Shinjuku Food Tour: 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Explore Shinjuku's nightlife area on a guided walking tour, tasting 15 dishes at 4 local eateries with 2 drinks at selected tour bars.

Visit 4 local eateries with a local guide.

Getting started

Meet your professional guide at the designated spot in Shinjuku's nightlife area and join your group for a brief introduction to the evening's plan. After a short outline of the four local eateries you will visit, the guided walking tour sets off into the busy streets. Stay with the group as you move between venues on foot.

What to expect

Shinjuku nightlife area

This guided walking tour focuses on Shinjuku, known as one of Japan's popular nightlife areas packed with small eateries and bars. You move between four hidden eateries that are recommended by locals, sampling a wide range of Japanese dishes and drinks along the way.

Features

• Food is a central part of this experience, with up to 15 recommended Japanese dishes served during the tour, enough for a full meal by the end of the evening. Expect variety across stops, including fresh sushi, crispy kushikatsu, and juicy gyoza that show different regional and cooking styles.
• Drinks are included at selected tour bars, with 2 drinks provided during the experience so you can pair your tastings with a beverage. At some stops you also have the chance to try different types of Japanese sake as part of the bar-hopping element.
• Your guided walking tour of 4 local eateries in the nightlife area is led by an expert, professional guide who keeps the group moving between venues and explains what you are tasting. The guide also helps you navigate bar-hopping etiquette so you can relax and focus on the food and conversation.
• Social time is built into each stop, giving you the opportunity to chat with fellow travelers and interact with locals at the eateries. As you move through this bar-hopping route, you experience how Shinjuku's streets feel after dark without needing to plan the route or language on your own.