An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local
Overview
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award. Led by a Certified Guide, carefully selected for quality and authenticity.
◼︎ Our Story
MagicalTrip pioneered bar-hopping tours in Japan back in 2018 — before it was a thing. Every stop is handpicked by local izakaya-hoppers who actually drink here. The person next to you won't be a tourist — it'll be a salaryman unwinding after work, or a student fresh out of exams. That's the Shibuya we want you to experience.
◼︎ Not Just a Pub Crawl
Handpicked by local izakaya-hoppers — you get the best of Shibuya without the legwork. The night ends at a hidden sake bar a short walk from the Scramble — down a street most visitors walk right past. Never loved sake? The right bottle changes everything — your guide will help you find it.
◼︎ Small Group, Instant Chemistry
By the last stop, the table feels like old friends. Your guide handles navigation, ordering, and the language barrier — so you can just enjoy.
What's Included
- 3rd Stop: 1+ glass of specialty sake (cash-on-delivery)
- Pre-game turmeric shot — Japan's iconic drinking ritual
- 1st Stop: 5-course meal + 1 drink — pay fresh at the venue, so every yen goes straight to the food.
- 2nd Stop: 4+ shared dishes + 2 drinks — you split the bill on the spot, Japanese-style.
- Photos taken by your guide throughout the night, sent to you after the tour.
- A 3.5-hour tour led by a MagicalTrip-certified guide who knows every hidden corner of Shibuya.
- Food and drink bills, settled on-site at each venue.
Meeting Location
Japan
〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 34−３ サイトービル３
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
21 Udagawacho
Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
The tour ends at a hidden bar, a short walk from Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
What To Expect
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Udagawacho
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shibuya Center-gai
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shibuya Crossing
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hachiko
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food and drinks are not included in this tour. At each venue, your guide will recommend a carefully handpicked food menu curated by MagicalTrip — designed to give you an authentic Tokyo bar-hopping experience.
- Drinks are your choice — order whatever you're in the mood for.
- Additional food and drinks are always welcome if you'd like more!
- Please budget a minimum of ¥6,000 per person and bring cash. The base food and drinks at each venue are split equally among the group — any amount under ¥100 is rounded up and carried over as a credit toward the next venue.
- Any additional food or drinks you order beyond the base menu will be charged separately to you at that stop.
- You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
- Pescatarians can be accommodated. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegans or vegetarians.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free dining or cater to all dietary restrictions, as food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
- This tour may visit venues where smoking is permitted. Please note that we may not be able to change venues in such cases.
- Out of respect for all guests, this tour starts on time. If you are late and miss the group, we are unable to allow you to join, offer a refund, or reschedule.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- 3rd Stop: 1+ glass of specialty sake (cash-on-delivery).
- Pre-game turmeric shot — Japan's iconic drinking ritual.
- 1st Stop: 5-course meal + 1 drink — pay fresh at the venue, so every yen goes straight to the food.
- 2nd Stop: 4+ shared dishes + 2 drinks — you split the bill on the spot, Japanese-style.
- Photos taken by your guide throughout the night, sent to you after the tour.
- A 3.5-hour tour led by a MagicalTrip-certified guide who knows every hidden corner of Shibuya.
- Food and drink bills, settled on-site at each venue.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 20..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 3rd Stop: 1+ glass of specialty sake (cash-on-delivery)
- Pre-game turmeric shot — Japan's iconic drinking ritual
- 1st Stop: 5-course meal + 1 drink — pay fresh at the venue, so every yen goes straight to the food.
- 2nd Stop: 4+ shared dishes + 2 drinks — you split the bill on the spot, Japanese-style.
- Photos taken by your guide throughout the night, sent to you after the tour.
- A 3.5-hour tour led by a MagicalTrip-certified guide who knows every hidden corner of Shibuya.
- Food and drink bills, settled on-site at each venue.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food and drinks are not included in this tour. At each venue, your guide will recommend a carefully handpicked food menu curated by MagicalTrip — designed to give you an authentic Tokyo bar-hopping experience.
- Drinks are your choice — order whatever you're in the mood for.
- Additional food and drinks are always welcome if you'd like more!
- Please budget a minimum of ¥6,000 per person and bring cash. The base food and drinks at each venue are split equally among the group — any amount under ¥100 is rounded up and carried over as a credit toward the next venue.
- Any additional food or drinks you order beyond the base menu will be charged separately to you at that stop.
- You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
- Pescatarians can be accommodated. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegans or vegetarians.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free dining or cater to all dietary restrictions, as food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
- This tour may visit venues where smoking is permitted. Please note that we may not be able to change venues in such cases.
- Out of respect for all guests, this tour starts on time. If you are late and miss the group, we are unable to allow you to join, offer a refund, or reschedule.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
