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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 Shibuya District 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 Drinks and 3 Bites
• 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 At the entrance of the Taiseido Book Store - 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 Shibuya such as Shibuya Crossing and Izakaya, 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

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

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

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

david_ovenden

(About local Sena)

14 March 2025

We had a lovely evening with Sena, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of Tokyo. I would thoroughly recommend a food and sake tour with Sena, she is friendly, knowledgeable and made us very welcome. All in all a great evening. A lovely evening in Shibuya

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

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

RUTH🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

10 November 2024

Three of us had a lovely private evening food tour with Sena. Very friendly, very helpful and took us to places we wouldn’t have ventured in to. A great evening. Thank you so much. Lovely evening

Stephen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

24 October 2024

Sena was great fun and took us to some awesome food places. She also had great suggestions for other things to do around Tokyo and we would strongly recommend doing a food tour to anyone and everyone Sena the great Tokyo foodie

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandra)

24 September 2024

We had a wonderful walking food tour with Alessandra. She was fun to talk to about Tokyo and her experiences in the city. She was also flexible with where we went and generous with food options. We highly recommend her. Alessandra was delightful

Eroll🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

7 July 2024

We had an amazing time with Sena. She really knows where are the hotspots in Shibuya. This is our first time traveling to Japan, so it is really important us to habe someone local to assist us in locating those wonderul spots. Sena is the perfect person to have to make your experience worthwhile.Superb Shibuya experience with Sena!

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

8 June 2024

We had a great time with Sena learning about food and culture. She also gave us great tips for the rest of our visit while in Tokyo. Shibuya with Sena

Rahul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

22 April 2024

We had a great time with Sena in Shibuya and Harajuku. Unfortunately we were slightly late and it was pouring with rain, but Sena was happy to adjust so that we still got so much out of the tour. She speaks perfect English, is very kind and highly recommended!Lovely time in Shibuya with Sena

Juergen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sena)

16 February 2024

We visited Tokyo for the first time and had a really great tour with Sena. We felt very welcome and had a very good chance to get to know Tokyo. We can fully recommend the tour with Sena. Best regards, Juergen. Great tour with Sena!

Bruno🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sena)

12 February 2024

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Sayuri🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Sena)

1 February 2024

The Tokyo Food Tour with Sena was fantastic! Her expertise and friendliness made the experience memorable. Highly recommend for a tasty and enjoyable adventure!Highly recommended!

Simon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

8 September 2023

We like to do a tour like this on arrival to a country, it is always a good way to start a vacation and learn about the city and country. This was no exception, fun night out and really informative. Sena was also super helpful in giving us recommendations for restaurants!Great Intro to Tokyo & Japan

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

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

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

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!

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seden)

22 May 2025

Seden could is so experienced at doing the Sensoji Temple tour she could probably do it in her sleep. It's just as well because it was pouring with rain on the day of the tour and the temple was crowded as it was a festival day. Seden deserves a medal for completing the tour in such conditions. If that wasn't already going beyond the call of duty, she even helped me get a table at a local okonomiyaki restaurant after the tour was over.Soldering on despite the environment

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

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

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!!

David🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Seden)

7 May 2025

On our second day in Japan, my father (77), my sons (17 and 20) and I took the Highlights & Hidden Gems of the Shibuya district tour with Seden. We were very satisfied with this experience.

belal.rawi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seden)

5 May 2025

Sedan is a wonderful host and guide! She not only shared her knowledge about the neighborhood, temples and shrines - but also provided a detailed history of Tokyo and Japan. She’s very knowledgeable, well spoken, patient and generous with her time. When we share that we have specific dietary restrictions (Halal), she prepared a list of restaurants nearby that would accommodate us. She even spoke to street vendors and restaurants during the tour to ask about their ingredients and cooking practices before we purchased anything. She’s very kind and thoughtful. Touring Tokyo with Sedan felt like visiting our family or friend. I highly recommend her when you visit Japan! Lovely and Memorable Experience

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

5 May 2025

Abu was super knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to places and showed us things that we would have missed if we didn’t find him through withlocals! If you’re not sure, but considering a guide in Tokyo, just do it! You will be happy to meet Abu and learn about this amazing place from him!Awesome Guide!

Tom🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Kennedy )

4 May 2025

Kennedy was dead on time. She took us to Asakusa, an old area of Tokyo with large temples and a busy shopping area. Kennedy had strong knowledge of local history and architecture. We had some good chats about Japanese religions and legends. We ended with a stroll beside the river. All in all, a good experience. Knowledgeable, chatty guide

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

Pamela🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Kennedy )

3 May 2025

Kennedy made sure Tokyo not only lived up to our pretty high expectations, but even surpassed it. We asked her to show us something not too touristy and let our teenage boys experience Tokyo. And boy did she deliver! From a fairly off-the-beaten track shrine (and guiding us how to behave appropriately in the shrine), to letting our boys live out their manga and anime expectations, we could not have asked for more. A fine and extremely articulate lady who knows how to deliver Tokyo beyond the stereotype. We would recommend booking Kennedy to let you experience Tokyo. Experience Tokyo with panache

Jeff & Debby🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

30 April 2025

Abu was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and customs. We walked away with memorable photos from him and a better understanding than we would have received just wondering around on our own. Absolutely time well spent

Kathleen🇨🇦 Canada

(About local William)

29 April 2025

We really enjoyed our time with William. The With Locals app sent us to an odd and uninteresting place that we did not request but William saved the day with his enthusiasm, versatility and improvisation. We had a great time with you. Thank you for all your time and knowledge and good EnglishGreat time with William

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

28 April 2025

We did the 10 tasting food tour with Sena, It was amazing. We tasted food we didn’t even know about. From fresh Sushi that arrived on what was like a bullet sushi train, to meatballs, curry bread and beautiful sweet treats. We finished in a beautiful park with a drive and some Yakitori. Sena was so sweet and knew exactly where to go and we had some lovely conversations and a great time with her. Thank you Sena. More than a taste of Tokyo

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

28 April 2025

Thank you so much Sena; my wife and I had a blast with you. I wish we had you every day for all the different areas of Tokyo. Awesome Tour!

Frances🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seden)

27 April 2025

We loved our morning with Seden. She is kind, knowledgeable, and took extra time showing us things that we had a special interest in. She explained all of the various shrines and traditions at Senso-ji, and even accompanied us outside of the temple grounds to point out interesting shops and the best places for lunch. She is an exceptional guide, we highly recommend her!Excellent Asakusa Experience

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

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seden)

23 April 2025

Seden is fantastic! She took us to some amazing, low-cost, and local places. We tried all sorts of foods. This is my second experience with WithLocals, and I could not recommend this more. Amazing time in Tokyo!!