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The 15 Best Bar Hopping & Night Tours in Japan

23 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Three-foot alleys, basements with no street sign, and standing bars where the first drink arrives with a plate you did not order. The 15 below are priced by the number of stops, with a clear note on what all-you-can-drink actually covers.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Omoide Yokocho begins with old-school Tokyo atmosphere
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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 of up to seven people, moving through three Shinjuku drinking spots with food and drinks included. Your local guide leads you through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, explaining local customs and helping you order with ease. Stops can change, and a sake bar may replace Golden Gai.

“Ramesh was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took us to all the fun places to have good drinks and good. Thank you. A+++. Highly recommended”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting in Nishishinjuku with several shared dishes
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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 and walking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit several izakayas for 14 or more tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and drinks. Guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, Chi, and Joe are praised for making unfamiliar dishes easy to enjoy. Dietary requests need advance notice.

“Our guide Nobu made the evening so much fun, he was so enthusiastic & entertaining- the star of the night. The food was excellent as well & we met some very nice people on the tour”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Starting under the red lanterns at Omoide Yokocho
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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

Spend three hours walking through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with a local English-speaking guide such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, or Kei. You’ll visit selected izakayas and bars, taste Japanese drinks at your own expense, learn the basics of local drinking culture, and finish with karaoke. The tour is for ages 20 and up.

“Had a blast! great fun for my 1at night in Tokyo and. As a solo traveller I felt welcomed and included. The group size was not too big so I could really get to know everyone. Our guide was fun and informative.”

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Shibuya Meltdown Nightlife Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping - Niku Yokocho, an indoor alley of meat and sake
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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 Tsutaya, then follow a local guide such as Naoki, Mayu, or Daichi into small izakayas and bars. You’ll eat enough for dinner, try Japanese drinks, and finish at a local bar or karaoke spot. The group is capped at eight, though low-demand dates may feel nearly private.

“Great tour, the guide was great. We learned a lot about local customs, places to go and not to go. Would do again.”

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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes) - What you may eat and drink
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Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

5.Osaka Bar Hopping Night Walking Tour in Namba (3 bars, 6 tastes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $98

Spend about three hours walking through Namba and Hozenji Yokocho with a local guide such as Mina, Taku, Mari, or Yuko. Visit three drinking spots, sample Japanese food and drinks, see the Glico sign and Hozenji Temple, and finish with the chance for karaoke. The group is limited to seven people.

“The local guide, Reo, is very familiar to the place and we have a great time during this tour. He is friendly and talkative. 😊 The food and the drink is wonderful.”

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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour - The first bar: a relaxed start at Bar Propaganda
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Tokyo: Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

6.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

Meet at Bar Propaganda in Roppongi and spend five hours moving through local bars before finishing at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO. Guides such as KT, Leah, Crystal, and Andrew lead games, introductions, free shots, and group dancing. Expect a large international crowd, generous drink offers, and a late finish if you stay until 5 AM.

“Excellent night, be prepared to drink Bonnie from Perth if you see this hit me up on IG @jakeasteele”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour - Starting near Shinjuku Station and Omoide Yokocho
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

7.Shinjuku Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit small bars and izakaya, order food and drinks with help, and may finish with sake tasting or karaoke. Guides such as Rika, Nao, Ken, and Kota have been praised for making solo visitors and mixed groups feel welcome.

“Tamara was a wonderful guide! She did a great job of showing us all around Shinjuku and everyone had a great time!”

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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Shijo-Kawaramachi
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Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

8.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 815 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kyoto’s Disney Store and walk through Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi, pausing at local izakayas, sake spots, and small bars. Guides such as Moto, Taiga, Mia, and Lyou add local context and keep the group talking. You pay $25 for the three-hour walk, with food and drinks extra.

“Great tour. Moto was friendly and welcoming and an excellent host.”

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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour - Three bars, three different moods
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Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

9.Kyoto Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours with a MagicalTrip guide exploring Kyoto’s Pontocho and Kiyamachi backstreets. Visit three local izakayas and bars, taste 3 to 4 dishes, and enjoy 3 to 4 drinks. Guides such as Yumi, Nami, Noriko, and Josh add local stories, language tips, and plenty of personality. Vegan choices are available, though dietary requests cannot be guaranteed.

“Great tour that covered 3 stops with plenty to drink and eat at some very hidden places. Our tour guide, Yaya, was a fun girl who spoke great English.”

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Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour - Wagashi at a department store, not a full restaurant stop
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Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour

10.Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · from $122

Join a small group of up to eight for a 3.5-hour evening food walk through Ginza, Tsukishima, and Yurakucho. You will try wagashi, cook monjayaki on a hot grill, and eat yakitori with two included drinks. Guides such as Yuko, Yuki, and Mizuki are known for making subway travel and local food customs easier to understand.

“We had a really wonderful time with Mizuki. He was very knowledgeable, courteous, and a delightful guide. We had some wonderful food items that we otherwise would not have found for the tour. I would go again.”

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

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Naoki, or Mao for three hours of food, drinks, and small-bar culture in Shinjuku. You’ll visit 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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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour - From Dotonbori to Namba and Uranamba
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Osaka: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

12.Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $19Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dotonbori’s Humanity Song Monument, near the Glico sign, then walk through Dotonbori and Namba for three hours of local bars, izakayas, sake, beer, spirits, and Japanese food. Guides such as Taiga, Seina, Kosuke, Naoko, and Hitomi lead small groups, with karaoke and takoyaki sometimes part of the night.

“Amazing experience! 🍣 The sushi and sashimi were delicious, and the sake tasting was excellent. I really appreciated learning about the cultural background too. The guide even helped me with a lost backpack situation — truly above and beyond. Highly recommend! 🇯🇵”

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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour - From Kyoto-style obanzai to neighborhood izakaya
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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

13.Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $102

Spend 3.5 hours eating through central Kyoto with a local guide such as Sora, Chikako, Leandra, or Taishi. Visit Nishiki Market, two or three small restaurants, and Pontocho District. Expect at least seven tastings, two drinks, Kyoto-style obanzai, izakaya food, sake, and plenty of conversation about local food and culture.

“This tour was excellent. Leandra was friendly and enthusiastic taking us to hidden spots we’d never find on our own. Every dish was delicious. Great mix of street food, local favorites, and cultural insights. Highly recommended — come hungry!”

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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl - Stop one: food, introductions, and izakaya culture
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Shibuya: Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

14.Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Mizuho Bank in Shibuya, then walk to three local bars and izakayas. Expect Japanese food, sake tasting, conversation, and often karaoke. Guides such as Tomomi, Shota, Yushi, Miyabi, and Asato tailor the evening to the group, including dietary needs and preferred drinks. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Kento is a very good and friendly guide. He showed us around and explained a bit about Japanese culture. We tried variety of food and sake and did our best on karaoke. Highly recommended tour!”

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Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl - The second stop: louder music and easy introductions
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Osaka: Guided Pub Crawl

15.Guided Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 331 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Meet at Voyager Lounge in Shinsaibashi for a five-hour Osaka nightlife tour led in English or Japanese. Guides such as B, Ryan, Tony, Brandon, Lily, and Tommy have helped groups move from relaxed bars to livelier venues and a dance club. Expect welcome shots, games, discounted drinks, photos, and a possible after-party, but bring photo ID and dress for club entry.

“Brandon is a very cool Canadian dude! He had cool purifier and he have wristband for pub crawl . Met some really cool people!”

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