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Akihabara is Tokyo’s vibrant anime, gaming, and electronics district. This private walking tour offers an insider’s glimpse into arcades, pop culture hubs, and a peaceful local shrine that contrasts the energetic streets. Exploring on foot lets you stop for photos and discover details that make this neighborhood unique, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

If you’ve explored Tokyo but want to venture further afield—without having to figure out local public transport—then this is the tour for you. If the weather allows it, you can see an iconic symbol of Japan—Mount Fuji—from stunning viewpoints. Also, check off other scenic nature spots, such as Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, and Hakone—all with the flexibility to customize your itinerary, with your own private driver to transport you.

Instead of choosing just one Tokyo experience, enjoy multiple with one simple booking. Combine a guided Kagurazaka walking tour with traditional Japanese dining and a unique samurai experience, which sees you don a kimono and train for combat just like the ancient warriors used to.

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors You will have the opportunity to see Sumo Wrestlers train, try the freshest and best Sushi and street food in Tokyo, walk through a traditional Japanese garden and visit a tea house, walk around an historic Buddhist temple complex and park, and finally pay a visit to one of Tokyo’s most famous observation decks – Tokyo Tower. The tour will provide guests with a well balanced itinerary including a Sumo Beya, food and drink, gardens and parks, shrines and temples, and iconic architecture. Note - The Sumo Beya schedule is subject to change, sometimes the Sumo will not be training and you not be able to see Sumo. Training is also closed during certain weeks throughout the year when the Grand Sumo Tournaments are being held during the months of January, May and September.

Raise your glass and get a taste for Shinjuku's exciting nightlife on this lively bar-hopping crawl. Join a local guide and fellow partygoers as you hop between buzzy pubs and hidden bars you'd struggle to find alone. Enjoy a delicious dinner, drinks throughout the evening, and a sake to finish. Perfect for food and culture lovers, you’ll hear insights from your knowledgeable guide and the chance to ask plenty of questions.

The list of great ramen shops in Tokyo is extensive and can be overwhelming to navigate for even the most seasoned foodie. Maximize your mealtime on a tour that lets you try some of the best ramen in the city with three very different bowls of noodles. Your guide can provide more recommendations based on your tastes.

Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood is crowded with tourists during the day but this small-group walking tour lets you enjoy it while the crowds have gone and the skyline has lit up. Follow your local guide around this historic area, including a stop at Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensoji. Avoid the tourist traps and get a full sense of Asakusa in a single evening, plus pick up ideas of places to eat and drink along the way.

Explore the darker side of Kabukicho on this small-group walking tour that goes beyond standard sightseeing. Hear lesser-known stories about the area’s red-light history and real incidents that have shaped its reputation. With a guide to provide local context, the route also passes filming locations from the TV series "Tokyo Vice."

Save tired legs and swap Tokyo sightseeing for a scenic small-group boat trip through Tokyo Bay. A great way to see Tokyo landmarks from afar—the route showcases Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba’s futuristic skyline, and plenty of great photo opportunities of the city skyline. Also, to make sure you don’t miss any city highlights, a guide accompanies you on the trip.

Immerse yourself in Toyko’s seafood scene on this small-group walking tour. Follow your local guide through the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, exploring stalls, sampling fresh dishes, and meeting vendors who bring the market to life. Along the way, learn about local traditions and foodie culture through your guide’s engaging commentary. Please note: food is not included and must be purchased at your own expense.

Demystify Japanese customs and learn where the locals like to eat and drink in Ueno with this small-group, half-day, guided food and culture tour, with your choice of morning, afternoon, or evening departures. There’s no need to worry about language barriers as a guide translates everything for you, and along the way, you can check off different Japanese “izakayas”, while enjoying food and drink specialties.

Explore the highlights of Asakusa with ease on this hassle-free guided walking tour. Forget the maps—a local guide leads the way, taking you to key landmarks such Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. Along the way, you can also learn about spiritual rituals that you might miss on your own, including fortune-telling slips and hand cleansing rituals.

If your time in Tokyo is limited, but you want to check off multiple neighborhoods with ease, this small-group tour delivers. Led by a guide, see the top attractions in Asakusa, Tsukiji, and Akihabara, with commentary to help you learn about the sights. Enjoy included food tastings and lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available along the way.

Shinjuku is vast and can be difficult to navigate without local knowledge. However, this small-group walking tour saves hours of research and planning time as a guide leads the way. Explore places on foot that bus tours can’t reach, including hidden alleyways and neon-lit nightlife spots. As you pass by notable areas, such as Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho, it’s a great way to pick up tips for the rest of your trip.

Swap predictable sightseeing bus tours for the luxurious alternative of a private and personalized tour. Rather than going to places that don’t interest you, you can select which attractions you want to see and customize the tour. Potential places to visit include Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple, and Takeshita Street—all with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary.

Explore Nikko for the day without the need to organize an itinerary or transportation by booking a private tour. Travel around more efficiently in a private vehicle and skip the crowds on public transportation. Tailor the day to your preferences and enjoy the freedom to explore the area at your own pace.

Learn the ins and outs of one of Japan’s most delectable spirits—Japanese whisky—during this small-group tasting experience. Join a private guide to drink like a true Tokyo resident at a locally-run bar, where you’ll get an insider’s run-down of Japan’s most esteemed labels. Enjoy samples that are usually costly and difficult to find, including award-winning bottles of aged whisky, in this under-the-radar watering hole.

Skip the fixed itineraries of most group tours and see Tokyo’s top attractions your own way on a private customized tour. Either follow a basic itinerary suggested by your guide or create your own schedule from scratch, visiting locations of your choice, such as the Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa Temple.

This guided tour is the perfect way to learn about the history and culture of Sumo wrestlers. Save yourself the research time and join a Sumo expert guide on a walk around Ryogoku—a place known as “Sumo Town” because of its stadium and stables. As well as insights into the sport, the trip also includes a traditional lunch.

Go beyond Tokyo's well-trodden tourist trail on this small-group walking tour that takes you to landmarks such as Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace as well as one of Tokyo's best-kept secrets, Kagurazaka. In the company of a guide who brings Tokyo's history to life, explore Kagurazaka's cobbled backstreets, which are deeply connected to the Edo period and the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Watching a sumo wrestling match is a highlight of a trip to Japan but this experience goes beyond that by getting you up close to the wrestlers during their morning practice at their Tokyo stable. Learn all about sumo, including its history, rules and regulations, and, if you're lucky, pose for photos with the wrestlers after practice.

Make the most of your time in Tokyo's vibrant Shibuya district on this guided vegan tasting tour around various restaurants. Navigating the local food scene as a vegan can be challenging, but this tour removes the guesswork and leads you to stand-out spots you might miss on your own. Along the way, learn about this area's history while sampling vegan sushi, okonomiyaki, and a selection of alcoholic beverages.

If you’re curious about the best places to eat in Ueno, then don’t worry about spending hours doing your own research. Instead, enjoy the convenience of having a guide to show you around. During the tour, discover favorite local food spots that you might miss otherwise, and benefit from having tastings included along the way.

Experience Shibuya like a local on this private evening walking tour in Tokyo. Meet your guide at Shibuya station, then walk around the vibrant neighborhood to sample local food, including okonomiyaki and sushi, play arcade games, try Japanese photo booths, and more. Includes photos of your night out as a souvenir. This tour is available in English and Spanish.