Japan · NIGHTLIFE
13 reviewed
Booked six months out or from a hotel lobby that morning, these 13 nightlife experiences are the ones to take. Every entry below carries its price, its length and the detail that decides it, so you can choose one and get back to the map.
Three secret Shinjuku izakaya stops with included all-you-can-drink and snack plates, guided by locals, plus photos.
“Excellent way to see multiple bars and restaurants in Shinjuku with a local host. Good way to spend a few hours.”
Shibuya bar hopping with local izakayas, beef and sake alleys, all-you-can-drink at one stop, plus dishes in a small group.
“We had a great fun guide! And although we were a little jet lagged he gave the best experience of seeing local places we would have not found. We ended the night in a beautiful local bar owned by a famous Japanese singer, and had Karaoke! We even got to meet her! So cool!”
Namba’s nightlife by foot, with 3 izakaya bars and 6 included tastes, plus temple stops and guide help ordering in Osaka.
“The local guide, Reo, is very familiar to the place and we have a great time during this tour. He is friendly and talkative. 😊 The food and the drink is wonderful.”
Join a 5-hour Tokyo pub crawl in Roppongi with free shots, bar discounts, and an ending at SEL OCTAGON TOKYO.
“Great pub crawl where they definitely try to get you drunk.”
Kyoto bar-hopping walking tour with a local guide, Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi izakayas, and Japanese sake tasting. Small group, cash-based.
“Moto was an amazing tour guide! Took us to a really good izakaya and sake tasting bar. Ending the night in a karaoke. 100% would recommend”
Kyoto bar hopping in Pontocho backstreets with a certified guide, 3 bars, 3-4 dishes, and 3-4 drinks.
“Moeka san did a great job to bring us around for food and drinks. She definitely tried to accommodate our questions and requests. We had good time afterwards as well. Thank you, Moeka san.”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with dinner and drinks, including all-you-can-drink at one stop, guided in English for first-timers.
“Absolutely awesome experience! Our guide Uma was super friendly and knowledgeable, she was so helpful with all of our questions. The food and drinks were amazing, plenty of both and well worth the price :) I would highly recommend this experience!”
Osaka izakaya walking tour from Dotombori to Uranamba with a local guide, sake and beer tastings, plus a hidden bar finale.
“Had a great time! Kosuke was a fantastic guide, i learned so much and had the best time!”
Osaka guided pub crawl for 5 hours of bar-hopping, free shots, 50% drink discounts, and a late club finish with photos.
“Ryan and B were great tour guys and were able to successfully manage a large group of people to make everyone feel valued and treated well. Amazing tour”
4.5-hour Osaka pub crawl with welcome shots, about 20% drink discounts, and a nightclub finish in Shinsaibashi.
“Met a lot of cool people and got to see a variety of clubs. The hosts were amazing, led by Andy and one other girl whose name I unfortunately forgot.”
Savor Sapporo in 3 hours with a small group: 3 izakayas, translator help, photos, and a parfait or ramen finish near Odori Park.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Sapporo! You get to experience Sapporo like a local and go to spots you could otherwise easily miss. Plus Aika was the best guide, I am lucky I got to have Aika show me Sapporo!!”
A 90-minute Shinjuku night walk with local guides, secret backstreets, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and a vending machine drink for $22.
“we had tour guide Mao who was really friendly and knowledgeable. we have been to Tokyo before but still learnt a lot from Mao - the tour was well priced also”
3-hour Shibuya pub crawl with a guide, 2 to 4 nightlife stops, free shots between bars, and an easy solo-friendly start.
“Met up in a small bar. Advised we needed to buy a drink on entry at each place. Free drinks came out of a bottle from hosts bag. Drinks should come from the bar. Not very well organised”
