Ginza/Shimbashi Nightlife Tour: Izakaya Food & Drinks Ginza Option
ID: GYG973858-O-1513021
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience Tokyo's nightlife and izakaya culture on a guided food and drink tour. Savor a variety of Japanese street food, izakaya specialties, and traditional dishes at three authentic local spots.
Ginza Tour: Elegant Nightlife & Izakaya Culture Like a Local
Discover how locals spend their evenings in one of Tokyo’s most refined neighborhoods. While Ginza is known for its upscale boutiques and polished streets, it also hides cozy back alleys filled with warm, inviting izakayas where people relax after work over drinks and shared dishes.
On this guided walking tour, you’ll enjoy a variety of carefully selected Japanese foods — from street-inspired snacks to comforting izakaya fare — all paired with drinks like sake, highballs, and cocktails.
Your English-speaking guide will share insights into how Japanese people enjoy nights out: from casual after-work rituals to the social flow of eating, drinking, and chatting with friends. This is your chance to experience Tokyo evenings not as a tourist, but like a local.
Shimbashi Tour: Real Tokyo Night Out with Food, Drinks & Atmosphere
If you want to see how Tokyo truly unwinds after dark, Shimbashi is the place to go. This is where salarymen and locals gather for food, drinks, and good company — not in flashy bars, but in lively alleyways full of character and flavor.
Join a guided tour through this buzzing area, where you'll sample authentic Japanese dishes and enjoy drinks in relaxed, no-frills spots. Think standing bars, tiny izakayas, and the kind of atmosphere where conversation flows as easily as the sake.
Along the way, your guide will show you how locals eat, drink, and enjoy their evenings — giving you a firsthand taste of Tokyo’s real nightlife culture.
Highlights
- Enjoy a drink and two delicious dishes at the first stop of the tour
- Sip on sake, highballs, and craft cocktails during an all-you-can-drink session
- Learn about Japan’s rich food culture and drinking customs from your guide
- Visit hidden izakayas and standing bars known only to locals
- Savor a variety of Japanese street food, izakaya specialties, and delicacies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring an ID for age verification at bars
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Dietary restrictions should be communicated in advance
The meeting point for the tour is at Wako, the iconic department store located in the heart of Ginza.
Landmark: The Wako building is famous for its clock tower, making it one of Ginza’s most recognizable landmarks. It is located at the Ginza 4-chome intersection, right across from Mitsukoshi department store.
Your guide will be waiting in front of the Wako building. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start the tour on time.
INCLUDED
- 3 hours guided tour by local experts
- 3 local food spots visit
- 3-5 authentic dishes (dinner food)
- Drinks
- Learn about Japan’s food culture and drinking customs
- Guided tour by an English-speaking host
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks beyond what is specified
- transportation fee to the meeting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
