Kichijoji Bar Hopping Night Tour with a Tokyo Samurai Guide

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Musashino, Japan

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Welcome to the Dojo of the Night.
Tonight’s training is “Kichijoji Bar Hopping.”

A modern samurai who has long roamed the bars of Kichijoji will guide you on a night-time journey of discipline, skillfully wielding “chopsticks” and “sake” instead of a sword.

Through three stages of training — standing bars in the nostalgic Showa-era Harmonica Alley, craft beer, and sushi with Japanese sake — you will experience the essence and warmth of Japan’s night culture.

By the end of this journey, through the bonds with the local people who breathe life into the land of Tokyo, a samurai spirit will surely be kindled within your heart.

Bookable until 3:00 PM on the same day!
Only 15 minutes from Shinjuku by JR Chuo Line — the tour starts in Kichijoji at 6:30 PM.
Finish: Around 9:30 PM – perfect timing to catch your train and return to your hotel in central Tokyo.

You may continue your own training safely near your hotel.
By then, you have left the samurai’s hand and begun your own journey.

What's Included

1st Stop – Harmonica Yokocho Bar: 1–2 dishes
2nd Stop – Craft Beer Bar: 4 appetizer small plates (per person)
3rd Stop – Sushi Bar: Sushi set (for one)
Drinks at each venue (around ¥1,000 per glass; all bars accept credit cards)
Additional food orders (around ¥1,000 per dish; all bars accept credit cards)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: in front of the Baskin Robbins (31 Ice Cream) shop at the North Exit of the station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet the Samurai and Begin Your Training — Samurai Night in Kichijoji 18:30── In front of Baskin-Robbins, JR Kichijoji Station North Exit. There appears a man clad in an indigo haori — a samurai named Sho, a “Modern Samurai” living in today’s world. What begins under his guidance is not just an ordinary bar-hopping night. It is — “The Night of Samurai Training.”

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hamonika Yokocho Kichijoji

    1st Stop: Standing Bar – The Toasting Ritual “The First Challenge: Balance of Spirit” Begin your training with a “kanpai” (cheers) at a nostalgic standing bar in the retro alleys of Harmonica Yokocho. Calm your spirit, feel the rhythm of the night, and prepare for the journey ahead.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    2nd Stop: Craft Beer Dojo “The Path of Fermentation” Enter the dojo of fermentation. Taste local Tokyo craft beers and learn the delicate balance of aroma and bitterness — a true lesson in patience and harmony.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hamonika Yokocho Kichijoji

    3rd Stop: Sushi & Sake Finale “The Final Trial: Precision and Harmony” End your training with the perfect pairing of sushi and Japanese sake. A quiet moment to reflect — where taste, tradition, and spirit unite as one.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Having completed your training, you have become a Samurai of Tokyo. With smiles, we pledge “Until our next departure” — and the night comes to an end.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
  • Minimum age: 20 years old (legal drinking age in Japan)
  • Walking involved; comfortable shoes recommended
Supplied by Discover Western Tokyo

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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