Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

5 (973 reviews) Tokyo 1 hour and 30 minutes Up to 15 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
9:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00
Difficulty Easy

Meeting point

Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Guest Reviews

5.0 (973 reviews)
amycR3338IQ
Great guide

We were with Naz and she was very friendly and nice.

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972nanceem
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Very helpful insights into Shibuya with Guide Yuki.

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mmaagdenberg
Great guide

Jack was very friendly and helpful.

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I6233KQamits
Family experience

Tomo the tour guide was very informative and gave the family plenty of tips. Thanks.

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786narantuyab
Very nice tour, I would offer

Very good, informative. Guide has so good communication skills, proficient English.

786narantuyab
T1747NMheatherm
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We had a great time with an amazing host/guide. The evening went so fast and our host Naoto was very knowledgeable! A great time was had by all!

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14jamesq
Shibuya

Mia was friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Overall a great experience.

14jamesq
dianeoJ5978ST
Perfect!

An absolutely amazing tour! We learned so much, both about the history and the cultural context of the country, it was truly fascinating from start to finish. Tomo is a wonderful guide, incredibly thoughtful and attentive.

dianeoJ5978ST
mikkaellam
SHIBUYA TOUR

Snowman is awesome. 👏🏻 Bravo! Excellent English and he explained things well and took nice photos.

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