Drinking Tours in Tokyo: 15 Sorted by What They Cost

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Spend about three hours with a small group visiting three Shinjuku izakayas and bars. Guides such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, and Momo lead you through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and possibly Golden Gai, explaining local customs while serving Japanese food, drinks, and plenty of neighborhood color.

“Shohei was very knowledgeable about the area. He gave us plenty of stories about celebrities who've been to the area and interactions he's had with them.”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

2.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit four izakayas for 14+ tastings, three drinks, and dishes ranging from sashimi and grilled skewers to Japanese comfort food. Walk through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho in a small group of up to 10.

“We had an amazing time on the food tour! Our guide, Taiga, was lovely to talk to and very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. The tour in general was a great way to see more of the city, and we had some really excellent food. I would hRead more”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, Kei, or Shota for three hours around Shinjuku. Walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, visit local izakayas and bars, try sake and other drinks, and finish with karaoke. Admission is included, but food and drinks cost extra.

“A great experience to experiment going out like a local . Toshi is great your guide that went with us in 3 nice places . I totally recommend!”

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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

4.Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,058 reviews · from $106

Meet near Hachiko and Shibuya Crossing for a 3.5-hour evening of local bars, Japanese beer, sake, and izakaya food. Your guide may be Naoki, Mayu, Daichi, Lisa, or another local host. Expect a small group, an all-you-can-drink stop, three food venues or bars, and a final stop that may include karaoke.

“This tour was exactly as described. Our guide was interesting and professional. We ate and drank well. Thank you Megumi.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

5.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 951 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Best value

Meet at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi for a five-hour night with hosts such as KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew. Start with games and welcome shots, move through two nearby bars, then finish at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Expect a social group of 40 to 149 people, 50 percent drink discounts, and free bottle shots between venues.

“It was a tour to def be remembered! I thought it was a small group setting but it turns out to be normally 40-70 people. Good place to meet people and have a great time going to different bars/club.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

6.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $39

Spend about three hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide. Expect local izakaya food, sake, bar-hopping, and often karaoke. Guides such as Rika, Nao, Ken, Yoshi, and Kota help with ordering and introductions, while food and drinks are paid separately.

“Great fun, especially with the Karaoke at the end! Who knew mr.brightside could be so fun! Great tour with lots of hidden spots”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

7.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Spend three hours in Shinjuku with an English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Yosh, Mao, or Naoki. Visit three small izakaya bars in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with dinner, two drinks at the first stop, all-you-can-drink at the second, and one drink at the last.

“Absolutely awesome experience! Our guide Uma was super friendly and knowledgeable, she was so helpful with all of our questions. The food and drinks were amazing, plenty of both and well worth the price :) I would highly recommend this experience!”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

8.Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Meet an English-speaking guide at Mizuho Bank in Shibuya and spend three hours visiting three local bars and izakayas. You may sample Japanese food, several sake styles, and finish with karaoke. Guides such as Tomomi, Shota, Yushi, Miyabi, and Asato adapt the route to dietary needs and drink preferences. Bring cash, since food and drinks cost extra.

“It was all good. Berry well managed. Rest all depends on the group ig”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

9.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

At HAUS Tsukishima, Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, Kaori, and their team guide you through sushi making, ramen broth, and sake pairing in about three hours. You get hands-on instruction, a meal made with the class, cooking tips for home, and a small-group setting capped at eight people.

“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”

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Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

10.Sake Tasting Masterclass in Shinjuku (8+ Varieties with a Pro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $72

Meet a sake sommelier in Nishishinjuku for a two-hour lesson on brewing, labels, styles, and food pairings. You will sample at least six varieties, often nine or ten, with snacks in a group capped at eight. Guides may include Max, Joe, Tadashi, Megan, Andrea, or Hawaii Joe.

“This was a great experience, sampling and learning about sake! Make sure to eat beforehand, we got to tast 10 different types of sake! We were also taught about how sake was made. Along with sake, we were provided some delicious snacks. I would definitely do this again!”

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Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

11.Sake Omakase in Tokyo: Guided Tasting by Certified Sommeliers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $79

At Sake Studio in central Tokyo, certified sommeliers such as Eric, Aaron, Frank, and Phillip guide a six-person tasting through seven Japan-exclusive sakes. Over two hours, you compare rice styles, temperatures, infusions, and drinking vessels with small bites at four themed courses.

“If you want to know why you like the sake you already like, this is the education you need. It is so fun!”

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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

12.The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend about 3 to 3.5 hours exploring Shinjuku with an English-speaking guide such as Joe, Max, Chizuru, or Nobu. Walk through Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and Omoide Yokocho, then settle into local izakaya for 14 or more dishes, sashimi, skewers, croquettes, sake, and other drinks. Dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

“It was very funny but also educational about the history of sumo”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

13.Shibuya Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39

Start near Shibuya Crossing at 8 p.m. and follow an English-speaking guide through Miyashita Park and Center-gai. You will visit local bars and izakaya, with possible sake tasting, food, and karaoke. Admission and photos are included, but drinks and food cost extra. Groups are limited to 16 people.

“Kota was absolutely awesome, couldn’t not wish for a better person to lead this experience. Was skeptical of the booking until I met kota”

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Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

14.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Start at Shibuya Crossing, then follow an English-speaking guide through a yokocho and three small izakaya bars. Your evening includes a full meal, beer, sake, other drinks, reserved seating, and time with locals. Guides such as Lam, Masa, Yuki, and Hide are known for keeping the mood easy and social. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, though options can vary.

“I recently had an amazing experience on the Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shibuya led by Max. His great personality made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. Max's extensive knowledge of the local bar scene added depth to the experience, and he was considerate of all guests, ensuring everyone felt included. Max went the extra mile to make sure we all had a fantastic time, making the tour both fun and memorable. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Max as your guide!”

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Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

15.Tasting All Types of Sake with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $62

Meet sommelier Aki at 4 p.m. near Shinjuku San-chome for a friendly introduction to sake, then walk to a small bar beside Louis Vuitton Shinjuku. Over about 90 minutes, taste six to seven styles, including sparkling, sweet, dry, hot, pasteurized, and unpasteurized sake. Aki explains production, labels, serving methods, and food pairings in English.

“Aki is amazing and so knowledgeable. We sampled many different sakes. As a sake lover, it was so fun to try varieties that are not available in the United States due to difficulty shipping unpasteurized sake. I loved the sake bar and enjoyed Read more”

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