Discover amazing Youth Culture experiences in Tokyo
◆ Introduction Plunge into Tokyo's most colourful after-dark playground. With a local guide steeped in Harajuku culture you'll taste hop-forward ales in a craft-beer taproom, sip fruit-pile shōchū "sours," marvel at award-winning kaiseki cocktails, and slip into a late-night neighbourhood bar frequented by designers and stylists. Expect neon, cosplay cameos, and plenty of photo stops along Takeshita Street and Cat Street. ◆ Highlights • **Four creative venues**: craft-beer taproom, fruit-sour bar, Asia's 50 Best cocktail bar, cosy local hideout • **Four welcome drinks** (one per bar) plus fusion bar snacks • Guide commentary on Harajuku fashion tribes, street art and sub-cultures • Short, lively walk (~1.6 km) through Takeshita Street, Ura-Harajuku lanes and Cat Street ◆ What's Included | Item | Details | |------|---------| | Drinks | 1 signature drink at each stop (total 4) | | Food | Shared bar snacks / small plates at two venues | | Guide | Bilingual host with Harajuku & cocktail expertise | | Photos | Street-style snapshots delivered digitally within 24 h | | Insights | History of Harajuku youth culture & alternative nightlife | *Order/venues may change with crowding or reservations. ◆ Sample Itinerary | Time | Venue & Experience | |------|-------------------| | 18:00-18:45 | **Baird Harajuku Taproom** – taste three flagship Japanese ales straight from the tank; yakitori skewer snack | | 18:55-19:40 | **SOUR Harajuku** – shōchū highballs overloaded with fresh seasonal fruit; rainbow décor perfect for photos | | 19:50-21:05 | **The Bellwood (Asia's 50 Best Bars #34)** – reserved counter seats; sip a Kaiseki Cocktail flight inside a Taishō-era café–style interior (full; back-up is The SG Club, Shibuya) | | 21:10-21:40 | **Beers of Paradise** – basement bottle bar spinning vinyl & pouring limited-edition IPAs; mingle with local creatives | ◆ Logistics & Walking • **Total walk** ≈ 1.6 km; all on flat sidewalks & lanes. • Takeshita Street can be crowded—guide uses side alleys for smoother flow. • Two venues are basement spaces with narrow stairs (no elevator). • **ID:** 20 + only; bring passport or photo ID.
