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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

日本語, English, Español, Português

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

Juliet

(About local Alejandro)

16 May 2025

We were looking for an authentic Izakaya experience and Alejandro delivered (trust locals when they say go outside of Golden Gai to do so!). He was kind, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend time with. He’s built a huge network in the industry, so we were able to break bread with locals at each stop. If you’re looking for a guide with great vibes & bilingual, look no further. Book with Alejandro!

Benson🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sena)

4 May 2025

Sena is unequivocally tokyo's best tour guide. She goes above and beyond her role to ensure her clients' experience Tokyo through the lens of a local. She has obvious passion for her job which translates to a great experience for her customers. Sena brought us to a neighborhood we probably would not have ventured to as tourists, where we tried delicious food we would otherwise not have ever had. 10/10 experience!Stephen's experience

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!

Jesus🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Carlos)

9 June 2025

Era nuestra última experiencia en Tokyo tras una semana, buscábamos como siempre que utilizamos Withlocals, algo único adaptado a nuestros gustos y sabiendo que ya habíamos realizado las principales atracciones de la ciudad. Carlos se preocupó desde el primer momento en nuestro itinerario, modificando y preparando una experiencia única que nos encantó. Sus conocimientos de la historia, de la cultura y sus vivencias del día a día hicieron que fuera muy enriquecedor. 100% recomendable visitar Tokyo con CarlosExperiencia personal y única

Säde🇫🇮 Finland

(About local Ai )

8 June 2025

We had a good adventure from Ai to show us around and telling us everything we asked and wondered about. We loved to know more of the culture and history! Ai also showed us many places that we wanted to go and see. She also got us a taxi at the end. Ai is kind and wonderful person in all ways! We enjoyed our time greatly. Thank you again for amazing memories! <3Kind and lovely day with Ai!

tim

(About local William)

8 June 2025

This was our first visit to Tokyo and William was amazing. He speaks great English while showing us the Tokyo tower and cool shopping areas. We enjoyed hanging out with him and seeing the sites, plus he took us to a nice sushi restaurant. Fantastic tour guide!

Harrison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

7 June 2025

Walking around with Sena is not walking around with a tour guide, but walking around with a friend. She’s kind, informative, funny, and easy to talk to. Her English is excellent and she was more than willing to help us sharpen are Japanese. A true highlight of our trip!A Friend in Tokyo

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

6 June 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Carlos. He was very personable and gave us a great introduction to the Shinjuku area. Welcoming intro to Shinjuku

Jerusha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

6 June 2025

We went on two tours with Sena. Absolutely worth it. Tasted authentic foods we would have never tried. Loved loved it!Sweetest tour guide

Joanne

(About local Sena)

5 June 2025

We really enjoyed our street food tour with Sena. She introduced us to some new and interesting food, and was very enjoyable to talk with. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in sampling food they would otherwise just pass by on the street. The highlight for me was the hidden sushi place. Great food tour with Sena

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

2 June 2025

Great experience seeing East Tokyo with lots of insider info. (I particularly loved the sashimi donburi place he pointed me to for lunch.) Great guide, great time

Vladimir and Zena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

30 May 2025

We selected Tokyo history and Asskusa tour and had chosen Carlos based on favorite reviews on website. Also, our previous experience with same company in Kanazawa was a very positive one. However, unfortunately experience with Carlos was on the opposite side. He was barely engaged, shared very little and rather had to be prompted to share information. While walking streets in Asskusa said a little about the area just pointing out to some local business. Although tour supposed to last 3 hours he wanted to end it 30 min earlier and only after our questions “volunteered” to take subway with us in the direction we were going next anyway. Tokyo is a beautiful city and Carlis has a pleasant personality but as a personal tour guide he certainly failed to help us appreciate the Tokyo rich history and beauty.Disappointing experience want a refund

rick

(About local Ai )

29 May 2025

What a lovely lady Ai is. She planned a wonderful afternoon for us including a delicious authentic Japanese meal. We experienced first hand the culture, food, sites and sounds that we were really looking forward to. Ai was very welcoming with a great personality which made our whole group enjoy our time together that much more. We highly recommend Ai to anyone who wants that special experience that only a local person can provide. Thanks Ai Rick from Texas

Alex

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

28 May 2025

May 18, 2025 – A Peaceful Start, a Buzzing Finish Today, I met my guest at his hotel in the afternoon, and from there, we took a train to Harajuku Station to begin our day at Meiji Shrine. It was a calm and serene start to the tour — walking through the forested path leading to the shrine always offers a nice balance to the busy city life. After exploring the shrine grounds, we strolled down Takeshita Street, where the energy quickly shifted — full of trendy shops, quirky snacks, and the fun chaos of Harajuku youth culture. We grabbed some brown sugar and matcha tapioca drinks, which were refreshing and gave us a little sugar boost. Next, we took a taxi to Miyashita Park. The modern rooftop park was a nice place to pause and enjoy some greenery in the heart of Shibuya. From there, we continued to Shibuya Yokocho, a retro-style alley filled with izakayas and food stalls. We sat down for some yakitori, sake, and a taste of plum wine, which my guest enjoyed a lot. After eating, we explored the Shibuya shopping area, visited the Starbucks with the iconic view over the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, then crossed the famous intersection ourselves and visited the loyal Hachikō Statue, a Tokyo classic. Later, we hopped on a train to Shinjuku, where we wandered through Omoide Yokocho, taking in the nostalgic atmosphere and old alleyways. Then we headed to the bright lights of Kabukicho, Tokyo’s entertainment district, and finally ended the night with a stroll through Golden Gai, known for its tiny, character-filled bars and lively vibe. We finished the tour there, and from Shinjuku, we took the E Line back. It was a full day — a perfect blend of peace, food, culture, and nightlife. My guest had a great time, and I did too.Great Guide!

Arielle🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Sena)

27 May 2025

My husband and I did the sushi and sake tour with Sena. We are so glad we chose her. She was a fantastic tour guide - and gave us a great experience with some food and sake tasting. From the instant we met her, we felt comfortable with her, and her energy and passion for Tokyo (and the food) was contagious. It was also the perfect length tour for us. She does more extensive food and other tours - and I wouldn't hesitate to book with Sena again. She was wonderful!Book with Sena!

Maya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

23 May 2025

As a WithLocals tour guide myself in Mexico I was eager to take some tours with the hosts in Tokyo for my dream trip. Carlos curated an amazing walking tour of several neighborhoods to visit. I've dreamt of a trip to Japan since childhood, so I was looking to explore, see and learn the most I could about the culture, see the neighborhoods, and really immerse myself and be able to experience Japan from the view of a local. Carlos' tour was deeply experiential, emotional, thought provoking and just overall beautiful. We began visiting a cemetery to learn about history and spirituality, this began the tour with an in-depth perspective of deep rooted beliefs and practices, allowing us to connect to a spiritual-emotional level. We visited traditional quaint neighborhoods like a street that became famous because of the cats that lived there and learned that this was the origin of the Japanese waiving cat. There were so many interesting shops there. We saw art and visited the beautiful Ueno park, enjoyed talking, exploring and eating some delicious food and drinks at a traditional Izakaya. Carlos delivered the tour in Spanish for our group of Mexicans and Chileans and it was really interesting to receive his insight on what it is like living in Japan as a Mexican, how cultures mesh and seeing Japan from the view of a local. This tour will forever be in my memory and heart, of all the tours we took in Tokyo, this was by far the best because we got to really explore and experience Tokyo and it's neighborhood from the ground up. Carlos as a guide is just amazing, he's personable, kind, approachable and generous. Spending the day with him was simply enjoyable and the experiences he curated for us were creative, versatile and fun. The best tour I have taken EVER!!!The best tour EVER!

Carlos

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

22 May 2025

We had a great time in Tokyo visiting several temples, fish market, Asakusa, saw a Buddhist ceremony, Senso-Ji Temple, learned how to ride the subway, Happy Street, visited some fun street vendors and got some custom made chopsticks engraved, had a great coffee at a local shop, ate Wagyu steak for the first time , and more! Super fun filled experience and I highly recommend it and touring with MD Abu!Awesome first day in Tokyo

Paul

(About local Ai )

22 May 2025

Taught us about the area with extreme honor. Very honorable

Sandra🇭🇷 Croatia

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

19 May 2025

We spent a day with Mr. Abu, discovering Tokyo. We went through the whole of Tokyo, we saw so much that we would never have found on our own. We got to know Tokyo through the smells, tastes, habits of the people who live in Tokyo thanks to Mr. Abu. Mr. Abu put a lot of effort into showing us all of it in one day, which seemed impossible. He knew the answers to all of our questions Mr. Abu has a very good eye and a great sense for photography, thanks to that we will take home unforgettable memories. He spent twice as much time with us as he should have and we will remember that. Considering that we are a group of two moms with two twenty-three year old sons, our interests are different, but he made everything interesting for us. Mr. Abu, we are grateful to you for meeting you. You are a legend!!!!Mr Abu the Legend

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

18 May 2025

Despite a rainy day, Abu made our intro to Tokyo one to remember. Very helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. No hesitation in recommending him. Thx Abu 🙏🏾Thank you, Abu

Tim

(About local Sena)

14 May 2025

Sena was a great guide, very informative and wonderful to spend time with. She provided great information and offered us interesting and unique information and points of interest. Hope to make it back to Japan and use Sena again. Great local guide in Shibuya

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

13 May 2025

Carlos was such a pleasure to be with on this experience. He met us right on time at our hotel and off we went. Everything discussed in our chats was organized and delivered. Having lived in Japan for 9 years, he understood the history, culture and shared his knowledge in such a way, it will be with us for a lifetime. 10-Star on the experience... Same on his English... It was all we had hoped for. Our One Day Tokyo Experience

Catherine

(About local Sena)

11 May 2025

We booked a drinks and bites tour with Sena. We enjoyed delicious gyoza, conveyor belt sushi and a sake tasting. Sena was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit whilst in Tokyo and spoke excellent English. Thanks for a great evening. Delicious Drinks and Bites in Shibuya

Maggie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sena)

9 May 2025

We had a great tour with Sena. She took us around and showed us some great spots and recommended a great restaurant for dinner. Sena is pleasant, professional and very personable. We fully enjoyed ourselves. Shibuya tour

Unknown

(About local William)

7 May 2025

We completely enjoyed our time with William in Tokyo. Dispute the app defaulting our meeting place to an uninteresting meeting spot William was able to improvise and provide a huge amount of personal experience and adaptability to save the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with William. He was selfless with helping us find a few hard to find shopping items and had no problem accommodating our requests. Thank you WilliamWilliam is a gem!!

Merrin🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ai )

7 May 2025

Our tour today with Ai was fabulous. We loved the location because it was a local neighbourhood and not a highly touristed area. The tasting selections were delicious. Ai was very knowledgeable and chatty, answering all our questions and later sent some wonderful suggestions for restaurants for the rest of our stay. Fabulous experience with Ai