An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local

4.9 (1,105 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award. Led by a Certified Guide, carefully selected for quality and authenticity.

◼︎ Our Story
MagicalTrip pioneered bar-hopping tours in Japan back in 2018 — before it was a thing. Every stop is handpicked by local izakaya-hoppers who actually drink here. The person next to you won't be a tourist — it'll be a salaryman unwinding after work, or a student fresh out of exams. That's the Shibuya we want you to experience.

◼︎ Not Just a Pub Crawl
Handpicked by local izakaya-hoppers — you get the best of Shibuya without the legwork. The night ends at a hidden sake bar a short walk from the Scramble — down a street most visitors walk right past. Never loved sake? The right bottle changes everything — your guide will help you find it.

◼︎ Small Group, Instant Chemistry
By the last stop, the table feels like old friends. Your guide handles navigation, ordering, and the language barrier — so you can just enjoy.

What's included

  • 3rd Stop: 1+ glass of specialty sake (cash-on-delivery)
  • A 3.5-hour tour led by a MagicalTrip-certified guide who knows every hidden corner of Shibuya.
  • Pre-game turmeric shot — Japan's iconic drinking ritual
  • 1st Stop: 5-course meal + 1 drink — pay fresh at the venue, so every yen goes straight to the food.
  • Photos taken by your guide throughout the night, sent to you after the tour.
  • 2nd Stop: 4+ shared dishes + 2 drinks — you split the bill on the spot, Japanese-style.
  • Food and drink bills, settled on-site at each venue.

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Just minutes from one of the busiest intersections in the world, Udagawacho sits on a quiet plateau where the developers never quite arrived. Independent coffee shops, natural wine bars, and decades-old record stores line streets that feel nothing like the Shibuya most visitors see. This is where locals actually spend their evenings — and where your night begins, with a seat at one of the neighborhood's most beloved izakayas.
  2. Shibuya Center-gai
    10m
    A pedestrian street that has reinvented itself every decade since the postwar years — from black market stalls to teen fashion mecca to the buzzing dining and nightlife strip it is today. Your guide walks you through the history as you move deeper into the crowd, before settling in at a lively local izakaya that captures everything Shibuya is known for.
  3. Shibuya Crossing
    10m
    Up to 3,000 people cross from every direction at once — and somehow, it works. Your guide explains how this intersection became a global symbol of Tokyo, and what's changed in the neighborhood towering above it. The perfect place to pause, look up, and take it all in — before disappearing down a side street to a hidden sake bar that most visitors walk right past.
  4. Hachiko
    5m
    The bronze statue of a dog who waited nearly a decade for an owner who never came home. Hachiko became a national symbol of loyalty — and the most recognizable meeting point in Tokyo. Your guide shares the story behind the statue before leading you into the city's most iconic neighborhood.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Familymart Shibuya Orchard Road Store
8-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit)
Depending on which exit you use, it may take a bit longer — give yourself some extra time
Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign that says "Magical Trip"

End point

The tour ends at a hidden bar, a short walk from Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Food and drinks are not included in this tour. At each venue, your guide will recommend a carefully handpicked food menu curated by MagicalTrip — designed to give you an authentic Tokyo bar-hopping experience.
  • Drinks are your choice — order whatever you're in the mood for.
  • Additional food and drinks are always welcome if you'd like more!
  • Please budget a minimum of ¥6,000 per person and bring cash. The base food and drinks at each venue are split equally among the group — any amount under ¥100 is rounded up and carried over as a credit toward the next venue.
  • Any additional food or drinks you order beyond the base menu will be charged separately to you at that stop.
  • You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
  • Pescatarians can be accommodated. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegans or vegetarians.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free dining or cater to all dietary restrictions, as food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
  • This tour may visit venues where smoking is permitted. Please note that we may not be able to change venues in such cases.
  • Out of respect for all guests, this tour starts on time. If you are late and miss the group, we are unable to allow you to join, offer a refund, or reschedule.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

Cancellation policy

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

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