking shoes and travel light
•Bring cash (not only credit) for food, drink, and other purchases
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
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Tim D.
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.
Reviews
“Fun, Unique Experience in Tokyo!”
If you’re looking for an unforgettable nighttime adventure, Tim’s Tokyo Backstreets Walk & Eat Night Tour is a must. We chose Tim for his unique perspective as a foreigner who’s made Japan home, and it was the perfect mix of insider knowledge and a foreigner viewpoint. I think it’s best to not give away too many details and just experience it yourself. Know that you’ll be in great hands eating and drinking your way through some of the coolest parts of the city. It was the perfect way to take it all in so we could go back to our favorite areas. Tim went way above and beyond - we can’t thank him enough. Stop reading this and book now.
Tim D.
Sean, thank you for the amazing review! I truly appreciate it. I’m glad I could share some of the city’s nighttime highlights with you. Hope to see you again next time you visit Japan. All the best!
Alain T.
Tokyo's Fusion of Tradition, Pop Culture, and Street Markets
Customized
“Visit of Tokyo”
Tim is an absolute gem, very kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, can please any request, brought us to an excellent yakitori restaurant. 10/10. Highly recommended. Regards. Alain, Naoko, Matthew, Lea and Ryo
Tim D.
Alain, thank you for the kind review. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tour. Spending the day with you and your family was a pleasure! Please join me again next time you are in Japan.
Gabby B.
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“Welcome Package”
Tim was awesome, met us at NRT airport and got us situated with our transportation to Tokyo. After checking in at our Hotel we went to have sushi, then he showed us around Shinjuku, there was a lot to see. We went down memory lane and stopped to have some appetizers and saki, after we ended up at a bar in Golden Gai. had a great time, would definitely recommend to everyone! Thanks Tim!
Tim D.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure helping you get settled and showing you around Shinjuku. Hope to see you back in Tokyo someday! Best regards, Tim
$160/ per group
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