Sushi, Wagyu Sukiyaki & Late-Night Ramen: Shinjuku Food Crawl Tour
- Tokyo, Japan
- 3 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
- Instant Confirmation
What makes this tour unique
- A brand-new tour from an award-winning food tour team in Japan
- Feast on sushi, wagyu sukiyaki, and ramen in one family-friendly tour
- Savor real Edo-mae sushi at a neighborhood shop locals have loved since 1958
- Dig into award-winning Kagoshima black wagyu sukiyaki, ultra tender and rich
- Wander Golden Gai, then shime like a local: lemon sour and ramen to end night
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Eat your way through Shinjuku in one unforgettable night! Conquer three Japanese classics, sushi, wagyu sukiyaki, and ramen, in one outing. Savor Edo-mae sushi at the only sushi shop in Omoide Yokocho, serving good food for 60-plus years, then dig into sukiyaki made with award-winning Kagoshima black wagyu. Pass icons like the Godzilla head, the 3D cat billboard, and Golden Gai, finishing with ramen and a lemon sour at Kurumu in Kabukicho.
Shinjuku Station holds the Guinness World Record for busiest station on Earth, pulling flavors from across Japan. Omoide Yokocho grew from that energy as a post-war food alley. Sushi and sukiyaki trace to Tokyo, so eating them here is tasting food history at its source. Ramen after drinks is pure Kabukicho tradition.
Great if you want Shinjuku's best bites fast, love hopping between spots with a guide, or bring the family, a hit for all ages.
No stress: solo welcome, all-inclusive, and spots are pre-booked, so zero waiting in line. Show up hungry!
Official guide
What's included
Stop 1: Shinjuku 3-chome & a Local-Loved Edo-Mae Sushi Shop
Leave the tourist crowds behind and head to Suehirodori in Shinjuku 3-chome, a laid-back neighborhood where locals actually hang out. Settle into a long-running sushi shop beloved by the neighborhood and enjoy 5 pieces of hand-pressed Edo-mae sushi with warm tea. Your guide shares fun facts and etiquette behind this 150-year-old Tokyo tradition, so you can eat like a local.
Stop 2: Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai & an Award-Winning Wagyu Sukiyaki Feast
Stroll past Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku's guardian shrine, and the lantern-lit alleys of Golden Gai, once a hangout for Tokyo's writers and artists, on the way to dinner. Feast on sukiyaki made with Kagoshima black wagyu, an award-winning breed, dipped in raw egg yolk and served with rice, beef bone soup, and pickles. Your guide shares how this Meiji-era dish made wagyu a Japanese icon.
Stop 3: Neon-Lit Kabukicho & a Local-Style Ramen Shime
Walk through the neon-lit streets of Kabukicho, Japan's biggest entertainment district, to soak up Shinjuku's nighttime energy. Cap the night the local way with ramen at a beloved Kabukicho spot known for its rich shellfish broth, paired with a lemon sour (or soft drink), a shime ritual straight from Japan's nightlife playbook.
Meeting Point
Lion Statue (Right in front of the East exit of JR Shinjuku Station)
- 1 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station East Exit
- Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
- Nearest exit from Shinjuku station is A9.
Itinerary
- Meet your guide in Shinjuku and begin the tour
- Head to Shinjuku 3-chome, a neighborhood loved by locals
- Stop 1: Try Edo-mae sushi paired with tea at a long-running sushi shop loved by locals
- Stroll past Hanazono Shrine and the legendary alleys of Golden Gai
- Stop 2: Enjoy wagyu sukiyaki with rice, beef bone soup, and pickles
- Walk through the neon-lit streets of Kabukicho
- Stop 3: Finish with ramen and a lemon sour, the local "shime" ritual
- End the tour, free to keep exploring Shinjuku on your own
- Vegetarian requests cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- We are also unable to accommodate most food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
- We cannot guarantee allergy-free meals, as food is prepared in partner kitchens outside of MagicalTrip’s control.
- Everyone is welcome to join this tour, including friends and families.
- You do not need to cover the guide’s food or drinks.
- Please bring some cash if you would like to order any additional food or drinks.
- By Japanese law, only guests aged 20 or older may consume alcohol.
- Some venues may allow smoking. In such cases, please understand that we may not be able to change the tour locations.
- Certain stops on this tour may not be accessible by wheelchair or stroller. For guests with mobility concerns, we recommend booking a private tour.
- Japan’s climate can be extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (110°F) and winter lows around -5°C (20°F). Please dress accordingly.
- To provide the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time. If you are late and miss the group, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds or rescheduling.
- Venues may be adjusted depending on the number of participants and their ages.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability).
Inform us about any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance.
| Dietary request | Availability |
|---|---|
dairy-free | △ limited |
gluten-free | ✕ unavailable |
vegan | ✕ unavailable |
vegetarian | ✕ unavailable |
We cannot be held responsible for any food allergens present at street food stalls during the tour.
No known allergens included
