Night Experiences
5 (95)

Neon nightlife in Japan’s quirky capital

4 hours English
5 (95)
100% Personalized

Explore Tokyo after dark, guided by your host! From exploring neon-lit Shinjuku and Shibuya to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

Kanae
Kanae
Sarah
Sarah

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Shinjuku Tourist Information Center, located close to JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit.

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

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 )

What’s Excluded:

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)

Key Highlights:

  • 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

What travelers think of our Tokyo experiences

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Li 1 June 2025

Chisato was a great guide with lots of passion! I had a great time with her even though I was on a solo trip. She made me feel like I was with a friend. She tried her best to go with my preferences while planning our route. It was great and I had the best whiskey I've ever tried.

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Tonya 1 December 2024

I had a great time! Alberto was very patient and considerate. The fireworks display and drone show were amazing. Thank you!

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Charlie 1 April 2023

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!

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Geoff 1 January 2020

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.

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Charlie 1 November 2019

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.

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Ines 1 October 2018

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!

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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. 

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