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Culinary Delights – Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Explore the vibrant nightlife of Shinjuku and the retro charm of Golden Gai.
- Taste local favorites like yakitori, ramen, and izakaya-style dishes.
- Discover hidden bars and alleyway eateries with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Experience post-war Tokyo’s history and culture in the city’s most atmospheric district.
Overview
Step into the heart of Tokyo’s nightlife on the Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour, a guided evening journey through one of the city’s most iconic districts. Explore narrow, neon-lit alleys where the past and present collide, and discover tiny bars and hidden eateries tucked away in this atmospheric maze. Enjoy classic Tokyo street food like crispy yakitori, flavorful ramen, and local izakaya dishes, all while sipping sake or a cold beer in retro-style bars. Learn about Shinjuku’s fascinating post-war history and the unique culture that thrives in Golden Gai’s 200+ eclectic pubs and stalls. Perfect for foodies and culture seekers, this tour offers a truly authentic taste of Tokyo after dark.
Itinerary
Ready to discover the best of Tokyo’s nightlife scene? Explore and find the best bars, restaurants and izakayas? Then this is the tour for you. Welcome to Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighbourhood. It’s the nightlife centre of the world!
Here’s the plan. You’ll meet up with your guide and then head into the busy streets of Shinjuku. Omoide Yokocho (‘Memory Lane’) is your first stop. A place teeming with rustic food stalls and bars. Here you’ll be trying the Yakitori, along with a drink of course. Once savoured it’s into Kabukicho. That’ll be Asia’s largest, and safest red light district. You’ll learn about the area, explore its colourful streets and try more delicious food. It won't be long before you are slurping away on some Ramen.
Then its onto Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighbourhood. Known for being Tokyo’s most popular spot for bars, izakayas and pub nightlife. Here’s where you’ll try the Sushi, and have a ramble through the drinking alleys. Find a bar, enjoy a drink and look back on a tour that offers you Tokyo’s nightlife. Kampai!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- One drink
- Different dishes at 4 stops
- Local English speaking guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Tips, oh go on then
Please note
Voucher Information : Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking. On rainy days, please bring an umbrella.
If you have dietary issues or allergies (e.g., nuts, shellfish, gluten), mention them in the Special Requests section when booking. You can also call or email us. Please book and specify your needs well in advance, as last-minute changes may not be possible
For Vegetarians: Some of the dishes contain dashi, a soup stock made from kelp and bonito, which is essential in Japanese cuisine. If you cannot consume dashi, we may not be able to fully accommodate your dietary needs. Please also inform us if you can eat eggs and dairy product.If dashi is not suitable for you, we recommend booking a private tour where we can offer some alternatives. However, completely avoiding fish stock may still be challenging
This activity is adults (and older children) only. Little ones under the age of 20 years will have to sit this one out, we’re afraid.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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