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Evening Food Tour of Golden Gai in Shinjuku

5.00· 2 reviews

Highlights

Discover Some of Tokyo’s Must-See Hidden Gems of 3 hours tour
Get a Chance to Try 10 Different Japanese Foods

What to expect

See the beguiling grungier side of Tokyo at night as you eat your way through Shinjuku. Literally stroll down memory lane at Omoide Yokocho, head over to Kabukicho and enjoy the somewhat ramshackle but buzzing clusters of bars in Golden Gai.

What's included

1drinks / 10 different Japanese foods
English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at: 17:00

Schedule

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Meet at the Tajimaya Coffee House
17:00
Tour Departure
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Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho ("memory lane") offers a nostalgic look back at post-World War II Tokyo. Many bars have been around the area since that time and stay true to their mid-20th-century atmosphere. Start off your foodie tour with a drink, some yakitori (chicken skewers) and a dose of fond nostalgia.
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Kabukicho
Don't let Kabukicho's reputation as a red light district intimidate you! Venture to the lively neighborhood and try some tonkotsu ramen (noodles in pork broth) and one more famous Japanese dish. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere and learn about the area's hidden gems from your guide.
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Golden Gai
Finally, head to the Golden Gai area where you will find clusters of izakaya and pubs. The area also has a 1950s feel but boasts a more expensive range of drinks and food belying its grungy facade. End the tour with some fresh local sushi then choose to continue on to a bar of your picking.
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Tour Ends in Tajimaya Coffee House

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Tajimaya Coffee House
1 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023
The Meeting Spot is outside Tajimaya Coffee House, right at the entrance of Omoide Yokocho’s 2nd Alley.
Our staff will be waiting in front holding an “Arigato Travel” sign. There is a lot of walking on the tour so please wear comfortable shoes.

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Restrictions

People 20 years old and above can participate in this activity.

What to bring

On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.
Walking shoes

Additional notes

Additional meals and drinks not listed in the inclusions are not included in the tour fare.
Please note that VELTRA and the tour provider will not be liable for any theft or loss of property, as well as bodily harm or injury. Please exercise due caution.
Emergency Phone Numbers:
Ambulance: 119 (simple English should be okay)

Medical emergencies in Tokyo:
Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Information Service: +81 (0)3 5285 8181
English assistance: 9 am - 8 pm

Medical emergencies in Kansai (including Osaka and Kyoto):
AMDA International Medical Information Centre KANSAI: +81 (0)6-6636-2333
English assistance: 9 am - 5 pm
Emergency Phone Numbers:

Outside of Tokyo & Kansai:
Japan Helpline: +81 (0)120-461-997 or +81 (0)570-000-911
English assistance 24h

Other useful numbers: https://www.jhelp.com/en/jhlp.html
We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided.
We are also unable to accommodate your meeting up at any of the food stops once you’ve missed the start of the tour. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and the relationships with our restaurant partners. Please note we can only wait an additional five minutes after the starting time and then the tour will depart.
In addition to our limited no-exception five-minute grace period: we cannot give directions or contact the guides on the phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour. Our Guides will focus on the tour and cannot be responsible to help you connect after the tour begins.
For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support the following dietary restrictions.
・Vegetarian
・Pescetarian
・Gulute Free
・Shellfish Free
・Pork Meat Free
Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot make an allergy-free or dietary restriction food guarantee since food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to Arigato Travel. Also, some stops may not have a viable substitution but we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.

Operated by

Arigato Japan

Cancellation policy

4-7 business days before (by 9:00 PM local time): 50%
After 9:00 PM the day before / No-show: 100%

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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Evening Food Tour Golden Gai Shinjuku

Posted Date: 2018/12/30

B and L, Australia

We had a highly enjoyable experience on the evening food tour Golden Gai Shinjuku. Our guide Norma was excellent. She chose some great food destinations and was very helpful in explaining Japanese food etiquette and culture. In between eating, Norma guided us around Shinjuku, which is a must see destination if you come to Tokyo. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great download on the activities and history of the Shinjuku area. Towards, the end of the tour we went to the Golden Gai area, … We had a highly enjoyable experience on the evening food tour Golden Gai Shinjuku. Our guide Norma was excellent. She chose some great food destinations and was very helpful in explaining Japanese food etiquette and culture. In between eating, Norma guided us around Shinjuku, which is a must see destination if you come to Tokyo. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great download on the activities and history of the Shinjuku area. Towards, the end of the tour we went to the Golden Gai area, which is quite fascinating for tourists.

We dont write alot of reviews, but would highly recommend this tour, and in particular, we felt quite fortunate that our guide was Norma, as she was really very committed to ensuring that the group was enjoying both the tour and the food experience.

Night of fun and great food

Posted Date: 2019/06/15

Erinl

We had a wonderful introduction to the Golden Gai and tried food items we would have never thought to...our guide was interesting and fun...she shared the history of the area, interesting details of life in Tokyo, and took us to cool places we would have been too intimidated to go into on our own. I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour!