Shibuya Bar Hopping Tour with Dinner
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Shibuya's hidden bars
- Enjoy unlimited drinks
- Savor a full dinner
- Experience Tokyo's vibrant nightlife
- Guided tour by local experts
Full description
Included / Excluded
- All-you-can-drink beverages
- Full dinner
- Guided tour of hidden bars
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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 point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum booking of two people required
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Please inform of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a valid ID for age verification
- Be prepared for a lively atmosphere
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Nightlife in Shibuya
Great restaurant picks. Really got a feel for the area. Tour guide was top notch!
Great evening and Great Food!
We had so much fun and they were so considerate of me being a vegetarian. Also got to shop for the delicious peach wine we had during dinner. We didn't feel rushed and felt like we made a new friend!
This was a Magical...
This was a Magical introduction to Shibuya. Our guide, Megumi, was informative, helpful, great fun and made sure we didn't get lost on a busy Saturday night. The menu options for the included food and drinks ensured everyone was well catered for in the different venues that locals visit.
The Best Parts of Shibuya you’d Never Be Able to See Otherwise
Shibuya has a lot going on, and this was without question the best way to experience it in one night. Hy, our guide, really knew his stuff. He took us to some amazing places that we never would have known about. I cannot over-emphasize what a knowledge person he was to have at our disposal. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to see sneaky-great parts of Shibuya that have really great, fun energy and are also free of tourists.
Amazing experience.
Tadashi was great, would recommend him as a guide.
