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Picture this, a night out in Tokyo hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Tokyo.

Destination

Tokyo, Japan

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 日本語, Português, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 3 Bites
• 3 Drinks (non-alcoholic available)
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• tips

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Baskin Robbins North exit of Kichijyoji Station (JR line and Keio Inokashira line) - Tokyo to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Vibrant Hot Spots

   On this private tour, you’ll explore an area of the city known for its nightlife and lively atmosphere. Your local host will take you to 3 of their favorite places to grab a drink and unwind

4. Types of Drinks

   Enjoy a drink in each of the spots you’ll visit. Each of your drinks is typical of the local culture and can vary from alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and cocktails to non-alcoholic beverages, all depending on the city you visit and what the locals like to sip on

5. Delicious Bites

   Your local host has paired each drink with a bite typical of the city for a perfect match made in heaven and will explain why these pairings are some of the locals’ favorites

6. Highlights of the Area

   As you hop from hot spot to hot spot, your host will point out different highlights in the Kichioji district such as Statue of elephant Hanako and Harmonica Alley, giving you a perfect opportunity to get to know more of Tokyo off the beaten path

7. Nightlife Recommendations

   Throughout your tour, your local host will point out and give you personalized recommendations of where to go and what to do at night in Tokyo, that way you can enjoy a city like a local no matter the time of the day!

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

julie_vds

(About local Sena)

7 February 2025

Yesterday, I had the tasting tour with Sena. Everything went smoothly, from meeting up till the end. Absolutely loved chatting with her while being introduced to a nice selection of streetfood. I can totally recommend this tour!A homely welcome

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ai )

20 December 2024

Ai set up a culinary and cultural experience that was well beyond what I expected. We tried a wide variety of food at three different restaurants in an area of Tokyo that would be difficult for a tourist to figure out in their own. She was an excellent teacher and your guide, explaining both the food, the restaurant, the culture behind the izakaya experience, and nearly any other question I had about Tokyo. She was patient, happy, and very enjoyable. Can’t recommend this tour enough!Way more than I could have hoped for!

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

19 October 2024

Sena was fantastic. She was very responsive before our excursion and very thoughtful during. She preplanned the places to eat/drink and had alternatives based on our conversation once we met up so we got to eat foods we might otherwise have been intimidated to try like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. She had some suggestions in the area once our time together was done. We had a great time.

Presley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

3 July 2024

Sena was amazing! She responded to confirm booking and also suggested and alternative tour which we ended up switching to out of convenience! Our night consisted of a popular sushi spot which she booked ahead of time so we got right in. She made food/drink suggestions about what to try and what’s popular in Shibuya. Onto the next thing we had the best takoyaki there is! To top it off, we ended up with a sake tasting. Sena has lots of knowledge of Tokyo (as well as the surrounding neighborhoods) and I felt like we were getting all the hidden gems. She also made sure to check in with dietary preferences ahead of time and fully customize the tour. Not only did she make other suggestions for the rest of the trip but was went out of her way to help find a books at a local bookstore we had been searching for! She’s a great guide! 10/10 recommend. Best guide out there!

Gabriella🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

6 June 2024

Sena was a wonderful guide! She was fun, friendly, and easygoing. Most importantly, she selected delicious restaurants for our food tour in Shibuya. As a local, she also came through with a number of stellar recommendations for cafes, shops, and other areas to explore in Tokyo. Highly recommend!Thank You, Sena!

Mike🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Sena)

15 April 2024

Our guide (Sena) met us at at the agreed time, discussed the options available to us and introduced us to some exceptionally good places to eat. She patiently explained everything to us, and answered all our questions. We walked at a pace that suited us throughout. We would recommend Sena without a moment's hesitation! 5✴️Excellent

Claire🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

8 April 2024

We had a very nice experience with Sena in Shibuya. We tasted some great sushi and enjoyed her choice of restaurant, followed by gyozas in another eatery and then a sake-tasting. Sena was a very polite and friendly host and we enjoyed hearing about her life. We did find the food tasting a little but dull - we would have preferred to try more adventurous food in less commercial locations. We would recommend Sena as a guide but maybe we booked the wrong tour with her.Foodie tour in Shibuya

Sandi🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alejandro)

27 March 2024

we had a fantastic time with Alejandro showing us a part of Tokyo we would never have found on our own . The food was great and our food restrictions were easily accommodated . The bars we visited were alot of fun and we got to meet some local people . I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Tokyo. fantastic drinks and bites experience

Jared🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

3 February 2024

We had a super fun time on our bites and drinks tour with Sena. We really liked the conveyor belt sushi, the sake tasting, and Sena’s friendly personality. And appreciated how she suggested a location for the night out closer to our hotel. Super fun time on a food tour w/Sena!

Lukas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sena)

6 September 2023

This is my second time in Japan and I totally regret not booking a tour the first time I was here. If you want to get to know the cuisine and have a very nice chat with a local you should totally go for it. We had a lot of fun and a really great evening. Thank you Sena-さん. See you next time. 🙂Do not miss out!

Jolanda🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sena)

19 May 2023

Geweldige avond gehad met Sena. Afgesproken op een handige locatie. We konden aangeven of we dingen niet lusten. In 3 leuke traditionele Japanse restaurants geweest. Diner bites with Sena

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

22 April 2023

Sena was informative, knowledgeable, and a great deal of fun. I’ve taken many tours, and I found her to be truly one of the best guides I’ve had across the world. She made every situation comfortable and entertaining. I highly recommend her. Her English is also excellent.Amazing host and experience in Tokyo!

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alejandro)

11 April 2023

We had a brilliant time getting to know the smaller and more local night spots. The night went so quickly with laughs, great drinks, food and information, as well as opportunities to connect with others. Thoroughly recommend this experience an excellent night out. Excellent night out!!

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

7 April 2023

My wife and I had a fabulous time with Sena. Not only a great description of the food and drinks, but also about Japanese culture traditions in language. Misaki tasting was a highlight.Awesome day

marcel🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Sena)

10 March 2023

Sena has really good local knowledge. She also helped us booking restaurants restaurants she as a local goes to. We had a really lovely time with her. No. 1 guide. Sena.

Michael🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Alejandro)

29 November 2022

The food tour with Alejandro was great. We ate great food and experienced great local bars. Awesome!

Paula🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandro)

24 November 2019

Alejandro creates a truly unique experience on this tour. Everywhere we went people greeted us and invited us to share drinks, food and laughter. I forgot I was a foreigner. It doesnt get better than this. Thank You!Incredible Experience

Alina

(About local Jessica)

8 November 2019

Jessica is the BEST tour guide you will ever need. This is my second time with her and we hit up all the best night clubs and karaoke for that fun night life action! My first trip was filled with the best local favorites and I had a happy belly. This time I asked for a different type of trip and she made it happen. Super flexible planning and well rounded tastes :))))))The best!

Frederic

(About local Jessica)

8 November 2019

The Kichijoji nightlife tour with Jessica felt just like grabbing dinner with a great friend! She had some hilarious stories that kept us laughing the entire time. She recommended some interesting dishes, but everything was so delicious. I don't think we would have ever thought to try horse meat without her recommendation. Thank you, Jessica, we'll definitely be back in Japan!Fantastic

Robert

(About local Richard)

7 November 2019

We chose Rich to take us on a night food tour around Kichijoji and he did not disappoint. He was waiting for us with a smile, and it was clear from the get go that we were in good hands. He was the perfect guide to hang out with as we drank and ate our way to happiness. Enjoyed the tour!

Leonor

(About local Alejandro)

7 November 2019

Alex was truly the best. We ran a little late for the tour dude to getting into the city later than expected (which should be no shock to anyone in Tokyo) but he came and got us anyways. He was a genuinely good dude who showed us some awesome spots. I cannot recommend this experience any higher. Frankly, it was one of the highlights of my groups trip during TokyoThe best!

Elise

(About local Alejandro)

7 November 2019

Awesome time. Alex took us around all kinds of bars and made sure everyone in the group got along and was having a good time. Would recommend!Awesome

Romane

(About local Alejandro)

7 November 2019

We were Tokyo just a few days and decided to check out the bar hopping tour. Initially, I was a bit concerned because my husband and I are lightweights and cannot drink a whole lot. Alejandro put my worries to rest and so we went. Alejandro is a friendly, considerate, and down-to-earth guy. He took us to a few different Izakayas in a quaint Tokyo neighborhood, we tried different drinks, bar foods, played drinking games, and did a bit of karaoke. It was a fun night out, I highly recommend this tour.Highly recommend!

Pim

(About local Alejandro)

7 November 2019

Alejandro is amazing. He got us a table at all the izakayas that know him and showed us things we would never be able to see as a group of 8 who don't speak Japanese! This is a must having a local show you around as foreigners are not really able to do this. We drank a lot and even ate a lot! Beware do take all the hangover prevention he sends you before the experience! We didn't and I definitely suffered the next day. Alejandro really takes care of your group and knows the drinks in and out too and the specialties at each bar. Don't worry if you have a specific taste either! I thought I wouldn't get to appreciate a lot since I like sweet drinks but that wasn't a problem at all!Amazing!

Kim

(About local Alejandro)

7 November 2019

As a solo traveler it can be intimidating to try izakayas or all all you can drink places by yourself. I tried the drinks I would never try otherwise and also met interesting people. I also loved I could experience other places than Shinjuku or Shibuya. Definitely recommend!Recommend!

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

25 April 2025

We fully enjoyed walking around the main streets and of highlights of Shibuya with Sena. The area is vibrant and crowded, Sena guided us to the most iconic spots like the Shibuya crossing, we saw it from above and did the crossing in person. We visited some nice comercial areas all reachable from the train station underground. We walked around the old streets were authentic small food booths are located. We went sake tasting. Sena kindly recommended and drop us to an excellent restaurant that served great sushi. We highly recommend Sena.Visting Shibuya

Repa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Carlos)

25 April 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Carlos. He took us to a standing sushi restaurant and sake tasting. The sake tasting was a fun interactive experience. We experienced a part of Tokyo that we would not have experienced without him. Thank you, Carlos.Sake tasting was fun

Silvia 🇮🇹 Italy

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

23 April 2025

Abu was very helpful even with a rainy day and made our day special

Teresa Shrighana🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Ai )

22 April 2025

Ai is an amazing guide. Not just for the food but also she explained and showed us a lot about the place and it's surroundingsGreat experience

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ai )

19 April 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Ai. She was very knowledgeable friendly and introduced us to some great food spots we never would have found on our own!Great food tour

Richard

(About local Ai )

19 April 2025

Ai made the booking process quick and simple. Meeting her at the designated location was easy. Throughout the entire trip Ai was friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Her English was excellent. Could not have asked for a better experience.Great Experience

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

18 April 2025

We had a wonderful food tour with Sena! First of all, it was fun to be outside of central Tokyo and away from a touristy area. We enjoyed all of the different types of food she shared with us from sushi and gyoza to a seasonal treat of cherry blossom mochi. Everything was delicious! Thank you for a lovely tour.Great food tour!

pablo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

18 April 2025

excelente por sus modos su amabilidad sus conocimientos y su capacidad de adaptacionn a nuestras necesidadesexcelente experiencia

Steve

(About local Alejandro)

17 April 2025

Alejandro was very knowledgeable and informative. He spoke excellent English and Japanese. Great guide

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ai )

16 April 2025

Had a great tour with Ai. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Had some tasty unique eats that we wouldn’t have had on our on. Highly recommend Wonderful Experience

dmaxiak🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

We loved our tour with Sena, she was an absolute gem and such a delight to take us around some parts of Tokyo. She was extremely knowledgeable of the Japanese culture and food. We asked many questions and tasted many types of traditional food, soooo much to eat . She also gave us a few tips and helped us with a few things we were stuck on. Her communication with us prior to the tour was incredible. Amazing tour! Tokyo Gem

Wilson

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

Sena was a delight to be with and walk the streets of the Kichijoji sector of Tokyo. The hustle and bustle as the evening progressed was magical. The food stops were perfect but truth be told we were full after the first three stops. Here's a tip, skip lunch before embarking. We found a way to fight through it and were rewarded at the end with dessert - with fish shaped, cream filled pancakes. As none of us spoke Japanese, Sena's English was flawless and only surpassed by her energy and willingness to satisfy our curiosity and answer all of our questions. She even humored us with a beer run to a local market/convenience store which he drank al fresco at a local park under cover of night. It was my first experience hiring a local guide through With Locals and it was the best welcome we could have hoped for to see Tokyo for the first time. We were a group of 7 friends, gentlemen and ladies and we all had a fantastic time, thanks to Sena. Arigato!A delightful walk.

Martin

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

Sena did a wonderfull job. She is very patiently and well formed.Food Trip

Jenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kennedy )

13 April 2025

We had a great time with Kennedy today. Ahead of time, I told her a few things we wanted to see and she put together a great tour for us and took the extra time to talk us through using the train system and buying tickets, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. I would definitely recommend a tour with Kennedy!Very thoughtful tour

Judy

(About local Ai )

13 April 2025

Had a great time with Ai. Well worth the trip from east tokyo. Had a lot of variety of food & very tasty. It was good to see where local Tokyo people eat & shop. Prices are so much more reasonable than the tourist area. I would suggest you skip the walk in the park bc we walked enough.Great time

8nb9xxdsyg

(About local Sena)

9 April 2025

My wife, son, and I recently visited Japan for the first time. It was exciting, and potentially a bit overwhelming! I've used withlocals on other trips and fortunately came across Sena as we looked into hiring a guide to show us around Shibuya. It ended up becoming one of the highlights of the trip! Sena reached out to us before we arrived, and graciously came up with a nice itinerary tailored to what my wife and 13 yo son were interested in. She made us feel very comfortable, and we had a nice, authentic few hours with her. The time flew by, and when it was over we realized we should have booked her for a second outing! Oh well, next time. Sometimes when you are tourists in a new place, hiring a guide sounds good, but sometimes there is an awkwardness having a stranger showing you around. Definitely not the case with Sena. There was no language barrier, and she gave my wife some great suggestions for her specific shopping goals. All round a great few hours and we would definitely hire Sena again! Arigato!A great Guide for First Timers to Japan

Paul

(About local Sena)

7 April 2025

Sena was a great guide who tailored the tour to our own needs. She was charming and knowledgable and made this a very memorable experience. Kichijoji was a a fascinating place and the food was fantastic, it was a highlight of our Japan trip. Food and so much more.

Barry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

5 April 2025

Sena tailored our tour to our tastes perfectly and showed us some beyond-the-crowds places which we enjoyed immensely. Sena is knowledgeable and a lovely host. We did a bit of shopping as well as the tastings and ended up buying some of the Saki we tried. Would highly recommend. Thanks again Sena. Excellent Tokyo tour

Kayla🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Carlos)

5 April 2025

We had lovely time with Carlos Tour ! Great guided Tour! Thanks

Jack 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

5 April 2025

We had a wonderful time with Sena! She speaks English very well and did a great job answering our questions and explaining the food and culture of Japan. We took the tour before heading to the airport and had all of our luggage with us. Sena helped us find nearby storage for our luggage as well as navigate the trading routes back to the airport after the tour. None of that was part of the tour but Sena was so kind and helpful. The food tour itself was awesome. Pace yourself! There are so many foods to try! Sena did a great job of introducing us to a wide range of interesting and delicious foods. The final stop was at a beautiful park where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Magical! Thank you for a wonderful experience, Sena!A wonderful experience

Delphine🇫🇷 France

(About local Kennedy )

4 April 2025

We spent a wonderful time with Kennedy ! Kennedy is a cultured, smart, passionate and very friendly guide ! I highly recommend her. Kennedy is a lovely guide !

esther🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ai )

4 April 2025

We had a lovely walk with Ai.. Book a walk with her! She’s nice, speaks very good English! Tokyo walk

Susanne

(About local Carlos)

3 April 2025

War supernett, informativ und hat uns die Stadt echt nähergebracht.Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit!

Karina

(About local Carlos)

3 April 2025

We took two tours with Carlos both great, exactly what we were looking for. We had the opportunity to see more than just the tourist side, and Carlos was able to understand our interests and tailor the trip according to our wishes. Keep in mind that we have two teens in our group, so we wanted the tour to be interesting for everyone, regardless of age. We never felt rushed, and Carlos took the time to answer all our questions… trust me, there were a lot.Time in Tokyo

Marie-Flora🇫🇷 France

(About local Sena)

1 April 2025

Sena is really friendly and I had a really good time with her. If you have any questions about japan Sena will give you the answer and many tips of where to go to shop, eat... I recommand a tour with Sena ! Especially for the solo traveler : don't be afraid and just book a tour !Amazing !