Experience Shibuya with a local expert on a free, tip-based walking tour (pay what you feel the tour is worth)

Explore Shibuya’s hidden back alleys and nightlife culture

Visit iconic landmarks like Hachikō and the Shibuya Crossing

Step into nostalgic post-war bar alleys and learn their history

Discover how modern trends and urban change shape Tokyo’s youth culture

Gain raw, real insights into dating, work, and nightlife culture in Japan

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Meet-Up Location:
Hachiko Statue, 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo

The guide will be standing next to the statue of Hachiko.
Look for the Information Center with the large G-Shock watch directly in front of the statue.
The guide will wait nearby.

Google Maps Link

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1. Hachikō & Shibuya Crossing
   Hear the true story of Japan’s most loyal dog and uncover what the world’s busiest scramble crossing really symbolizes in modern society.
2. Nonbei Yokocho
   Step back into post-war Tokyo in this nostalgic alley of tiny bars, where tradition and nightlife still meet.
3. Miyashita Park
   Learn how this once-forgotten space transformed into a modern lifestyle hub, and what it reveals about urban change in Tokyo.
4. Shibuya Yokocho & Drinking Culture
   Understand how Japan’s work life and social bonds are tied to group drinking traditions and cultural expectations.
5. Dating Cafés, Girls Bars & Host Clubs
   Get an honest look at modern dating culture in Shibuya, where fantasy, entertainment, and money blur social lines.
6. Love Hotels of Dogenzaka
   Walk Tokyo’s most famous “love hotel hill” and discover how these unique establishments became a normalized part of city life.
7. Hidden Bars, Rooftops & Influencer Culture
   Peek behind unmarked doors and rooftops while learning about Shibuya’s rising scene of nightlife influencers and social media-driven trends.

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• Tour Duration: Approximately 2 ~ 2.5 hours

• Start Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Weather: The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately

• This is a free walking tour but tip-based. Guests are encouraged to tip the guide at the end of the tour according to their satisfaction.

• To help us continue providing high-quality tours, a kind tip of around $20 USD per person is greatly appreciated, though the final amount is always up to you.