SHINJUKU Night Tour with Ryoma Guide

Ryoma Guide is not your typical tour guide service. It’s a unique experience provided by freelance guide RYOMA, who believes in enjoying Japan together with visitors, rather than simply explaining it.

Features of RYOMA’s Guiding Style

• Your interests come first:
  RYOMA listens carefully to what visitors truly want to do in Japan, and customizes the experience to match their wishes.
• More than just knowledge:
  It’s not about giving lectures or just listing facts — RYOMA enjoys experiences alongside guests, creating fun and memorable moments together.
• A wide variety of cultural activities:
  From karate and taiko drumming to tea ceremony and kimono dressing, guests can dive into traditional Japanese culture through hands-on experiences.
• Based in Kanagawa :
  Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, RYOMA offers flexible and immersive cultural guiding throughout the Tokyo-Kanagawa area.

This time, I had the pleasure of guiding a tour in Shinjuku for a guest visiting from France.
During our conversation, the guest mentioned wanting to experience a baseball game, so I quickly revised the plan to make that happen. I was glad to help fulfill that wish.

Since the tour started in the evening, we visited one of my favorite spots, Golden Gai, for some memorable photos.
Golden Gai is a great place for travel snapshots in Japan, with its narrow alleys lined with tiny bars — it’s full of character and very photogenic.

Shinjuku is also located right next to Korea Town, making it easy to explore both areas in one visit.
Compared to other parts of Tokyo, Shinjuku has a unique atmosphere, and visiting with a local Japanese guide offers a completely different and deeper experience.

For dinner, of course, we went with the classic: sushi, a must-try when in Japan.
We dined at one of the recommended sushi restaurants in the area, where the guest truly enjoyed a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine.