Experience Tokyo Like a Local — Not Just a Tourist Welcome to the real Tokyo — the one locals live, love, and want to show you.
This isn’t a textbook tour. It’s a walk through Shinjuku led by a Tokyo native who grew up in these streets and knows every hidden gem, weird alley, and local favorite.
What Makes This Tour Special:
・Off the beaten path — but still right in the heart of the city Starting with a giant 3D cat, we’ll explore chaotic discount stores, retro bar alleys, rooftop monsters, and a brand-new skyscraper that locals are still buzzing about.
・More like hanging out with a local friend than a formal tour Expect stories, jokes, neighborhood gossip, and lots of “Most people miss ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Entrance fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
心の絆・ライオンひろば みらいおん
The guide is the man holding a blue A4-sized board.
Return
Omoide Yokocho
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Tokyo Like a Local — Not Just a Tourist Welcome to the real Tokyo — the one locals live, love, and want to show you.
This isn’t a textbook tour. It’s a walk through Shinjuku led by a Tokyo native who grew up in these streets and knows every hidden gem, weird alley, and local favorite.
What Makes This Tour Special:
・Off the beaten path — but still right in the heart of the city Starting with a giant 3D cat, we’ll explore chaotic discount stores, retro bar alleys, rooftop monsters, and a brand-new skyscraper that locals are still buzzing about.
・More like hanging out with a local friend than a formal tour Expect stories, jokes, neighborhood gossip, and lots of “Most people miss ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Entrance fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
心の絆・ライオンひろば みらいおん
The guide is the man holding a blue A4-sized board.
Return
Omoide Yokocho
Itinerary
1
The Giant 3D Cat
Shinjuku East Exit Cat
The tour begins with Tokyo’s most futuristic cat — a giant 3D feline sitting above the city.
2
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store
Step into Japan’s loudest and most chaotic discount store.
From floor to ceiling, it’s packed with snacks, souvenirs, and surprises.
You’ll laugh, shop, and maybe get a little lost!
15 minutes
3
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Walk through narrow alleys lined with over 200 tiny bars.
Writers and rebels once shared dreams and drinks here.
By daylight, you’ll see the nostalgic heart of Tokyo nightlife.
15 minutes
4
Godzilla Head
Godzilla Head
Look up — Godzilla is watching you from the rooftop!
He roars every hour, and yes, maybe you’ll hear it.
10 minutes
5
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
From neon chaos to sleek luxury — Shinjuku’s newest landmark rises from the heart of Kabukicho.
Let’s step inside and take a peek at this ultra-modern tower.
25 minutes
6
Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho
End the tour in a smoky maze of yakitori stalls and post-war atmosphere.
You’ll definitely want to come back here at night — maybe every night.
