YOKOSO Shinjuku is offering Free Mini-Guided (Walking) around Tokyo’s commercial and administrative centre, Shinjuku district.

Volunteers will refer to people as “guests” rather than a customer, providing you with an exciting perspective on one of Tokyo’s major stops and largest entertainment, business and shopping districts.

We are not professional guides however, we do love to share our excitement for this part of the city. We hope you have a great time in Japan!

Volunteer Guide Schedule

Hanazono Shrine → Golden Gai → Kabukicho → Omoide Yokocho

We offer free tours several times a month.
From 11:00 (around 1 hours Walking Guide)
*We can’t accept the tour when our office work is busy.

Conditions
■ Only single groups of women, couples and females can participate in a tour.
■ We cannot provide this tour for single males only.
■Submit your request by mail at least one month in advance of the desired tour date.

Hanazono Shrine

Since ancient times, Hanazono shrine is enshrined as the guardian god of the town of Shinjuku. The way of counting God is called “Hashira” and there are three kinds of hashira in Hanazono Shrine.

Golden-Gai

There is an area in the narrow alley between Hanazono Shrine and Shinjuku promenade, where small counter snack / bars are gathered.
This area is called Golden Street.

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is a place that was named “The city that never sleeps”. It is one of the best entertainment streets that even bright in the midnight with neon.

Other requests, such as shopping and entertainment spots about 1 hours at Shinjuku east exit, as well as accompanying requests will be accepted.

Policies and Terms of use

In order to participate, please carefully read the following Policies and Terms of use, to understand our policy and comply with it.
The guide always goes in pairs. We are a volunteer so when our office work is busy and sometimes tours are not available.

1. The cost is free because it is organised for the purposes of our guests so that they can enjoy the Shinjuku Area.

2. If there is a desire for guests to go to the Sushi Shops, Japanese Pubs, Restaurants, etc., it is also possible to introduce you to other shops that you hope to visit.

3. Shinjuku Free Walking Tour and its guides are not responsible for any damage, injury, theft, or loss of valuables suffered by the guest during the volunteers sightseeing tour. Please be aware that these come at your own risk.

4. Because it is a volunteer orientated guided tour organised during intervals of their job on the weekday, we may refuse the guide if we are busy with work.

5. If the guide feels uncomfortable due to the following acts received from the guest, we will terminate the guide service at any time during the tour.
・Intoxication and illicit behavior
・Request involving in sexual tourism
・Changing significant time and course on the day
・Request for guidance to sex industry such as customs relations

Be sure to write your name, residence, nationality, number of participants, their age and relationships in the inquiry form below and send it.

To those who participated in our “Shinjuku Free Walking Tour”, we ask for your cooperation with a survey for future reference.
■ For Questionnaire content please, CLICK HERE