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December 31 · 6 PM to midnight

New Year's Eve in Tokyo: Kichijoji to Shinjuku Bar Crawl

Experience Tokyo's biggest night of the year with Okawari Travels: an unforgettable run from Kichijoji to Shinjuku. It'll be a night to remember, no matter how much you drink.

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Ring in the New Year Tokyo-style

On December 31, celebrate with a trusted friend who knows where all the best spots are. Six hours, two very different bars, the nostalgic lanes of Harmonica Yokocho and a countdown street party in Shinjuku, with new friends from around the world.

What's included

  • 6-hour tour from 6 PM to midnight (up to 30 guests)
  • 2 hours of premium food and drinks at a special Japanese bar
  • 2 hours of unlimited drinks at the second bar in Shinjuku
  • Anti-hangover drinks to prevent the next-day regret

Itinerary

  1. 6:00 pm · New Year's Eve kickoffGather at the meeting point for a warm welcome and an introduction to your Okawari guide. Start the night with a 2-hour food and drink course at a vibrant retro izakaya, plus Japan's famous hangover drink to prepare you.
  2. 8:00 pm · Harmonica Yokocho excursionEnter the nostalgic lanes of Harmonica Yokocho, a haven of traditional izakayas and small eateries.
  3. 10:00 pm · Move to ShinjukuOn to the next izakaya for 2 hours of unlimited drinks and drinking games, then a lively Shinjuku street block party as the countdown approaches.
  4. 12:00 am · Countdown and farewellFeel the atmosphere as the clock strikes midnight. Say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one with your newfound friends.

Please note

  • Guests must be 20 or older.
  • You pay for your own drinks at other bars we don't cover (roughly 500 to 700 yen a drink). Details are sent after you book.
  • Vegetarian and vegan food options are available. Tell us ahead of time.
  • Please book once for every individual, or message us for a group arrangement.
  • Pay in full when you book. All bookings are final and non-refundable; if we cancel for severe weather or an emergency, you get a full refund. Tours start on time.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the tour start and end?

Dec 31 from 6 PM to midnight, a 6-hour tour. We gather at the meeting point in Kichijoji, which we send you after you book.

What is included?

2 hours of premium food and drinks at a special Japanese bar, 2 hours of unlimited drinks at the second bar in Shinjuku, and anti-hangover drinks. Other bars on the route are at your own expense, roughly 500 to 700 yen a drink.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, guests must be 20 or older because of Japan's legal drinking age.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. Please tell us ahead of time.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

All bookings are final and non-refundable, and you pay in full when you book. If we have to cancel the tour ourselves (severe weather, emergency) you get a full refund.

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