15 Pub Crawls in Tokyo for a Big Night Out

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Join a guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, or Momo for three hours of food, drinks, and local stories in Shinjuku. You’ll visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and usually Golden Gai, with snacks, photographs, and help ordering in small bars.

“We had a great time with our guide and another two couples. It was a great way to see different areas where there was a lot of nightlife, without worrying about finding a table or going into the wrong place. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable!”

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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 follow a local guide through Shibuya’s tiny izakayas, indoor yokocho, and late-night bars. You’ll share Japanese food, enjoy several drinks including an all-you-can-drink stop, and may finish with karaoke. Guides such as Naoki, Mayu, Daichi, and Lisa are praised for making newcomers feel at ease.

“I was the only one on the tour but the tour guide was great and he taught me a lot about Japan! Good food and drinks”

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3.Pub Crawl and Bar Tour

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

Join guides such as KT, Leah, Crystal, or Andrew for five hours through Roppongi bars and clubs. You’ll get welcome shots, discounted drinks, games, photos, and entry to a final dance club. Expect a large international group, late hours, and plenty of chances to meet people.

“The bar crawl was so much fun. The group was huge, about 70 people and we filled up every bar. The games were fun and there were tons of shots being poured. Would highly recommend.”

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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 walking Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking guide such as Yuki, Yosh, or Naoki. You’ll eat local izakaya dishes, enjoy drinks at three bars, and get an easy introduction to Tokyo nightlife without planning each stop yourself.

“Yuma was a really great guide. This was my second time attending the tour. Yuma showed us some really nice and interesting places, gave us her recommendations on food and drinks at each bar. Was really easy to talk to aswell. It was a great night.”

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5.3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $46

Meet at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu at 7 pm for a three-hour crawl through two to four bars and clubs. You’ll receive free shots between venues, buy your own drinks inside, and meet international visitors with a guide such as Yuri-san.

“It was great fun and it was interesting to actually go out with some people local. There genuinely isn't any more to say but I cant post a shorter review ;)”

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6.Shinjuku Local Bar Hopping Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $118

Join a small group for three hours in Shinjuku, moving from Omoide Yokocho to Kabukicho and Nishishinjuku. Guides such as Haru and Yo lead you to local izakayas, serve five dishes and several drinks, and finish with four sake tastings. Two start times make planning easy.

“It was just Yo and I . He showed me some really cool spots in Tokyo. We ate, sang karaoke. It was rainy, but didn't bother me. We also went to a Saki bar!!!”

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7.Shibuya Meltdown Night Tour: All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $103

Meet your English-speaking guide under the SHIBUYA TSUTAYA sign, then visit three small izakayas near Shibuya Crossing. You get dinner, two drinks at the first bar, all-you-can-drink service at the second, and another drink at the last stop. Guides such as Lam, Masa, and Yuki add local insight.

“Tour was excellent, everything was organized, and everyone had an overall blast. Guide was very kind and accommodating to everyone”

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8.Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku with guides such as Ayaka, Yuki, Chihiro, or Hajime, stopping at three izakayas around Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You pay $30 for the tour, then buy your own food and drinks. Expect local stories, sake, small bars, and a social group.

“It was a really wonderful tour across different areas of Shinjuku with great food and Japanese beer+wine. Aki is the best guide!”

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

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

Follow an English-speaking local guide through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You’ll sample three alcoholic drinks and six to eight foods, from yakitori to local bar snacks, in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Hiro, Ryota, Ash, and Shuji are known for lively area insight.

“The tour was amazing, Tak from Japan Wonder Online was an exceptional host, he was funny knowledgeable, helpful and all around fun. I learnt that he mainly deals with large groups and we ended up being a tour of one, and he was seamless in being able to cater the experience for just myself. Would recommend to anyone!”

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10.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, Naoto, Chihiro, Ayaka, and Meiko add personal insight, though food and drinks cost extra.

“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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11.Shinjuku: bar hopping night tour at Japanese Izakaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $96

Join English-speaking guide Shingo for 210 minutes through Shinjuku’s Memory Lane, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Visit small Japanese pubs, try sake, beer, skewers, cocktails, or whiskey, and possibly finish with karaoke. You pay for your own food and drinks at each stop.

“Perfect experience for local bars. I highly recommend it.”

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12.Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend three hours walking through Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Golden Gai with an English-speaking local guide. Visit two small bars, sample Japanese whisky, beer, cocktails, wine, or snacks, and finish near Hanazono Shrine with tips for izakayas and ramen.

“It was so lovely. Was just my wife and me and Annie. She was so sweet and really took care of us. I really appreciated how attentive she was. She gave us some great background while we walked around but also tailored the tour to our needs and interests. I so enjoyed getting to know her and 10/10 would do a tour with her again :)”

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13.Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Spend 210 minutes with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide in Shimokitazawa, visiting local izakayas, beer bars, hidden drinking spots, and possibly a music club. Guides such as Inoue, Jui, and Ririko lead small groups of up to 10. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Was super fun to experience night life in shimokitazawa with ririko! Nice places with more of a local vibe than in the center. Highly recommended”

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14.EXCLUSIVE Tokyo: Kichijoji Small-Group Food & Bar Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Join Hibi for a three-hour, six-person food and bar walk through Kichijoji. Visit three to five izakaya and food stalls, learn Japanese drinking customs, try local dishes, and order drinks with help from an English-speaking guide.

“Hibi was a wonderful guide and the whole tour was an unforgettable experience. We ate interesting and different examples of Japanese food, and really felt like we were getting a glimpse of a unique part of Tokyo. Highly recommend doing this tour if you have a night to spend in Kichijoji!”

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15.Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping that only locals know

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide in Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo’s maze of nearly 300 tiny bars. Guides such as Rie-san and Katsuya-san lead small groups of up to four through several contrasting drinking spots. Your first drink at each bar is included, but bring cash for extra drinks and snacks.

“I had an great night out in Tokyo. You can feel lost and overwhelmed, not knowing how to choose between the thousands of restaurants and bars. Our guide is super helpful and very kind.”

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