• Shinjuku Southern Terrace - The tour kicks off at JR Shinjuku Station.
  Samurai Guide Sho, a former JR East train conductor with 22 years of experience on the JR Chuo Line until March 31, 2026, will expertly navigate you through the intricate station and assist in purchasing Green Car tickets.

The adventure begins even before reaching the first taproom. You’ll board the JR Chuo Line Green Car (premium seating) and head west towards Western Tokyo. The train ride itself is a vital part of this experience.

As the scenery outside the window gradually transforms, the journey builds excitement for the craft beer awaiting in Western Tokyo.

• Tokyo - Upon disembarking the train, you’ll explore several craft beer taprooms along the JR Chuo Line in Western Tokyo, handpicked by Samurai Guide Sho as the top choices for the day.

The specific route may change based on opening hours, seat availability, the group’s pace, and the best taproom options available that day.

This tour focuses on sampling locally brewed craft beer in the neighborhoods where it originates. At each stop, enjoy a freshly poured beer from the tap while experiencing the unique atmosphere and character of each location.

The transition from one taproom to the next is also part of the adventure. As you stroll through the area, observe the evolving atmosphere, scenery, mood, and impression of the beer, which subtly shift.

Instead of merely visiting bars, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in the essence of Western Tokyo.

• Suica’s Penguin Park - After exploring the taprooms, you’ll return to Shinjuku Station via the JR Chuo Line Green Car (premium seating).

If you purchase takeaway craft beer, savor it from the comfort of your Green Car seat while admiring the Western Tokyo scenery and the neighborhoods where the beer was crafted.

The return journey is more than just transportation. It offers a moment to reflect on the neighborhoods visited, the beer tasted, and the changing scenery along the Chuo Line.

This tour is not solely about enjoying craft beer. It is a delightful train journey with a former JR train conductor, guiding you along the Chuo Line to discover a quieter and lesser-known side of Tokyo, slightly removed from the typical tourist spots.

• Cooler bag support for takeout beer
• Guided visits to multiple carefully selected local taprooms in Western Tokyo
• Former JR East professional (23 yrs): support for Shinjuku Station, tickets, Suica, and transfers
• Former JR Chuo Line train conductor (22 yrs): Green Car guidance and support during disruptions

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Craft beer orders at each taproom: about ¥1,000 per glass. Credit cards accepted.
• Food orders are optional and paid individually. Credit cards accepted.
• Takeout beer purchases (credit cards accepted / enjoy them on the return train with the views)

Join Samurai Guide Sho, a former train conductor with 22 years of experience on the JR Chuo Line, for a unique journey on the JR Chuo Line Green Car (premium seating) from Shinjuku, exploring Western Tokyo’s unique craft beer taprooms.

This experience is more than just a bar-hopping tour. A former JR Chuo Line conductor seamlessly integrates the train ride with visits to handpicked taprooms, creating a cohesive journey.

Travel through the city by train and take in the scenic views from your window. Each stop in a town for a drink offers a new landscape, atmosphere, and beer character.

On the return trip, enjoy the comfort of the Green Car back to Shinjuku. If you buy takeaway beer, savor it while admiring the view from your cozy seat.

At each taproom, the freedom to choose your drinks and snacks at your own pace adds to the journey’s charm.

No prior beer knowledge is necessary. The focus is on enjoying the ambiance and moments in Western Tokyo, away from typical tourist areas, with a local beer in hand.

• This tour is independently operated and is not affiliated with JR East.
• This is not a detailed brewery or brewing facility tour. Instead, you will visit selected taprooms in West Tokyo and enjoy fresh craft beer on tap in the local atmosphere of each area.
• If you purchase takeout beer, you can enjoy it comfortably in the Green Car (premium seating) on the return train while watching the city views pass by from the window.
• The organizer is not responsible for illness, injury, or loss or damage of personal belongings during the tour.
• While the guide takes great care to ensure safety throughout the tour, guests are responsible for managing their own condition and personal safety, especially when consuming alcohol.
• The tour may be terminated without refund in case of disruptive behavior.
• The guide travels to the meeting point by train. Due to train delays or service suspensions on the day of the tour, the guide may not be able to arrive exactly at the scheduled meeting time. In that case, the guide will contact you as soon as possible and adjust the itinerary with safety as the top priority.
• If there are major train delays or service suspensions from Shinjuku, arrival at the craft beer taprooms may be delayed. In that case, the order of visits or the time spent at each taproom may be adjusted according to the situation on the day.

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