Shibuya Pub Crawl: 4 Bars, Craft Beer & Free Shots

Four Tokyo bars in one night, shots included, no planning required

You show up at one hotel entrance and your guide takes you through Shibuya's actual drinking scene: four bars, unlimited shots between stops, and a photographer capturing the night so you have proof it happened. Three hours, no transport to arrange, no bar tabs to negotiate. Just move and drink and meet people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tokyo Shibuya Pub Crawl Night Tour

• Meet outside Excel Hotel entrance
• Learn about Tokyo nightlife and culture
• Visit Standing Bar DRUM KAN
• Enjoy drinks at Parco shopping center bar
• Experience music at VOYAGER STAND bar

The experience

You want to go out in Shibuya but don't know where to start, or you're traveling alone and the idea of walking into a random bar feels risky. This pub crawl solves that. You meet your guide outside Excel Hotel, and from there you're moving through four or five spots that actually matter: a standing izakaya where locals drink for ¥1,000, a DJ bar in Parco, an underground spot with house music, and a club-style venue on the love hotel street. The whole thing takes three hours. You're not pretending to be a tourist. You're just going where the people are.

The first stop is Standing Bar DRUM KAN, a one-minute walk from Shibuya Station. It's cash-only, cramped in the best way, with oil drums as tables and chuhai starting at ¥150. Your guide gathers everyone here, explains what you're about to do, and you get your first drink. Then you move. Between each bar you get unlimited free shots. That's the thing that makes the whole night feel less like a tour and more like you showed up with friends who know the city. The bars change, but the pattern is the same: you walk in, order, stand around, talk to whoever's next to you. By the third venue you're not thinking about the itinerary anymore.

The group stays small, which means you're not herding twenty people through narrow alleys. Your guide speaks English and Japanese, so if you want to know why a bar matters or what you're drinking, they can tell you. If you just want to stand there and absorb the noise and the crowd, that works too. The last stop is usually an all-you-can-drink club where the music is loud and the crowd is mixed: locals, expats, travelers from everywhere. That's where most people stay longer than planned.

What’s included

Your three hours include pickup at Excel Hotel, entry to four or five bars (no separate entry fees), unlimited free shots between venues, one drink at each stop, a photographer capturing the night, and an English/Japanese-speaking guide who knows the bars and can introduce you to locals. You pay for any additional drinks or food you order at the bars themselves.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (20 to 70 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Welcome Tokyo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to experience Shibuya's actual nightlife without spending the evening alone or figuring out which bars are worth your time: the guide and the group take care of both, and the free shots between stops make the whole night feel less like a tour and more like you just happened to go out with people who know where to go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What time does the pub crawl start?

The tour gathers at Excel Hotel (outside entrance) in the early evening. Exact start time varies by booking. Check your confirmation for the precise hour.

How many bars do we visit?

Four to five bars, depending on the night and group flow. The route includes a standing izakaya, a DJ bar, an underground venue, and a club-style bar.

Is food included?

No, but bars serve snacks. Standing Bar DRUM KAN has B-kyu gourmet (casual Japanese snacks) from ¥50 up. You can order at each stop.

What are the free shots?

Unlimited shots are provided between bars as you move from one venue to the next. What type depends on the bar's stock.

Can I join if I'm traveling solo?

Yes. Solo travelers are common on this crawl. The whole point is meeting other people: locals, expats, and travelers from other countries.

How much does a drink cost at each bar?

Prices vary. Standing Bar DRUM KAN is very cheap (chuhai from ¥150). DJ bars and clubs are higher. Your guide can tell you what to expect at each stop.

Is there a photographer?

Yes. An educated photographer takes memorable photos during the night, and you can get them from Instagram afterward.

What if I want to leave early?

You're free to leave at any point. The tour is three hours, but if you want to stay longer at a bar or head out early, that's your choice.

Is this tour recommended for everyone?

The tour involves standing, walking between venues, and a lively nightlife environment. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.