Golden Gai Food Tour in Shinjuku

US$ 171 per person

5.00 (3)

Starting time

5PM

Duration

3 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Japanese

About

We love this charming nightlife tour! You will get a chance to enjoy many kinds of sushi and yakitori (skewers) as well as classic Ramen! Throughout your adventure, you will have the chance to try 10 different Japanese foods.

As we wander in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighborhood you can explore an area known for being Tokyo’s most popular spot for unique izakaya, tiny bars, and pub-nightlife. A glimpse back to what Tokyo was like during the early and middle of the 20th century; Golden Gai venues are so densely packed you can almost be in two places at once (one foot in each).

Despite the run-down appearance, Golden Gai generally attracts well-off clientele and their prices match accordingly and has become one of the most expensive places to drink in the city. Golden Gai is filled with over 200 small pubs, stalls, and karaoke bars where most are only big enough for five to seven people. Boasting the most densely packed nightlife area in the world, Golden Gai will be a glimpse of Tokyo you will never forget.

Schedule

4:45 - 5:00 pm: Meet up at the meeting point
5:00 pm: Have a drink and skewers at Omoide Yokocho which filled with rustic food stalls and bars from the 1950s (Memory Lane in Shinjuku)
6:00 pm: Tonkotsu Ramen at Kabukicho
6:30 pm: Local sushi store at Golden Gai
8:00 pm: End of the tour

We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners.

For private tour rates, please contact us.

Included Highlights

Evening tour

Golden Gai

Intro to japanese food culture

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to the activity If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 3 reviews

"Our guide was Daniele and he was great!"

Super knowledgeable and friendly, we learned SO much about the local culture and history, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour through the neighborhood. Super huge thanks to him, he did keep us a couple hours long but we were having a great time and were happy to have the extra time. Only caveat is that we didn't love the food itself on the tour, it was fine but we've definitely had better. I think because it's a tour and involves larger groups of people, it's hard for the company to get food from the really good spots, since those are often really small and don't need the extra business since they do great on their own. I'm not a huge foodie so I didn't mind too much, the rest of the tour was so great and enjoyable that it still felt like a worthwhile tour to do. I learned way more about Shinjuku on the tour than I ever would've on my own!

"The food selections and guide were superb!"

Rai was really knowledgeable about the area and made the tour really fun beyond showing locations. We were taught restaurant etiquette and some really fun facts about some of the golden gai bars. highly recommended!! Food choices were excellent! I got to try some yummy things I would have never known to order on my own.

"This tour was an excellent mix of Japanese food and culture."

Our guide, Alex, was outstanding- friendly, knowledgeable and very considerate of guests needs. Great value for money as you get so much food included and you get to supports real local businesses. Exceeded our expectations, definitely recommend.

Meeting Point

Meet at Shinjuku Station. After exiting the JR East Exit gate, take the exit for Kabukicho

Our staff will be waiting in front of the Police Box (Koban) holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.
On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

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