Shimbashi Nightlife Tour

Today’s tour will begin at 17:00. With its nostalgic atmosphere and old town vibe, Shimbashi is one of the most frequented business and entertainment districts of Tokyo. This area is famous for after-work social gatherings, and is usually filled with ‘salarymen’ and ‘office ladies’ who are known to be the typical Japanese office workers in black suits, who can usually be seen clutching black briefcases or shoulder bags. 

Meet a local food guide and head down to one of the atmospheric eateries and small Japanese-style pubs below the train tracks along the Yamanote Line between Shimbashi and Yurakucho stations. Some of the dishes available for tasting are meat and vegetable skewers, fried chicken, and spicy cucumber salad.

The next stop on the itinerary is a distinctive, cozy restaurant run by a charismatic owner who is well-loved by regular customers for her excellent cuisine and delightful conversation. A variety of seasonal dishes are on offer here, like tuna sashimi and grilled scallops topped with butter and soy sauce.

The third stop of the evening will be a bar chosen based on the clients’ drink of choice: Japanese sake or local craft beer. 

A freshly fried katsu sandwich from a popular takeout spot will be the final bite of the evening.

Be sure to bring an empty stomach and an adventurous spirit to make the most of this exclusive experience, which will offer insights into the customs and conventions of Tokyo’s nightlife. 

Following an indulgent evening of culinary and cultural experiences, continue to explore Tokyo’s nightlife independently or return to the hotel.

Note: This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.

Notes:

This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.

Time: 17:00 - 20:00
Departure: Mon-Fri
Note:
- This tour is private only with a maximum of 8 participants.
- Participants of this tour must be at least 13 years of age. 
- The tour is not recommended to operate on Saturday and Sunday due to busy crowds.
- Depending on the day and availability of venues, the route may be subject to change.
- In Japan, it is still allowed to smoke in some small restaurants and bars and many traditional izakayas do not have properly separated non-smoking rooms.
- Please understand that the menu of the tour is fixed and that traditional izakayas do not cater for food allergies or special dietary requirements. Our guide will try to adapt the menu as much as possible and find substitutions in the event of food allergies, but in some cases no alternative can be guaranteed.
- In the case of a serious or severe allergy, participants will not be able to take this tour. For moderate or mild allergies, the restaurants will be informed in advance but there could still be a potential risk of cross contamination, and participants will need to sign a waiver form before the day of the tour.
- The tour may be cancelled in case of extreme weather.
- Please contact your Travel Consultant for availability. Please note that all of the services and tours have yet to be booked and that they are proposed for your reference only. We will start making reservations after we receive your confirmation.
- Please inform your Travel Consultant of any special dietary requirements and physical conditions that you may have. We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance that also covers emergency medical evacuation.