Tokyo Youth-Culture Bar-Hopping Night Tour — Takeshita Street & Harajuku
◆ 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.
Highlights
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- 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
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.
