11 Nightlife in Tokyo Sorted by Hour and Price

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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2.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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3.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

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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4.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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5.Shinjuku Nightlife & Secret Backstreets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Walk through Shinjuku with a local English or Japanese guide, visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, Golden Gai, and Hanazono Shrine. Guides such as Rinna, Sota, Akira, and Noa share food tips, local customs, and the district’s changing story. The tour lasts 90 minutes, costs $22, and includes a recommended vending machine drink.

“The tour guide Naoto and assistants Mara and Andi (hope I got the names right) were very friendly and patient. They spoke good English and explained well the history and interesting facts of Shinjuku.”

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6.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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7.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Join a local English or Japanese-speaking guide such as Ayaka, Yuki, Chihiro, or Hajime for three hours through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You will visit three small izakayas or bars, try local food and drinks, and learn how to handle Shinjuku nightlife. Food and drinks cost extra, and cash is essential.

“Han, Han, Han! He’s the man you want as your tour guide. His friendliness and humor are top-tier and contagious. He also has amazing drink recommendations! The tour takes you on a journey you don’t want to miss, a true hidden gem. I actually found this through the company’s free walking tour, and I’d recommend it to everyone. It’s just a great time where you’ll make unforgettable memories (or maybe forget them…). It’s not just a drinking tour, it’s a full local insight into the nightlife of Shinjuku. Hopefully, you get the full Han experience!”

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8.Shinjuku Izakaya and Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour (2h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Join a local English-speaking guide for two hours of food, drinks, and night streets in Shinjuku. You will try three alcoholic drinks and six to eight foods while visiting Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Shuji, and Ash have led this lively small-group walk.

“Thanks for a fantastic night - excellent tour guide and an awesome group of people. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough :-)”

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9.WARP SHINJUKU Nightclub Ticket with Drink / VIP Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Spend a Tokyo night at WARP SHINJUKU, a large Kabukicho club known for international DJs, powerful sound, projection mapping, and late-night events. Choose entry with two drinks, all-you-can-drink access, or VIP seating with Japanese-style champagne rituals such as Kagami-biraki. Bring your original passport and arrive before midnight to avoid date and entry problems.

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10.Explore the Hidden Local Bars – 3.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3h 30m · from $87

Join an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Miharu, Natsuki, or Ryo for 3.5 hours of Shinjuku food and bar hopping. Walk from Nishi-Shinjuku through Omoide Yokocho and Kabukicho, stopping for at least six dishes, drinks, and local explanations before finishing in Golden Gai.

“Guide was excellent and create a great atmosphere. All the food was delicious and she took us to places we would never have dared go on our own due to the language barrier. She took us to Golden Gai afterwards and had a drink with us and carried on chatting.”

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11.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Karaoke Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $32

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide at Shinjuku Station, walk through Kabukicho and Golden Gai, visit local bars, and finish with karaoke. Guides such as Shun, Chihiro, Kann, Ayaka, Meiko, and Naoto have led this experience. Expect a social night, cash payments, changing bar stops, and drinks not included.

“Our guide, Shun, was fabulous! He was informative, courteous, funny, helpful.. I believe he went above and beyond to keep us entertained! I highly recommend him to others. He spoke pretty good English which was a delight here in Tokyo! The language barrier is real here in Tokyo, unless you have a translator app on your phone at all times, sonic was nice to just converse with him. He's a true lover of karaoke and sa g right along with my granddaughters. so much fun was had by all.”

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