Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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.
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Experience 4 classic Japanese food-and-drink pairings across 5 local stops in the heart of Shinjuku. Bite-sized tastings keep the pace relaxed — enjoyable even if it's your first izakaya experience. Learn the cultural logic behind each pairing, from why lemon sours complement ramen to how sake enhances sushi. Walk through iconic Shinjuku landmarks like Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with stories behind each spot. End with a convenience store sweet that locals genuinely love — a surprisingly special finale.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soft Drink Alternatives — Available at every pairing stop.
Photos During the Tour — Your guide will help take photos throughout.
Pre-Tour Liver Support Drink — A turmeric-based supplement drink to help your body process alcohol.
Pairing 3: Sushi & Japanese Drinks — Small shared sushi with sake, plum wine, or another drink.
English-Speaking Guide — A local English-speaking guide leads the 3.5-hour tour.
Convenience Store Sweet — A modern classic Japanese convenience store dessert.
Pairing 1: Highball, Yakitori & Karaage — Highball with 2 yakitori skewers and 2 pieces of karaage.
Pairing 4: Beer, Gyoza & Edamame — 3 gyoza and a half portion of edamame with beer or another drink.
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Black pillar of Kyu-Ome-kaido
- 7-8 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station West Exit
- Nearest exit from Shinjuku station is D1.
- Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
- Please refrain from sitting around the Black Pillar while waiting for proper etiquette.
Experience 4 classic Japanese food-and-drink pairings across 5 local stops in the heart of Shinjuku. Bite-sized tastings keep the pace relaxed — enjoyable even if it's your first izakaya experience. Learn the cultural logic behind each pairing, from why lemon sours complement ramen to how sake enhances sushi. Walk through iconic Shinjuku landmarks like Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with stories behind each spot. End with a convenience store sweet that locals genuinely love — a surprisingly special finale.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soft Drink Alternatives — Available at every pairing stop.
Photos During the Tour — Your guide will help take photos throughout.
Pre-Tour Liver Support Drink — A turmeric-based supplement drink to help your body process alcohol.
Pairing 3: Sushi & Japanese Drinks — Small shared sushi with sake, plum wine, or another drink.
English-Speaking Guide — A local English-speaking guide leads the 3.5-hour tour.
Convenience Store Sweet — A modern classic Japanese convenience store dessert.
Pairing 1: Highball, Yakitori & Karaage — Highball with 2 yakitori skewers and 2 pieces of karaage.
Pairing 4: Beer, Gyoza & Edamame — 3 gyoza and a half portion of edamame with beer or another drink.
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Black pillar of Kyu-Ome-kaido
- 7-8 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station West Exit
- Nearest exit from Shinjuku station is D1.
- Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
- Please refrain from sitting around the Black Pillar while waiting for proper etiquette.
Return
3-chōme-13-5 Shinjuku
The tour ends at the last stop.
Itinerary
1
Omoide Yokocho
Stroll through Omoide Yokocho and soak in the nostalgic atmosphere of narrow alleys, tiny shops, and old Tokyo charm.
10 minutes
2
Giant 3d Cat Display Billboard
Don't miss the iconic giant 3D cat of Shinjuku East Exit — one of Tokyo's most beloved digital landmarks. Keep your camera ready, though this mysterious feline sets its own schedule and may not always be around to greet you.
3
歌舞伎町一番街アーチ
Stop at the iconic Kabukicho Gate for a photo op. This grand entrance marks Japan's most famous entertainment district, which transformed from postwar ruins into a vibrant hub of nightlife and pop culture.
4
Godzilla Head
Look up and spot the legendary Godzilla head looming over Shinjuku — a must-snap moment for fans and first-timers alike.
5
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Your guide will bring Golden Gai to life with stories of its postwar roots — a maze of tiny bars and narrow alleyways that has long been a gathering spot for locals, artists, and night owls. Walking through, you'll hear how this hidden corner of Shinjuku has somehow managed to stay exactly the same while the rest of the city transformed around it.
5 minutes
6
Hanazono Shrine
Visit Hanazono Shrine, a landmark that actually predates Shinjuku itself. Your guide will share the stories behind its long history and explain why it remains a spiritual anchor for the local community.
5 minutes
7
Shinjuku Suehirotei
Pass by Suehirotei, one of Tokyo's oldest surviving rakugo theaters and the origin of the name Suehiro-dori street. This corner of Shinjuku 3-chome has a quieter, more neighborhood feel — a side of Shinjuku where locals have gathered for entertainment and everyday life for generations.
