Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

Dive into the whirlwind of Tokyo by night, experiencing its unique bar culture as you hop between ramshackle izakaya bars and standing tachinomiya taverns - it won’t be long before you’re cheering ‘kanpai!’ with noisy locals over cups of sake.

Discover that Japanese drinking culture is more about the food that goes with those drinks, as your host effortlessly orders plates of grilled gyoza dumplings and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Then, you could throw yourself into your private booth in an ultra-modern karaoke bar from tiny yokocho (alleyways), which makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. 

Where you’ll go

Where you’ll go all depends on your style! From glitzy Ginza in the heart of Tokyo, with its sleek cocktail bars and the Kabuki-za Theater, where you could catch a traditional Japanese dance performance, to Roppongi, the buzzing nightlife district which is known for its all-night karaoke bars (and the 24-hour ramen joints you’ll need to visit afterward!), Tokyo has a neighborhood for every mood.

Shinjuku is a maze of yokocho - lantern-lit alleyways bursting with quirky izakaya - and you could spend your whole night in  Omoide Yokocho or break away from the sake and snacking to hit Ebisu, Shibuya, or Ikebukuro, which all become a kaleidoscope of LED-lights after dark. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Enjoy a night out in Tokyo with a host by your side to show you the ropes
  • Bar hop through the tiny, ramshackle bars in Golden Gai or enjoy a more relaxed drink at a couple of izakaya and tachinomiya
  • Stroll along one of the many yokocho, the historic alleyways that are packed with eateries and bars
  • Sing your heart out at a traditional karaoke venue
  • Get advice from your host about where else to experience the best of Tokyo’s nightlife

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized itinerary
  • 4 hours in the city with a host
  • Cover charge at one bar in Golden Gai or another area of your choice
  • 2 beers, high-balls or soft drinks
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • Hotel meet-up ( available on request for central location )

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks other than the ones included above
  • Cover charges to additional venues other than the one included above (please see Important Information section below)
  • Rental fees of karaoke venues or tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Antonio showed us a great time in Golden Gai. We really wanted to check out a few of the more local/less touristy little bars, and he knew the right one. Great memories!

    April 2023

    Charlie B

    Our guide, Kenji, met us at our hotel and showed us a great time through the nightlife of Tokyo. That was even after we asked for some last minute changes he was able to be flexible and find some great spots for us to enjoy. Kenji was knowledgeable and thorough and i would highly recommend his tours.

    January 2020

    Geoff C

    Michael was an exceptional host. We go to see the totally non touristy side to Tokyo with lots of detailed cultural insights. Food, drink, nightlife, neighbourhoods. We covered it all. Can not recommend enough.

    November 2019

    Charlie L

    We did 4 different tours in Tokyo. "Tokyo's nocturnal playground", and "Eat and drink like a local"; this two where probably the highlights of our trip; both host, Kenji and Sergio; they are fun, knowledge and very helpful. I will definitely recommend this company; we change few times the days and book last minute and they were super accommodating, so if you don't know Japan you definitely need somebody like them!

    October 2018

    Ines L

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