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Free tour

Tokyo: Shinjuku Walking Tour with Local Guide

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Registered on October 23, 2024

Welcome to Japan! We are a Tokyo-based tour company, and we’re excited to welcome you, ensuring you take away great memories from this incredible country. We hope you’ll discover Japan’s many unique charms and fall in love with everything it has to offer.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

A Tokyo-based tour agency will guide you through Shinjuku, Japan’s most famous entertainment district.

Explore the vibrant Kabukicho, where you’ll discover its fascinating transformation from a former red-light district to a thriving nightlife hotspot. Stroll through Tokyo’s largest back-alley dining area, where tradition meets modernity in an unforgettable atmosphere.

Experience cutting-edge game centers, visit historic shrines, and uncover the stories that make Kabukicho so unique. Along the way, 

we'll share not only the must-see spots but also the best recommendations for restaurants and izakayas. Our guide knows Tokyo inside and out, so you’re in good hands!


Start your exciting journey through Japan with our captivating Tokyo tour. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City,...
    3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
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    Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Meet in front of the "Shinjuku Police Station Shinjuku East Exit Police Box" at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. There will be a guide holding a sign that says [Contents Like Japan].

  • 1
    Free admission
    Omoide Yokocho

    It's a traditional izakaya street that attracts not only tourists but also many locals. You can fully enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere that has remained since the post-war period.

  • 2
    Free admission
    Kabukicho

    While traces of its past as a risky nightlife district with many hostess bars still remain, the area has now evolved with cutting-edge entertainment buildings, making it a place where even teenagers can have fun. You can experience both atmospheres in this unique district.

  • 3
    Free admission
    Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

    It's a cutting-edge entertainment building themed around promoting new culture, featuring an observation deck, arcade, cinema, theater, and even a sauna.

  • 4
    Free admission
    Golden Gai

    This area, with its narrow, winding alleys, feels like a time slip back to post-war Tokyo. It’s home to over 300 small bars and pubs. It's a must-visit spot where locals and tourists mingle, enjoying drinks side by side.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Hanazono Shrine

    This shrine, the guardian of Shinjuku, has a 400-year history. It enshrines the gods of love and business, so be sure to offer a prayer and make a wish.

  • 6
    Free admission
    Isetan

    It’s Japan’s top luxury department store. Experience the quality by purchasing souvenirs, as well as food and drinks to enjoy during your stay.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.6
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4.6
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4.6
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4.44
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4.78
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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