Join Yoshi for an authentic, unforgettable journey through Shinjuku's best izakayas, sacred shrines, and vibrant backstreets — the Tokyo only locals know.
Every tour is designed and personally led by Yoshi — never subcontracted to an agency.
Dive into Shinjuku's hidden izakayas, smoky yakitori stalls, and the legendary Golden Gai bar district with a true local as your guide.
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From ¥20,000
Explore Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the hidden alleys that make Shinjuku unlike anywhere else in the world.
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From ¥8,000
Start your day in peaceful serenity at Meiji Shrine before enjoying a local brunch in the charming streets of Harajuku.
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From ¥12,000
Taste your way through Tokyo's famous outer market — fresh seafood, tamagoyaki, and hidden gems that only a local knows how to find.
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From ¥10,000
Have something specific in mind? Let Yoshi build a completely bespoke Tokyo experience just for you and your group.
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Price on request
Yoshi
CEO & Guide
Born and raised in Tokyo, I've spent over a decade exploring more than 1,000 sake bars, izakayas, and hidden dining rooms that never make it onto any tourist map.
I started guiding because I wanted international visitors to experience the Japan that locals actually live in — not the version packaged for tourists.
Every tour I offer is run personally by me. I never hand guests off to a subcontractor. When you book with Japan Local Experience, you get Yoshi.
Verified reviews from Airbnb and Viator
“ Yoshi is the perfect guide — knowledgeable, funny, and so deeply connected to the neighbourhood. We visited places no tourist would ever find on their own. Hands down the best experience of our Japan trip.
“ Yoshi took us to a tiny sake bar tucked behind a ramen shop that we never would have found in a million years. The whole night felt like being let in on a secret. We've already recommended this to everyone we know.
“ Starting the day at Meiji Shrine with Yoshi was genuinely magical. He explained the rituals in a way that made everything feel personal and meaningful, not like a textbook. The brunch after was incredible too.
“ We are Japanese-Brazilian and even we discovered things about Tokyo we had never known. Yoshi is a true local and it shows in every single moment of the tour. Cannot recommend this highly enough.
“ The Tsukiji tour was packed with incredible food and fascinating stories. Yoshi clearly knows everyone at the market — we were treated like VIPs. The tamagoyaki alone was worth the price of admission.
“ Do yourself a favour and book this tour before you go to Tokyo. Yoshi is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel like you're exploring the city with a friend who just happens to know every hidden gem in Shinjuku.
Book directly on the platform of your choice — all bookings go to Yoshi personally.