Evening Food Tour of Golden Gai in Shinjuku

Highlights

  • Discover Some of Tokyo’s Must-See Hidden Gems of 3 hours tour
  • Get a Chance to Try 10 Different Japanese Foods

What to expect

See the beguiling grungier side of Tokyo at night as you eat your way through Shinjuku. Literally stroll down memory lane at Omoide Yokocho, head over to Kabukicho and enjoy the somewhat ramshackle but buzzing clusters of bars in Golden Gai.

About this experience

Starting at
17:00

Schedule

  1. Meet at the Tajimaya Coffee House
  2. Tour Departure
  3. Omoide Yokocho
    Omoide Yokocho ("memory lane") offers a nostalgic look back at post-World War II Tokyo. Many bars have been around the area since that time and stay true to their mid-20th-century atmosphere. Start off your foodie tour with a drink, some yakitori (chicken skewers) and a dose of fond nostalgia.
  4. Kabukicho
    Don't let Kabukicho's reputation as a red light district intimidate you! Venture to the lively neighborhood and try some tonkotsu ramen (noodles in pork broth) and one more famous Japanese dish. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere and learn about the area's hidden gems from your guide.
  5. Golden Gai
    Finally, head to the Golden Gai area where you will find clusters of izakaya and pubs. The area also has a 1950s feel but boasts a more expensive range of drinks and food belying its grungy facade. End the tour with some fresh local sushi then choose to continue on to a bar of your picking.
  6. Tour Ends in Tajimaya Coffee House

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Tajimaya Coffee House

    1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023

    Tajimaya Coffee House — 1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023

Reviews

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Evening Food Tour Golden Gai Shinjuku
Posted Date: 2018/12/30
B and L, Australia
We had a highly enjoyable experience on the evening food tour Golden Gai Shinjuku. Our guide Norma was excellent. She chose some great food destinations and was very helpful in explaining Japanese food etiquette and culture. In between eating, Norma guided us around Shinjuku, which is a must see destination if you come to Tokyo. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great download on the activities and history of the Shinjuku area. Towards, the end of the tour we went to the Golden Gai area, … We had a highly enjoyable experience on the evening food tour Golden Gai Shinjuku. Our guide Norma was excellent. She chose some great food destinations and was very helpful in explaining Japanese food etiquette and culture. In between eating, Norma guided us around Shinjuku, which is a must see destination if you come to Tokyo. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great download on the activities and history of the Shinjuku area. Towards, the end of the tour we went to the Golden Gai area, which is quite fascinating for tourists.

We dont write alot of reviews, but would highly recommend this tour, and in particular, we felt quite fortunate that our guide was Norma, as she was really very committed to ensuring that the group was enjoying both the tour and the food experience.
Night of fun and great food
Posted Date: 2019/06/15
Erinl
We had a wonderful introduction to the Golden Gai and tried food items we would have never thought to...our guide was interesting and fun...she shared the history of the area, interesting details of life in Tokyo, and took us to cool places we would have been too intimidated to go into on our own. I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour!

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