Shinjuku Free Tour - Reviews

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9 / 10

9.0312454780362 645 reviews | 39,669 travellers

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Jul / 18 / 2025

Christian

Toledo, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía, Ot, fue cercano, divertido y muy informado. Nos llevó por Kabukichō, Omoide Yokocho y Golden Gai, compartiendo datos históricos y culturales que hicieron sentir auténtica la experiencia. Además, promovió la interacción con el grupo, respondió pacientemente todas las preguntas y nos dio recomendaciones locales. Ritmo perfecto, pausas en puntos clave y ambiente relajado. Totalmente recomendable para conocer Shinjuku de una forma personal y enriquecedora. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Ot, was engaging, fun, and very knowledgeable. He took us through Kabukichō, Omoide Yokocho, and Golden Gai, sharing historical and cultural insights that made the experience feel authentic. He also encouraged interaction with the group, patiently answering all our questions, and giving us local recommendations. The pace was perfect, with breaks at key points and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended for a personal and enriching experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 16 / 2025

Marcia

Cleveland, The United States

I travelled with teenagers

We did two tours with Ben and loved them both! Our Shinjuku tour was fantastic, Ben was fun, insightful, and super knowledgeable. As a fellow American, he made it easy to connect and ask questions, which made the experience even richer. He shared great information and cultural nuances that made this tour very interesting. He also gave us top-notch food recommendations. If you’re looking for an engaging and meaningful Tokyo tour, Ben is your guy!

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 07 / 2025

Pierluigi

Echichens, Switzerland

I travelled with small children

Ben has been our guide and he has dota wonderful job in presenting his experiences and points of view about Shibuya and more in general the local culture. The variety of his background has made the dialogue very enriching and entertaining. We have been very happy with the final touch of sharing dinner together.

I travelled with small children

Jul / 07 / 2025

Albaluna Pardos

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with small children

Hicimos el tour con Ot y fue genial. Valoramos mucho como contextualizó y todas las curiosidades que nos hicieron más fácil entender y aprender sobre la vida aquí y sus costumbres con mucho respeto y amabilidad. Se hizo ameno y entretenido. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Ot, and it was great. We really appreciated the way he contextualized the information and all the interesting facts that made it easier for us to understand and learn about life here and its customs, with great respect and kindness. He made it enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Jun / 30 / 2025

Joan

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour fue muy fluido y con diferentes actividades: mirador, ver una reproducción digital en el ayuntamiento, pasear por las calles más significativas de Shinjuku y todo bien amenizado por Yohan, que nos contó muchas historias sobre la otra vida de los japoneses que seguramente es más desconocida. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was very smooth and included various activities: a viewing point, a digital reproduction of the city hall, and a stroll through Shinjuku's most significant streets. All of this was well-lived by Yohan, who told us many stories about the otherworldly life of the Japanese, which is probably less well-known. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Raquel

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

OT: Gran tour nocturno en la zona de Shinjuku! OT es un gran guía que hace que disfrutes de más de tres horas conociendo los entresijos del barrio! El hecho de hacerlo de noche lo hace más especial. Lo recomiendo para hacer una primera toma de contacto con el barrio para después poder poder perderte por él y descubrir de primera mano la otra cara de los japoneses!! Translate this opinion into English.

OT: Great night tour of the Shinjuku area! OT is a great guide who makes it a great experience for over three hours, getting to know the ins and outs of the neighborhood! The fact that it's done at night makes it even more special. I recommend it as a way to get a first impression of the neighborhood, so you can then get lost in it and discover the other side of the Japanese firsthand! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 25 / 2025

Eloy

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Mi pareja y yo hicimos ayer el tour por Shinjuku y le damos un 10. Nuestro guía, Ot, se encargó de explicarnos absolutamente todo con detalle pero siempre añadiendo toques de humor y anécdotas curiosas, por lo que se hizo todavía más interesante y entretenido. Sin duda uno de nuestros tours favoritos hasta la fecha. ¡Gracias Ot por tu excelente trabajo! Translate this opinion into English.

My partner and I took the Shinjuku tour yesterday, and we give it a 10. Our guide, Ot, explained everything in detail, but always added touches of humor and interesting anecdotes, making it even more interesting and entertaining. Without a doubt, one of our favorite tours to date. Thank you, Ot, for your excellent work! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 13 / 2025

Claudia Escobar

Austin, The United States

I travelled with teenagers

Ben our guide was very nice and courteous. He has very vast knowledge of the city and its surroundings and people. He gave insights that me and my kids found very interesting. He was very polite and it was an overall a great experience. Ben was our guy!

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 06 / 2025

Laura

Burgos, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el tour con Ot y fue maravilloso. ¡El mejor guía que hemos tenido en Japón! El tour además fue super interesante, pasando por muchos lugares de interés y con las explicaciones y curiosidades que nos contó Ot, ganó toda nuestra atención. ¡Fueron casi 3 horas que se nos pasaron volando! Gracias :) Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Ot and it was wonderful. The best guide we've had in Japan! The tour was also super interesting, taking in many interesting places, and Ot's explanations and interesting facts captured our attention. It was almost three hours that flew by! Thank you :) Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 02 / 2025

Carlos

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Tour bastante interesante en recorrido y contenido, aunque más extenso de lo esperado (cercano a las tres horas). Lo importante es que nos hicimos una buena idea de lo que es Shinjuku y la vida de la gente local en dicha zona. Las explicaciones del guía me resultaron interesantes, pero su actitud, por otra parte me resultó algo pasivo-agresiva y me hizo estar algo incómodo, ya que sentí que nos regañaba constantemente. Hay que tener don de gentes y saber cómo es trabajar con un grupo grande. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was quite interesting in terms of both route and content, although longer than expected (close to three hours). The important thing is that we got a good idea of what Shinjuku is like and the local life there. I found the guide's explanations interesting, but his attitude seemed somewhat passive-aggressive and made me feel somewhat uncomfortable, as I felt he was constantly scolding us. You need to have good people skills and know how to work with a large group. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 27 / 2025

María Teresa

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Ot fue un guía genial, con un gran dominio del tema y una energía increíble. Gracias a él descubrimos lugares muy interesantes que no habríamos encontrado por nuestra cuenta. Disfrutamos muchísimo del recorrido y de su simpatía. ¡Mil gracias por todas las recomendaciones y por hacer la experiencia tan especial! Translate this opinion into English.

Ot was a brilliant guide, with a deep understanding of the subject and incredible energy. Thanks to him, we discovered some very interesting places we wouldn't have found on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and his friendliness. Thank you so much for all the recommendations and for making the experience so special! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 25 / 2025

Araceli Santos Tanús

Puebla, Mexico

I travelled by myself

El recorrido que nos dió José me encantó da datos muy interesantes y nos mantiene muy atentos contando vivencias del cotidiano que se viven en Japón. Es muy ameno y se ve que le gusta lo que hace. Nos ayudó en todo momento, hasta cuándo teníamos que tomar el transporte público nos indicaba como hacerle o dónde ir, nos dió recomendaciones adicionales. Gracias José porque hasta se me olvidó el cansancio de todo el día y me concentré en el tour totalmente que el tiempo se fue volando. Translate this opinion into English.

I loved the tour José gave us. He provided very interesting information and kept us engaged, sharing everyday experiences in Japan. He was very engaging, and it was clear he loved what he did. He helped us at every turn, even when we had to take public transportation, telling us how to do it, and where to go. He gave us additional recommendations. Thank you, José, because I even forgot how tired I was from the whole day and focused completely on the tour, so much so that the time flew by. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 24 / 2025

Ignacio

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ot fue un guía estupendo! Nos dio una muy nueva y sorprendente visión del Tokio más desconocido, Shinjuku es un barrio espectacular lleno de contrates y Ot supo captar nuestra atención y curiosidad en todo momento. Sin duda un tour muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

Ot was a fantastic guide! He gave us a very new and surprising insight into the lesser-known parts of Tokyo. Shinjuku is a spectacular neighborhood full of contrasts, and Ot knew how to capture our attention and curiosity at every turn. Definitely a highly recommended tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 23 / 2025

Victor Veciana

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Tuvimos una experiencia increíble con nuestro guía, OT. Fue muy amable, divertido y con un conocimiento profundo de la historia y cultura japonesa. Nos llevó por un recorrido muy interesante, lleno de datos curiosos y explicaciones claras que hicieron que todo cobrara vida. Gracias a su entusiasmo y buen humor, disfrutamos cada momento. ¡Totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

We had an incredible experience with our guide, OT. He was very kind, funny, and deeply knowledgeable about Japanese history and culture. He led us on a very interesting tour, full of interesting facts and clear explanations that made everything come alive. Thanks to his enthusiasm and good humor, we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 22 / 2025

Jaume

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled by myself

Actividad muy interesante para descubrir un distrito de Tokyo con gran diversidad: Centro financiero con modernos rascacielos, zona comercial de muchas tiendas, y vida disoluta de jóvenes entre luces de Neón, música y ambiente. Y un guia muy buen conocedor del área, y gran simpatía. Ot de nombre. Translate this opinion into English.

A very interesting activity to discover a very diverse district of Tokyo: a financial center with modern skyscrapers, a shopping area with many stores, and a wild youthful lifestyle amidst neon lights, music, and atmosphere. And a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Not by name. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 22 / 2025

Neus

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with small children

La verdad que estuvo muy bien el tour! Fue de los primeros que hicimos en llegar a Japón y la verdad que fue genial! Nos llevaron a ver el espectáculo de luces del ayuntamiento y subimos a su planta 45 la cual tiene unas vistas increíbles! Gracias por esta experiencia ️ Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was really good! It was one of the first we took after arriving in Japan, and it was truly amazing! They took us to see the City Hall light show, and we went up to the 45th floor, which has incredible views! Thank you for this experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

May / 19 / 2025

Jorge Keuroglian

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Es un tour diferente por lo menos nos ha parecido a nosotros Te muestra lo que en Shinjuku no ves a primera vista Como dijo Yohan nuestro guía “en Japón no todo es lo que parece” Nos encantó el recorrido y las costumbres y personajes en esta zona Lo recomendamos mucho para conocer mejor Sinjuku Es un imperdible Yohan además le da un toco de humor y misterio al relato y lo hace muy ameno Translate this opinion into English.

It is a different tour, at least it seemed to us. It shows you what you don't see at first sight in Shinjuku. As Yohan, our guide, said, "in Japan, not everything is what it seems." We loved the tour, the customs, and the characters in this area. We highly recommend it to get to know Shinjuku better. It is a must-see. Yohan also adds a touch of humor and mystery to the story and makes it very enjoyable. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 18 / 2025

Ferran

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Jose fue un guía excelente, se nota que domina y le interesa el tema. No solo daba información sobre la ruta sino mucha información interesante sobre la cultura y sociedad japonesa. Nos gustó tanto que repetimos con el al día siguiente en Harajuku. Totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

Jose was an excellent guide; you could tell he was knowledgeable and interested in the subject. He not only provided information about the route but also a wealth of interesting information about Japanese culture and society. We liked it so much that we went back with him the next day in Harajuku. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 16 / 2025

Alba María Bozada Sanchez

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hoy tuvimos la suerte de tener a Ot como guía en Shinjuku y fue una experiencia fantástica. Explicó todo con muchísima claridad, aportando datos súper curiosos sobre Japón y su historia y mostrándonos también su cara más oculta, esa que no aparece en las guías turísticas. Se notaba que conoce muy bien la zona y que le apasiona lo que hace. ¡Gracias por hacerlo tan interesante y ameno! Translate this opinion into English.

Today we were lucky enough to have Ot as our guide in Shinjuku, and it was a fantastic experience. He explained everything very clearly, providing super-interesting facts about Japan and its history, and also showing us its hidden side, the one not mentioned in the guidebooks. It was clear he knows the area very well and is passionate about what he does. Thank you for making it so interesting and enjoyable! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 15 / 2025

Alvaro

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy recomendable. Primera vez en Shinjuku (14 mayo) y este free tour me encantó. Johan, el guía, fue muy majo y ameno, explicando no solo la historia del barrio, sino un montón de curiosidades de la sociedad japonesa: el nampa, las maids, los toyboys, las mafias, los hosts... El ritmo fue perfecto y se hace muy entretenido. Ideal para descubrir el lado más sorprendente de Tokio. ¡Repetiría sin dudar! Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended. First time in Shinjuku (May 14) and I loved this free tour. Johan, the guide, was very nice and engaging, explaining not only the history of the neighborhood but also a ton of interesting facts about Japanese society: nampa, maids, toy boys, mafias, hosts... The pace was perfect and very entertaining. Ideal for discovering the most surprising side of Tokyo. I would definitely do it again! Opinion translated. Show original.

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