Enjoy local Japanese food and nightlife in Shinjuku, Tokyo. On this tour, you can experience Japanese izakaya culture while bar hopping deep into Shinjuku Golden Gai with your guide. Visit spots that are difficult for tourists to enter whilst interacting with locals over some drinks.
Start with a meal at a restaurant to enjoy some classic downtown gourmet dishes such as monjayaki and okonomiyaki along with other izakaya menu items. After filling your stomach, head to Shinjuku Golden Gai. With over 300 bars, finding the right one may be challenging. Our tour will take you to two famous bars owned by local legends. Enjoy a fun night at a bar with a history unique to Golden Gai, loved by Japanese regulars for deacdes.
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• Bar hopping experience in Shinjuku with a local guide
• Monjayaki / okonomiyaki meal and 3 drinks included
• Visit 2 of the most authentic bars in Golden Gai
• Visit spots you wouldn't be able to find on your own
• Enjoy peace of mind with a local guide
We will meet in front of the police box (koban) located near the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. The guide will be waiting in front of the police box.
The Shinjuku East Exit area is the centre of Japan's nightlife. We will head towards Kabuki-cho and pass by some key spots of East Shinjuku.
Walk to the monja/okonomiyaki restaurant
Dinner at the first izakaya Enjoy making and eating either a monjayaki or okonomiyaki. Fill up your stomach with a local dinner consisting of three dishes and a drink and experience an authentic Japanese Izakaya vibe.
Walk to Golden Gai.
Visit the first bar in Golden Gai. The bar owner is a famous figure who runs Golden Gai and also an active guitarist; the interior of the bar is designed to appeal to music lovers. Enjoy a drink and a side dish.
Visit the second bar in Golden Gai. The owner of this bar is another famous figure who runs Golden Gai and also an actor. Enjoy a drink and a side dish at this bar where many actors in Japan have passed by.
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