Walking Tours In Japan

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Japan

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in Japan

Looking for the best walking tours of Japan for a 100% authentic experience in one of the most incredible countries in the world? No matter where you find yourself in Japan, centuries-spanning history, charismatic neighborhoods, incredible architecture, fantastic food, and captivating culture await – and our team of local insiders can reveal it all to you on the ultimate Japan walking tours. There’s no better way to discover the mind-blowing scope of Japan’s diversity than on private and personalized walking tours of Japan. From tangible history to neon-lit nightlife, get ready to see Japan beyond your guidebook with City Unscripted.

Meet some of our Japan private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Explore off the tourist trail

From the geisha district in Kanazawa to Osaka’s neon-lit wonderland, iconic attractions await no matter where you are in Japan. But on walking tours in Japan with City Unscripted, you can expect our friendly local hosts to lead you off the well-trodden main streets down unassuming paths few visitors ever explore. On Japan walking tours in Nagasaki, you might see a paved slope lined with century-old Western-style residences, and on walking tours of Tokyo, Japan, you could uncover the city’s quirky underbelly for an experience that you’ll never forget. The hidden gems are waiting!

Tailored tours on foot

Our local insiders take you on the best walking tours of Japan because we make sure all our experiences are totally tailored to you. Before planning your experience, the hosts of our walking tours of Japan get to know your personality and passions, then plot a route that highlights everything you love. Whether you want to take a path that passes the best street food stalls in Fukuoka on your Japan walking tours or scope out the energetic shopping scene in the heart of the city on walking tours of Tokyo, Japan, an experience with us will always show you exactly what you want to see.

See just-for-locals Japan

The number of must-see sights in Japan is practically uncountable, and while many of these are unmissable, it’s the snapshots of the local lifestyle that make Japan walking tours truly unforgettable. We’ll show you the top attractions, but we’ll also show you how locals spend their weekends and evenings after work. From grabbing a bite of world-class beef at a hole-in-the-wall izakaya in scenic Kobe to Japan walking tours in Kyoto, where the lantern-lit streets come alive after sunset, our walking tours in Japan will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in locals-only life.

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Latest reviews from our guests

The itinerary was good for a half day activity. it involved much walking and so it might not be friendly to some elderly travelers. our tour guide had good English and was very accommodating.

April 2024

Ana Carmela M
ELI made our day sooo amazing, she was so great to hang out with! We visited some shrines and some thrift shopping spots and checked out super delicious snacks. All great hidden gems and really entertaining, not too tiring at all, very relaxed :) Even when it rained abit Eli made the trip really fun,

April 2024

John R
I had a great tour with Yu. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and a great communicator. I appreciated him sharing his passion for Japan so easily.

April 2024

Todd F
Eli was a great guide, knowledgeable and organized. We walk slowly, and she didn't try to hurry us. Because of our pace, we didn't get to see everything on the list, but we saw what was important to us. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour with Eli.

April 2024

John R