Walking Tours in Tokyo

Hang out with Tokyo's trendiest fashionistas and cosplayers as you shop your way through Tokyo's world-famous Harajuku district and Omotesando Hills on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Harajuku and Omotesando are known worldwide for their trend-setting crowds of street-style aficionados, who come to show off the latest wears, and for their diverse selection of fashion boutiques spanning the high-end down to 100-Yen shops where you can shop for a few bargains. This must-do fashion-lovers tour also includes a guide and a train ticket from Shinjuku to Harajuku.

Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Tokyo accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital. Visit famous sites including Tsukiji fish market, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and the Meiji Shrine. Stroll down Takeshita Street in Harajuku - ground zero for youth and pop culture, then observe 'The Scramble' or Shibuya Crossing, billed as the busiest pedestrian crosswalk in the world. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 8-hour tour to your interests.

Explore the modernist architectural heritage of Japan during this small-group, 3-hour walking tour with an expert scholar, covering the Tokyo neighborhoods of Harajuku, Omotesando and Roppongi. Follow a local scholar as you learn the principles behind Japanese design philosophy, touching on its influence across architecture, fashion and art. Along the way you'll visit some of Tokyo's most interesting modern skyscrapers, explore the subcultures of Harajuku and stop by the Meiji shrine for an example of traditional architecture. This intimate tour, limited to just 6 guests, ensures a personalized experience.

Wander the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo's Shinjuku and Kabuchiko areas after dark on this 2-hour nocturnal adventure with a guide. Your visit to these two intriguing Tokyo neighborhoods, among Tokyo's busiest for food and nightlife, will allow you the chance to sample hole-in-the-wall restaurants, enjoy the quirky bars of the Golden Gai and explore Kabuchiko's infamous red-light district.

Experience Japan in bloom during this 2-hour 'sakura' walking tour of Tokyo. Find the best viewpoints for photos on a route around the banks of the Sumida River, and cross Azumba Bridge to discover Ushijima Shrine's iconic Japanese garden. Travel with a small group, limited to just 15 people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly for approximately one week in March and April. The date is subject to change.

Take a stroll through the heart of Tokyo and learn about the city's prominent architecture during a 3-hour walking tour with an expert guide. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Omotesando Street, which features a range of traditional and contemporary buildings designed by esteemed Japanese and international architects. Learn about design features and soak up the bustling street life on this small-group tour.

Explore the past, present and future of Tokyo's fascinating urban backdrop during this guided 3-hour walking tour with a small group. Discover two of the city's most important Shinto and Buddhist sites at Meiji Jingu and Senso-ji, as you learn about Japan's religious traditions. Then fast forward into the cutting-edge present during a stroll through Harajuku, the city's hotspot of youth culture, street style and shopping. This small-group excursion also includes complimentary Wi-Fi and optional upgrades for private and full-day packages.

The Ginza district of Tokyo is one of the best places to enjoy seeing a blend of both new and historic architecture. A tour guide will make sure you don't miss a single opportunity to learn about these iconic buildings. This private walking tour is customizable to your interests and knowledge base, and will take you to sights you may not be able to access on your own. You'll end the tour with great photos, feeling like a Ginza expert yourself.

Make sushi in Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market, and learn from the sushi masters who honed their skills in the city's top restaurants. The half-day masterclass is aimed at beginner cooks, who want to understand the ingredients and learn to prepare classic sushi, too. Shop in the market for ingredients, fillet the fish to make the sushi, then sit down to eat. Up to five types of sake are also included for you to try.

Feel like you're big in Japan during this 2.5-hour tour of Ryogoku (sumo town) and the historic Asakusa district led by a sumo wrestler. Follow your hulking host as you check out the Ryogoku kokugikan sumo stadium, see where the wrestlers practice and visit a sumo goods shop. Then head to Asakusa, where you'll check out the iconic Senso-ji temple, sample some snacks and shopping on Nakamise Street and much more. A translator and sumo guide are both included.

Experience the neon lights and buzzing crowds of Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood during this 4-hour evening walking tour. Enjoy the nighttime views from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, sample included Japanese snacks along Omoide-Yokocho (Memory Lane), explore the Kabukicho area, and pass through the Golden Gai nightlife area.

Explore the faded grandeur and cobblestone streets of Tokyo's Kagurazaka neighborhood during this 3-hour guided walking tour. Over the course of your excursion you'll check out the unique architecture and intriguing history of this former geisha district that's chock-full of shrines and other points of interest. Your walking tour of Kagurazaka also includes a one-way subway ticket from Shinjuku.