Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local — An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out (Joiners Small Group)

About this experience

3 bars, 15+ dishes & drinks, and the Shibuya your guidebook never mentioned

This Is the Shibuya Your Friends Don’t Know About Yet

We kick things off with Japan’s iconic pre-drinking turmeric shot — a local ritual before a big night out. Then step into Oku-Shibuya, a quiet plateau just minutes from the scramble that escaped the developers and stayed deliciously local. Your guide explains why over a curated course at one of the neighborhood’s most beloved izakayas. Great food, great stories — and the night has only just begun.

The Night Gets Loud — in the Best Way

If Oku-Shibuya never changed, Center-gai never stopped reinventing itself. Your guide shares how this neon-lit street became what it is — then it’s time to become part of the scene. Share plates, clink glasses at a lively local izakaya packed with Tokyo energy. By the time you leave, that stranger next to you feels like an old friend. Cap it off with a group photo at the Scramble Crossing.

One Sip and You’ll Never Look at Sake the Same Way

Just steps from the crossing, down a street most visitors walk right past, is a sake bar that locals actually go to. Taste sake from breweries across Japan — poured into wine glasses, the way it deserves. Your guide will decode the labels and help you find the bottle that clicks for you. End the night on a high — stay for another round, or head out to explore more. Shibuya is yours.

Good to know:

• Food and drinks are not included in this tour. At each venue, your guide will recommend a carefully handpicked food menu curated by — designed to give you an authentic Tokyo bar-hopping experience. Drinks are your choice — order whatever you’re in the mood for. Additional food and drinks are always welcome if you’d like more!
• Please bring cash of around ¥6,000 per person. The food and drinks at each venue are split equally among the group — any amount under ¥100 is rounded up and carried over as a credit toward the next venue. Any additional food or drinks you order beyond the base menu will be charged separately to you at that stop. You do not need to pay for the guide’s food and drinks.
• Pescatarians can be accommodated. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegans or vegetarians. Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free dining or cater to all dietary restrictions, as food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to . We will make every effort to compensate at different stops where possible.
• This tour may visit venues where smoking is permitted. Please note that we may not be able to change venues in such cases.
• The itinerary includes locations that may not be accessible by wheelchair or stroller. This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues — if you have walking difficulties, we recommend booking a private tour.
• Anyone 20 years of age or over can join this tour. Please carry a valid photo ID as age verification may be required at some venues.
• Please note that there may be other participants on this tour.
• Japan’s climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (104°F) and winter lows of -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly.
• Out of respect for all guests, this tour starts on time. If you are late and miss the group, we are unable to allow you to join, offer a refund, or reschedule.