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Shinjuku Neon Nights: Food Tour and Pachinko Game Experience
Kabukicho
About
Step into a dazzling, noisy world that most tourists walk past but never truly understand! This exclusive Shinjuku tour blends the thrill of Pachinko—Japan's famous, mesmerizing mechanical pinball game—with delicious local dining.
Pachinko parlors are a staple of the Japanese cityscape, but their blinding lights and roaring sounds can be intimidating to navigate alone. On this tour, your expert guide will escort you into a bustling Kabukicho parlor and teach you how to play. Afterward, we'll step away from the neon lights to unwind with authentic Japanese food and drinks at a cozy, local izakaya.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pachinko instruction and game experience
at guests' own expense
at guests' own expense
A local Japaner guide
2-3 hour guided walking and bar-hopping experience
Cost of entertainment activity (customized experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
Shinjuku Station
You can meet your guide anywhere around Shinjuku station. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Walk through Japan's biggest entertainment district, glowing with neon signs. We'll take a quick but immersive walk through the heart of Kabukicho. You'll see the contrast between modern entertainment complexes and older, hidden alleyways.
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Maruhan Shinjuku Toho Building
Enter a Maruhan parlor and be instantly hit by the wall of sound and light. Pachinko is a massive part of Japanese culture, yet remains a mystery to most outsiders. Your guide will break down the mechanics: how to buy balls, how to aim the flipper, the anime themes on the screens, and the fascinating loophole of how "prizes" are won in Japan. You'll get hands-on time to test your luck!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
After the intense gaming session, we'll unwind in Golden Gai. We will navigate the six narrow alleys to find the perfect cozy spot. You'll enjoy a hearty local dinner accompanied by Japanese alcohol.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Shinjuku Neon Nights: Food Tour and Pachinko Game Experience
Kabukicho
About
Step into a dazzling, noisy world that most tourists walk past but never truly understand! This exclusive Shinjuku tour blends the thrill of Pachinko—Japan's famous, mesmerizing mechanical pinball game—with delicious local dining.
Pachinko parlors are a staple of the Japanese cityscape, but their blinding lights and roaring sounds can be intimidating to navigate alone. On this tour, your expert guide will escort you into a bustling Kabukicho parlor and teach you how to play. Afterward, we'll step away from the neon lights to unwind with authentic Japanese food and drinks at a cozy, local izakaya.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pachinko instruction and game experience
at guests' own expense
at guests' own expense
A local Japaner guide
2-3 hour guided walking and bar-hopping experience
Cost of entertainment activity (customized experience)
Meeting Points
Departure
Shinjuku Station
You can meet your guide anywhere around Shinjuku station. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
