Shinjuku: Golden Gai Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover must-see hidden gems.
- Perfect nightlife introduction to Tokyo with a tour.
- Enjoy delicious dishes and yakitori (skewers) as well as a tasty ramen.
- Travel back in time and hear fascinating stories about the area
- Finish off the tour with a drink in Golden Gai for an authentic Tokyo experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Two Drinks Included
- Variety of dishes at multiple food stops
- Bar visit in Golden Gai
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
- Gratuity
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)
Meeting point
Start Location
Tajimaya Coffee, 1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Important information
Know before you book
- • Since this tour is heavily focused on nightlife and drinking alcohol, and many of the places do not allow minors, in order to participate in this tour, you and every member of your group must be 20 years old or older
Know before you go
- • You are recommended to wear comfortable shoes for walking
- • Please inform your tour operator of any food allergies or requirements
- • A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
- • The tour will start on time, please do not arrive any later than 5 minutes after starting time, as the tour may leave without you
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The food was great.
Melissa was a fantastic guide! She took us to a variety of delicious spots that we never in a million years would have found on our own. She is knowledgeable, warm, and a delight to be with. Highly recommend! (The meetup point was just a little tough, mostly due to a protest at the station; highly recommend the what3words app to pinpoint an exact location.)
We had a truly wonderful evening at the Evening with Maiko – Special Kaiseki Dinner with a Geisha Performance in Kyoto. The evening was beautifully organised from start to finish and gave us a fascinating insight into a unique part of Japanese culture. The kaiseki dinner was delicious, and the Maiko performance was elegant, graceful and a real privilege to experience. A very special thank you goes to our guide, Yoshiko, who was warm, knowledgeable and engaging throughout the evening. She explained the traditions and customs with great enthusiasm, making the experience both enjoyable and easy to understand. Her passion for Kyoto’s culture really shone through. We would also like to thank the lovely Maiko who performed for us. Although we can’t remember her name, she was incredibly graceful, charming and patient during the performance and question-and-answer session. It was an unforgettable opportunity to see such a beautiful art form up close. This was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto, and we would highly recommend it to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable cultural experience. Thank you to everyone involved for such a special evening.