On Foot · TOKYO WALKING TOURS
The city hides its best rooms down alleys with no English sign, which is exactly what a guide is for. These 15 walks cover the backstreet counters, the shrine lanes and the markets, priced and timed.
Explore Tsukiji Market with a local guide, tasting sushi, Wagyu, seafood, fruit, and Japanese snacks during a three-hour food walk.
“So glad we did this tour! The Tsukiji Fish market is a little overwhelming so it's very helpful to have a guide. Our guide, Shibuya, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food we tasted was AMAZING. Highly recommended!”
Review of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens walking tour, with Edo Castle history, guide commentary, pricing, meeting details, and practical tips.
“Blake was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging! Had a great time and learned so much. Highly recommend!”
Explore Shinjuku’s izakayas, Golden Gai bars, sake spots, and karaoke with a local guide on this lively three-hour Tokyo night tour.
“Our guide Naoya was amazing, he eagerly shared his know of the Shinjuku area. We visited restaurants and bars we probably wouldn't have visited without him. I would highly recommend English speaking travelers to request him when visiting the area.”
Explore Tsukiji’s temple, seafood stalls, and Japanese street food with a local guide, choosing what to eat and paying only for your selections.
“We really enjoyed our tour of the fish market. Our guide, Rie, was great! She was knowledgeable, made moving around the market easy and stress free. She was patient and so friendly.”
Explore Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, and local food lanes on a friendly two-hour Tokyo walking tour.
“A great tour, giving us an insight into the historical and cultural significance of the temple and surrounding markets. Our guide, Keiko was fun and friendly, and really knowledgeable. She gave us lots of good tips about how we can enjoy our trip to Japan not just in Asakusa, but around Tokyo and beyond. A really good introduction to Japan, would highly recommend.”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, sample Japanese foods, and visit Hongwanji Temple on this friendly, two-hour Tokyo tour.
“Fabulous tour with guide Rie! She was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. The markets were an incredible experience. The food was delicious and the whole thing was a highlight of our trip to Japan. Thanks Rie!”
Walk Edo Castle’s moats, gates, gardens, and ruins on a small-group Imperial Palace tour with an English-speaking local guide.
“The tour was excellent, our guide, Tomo, was very knowledgeable and very friendly, Definitely recommend doing this tour if you’re interested in Japanese history!”
Explore Shibuya’s tiny izakayas, local dishes, Japanese drinks, and possible karaoke on this intimate 3.5-hour bar-hopping tour.
“I was the only one on the tour but the tour guide was great and he taught me a lot about Japan! Good food and drinks”
Explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace gardens, Edo Castle ruins, samurai history, royal koi, and Japanese culture on a friendly guided walk.
“Mika was a wonderful guide and did an excellent job of explaining the history of the castle and of Japan. We would highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Edo Castle, Ninomaru Garden, koi ponds, and massive palace walls on a two-hour guided Imperial Palace walk in Tokyo.
“Our guide Jim was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about Japanese history, kept our teenagers interested the whole time, and even loaned us an umbrella! Would highly recommend touring with Jim!”
Ride in a Liberty Walk GT-R from Akihabara to Daikoku, joining Tokyo’s JDM scene with photo stops, guides, and car-club perks.
“One of the best tours I've ever ever done. Felt like I was jn Tokyo Drift film. Absolutely unreal experience and loving being a member of Gaijin Tuned. Niro/Danilo was incredible. Honestly don't think, Just book, you will not regret it !!”
Explore Shinjuku after dark on a two-hour walking tour through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and Tokyo’s LGBTQ district.
“An absolute eye opener very informative & interesting Gray really knows all about Tokyo very impressed”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market with fresh seafood, local snacks, sushi lunch, shrines, and a small group guide in three tasty hours.
“In the tour description it still says “See where tons of fish and seafood are traded every day” but that part of the market moved in 2020! A bit disappointing but otherwise the tour guide and walk around the were great.”
See Shibuya’s famous crossing, local bars, viewpoints, and lesser-known streets on a friendly 90-minute walking tour for $19.
“Great tour! Our guide was warm, welcoming, and eager to showcase her city. Highly recommend.”
Build your ideal Tokyo day with a private local guide, flexible neighborhoods, transit help, food tips, and cultural insight.
“Brilliant guide. Customised to our own interests. Excellent English. Local so excellent knowledge of the city. Couldn’t have been better. Would absolutely recommend.”
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