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.
Shinjuku Station
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shinjuku Station
Guide fee
Food, drinks, and other purchases
Please pay for the guides food and drinks
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and travel light
Bring cash (not only credit) for food, drink, and other purchases
Kari Q.
The Best of Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku
Customized
“Customized tour”
We booked a tour with Tim for our first full day in Tokyo. The communication was timely and efficient. Tim created an itinerary that catered to our requests. It’s apparent spending time with Tim that he likes sharing this city with his clients and he is knowledgeable about its history and customs. Thanks Tim for a wonderful tour!
Tim D.
(8 reviews)Kari, thank you for the kind review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. It was a great time. It was a pleasure meeting you. We had some good luck that day because a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony took place when we went to the shrine, and later, a festival parade took place right in front of us as we left the restaurant.
Deb R.
Tokyo Welcome Package: Airport Pick-Up, Hotel Drop-Off, Guided Neighborhood Tour, and Dining
“Tim D is the bomb!”
This was our first trip to Tokyo and was nervous about navigating transportation. Tim D was a perfect guide for me and my daughter (young adult)-Tim met us at airport and was gracious about our delayed arrival and did a great job teaching us about transportation/finding best route to get to airport next day. He also was great at creating an experience that gave us a taste of nightlife, given we only had a few hours. I'd would completely recommend Tim D. as a guide/companion. Top-notch!
Tim D.
(8 reviews)Hi Deb! Thank you for the great review. If I was the bomb, it was because you and your daughter were a blast to be around. We had a great time and even found a hidden gem sushi shop. Thanks so much for joining me. Please join me again on your next trip to Japan!
James B.
Tokyo: Airport Pick-Up, Hotel Drop-Off, Dinner Tour
Customized
“Thank You Tim”
As a first time international traveler I was not sure what to expect and was nervous about getting my vacation started. I contacted Tim and asked for a custom tour. He met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then took us to the Asakusa area in Tokyo. Tim had spent the time to go to our hotel the day before and check out the area before we got to Tokyo. Tim showed us around Asakusa and took us to some great places for street food. He took us to places and restaurants that we would have not found on our own. Tim took the time to answer all questions we had, explain the local customs and took pictures of us at the different landmarks. Tim was very knowledgeable and was a lot of fun to be around. Later in our vacation we booked Tim for another tour in Osaka, he spent the evening with us showing us around the Dotonbori area. We had some great street food and learned a lot about the area. I cannot recommend Tim enough, he got our vacation off to a great start, sent us information throughout the week on things we talked about and answered several questions through a messaging app even when we were not on tour. Hanging out with Tim was great and he makes you feel like you have known each other for years. Thank You Tim for getting our vacation off to a great start, showing us around Osaka and just being a great person.
Tim D.
(8 reviews)James, thank you for the great review. Meeting you and your son on your adventure to Japan was my pleasure. It was exciting for me to be part of your journey in Tokyo and Osaka. I'm happy I could help make your trip a fun and memorable experience. You and your son were great people to spend time with. Thank you!