Shinjuku Izakaya Food Walking Tour with 14 Tastings and Drinks

About this experience

About Shinjuku Izakaya Food Walking Tour with 14 Tastings and Drinks This is a guided food walking tour through Shinjuku, Tokyo, covering three to four authentic izakaya venues over approximately 3.5 hours. The tour is rooted in the izakaya tradition, a style of Japanese casual dining where small plates and drinks are ordered throughout the evening, and it focuses on the Kabukicho district, one of Tokyo's most densely packed entertainment and dining quarters. Guests meet their local guide at the Noa Building in Kabukicho before setting off on foot through neon-lit backstreets and narrow alleyways that connect a series of handpicked local venues. Across the evening, the tour covers 14 or more tastings drawn from a range of Japanese dishes, including grilled skewers, sashimi, and seasonal comfort food. Three drinks are included per person, with options spanning sake, Japanese beer, and soft drinks. The guide introduces izakaya dining etiquette at the first venue and provides context on the neighbourhood's food culture and history throughout. What to expect The route moves through Kabukicho and the surrounding backstreets of Shinjuku, stopping at three to four venues selected for their local character rather than tourist footfall. At each stop, guests order from the menu with guidance, sampling dishes that reflect different styles of izakaya cooking. The guide explains how the drinks selection complements each course and shares background on the alleyways, hidden spots, and local dining habits that shape the area's after-dark food scene. Booking covers all 14-plus tastings, three drinks, and guided entry to each venue on the itinerary. Kabukicho, Shinjuku and getting there The tour begins at the Noa Building in Kabukicho, a few minutes' walk from Shinjuku Station, which is served by multiple JR, Tokyo Metro, and private railway lines and ranks among the busiest rail hubs in Tokyo. Kabukicho sits immediately north-east of the station's east exit and is well signposted. For a broader look at food and drink options across the city, the Japan listings page covers further experiences available throughout the country.

Highlights

• Discover Shinjuku's authentic izakaya culture on a 3.5-hour guided food tour featuring 14+ Japanese tastings and three drinks.
• Enjoy 14+ authentic Japanese dishes, including grilled skewers, sashimi, and local comfort food, across 3-4 handpicked izakaya.
• Explore Kabukicho's neon-lit streets and hidden alleyways with a local guide who shares insider stories and restaurant recommendations.
• Pair your meal with three drinks of your choice, including sake, local beer, soft drinks, and more, for a complete izakaya dining experience.

What is included

• Guided walking tour through Shinjuku
• Visit to Kabukicho
• Visits to 3-4 authentic local izakaya
• 14+ Japanese tastings, including grilled skewers, sashimi & local comfort food
• Three drinks (choose from sake, local beer,non-alcoholic drinks & more)
• Professional local tour guide
• Local restaurant recommendations & insider tips

Not included

• Hotel pickup & drop-off
• Additional food & drinks
• Pre-tour sake tasting at 3:30pm (optional)

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.