Explore the busy and exciting Shinjuku region of Tokyo with your guide, and sample all kinds of traditional Japanese food along the way. Start at a sushi haven, known only to locals, to try several sushi creations. Next, visit a restaurant where they grill Wagyu on traditional shichirin stoves before walking the neon streets of Kabuki-Cho. End your tour at a bar where you can indulge in tasty desserts.

Discover top foodie hotspots in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Enjoy tastings of fresh sushi and famous Japanese Wagyu beef
Enjoy a walk around Kabuki-cho and enjoy dessert or a drink
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

8 pieces of seasonal Omakase nigiri sushi (Vegetarian menu available)
Tour photos
3 hours with a local guide
A full Yakiniku dinner with Wagyu beef (Vegetarian menu available)
Japanese dessert or an alcohol drink
2 drinks (alcohol is also available)

Additional foods and drinks (available for purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1-chōme-2-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
In front of Black pillar (Next to Uniqlo Shinjuku Nishiguchi shop) - 3 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku station West Exit - Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "Magical Trip"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Shinjuku (Pass By)

Nishishinjuku (Pass By)

Omoide Yokocho (Pass By)

Kabukicho District (Pass By)

Godzilla Head (Pass By)

Robot Restaurant (Pass By)

Shinjuku Golden Gai (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Jamie_B

We had great time with Megumi!! We had delicious sushi and wagyu at some really cool places we never would have found otherwise. We had a great group and Meg was a wonderful host. I would recommend this tour to anyone!!

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Not worth it.

Michael_C, Apr 2024

Meeting other travelers. The first stop of sushi was so and so, and the second stop of wagu beef was good but they give you 4 small slices. The third dessert stop should really be replaced. Junk food snack experience was not good at all. For $150 per person, one could get much better dinner in Tokyo. Recommend to avoid this foodie night tour.

Great experience!

Joy_C, Apr 2024

I liked walking through the little alleys where the restaurants were. I just wish it hadn’t been raining. Our guide did her best to navigate through the rain. We got to taste various Japanese offerings, including Waygu beef…interesting dessert options as well!

A meaningful tour

Yunhua_H, Apr 2024

Ryan is an excellent tour guide. He speaks good English and manage the time/pace very well. He made the tour a lot of fun. The tour is well arranged in terms of variety of food.

Lackluster experience, can skip and save yourself time and money

Karen_N, Apr 2024

I’ve done many food tours around the world and this was by far the worst experience. From finding the meeting location to the tour guide (who was nice, but not engaging, informative about the city, history or the restaurants she took us to). She was unable to answer basic questions of the locations we were walking to and dine at. The restaurants were just OK and you can shorten the experience from 3.5 hours to 2 hours. There were many awkward silence in between walking to the locations and at restaurants.

Night Tour in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Andreea_P, Apr 2024

Yuki was a great tour guide. He was very personal, knew so much about the Japanese history and culture, and took us to spots that were not too touristy, which I loved it. I would this again if I’m in Japan again or recommend it to someone visiting there.

great pick

Negin_B, Apr 2024

we had a great time on our first night in Tokyo. our tour guide Ken was amazing and very knowledgeable. food was great. definitely recommend this tour.

Enjoy some great local food and culture

Peter_B, Apr 2024

Ken Take was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and professional. This tours gets you away from the tourist eateries and restaurants that you might never find. Very good quality food. Ken told us many things about the history and culture of Japan. An easy pace too. Recommended

Overall just an ok experience

Kelli_B, Apr 2024

Our tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. However, we were hoping to experience food that was uniquely Japan, something not readily available everywhere else. We had sushi and then wagyu BBQ, which realistically we can easily get in Australia. We went to a lolly restaurant for dessert, which I guess is novel, but again, I would have expected to have some unique Japanese dessert, not packets of lollies. Overall, we enjoyed the evening, but if you want a unique food experience, this isn't the tour for you.

Introduction to Japanese Food

Jennifer_S, Apr 2024

Lisa was a terrific guide and spoke excellent English. She took us (my husband and I) to taste everything listed, but the meals were large! We tried both styles of sushi -Edo and modern- the sushi place was really cool. We tried miso, dashi, and we grilled meat at our table (which was my favorite) at the second spot. The third spot was a snack bar which was so interesting to visit as a place adults go to eat childhood treats, but by this point we were too full to eat any more. Lisa also made sure to walk us past Godzilla street ;-) .she also sent us photos from our tour afterward. Can't say enough good things about Lisa.

Must do yummy experience

Sharon_F, Apr 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this foodie tour. Our group was Kazuki’s, our guide, second tour and he did great! There was so much food to taste with options for those who may not like sushi. The waygu beef was delicious. Our last stop was a place where the younger Japanese population gather for drinks and snacks. There is no way for me to explain the last stop, but it was a neat experience.

Best tour guide ever!

Mckensie_T, Mar 2024

Our tour guide, Ken Take, was so kind and knowledgeable! He’s so funny, makes you laugh the whole time and is very patient with you when you ask questions. The food and drinks were delicious!!

The guide was very polite...

Alex_N, Mar 2024

The guide was very polite and fun. We were disappointed with our experience at the restaurants and the food. It was very basic, beginner Japanese cuisine. For a tour labeled ‘foodie’ we were expecting a specialized advanced experience. Interaction with chefs explaining their dishes. The tour listed desert which we did not get. Instead we ended at a bar. We specifically picked this tour over the bar tour for food, not alcohol beverages.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you found our guide polite and fun. However, we apologize that the culinary experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the food quality and the lack of interaction with chefs is valuable to us, and we will use it to improve our offerings. We apologize for the oversight regarding the dessert and the unexpected stop at a bar. Your comments will be taken into consideration to ensure better alignment with the tour description in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further feedback, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future.

Highly recommend this tour

Erica_S, Mar 2024

Our tour guide was amazing! The food was delicious. Very fresh sushi and Waygu! The radish soup that we tried at the bar was to die for. Thank you again!

Nice

Dmytro_V, Mar 2024

The guide was cool. She was from Kansas, so my US girlfriend found a common ground with here. The food was nice.

Great intro to Shinjuku

Susan_F, Mar 2024

We had a wonderful time. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food and drinks were delicious!

Great guide and tour.

Scot_S, Feb 2024

We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Fuji was very good, fun and made our experience the best. Our group was three plus Fuji, which was perfect. We got to know both Fuji and the other person and had a lot of fun.

Awesome night, amazing food, great guide

David_L, Feb 2024

The tour was awesome. The food we ate along the way was delicious and Fuji was an exceptional host. He really made the experience that much better

Wonderful experience

Julie_I, Feb 2024

The tour was an enjoyable experience for first time in Shinjuku, learning of the culture, history, and food in a small group setting. Our tour guide, Yudai, took the time to explain everything, answer all our questions, and provided insightful conversations.

Great food tour

Ninad_D, Jan 2024

Meeting with diverse group and enjoying the city food scene. Getting to know the culture, traditions and of course the great food that the city has to offer.

Don’t pass this tour up!!

Jamie_B, Jan 2024