Shibuya: Bar Hopping Tour with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

Shibuya’s buzzing alleys, wagyu bites, laughter & sake with locals

You’ll weave through Shibuya’s famous crossing before squeezing into tiny izakayas for all-you-can-drink sake and beer, wagyu beef dishes, plus laughs with locals and your guide. Expect a full dinner, spontaneous karaoke, lively conversation, and leave feeling like you’ve tasted real Tokyo nightlife.

Step-by-step itinerary

Shibuya bar hopping and local dining

• Meet in front of Shibuya Tsutaya shop
• Cheers with tour guide and start tour
• Take photos at Shibuya Crossing
• Walk through Shibuya nightlife streets
• Enjoy Japanese beer and grilled dishes at first bar
• Pass by Hachiko Statue
• Visit second bar in indoor yokocho alley
• Interact with locals at crowded izakaya bars
• Sample wagyu, Kobe beef, and beef sushi
• Drink Japanese sake and other drinks
• Pass by Shibuya 109 fashion building
• Continue hopping through various izakaya and local bars

The experience

I’ll be honest. I was nervous stepping into Shibuya that night. The crossing is wild, like being dropped in the middle of a moving sea. Our guide, Ryo, just grinned and told us to trust him. We snapped a photo (I look like a deer in headlights) and then followed him into these narrow streets where the neon felt close enough to touch. I didn’t expect the air to smell so much like grilled meat mixed with rain on concrete: kind of comforting, actually.

The first bar was tiny. You had to squeeze past people who seemed to know exactly what they were doing. Ryo ordered us beers and some skewers. I tried to say “kanpai” right but he laughed at my accent. There were locals everywhere, some still in their work shirts, just unwinding. Someone next to me started chatting about baseball in broken English and somehow we ended up comparing our favorite snacks (I lost that debate).

The second spot was even smaller: one of those yokocho alleys hidden inside a building, where you’d never find it alone. We got seats only because Ryo had reserved them (otherwise, forget it). The wagyu was soft and rich, almost buttery. I still think about that first bite. Sake went down warm and smooth, maybe too smooth. The walls were covered in old posters and there was this low hum of voices that made everything feel cozy but alive at the same time.

By the third bar I’d stopped counting drinks (all-you-can-drink is dangerous) and someone convinced me to try karaoke. My singing was terrible but nobody cared. Everyone clapped along anyway. Walking back out into Shibuya’s lights felt different after all that food and laughter. If you’re looking for a polished night out, this isn’t it, but if you want to see how Tokyo really unwinds after dark… well, you know.

What’s included

Your evening includes meeting your certified guide in front of Shibuya station’s Hachiko Exit before heading out for three local izakaya bars with reserved seats: enjoying all-you-can-drink sake or beer, four dishes (with vegetarian options), plus photos taken during your adventure and one last drink at the final stop before saying goodbye under Shibuya’s lights.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (20 and older) · Under 20: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 7 per booking

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 6,000

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Where does the Shibuya bar hopping tour start?

The tour meets in front of Shibuya Tsutaya shop near Hachiko Exit of Shibuya station.

Is food included on the Shibuya bar hopping tour?

Yes, a full dinner is included with 4 dishes, vegetarian options available.

How many bars do we visit on this tour?

You’ll visit three local izakaya bars during the tour.

Is all-you-can-drink included?

Yes, all-you-can-drink is included at the second bar plus other drinks at each stop.

Are there interactions with locals?

Yes, bars are small and lively so you’ll naturally interact with local people relaxing after work.

Does the tour include karaoke?

The third stop may be a karaoke bar: singing is encouraged but optional!

Can vegetarians join this tour?

Vegetarian menus are available upon request at each stop.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup. Meeting point is near Hachiko Exit at Shibuya station.