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Shinjuku Night Walking Tour: Dark Side Most Visitors Miss (Tip Based Tour)

McDonald’s Seibu Shinjuku
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Highlights

  • Experience Shinjuku after dark with a local expert on a free, tip-based walking tour (pay what you feel the tour is worth)
  • Uncover hidden alleys and nightlife spots known only to locals
  • Visit iconic landmarks in Kabukicho and discover the realities behind Tokyo’s nightlife
  • Learn about Japan’s adult entertainment industry, its laws, and its grey zones
  • Hear real stories about host and hostess clubs, scams, and the underworld economy
  • Gain cultural insights into how Japanese society views nightlife, entertainment, and the people who work in it
  • Itinerary

    Meet-Up Location:

    In front of McDonald’s Seibu Shinjuku
    (Near Shinjuku Main Exit No.2 or No.3)

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    1. Kabukicho Red-Light District
      Walk through Japan’s largest entertainment and nightlife area, known for its bars, clubs, and adult entertainment venues.
    2. Host & Hostess Clubs
      Understand how these clubs operate and why many people, especially young men and women, choose to work there.
    3. Adult Entertainment Services
      Learn about the top three most popular adult entertainment facilities and how Japan’s adult industry follows — and bends — the law to stay in business.
    4. Scams and Tourist Traps
      Hear about common scams in the area, like overcharging or fake bars, and how to stay safe.
    5. The Underworld & Grey Economy
      Discover the Yakuza’s past and present role in these businesses, how the underworld system is structured, and how police deal with these issues.

    Cultural Insights
    Gain a better understanding of why this type of industry exists, how Japanese society views it, and the history and stories of real people behind the scenes.

    Important Notes

  • • 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.
  • This tour is for adults only (18+ years).

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