Shinjuku Station: Explore Tokyo's Hidden Backstreets

Explore Shinjuku’s vibrant nightlife with a local guide. Discover Kabukicho’s evolution and enjoy a free video of your unforgettable journey.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omoide Yokocho - Also known as Memory Lane, Omoide Yokocho is a nostalgic enclave nestled in the backstreets of Shinjuku, capturing the essence of old Japan. It’s a special destination for international visitors, featuring small eateries that serve traditional izakaya-style dishes such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), kushiyaki (grilled…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with Local guide
  • One vending machine drink recommended by the guide
What's Not Included
  • Purchasing omikuji and offering small change at the shrine are not included in the tour fee.
Additional Information

Shinjuku Station is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s busiest station. Capture photos at iconic locations and discover Tokyo’s unique slum backstreets with a knowledgeable local guide!
・A Dining Area featuring 300 Restaurants and Bars
・Discover the Backstreets of Tokyo’s Unique Slum Area
・Exclusive Tips on Hidden Restaurants…

Location
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Meet in front of the "Shinjuku Police Station Shinjuku East Exit Police Box" at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. There will be a guide holding a placard that says [Local Guide Stars].
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Compass08147515305
Oct 25, 2025
Wonderful walking tour with sota - Really enjoyed this tour sota was very informative and really took his time answering everyone’s questions Thank you very much !
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Jonb40
Oct 25, 2025
Fun and informative tour - Very friendly and knowledgeable and also entertaining guide to a really interesting part of Tokyo. We learnt a lot of new things about the area and country.
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Stay12005290108
Oct 25, 2025
Fun and interesting tour around Shinjuku! - Very fun, interesting and well explained tour around Shinjuku area. Sota was an amazing guide, absolutely recommend him!
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Jane
Oct 25, 2025
Best tour Guide!! Super fun and interesting - Sota was very nice and he told us a lot about Shinjuku. It was super interesting and funny. He gave a lot of insights and interesting comments. All questions that we asked have been answered. Really recommend it!
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Vanessa_k
Oct 25, 2025
Great tour even in the rain! - Great tour! Super informative. Saw a side of Tokyo I would've never seen.. Hannah and Nana did a great job! Thank you, ladies wonderful day.
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438shaneu
Oct 25, 2025
Great experience if you wanna see the local spots in Shinjuku - Hannah was really informative and showed me a lot of interesting spots. It definitely was a tour of a local. I feel like now I know Shinjuku really well. Nana took care of all the photos and took great pictures. All in all it was a great experience.
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S9356svsofiam
Oct 25, 2025
So good! - HANNA AND NANA, our guides, were great :) Very informative walk! It is ideal to know where to start your trip, recommend places and explain many things.
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Venices25
Oct 24, 2025
Lovely tour with Sota - Sota was very friendly, bringing us through Shinjuku and introducing the sights and explaining local culture to us. He was also very helpful in answering our questions and taking photos of us. It was a lovely tour!
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Venture22521178246
Oct 24, 2025
Wonderful tour experience of Shinjuku! - This is highly recommended tour of Shinjuku! Sakura did a fantastic job in explaining the hidden gems of the city along with Yuto as a guide as well. Sakura was so informative & friendly! She will tell you secrets about this city only she can tell on this tour! Thank you both so much for your time & this fun adventure!
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O1183xzericd
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent tour, excellent tour guide! - This tour was one of the best since we’ve been in the Japan. She was highly knowledgeable about the surrounding area and the backstreets of Shinjuku. She also accompanied us on a second tour of the fish market. She was extremely helpful with ordering and helped our whole group very much. 5 stars, would highly recommend!
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From $24
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).