Explore Hidden Tokyo: Local Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Koenji

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

✨ ONE GROUP ONLY—Just You & Your Guests!✨
great for Families, Teens, Young Adults and those who want a personal experience!

What Makes Our Tour Special
✅ Private & Exclusive – Just your group, no strangers!
✅ Explore Koenji’s Unique Vibe – A laid-back neighborhood with deep culture.
✅ Authentic Local Bars – Experience drinking spots known only to locals.
✅ Sake Tasting Experience – Learn about and taste different types of sake.
✅ Friendly Guides to Help You Navigate – No need to worry about language barriers!

Looking for a truly local drinking experience in Tokyo? Skip the usual tourist spots and dive into Koenji, one of Japan’s best-kept secrets for bar hopping! Unlike Shinjuku or Shibuya, Koenji’s bars and izakayas cater almost entirely to locals, with menus rarely found in English—until now!

Koenji is just 4 stops from Shinjuku (about 10 minutes by train), yet it remains a hidden gem. Join us for a night of great drinks, amazing atmosphere, and real local vibes!

What's Included

Tour Guide Fee
The drinks and the food for the first izakaya (Sake Tasting)
Additional Food and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kōenji Station

Guide is wearing a cap and holding a red sign that says "Goen Japan" The guide will be standing in front of the bakery, located on the left side on the station gate.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Koenji Nakadori Shotengai

    Enjoy Yakitori (Japanese chicken skewer) at a local izakaya in western Koenji!

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Koenji Junjo Shotengai

    Experience sake tasting with friendly guides! You will visit an "all you can drink" Sake bar, and get tips on how to properly drink sake, as well as knowledge of the unique history and production processes of Sake! The area maintains retro aesthetics and provides experiences of Japan's authentic nightlife!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Koenji Pal Shopping Street

    We will end the tour by visiting the deepest part of Koenji. Under the train tracks of the Chuoh Line, rests multiple exclusively local izakaya's and bars that are not exposed to foreign travelers. we will have a few drinks and end the tour!!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Goen Japan

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Food & Drink
Spring Break
New Product

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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