Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour: 3 Drinks & Local Foods

Three hidden izakaya, one evening, a local who knows them all

A private 3-hour evening tour of Shibuya's izakaya scene with a local English-speaking guide. You visit three hidden bars loved by locals, enjoy 3 drinks and a full dinner of 5-6 dishes, and pass through Shibuya Crossing at night. The guide shares how Japanese nightlife works and what makes each spot worth finding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shibuya nightlife and izakayas

• Visit Tengu Dai Hall izakaya
• See Shibuya Crossing
• Stop at cozy Bunkamura Street spot
• Enjoy retro izakaya with snacks

The experience

Three hours is enough time to move past the obvious tourist bars and into the places locals actually go. Your guide meets you in Shibuya and takes you to Tengu Dai Hall, a lively izakaya inside Shibuya Mark City where you'll order from the menu and settle into the casual atmosphere. From there you walk to Shibuya Crossing, one of Tokyo's most photographed intersections, and watch the flow of people moving from all directions at once. It's the visual center of the city's nightlife energy, and you see it on foot, not from a viewing platform.

The second stop sits along Bunkamura Street, a strip known for its mix of music venues and local bars. This cozy spot serves classic Japanese drinks and simple dishes in a warm setting: the kind of place that fills up after work but stays relaxed. The third is a nostalgic spot filled with retro snacks and old-school drinks, a lighthearted end to the crawl. Across all three, you eat 5-6 dishes chosen by your guide and drink 3 selections from the bar menus, so the food and drinks are decided for you rather than left to ordering anxiety in a language you don't speak.

The guide speaks English and knows the staff at each place, which changes how the evening moves. You're not a table of tourists trying to decode a menu. You're someone who was brought there by someone who belongs. The tour includes photos taken during the night, sent to you after it ends.

What’s included

• Expert guidance from a local English-speaking guide.
• 3 drinks chosen from the bar selections.
• 5-6 local dishes selected by your guide.
• photos taken during the tour, sent to you afterward.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 18:00, from JP¥ 16,000 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (20 and older) · Child (3 to 19 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Trip Port

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a relaxed pace across three stops over three hours, with walking between each izakaya and time to sit and eat at each one. It suits anyone who wants to experience Tokyo's nightlife without the stress of finding bars or ordering in Japanese, though it does involve evening hours and alcohol-focused venues.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 19 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What does Shibuya Crossing actually look like when you're standing in it at night?

Shibuya Crossing is an intersection where pedestrians cross from all four directions at once, creating a constant flow of movement that is unique to Tokyo. At night, the neon signs and crowds make it one of the city's most visually intense moments, and you experience it on foot as part of the tour rather than from a distance.

How does the guide choose which dishes and drinks you get at each izakaya?

Your guide selects 3 drinks and 5-6 dishes across the three stops based on what each izakaya does best and what they recommend. This means you taste what locals order at each place rather than navigating menus yourself.

Will I be able to find these izakaya bars again on my own after the tour?

The three spots are hidden in backstreets or behind signs written only in Japanese, which is why they're hard to find without a local. Your guide will show you exactly where they are, but navigating back on your own would be difficult without the directions they provide during the tour.

Is this tour crowded, or do you stay in a small group?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide. You'll be in the izakaya with other customers, but the tour itself is not a large group experience.

What happens if I don't like one of the drinks or dishes selections?

The guide chooses the selections based on what each izakaya specializes in. If you have dietary restrictions or strong preferences, mention them when you book so the guide can adjust the selections where possible.