Tokyo: Private Shinjuku Nightlife and Backstreets Walking Tour

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Meet your guide at Shinjuku Station, the busiest station in the world, and set off on your private adventure. Explore the history of Tokyo's vibrant Kabukicho district and discover its cultural evolution from a former red-light district to a bustling nightlife hub. Follow your guide to hidden spots that tourists can't find on their own. Explore historic shrines, secret back alleys, and unique restaurants to experience the authentic and distinctive identity of Japan. Take photos at famous spots and explore Tokyo's only slum backstreets with your local guide.

What's included

Walking tour with Local guide
One vending machine drink recommended by the guide

What to expect

Omoide Yokocho
10m

Step into a maze of narrow alleys filled with tiny yakitori bars and traditional eateries. Learn how this atmospheric area developed after World War II and why it remains one of Shinjuku’s most nostalgic spots today.
Kabukicho
20m

Explore Tokyo’s most famous entertainment district, packed with neon lights, restaurants, bars, karaoke venues, and nightlife. Your guide will introduce the history and unique culture behind the bright signs and bustling streets.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
20m

Visit one of Shinjuku’s newest entertainment landmarks. Explore its lively food and entertainment areas, where colorful interiors, music, games, and Japanese pop culture create a striking contrast with the older streets of Shinjuku.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
20m

Discover one of Tokyo’s most distinctive nightlife districts, home to hundreds of tiny bars packed into narrow alleyways. Learn about its history, unique bar culture, and its long connection with artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians.
Hanazono Shrine
20m

Visit a historic Shinto shrine hidden among the high-rise buildings and neon streets of Shinjuku. Learn about basic shrine customs and discover the quieter, traditional side of the neighborhood.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Local Guide Stars]. The photo of the meeting point is included at the end of the pictures, so please check it.

End point

Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Local Guide Stars]. The photo of the meeting point is included at the end of the pictures, so please check it.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.