Shinjuku Station: Explore Tokyo's Hidden Backstreets

Explore Shinjuku’s vibrant nightlife with a local guide. Discover Kabukicho’s evolution and enjoy a free video of your unforgettable journey.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omoide Yokocho - Also known as Memory Lane, Omoide Yokocho is a nostalgic enclave nestled in the backstreets of Shinjuku, capturing the essence of old Japan. It’s a special destination for international visitors, featuring small eateries that serve traditional izakaya-style dishes such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), kushiyaki (grilled…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with Local guide
  • One vending machine drink recommended by the guide
What's Not Included
  • Purchasing omikuji and offering small change at the shrine are not included in the tour fee.
Additional Information

Shinjuku Station is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s busiest station. Capture photos at iconic locations and discover Tokyo’s unique slum backstreets with a knowledgeable local guide!
・A Dining Area featuring 300 Restaurants and Bars
・Discover the Backstreets of Tokyo’s Unique Slum Area
・Exclusive Tips on Hidden Restaurants…

Location
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box
Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Meet in front of the "Shinjuku Police Station Shinjuku East Exit Police Box" at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. There will be a guide holding a placard that says [Local Guide Stars].
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lydia
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour and we got to see idol performances - The guide did a great job of showing us the neighborhood. It was really, really hot and she did a good job of managing how to “beat the heat” with stopping in the shade and going into cool spaces. She had great information about the area. There were idols performing randomly and she diverted the tour so we could watch the performance. I would highly recommend the tour.
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Julia_c
Aug 1, 2025
Informative tour of... - Informative tour of Shinjuku - we got to see areas we would not have found on our own and being taken up to a free observation deck was a bonus
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Johnsu4196zn
Jul 15, 2025
Good time - Our guide Han showed us a good time while giving us all the info in the area even in the on and off rainy night. Definitely recommended.
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Y8950wearthurr
Jul 14, 2025
Shinjuku walking tour was our favorite part of the trip! - This was our favorite activity of the whole trip. The tour guides were great and we saw so many interesting places we never would have found on our own. We hope to do it again one day.
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Pioneer48907455139
Jul 9, 2025
Great tour that enabled us to then explore further - Was great to experience parts of Shinjuku we would never have otherwise known about. Even learnt new things about the hotel we stayed in.
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Greenrobot333
Jul 6, 2025
Fun night walking tour - We enjoyed this night walking tour, learned a lot about the area & our guide Angie was friendly & knowledgeable. We only ended up having a small group of 4 excluding our guide so felt like a private tour which was great.
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Emptynestexpat
Jul 3, 2025
A fascinating glimpse into Shinjuku - Shun was my tour guide for this walking tour. He grew up in Shinjuku and shared his own memories of the neighborhood along the route as we walked. I appreciated learning more about the neighborhood. This tour is perfect for beginning to understand Japanese culture beyond its public face.
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Relax49691545316
Jun 30, 2025
Hidden secrets of Shinjuku - Had a wonderful morning touring Shinjuku on foot with Mao. She was friendly, informative and cheerful in the face of torrential rain. As this was our first trip to Japan we particularly enjoyed learning the étiquette and rituals for visiting a Shinto Shrine. Highly recommended.
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Joel
Jun 28, 2025
Fun and informative - Sota was an excellent guide. We arrived at the wrong place and he contacted me and came to find us. We had a wonderful time on the tour and it was informative.
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Kwane_w
Jul 26, 2025
Behind the Scenes Shinjuku - Excellent behind-the-scenes, up close, and personal look at Tokyo/Shinjuku, Japan…with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great communicating tour guide.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).