Unlike a typical bar-hopping tour, this experience is not just about visiting different places for drinks. It is about stepping into a uniquely Japanese social space, where conversation, karaoke, and unexpected connections are part of the night.
Snack bars can feel mysterious even to Japanese people, and walking through the door for the first time often takes a little courage. With a local guide by your side, you can cross that threshold with ease and enjoy the experience without worrying about language or cultural barriers.
Your guide will help you communicate with the Mama or Master and local guests, explain the customs, and make it easy to become part of the atmosphere. Instead of simply drinking from bar to bar, you’ll experience the warmth, personality, and human connection that make Japanese snack bars so special.
What's included
Karaoke (We have English songs too)
We’ll take photos during the tour and send them to you as a free gift the next day.
3 drinks at each snack bars (At total 6 drinks)
Guide in English (We give you quizzes and lessons)
新宿を代表する昔ながらの飲み屋街「思い出横丁」を歩きながら、日本の居酒屋文化や仕事帰りの人々の夜の過ごし方についてガイドがご紹介します。小さな飲食店が軒を連ねる独特の雰囲気を楽しみながら、新宿のローカルな夜文化に触れていただきます。
Walk through Omoide Yokocho, one of Shinjuku’s most iconic old-school drinking districts. Your guide will introduce Japanese izakaya culture and explain how local office workers enjoy their evenings after work. Take in the unique atmosphere of the narrow alleys lined with tiny restaurants and bars while discovering a more local side of Shinjuku nightlife.
Please note that this stop is mainly for walking and sightseeing rather than entering a specific venue.
The guide has a sign board and wears a T-Shirt with our logo "Snack Yokocho"
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
【Tour & Event Policy】
Refunds are not available for cancellations due to personal reasons.
The tour will proceed as scheduled unless canceled due to disasters or severe weather.
If you are more than 15 minutes late without prior notice, the tour will not proceed.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions due to religious reasons.
If you have any special requests, please let us know in advance, and we will accommodate them as much as possible (e.g., sensitivity to cigarette smoke).
Some snack bars allow smoking. If you prefer a non-smoking environment, please let us know in advance.
During the tour, our guide may take photos for you. We will share these photos with you as a complimentary gift the following day. Additionally, we may use some of the photos for our promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed or do not wish your photos to be used, please kindly let us know in advance.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
