Tokyo Alleyway Eats & Drinks: Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai (shared tour)

Step back in time on this immersive food and drink tour through the nostalgic backstreets of Shinjuku. The experience begins in Omoide Yokocho, a narrow postwar alleyway filled with smoky grills and tiny eateries that preserve the atmosphere of old Tokyo. Here, you will learn about the area’s history while sampling classic local dishes that have been enjoyed by generations of workers and locals after long days.

The evening continues in Golden Gai, famous for its retro bars and intimate drinking culture. Share drinks with locals in uniquely themed bars, each with its own character and stories. As you eat, drink, and explore, your guide will reveal how these neighborhoods survived modernization and remain cultural time capsules. This tour offers a relaxed and flavorful way to experience Tokyo’s past through its street food, drinks, and living traditions.