About this tour
A 3-hour pub crawl through Shinjuku and Kabukicho's izakaya bars with a MagicalTrip guide. You'll visit three local drinking spots, enjoy all-you-can-drink at the second venue, a full dinner from the tour menu, and meet office workers unwinding after work in cramped, authentic bars. Small groups mean you'll actually chat with locals rather than observe them.
Highlights
- All-you-can-drink at second bar, plus 2 drinks at first stop and 1 at last
- Full dinner from MagicalTrip's original menu included
- Visit three operating izakayas in Shinjuku and Kabukicho nightlife zones
- Guide provides tour photos to take home after the night
- Expect crowded, tiny bars packed with local office workers
- Small-group format designed for interaction with locals
- Certified guide trained and selected by MagicalTrip
What to expect
Your guide will meet you and lead the group through Shinjuku's lively food alley, where small traditional izakayas grill fresh chicken, seafood and vegetables. You'll order drinks (2 included) and start settling in. From there you'll move to a second bar in Kabukicho with all-you-can-drink included, where the space will be tight and filled with salarymen. The third stop in Shinjuku 3-chome offers one final drink. Throughout, dinner is served at one of the venues from the tour's set menu. Expect a fast-paced evening in authentic, cramped spaces — the bars cater to locals, not tourists, so atmosphere is genuine but shoulder-to-shoulder.
What travellers say
- All-you-can-drink plus dinner means transparent full cost
- Authentic cramped bars, not tourist-themed venues
- Small groups actually allow conversation with locals
- Guide photos sent after tour as keepsake
- Three different neighbourhood izakayas in one night
- Cramped bars may feel uncomfortable for claustrophobic guests
- Dietary restrictions not guaranteed; limited substitutions available
- Not wheelchair or stroller accessible at all stops
- Summer heat and humidity require own precautions
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone 20+ who wants genuine local nightlife without tourist theatrics, and people comfortable in crowded, intimate spaces. You'll need reasonable mobility: the tour includes stops not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Dietary restrictions and allergies aren't guaranteed — kitchens aren't operated by MagicalTrip and substitutions may not be possible everywhere. Summer heat is intense; bring water and a hat. Groups are small, which aids local interaction but also means less anonymity. Timing isn't specified, so confirm departure time when booking. Public transport is nearby for getting home.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.