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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, 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 5 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!

Beth

(About local Julisiana )

7 March 2025

Julisiana knows Tokyo and is willing to share the parts that interest YOU the most. By request, she took me to a park to see the blossoms and a temple in the Shibuya district. I gained cultural and historical insights I wouldn't have on my own. Spending the day in Tokyo with Juli was a wonderful way to start my trip!Accommodating, lovely guide!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

5 March 2025

We had such a lovely time with Sena. She took us around Shibuya area for gyoza sushi and sake. My wife has food allergies and Sena checked with with us ahead of time to make sure we would not eat prohibited foods AND she confirmed with the restaurant the day of the tour which made us feel very comfortable and was appreciated. Sena was also wonderful and answered us many questions that we had about Tokyo. She also made herself available after the tour Perfect intro to Tokyo

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julisiana )

16 February 2025

Julie went out of her way to understand what I wanted to get from my tour with her and was highly flexible to ensure my limited time in Tokyo was spent wisely and that i got the most out of every minute... She was highly personable, great company and attentive... a wonderful guide who made it easy and fun to explore everything that Tokyo offersTailored to perfection

Stefan

(About local Alejandro)

12 February 2025

Thanks a lot for the perfekt City Kickstart Tour in Tokyo. Group Manu 50

Sam

(About local Sena)

8 February 2025

Sena was absolutely wonderful. Everybody had a fantastic day out. It has been the highlight of their trip so far. Couldn’t recommend this outing more highly.Fabulous Experience

Iain Shamus🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ai )

7 February 2025

Had a great day exploring Tokyo. Lots of tips and tricks as well as good humor and great insight A wonderful day exploring

Kathryn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

3 February 2025

Sena was a wonderful guide. She introduced us to many new Japanese foods and eating experiences and also gave us great tips for the rest of our trip. 10/10 highly recommended!Fantastic food tour with Sena

Olesya 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Kennedy )

2 February 2025

Excellent English , great local insights, very authentic with lots of insights. It was a well invested time with Kennedy! Thanks Great time in Tokyo

pxfcrdb6jf🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

28 January 2025

We loved the time that we spent with her and found that she was full of excellent information and really helped us find our feet on our first day in Japan. Sena was wonderful

Kathryn🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

26 January 2025

Sena was a terrific guide and the tour was fantastic. We tried so many new dishes and Sena pointed out places of interest to our teenagers (vintage shopping) and gave us great tips for the rest of our visit to Tokyo (a restaurant where you catch your own fish for dinner). Even if you’ve tried lots of Japanese food before this is well worth the trip for local specialties and stories. Thanks for a brilliant day Sena. Brilliant tour and brilliant guide

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ai )

20 January 2025

Ai did a great job communicating with me before the tour figuring out what we wanted to do and how to fit everything into a great day.Ai was the best

Eric🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ai )

18 January 2025

Ai was wonderful. Book Ai with confidence. Very friendly, humble and knowledgeable. We enjoyed each food stop. Delicious bites. You will end the tour stuffed. She communicates well leading up to the food tour day. You won’t be disappointed. Food Tour

Dominic🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Kennedy )

15 January 2025

Thought provoking, insightful well spoken really interesting guide who gets to the heart of illustrating the Tokyo experience with plenty of context. Incredibly insightful

Selma

(About local Carlos)

12 January 2025

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

11 January 2025

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

11 January 2025

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

11 January 2025

lieke

(About local Carlos)

9 January 2025

Pleasant person but I had hoped to get more proactive and broader information, or guidance as being a local host who asks the group to come together to hear his information.

Natan

(About local Sena)

1 January 2025

Such a wonderful experience in Tokyo. Sena is so warm and knowledgeable and personable. She can cater to all interests and does a great job of covering a lot of the city in just a few hours. Time flew on her tour. If she is available for your dates you are very lucky, a must book.Wonderful firat day in Tokyo!

Ed 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

27 December 2024

Sena guided my daughter and myself in Shibuya and the nearby area. She has every quality anyone would want in a guide. Sena has vast knowledge of Japan and its largest city. Her understanding of westerners and english is amazing. She seamlessly can walk, listen, comprehend completely, always being intuitive, smile, laugh and guide us through crowds like the true pro that she is. Sena can relate with an older man and young adult woman at the same time. If you are considering a guide while in Tokyo, Sena is simply the very best.Best Guide in Tokyo

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

18 December 2024

Had an amazing time with Sena during a quick layover in Tokyo. She planned a perfect mid-day tour that included a beautiful walk to a temple and park, some awesome shopping and an incredible omakase lunch that I am still dreaming about. She got us to our train on time and maximized every minute we had together. Sena is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, great conversationalist and overall super person to spend time with—I’m excited to plan my next trip to Japan and hire her again for a much longer tour.Awesome Layover Tour

vendelaym

(About local Sena)

15 December 2024

I recently joined Senas food tour, and it was an unforgettable experience! Sena is kind, knowledgeable and passionate and was introducing me to some really tasty Japanese food and drinks. Thank you!😊

Tom

(About local Sena)

15 December 2024

Sena was great! We had so much fun learning about Shibuya and trying many of its delicious foods. Highly recommend. Wonderful experience

Amanda🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

8 December 2024

Our multigenerational group all enjoyed our tour with Sena. She was very knowledgeable about the various foods we ate (all delicious) but also answered all our many questions (it was our second day in Tokyo) and had suggestions as well. We probably wouldn't have found this particular area of Tokyo by ourselves, but felt we experienced a little bit of local life. We all really enjoyed just having our family on the tour- it was personal and engaging, iwht time for detours for things that interested us Great flexible family tour

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alejandro)

7 December 2024

We booked Alejandro to take us out one night in Shinjuku to get a taste of the nightlife. It ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. He took us to a number of small bars where he knew how to get us in and where we got to mingle with the locals, not just tourists. Alejandro is so much fun to spend time with as well. If you are looking for someone to help you plan a fun, authentic night out in Tokyo, he is your guy! I will definitely book with him again on my next visit to Tokyo.Shinjuku Bar Hopping