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Shinjuku Golden Gai Food Tour
4.8
197 Ratings
Shinjuku City
Embark on a Tokyo Kabukicho Food Tour and indulge in a culinary adventure through the bustling streets of Tokyo. Experience the flavors of sushi, yakitori, and ramen, while immersing yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Golden Gai.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tajimaya Coffee - Let’s meet there and to start! Share delicious memories with a knowledgeable, local and English speaking guide
- Omoide Yokocho - Discover a very authentic feeling of Japan as you dine with locals, and learn about one of Japan’s most famous entertainment areas.
- Kabukicho - 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. Golden Gai venues are so densely packed you can almost be in two places at once (one foot in each). Golden Gai is filled with over 200 small pubs, stalls, and karaoke bars. Most are only big enough for five to seven people. Boasting the most densely populated nightlife area in the world, Golden Gai will be a glimpse of Tokyo you will never forget.
- 第1モナミビル - Try different local and seasonal dishes at 4 different food stops (yakitori, ramen, sushi…)
- Hanazono Shrine - Hanazono Shrine
- Shinjuku Golden Gai - Ending Point - Araku Bar (Golden Gai)
What's Included
- 4 Food Stops
- Two drinks included
- Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Transportation costs
Additional Information
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! (on everyone’s MUST-TRY LIST) Throughout your adventure, you will have the chance to try 10 different Japanese foods.
Start your tour by walking through the busy streets of Shinjuku heading straight for Omoide Yokocho (literally “Memory Lane”) as our first stop. Omoide Yokocho is rightfully named as it is littered with rustic food stalls and bars from the 1950s. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to the middle of the 20th century. Many of these spots still stay true to their roots, serving roasted giblets with beef and pork, which was a staple when food was scarce after World War II. We will have a drink together and some skewers in one of the most charming parts of Tokyo; it will give you a very authentic feeling of Japan as you dine mostly with locals. (Please NOTE this tour is for Adults over 20 years of Age)
- Adults 20 years old and above only
- Karaoke After Party available
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Dietary Restrictions Flexibility: Pescetarian and Vegetarian friendly
Location
1-chōme-2-6 Nishishinjuku
Meet up point:
Meet in front of the KISSATEN Tajimaya Coffee House
Address:
1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023
Directions:
Follow signs for the West Gate to exit Shinjuku Station, then exit via B15.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(197 Ratings)
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Afische6
Aug 7, 2024
Tasty food tour! - Ray was awesome! We had great food—sushi, ramen and more. Also got to see and learn about the history of golden gai. Ended the tour with the optional karaoke add on, so much fun!
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332nakishaw
Aug 6, 2024
Book this! - I recently joined a food tour of Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with Arigato Tours, and it was an exceptional experience! From start to finish, the tour was perfectly curated. Our guide, Ray, was knowledgeable and passionate, offering thoughtful insights into the history and culture of the area. The food was delicious, and showcased a variety of authentic izakaya dishes that I otherwise would’ve missed. The small, intimate settings of Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai provided a unique atmosphere, making the experience all the more memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Tokyo's vibrant food scene and enjoy a personal touch in their culinary journey.
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Markpt9628rg
Jul 7, 2024
Great Tokyo food experience! - Ray was a very friendly and informative guide who showed us some great local spots within Shinjuku. We greatly enjoyed all the local places he took us, which we surely wouldn’t have found otherwise. He also provided lots of helpful information about food and drink etiquette in Japan. Come with an empty stomach because you definitely get your moneys worth of food!
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Thg864
Jun 29, 2024
Golden Gai Shinjuku Food tour - This was such an interesting tour. We learnt so much about the history of this area and of the part it now plays in modern Japanese life whilst tasting glorious food! Our guide Alex was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. He led us through tiny lanes and alleyways that we would never have ventured to on our own. Alex was very generous with his time and in answering our many and varied questions. This was such a worthwhile tour!
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Rhdhawaii
Jun 15, 2024
Fantastic Experience - Ray is the best. The tour was amazing. If you are lucky enough to have Ray as your guide, make sure you encourage him to finish the night with karaoke. Great fun!!!
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Tessa
Jun 11, 2024
Fun night and delicious food! - We had the best time on our food tour! We were only in Tokyo for two days and wanted to make sure we tried good food and this was the perfect wat to do it. Our guide Masa was very friendly and made our night so fun and memorable. The food was amazing!! And walking the streets of Shinjuku at night was incredible to see. Highly recommend!
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Kdrgcc
Jun 10, 2024
Food and drink tour with family - We did this food tour the first night we arrived in Tokyo and it was excellent - a great way to start our trip and get familiar with Shinjuku. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic, and made the experience very fun and interesting. The food was abundant, each stop provided practically a full meal. The ramen in particular was a hit!
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Oliviabc7936yw
Jun 8, 2024
Great overall tour! - We had an amazing tour! Ray, our tour guide was very friendly, personable and most of all fun. Not only did we eat some incredible Japanese food, but we learned about the neighborhoods we visited and history of the area. He definitely went above and beyond what we expected.
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981mertp
Jun 3, 2024
Eating and drinking in Tokyo with Ray!! - Ray was a great guide. He coordinated all the stops and we never waited. He was knowledgeable and friendly and gave us the tour as a story. Great insight into the food and culture associated with it. I recommend this tour as one of the first tours tp take when visiting . Set the stage for the rest of our trip in Japan!
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Masdawg
May 31, 2024
Delicious and Informative - Alex was awesome from start to finish. His warm and outgoing personality felt like hanging with friends for food and drinks. He was incredibly knowledgeable of Japanese culture and shared so much interesting information. We are so glad we did this tour early in our trip so we had better knowledge to find places to eat and we were less timid to walk down the small alley ways! The food was incredible, especially the ramen. Go hungry. You will be stuffed by the end.
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