Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

5 (837 reviews) Tokyo 1 hour and 30 minutes Up to 8 English, Japanese

About this tour

Shinjuku Station holds the Guinness World Record as the busiest station in the world. Take photos at famous spots and explore Tokyo’s only slum backstreets with your local guide!

Highlights

  • Dining Area with 300 Restaurants and Bars
  • Explore the Backstreets of Tokyo’s Only Slum Area
  • Insider Tips on Secret Restaurants
  • Vending Machines with Slot Machine Features
  • Nighttime Shrine Atmosphere

What's included

  • Walking tour with Local guide
  • One vending machine drink recommended by the guide

Not included

  • Purchasing omikuji and offering small change at the shrine are not included in the tour fee.

Quick facts

Start times
11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 9:00
Difficulty Easy

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Meeting point

Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1000 days before the experience.

No refund if cancelled less than 1 days before the experience.

Guest Reviews

5.0 (837 reviews)
Audrey L
Nice and Informative!

It was nice and informative! The guide showed us around and we got to know more about the city

Audrey L
Lorilulu74
Wonderful Guide

Rinna was an absolutely wonderful guide through Shinjuku. She was professional, incredibly polite, and extremely knowledgeable about the area, culture, and history. She made the tour feel easy, enjoyable, and informative from start to finish. You can tell she truly cares about giving guests a gre...

Lorilulu74
Getaway20136090463
Great Tour!

Rinna our tour guide was absolutely great! We had the best time with her and loved the informative fun tour

Getaway20136090463
David N
Helpful and Knowledgeable!

Rina was a very helpful, open, polite and knowledgeable guide, a great tour

David N
yoav n
Interesting Insights into Tokyo Life!

Interesting tour with nice insights into the life in tokyo! Our guide Rinna was very friendly and knowledgeable. Loved it

yoav n

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