Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour - Shimokitazawa
Tokyo Bar-Hopping Tour — Shimokitazawa ("Shimokita")
Best-Price Guarantee · 3 ½ hours · ¥17,000 pp (min 2) · Small group max 5 · 20 yrs +
Meeting point Shimokitazawa Station, East Exit plaza (outside Mr. Donut) 17 : 30 start / 21 : 00 finish
◆ Introduction
Step into Tokyo's beloved bohemian quarter and taste three radically different faces of its nightlife. From binchō-tan yakitori grilled by a larger-than-life owner, to a kitsch "gingerbread-house" bar where you bring your own vinyl, and finally an Okinawan speakeasy serving barrel-aged awamori, this walkable tour captures the soul of Shimokitazawa—tiny bars, vintage vibes, and warm local chatter. Your bilingual guide translates menus and banter so you can focus on clinking glasses with the regulars.
◆ Highlights
- Three iconic venues: Yakitori SHIN · retro standing bar Mother (or Dub Club on Mon) · Okinawan A-Sign Bar 2 Goten
- Guided pairing: sake & beer with skewers · classic highball in a kitsch bar · awamori flight + island cocktail
- All bars within a 5-minute stroll (total walk ≈ 400 m)
- Intimate group (≤ 5) so there's room at every counter
◆ What's Included
| Stop | Drinks | Food |
|---|---|---|
| Yakitori SHIN | House draft + chilled sake | Five-skewer set & side |
| Mother Bar (Mon = Dub Club) | Draft beer or whisky highball | Quick fried snack |
| A-Sign Bar 2 Goten | Awamori tasting flight (aged, herb, citrus) + 1 island cocktail | Island tofu & pickles |
◆ Sample Itinerary
| Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Yakitori SHIN – 20-seat counter, binchō-tan aroma, owner Shin's cheerful sake pairings |
| 18:35 – 19:30 | Mother bar (closed Mon; we visit Dub Club instead) – fairy-tale façade, BYO-music policy, ¥400 highballs |
| 19:35 – 21:00 | A-Sign Bar 2 Goten – basement Okinawan den with aged-awamori jars & reggae soundtrack |
Highlights
- Explore Tokyo's most authentic alternative neighborhood with yakitori, themed bars, and Okinawan culture
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time. • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. • Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
