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Discover private, flexible experiences across Japan, hosted by locals who know their cities inside-out. No scripts, no groups, just you, your interests, and real connection.

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    First Day Essentials Icons & Secrets The Culinary Scene Stories & Culture Beyond the City

    First Day Essentials

    Get your bearings fast with the right first choices, neighborhood feel, and how the city actually works.

    What to Expect

    Private & tailored
    Consistently high-rated - 4.9★ average
    Instant booking where available
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    Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights First Day Essentials
    Kyoto

    Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights

    5 (678)
    3 hours
    From   $120.5   per person
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    Ease into Kyoto’s rhythm with a thoughtful 3-hour introduction to its iconic sights, cultural nuances, and local tips, leaving you ready to explore.

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    Kickstart your trip to Sapporo First Day Essentials
    Sapporo

    Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

    5 (87)
    3 hours
    From   $107   per person
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    Practical know-how, chopstick etiquette and a few ramen recommendations. Yum!

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    Kickstart Fukuoka: a three-hour crash course First Day Essentials
    Fukuoka

    Kickstart Fukuoka: a three-hour crash course

    5 (166)
    3 hours
    From   $92.5   per person
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    Kickstart your Fukuoka adventure with local insights, shortlist the best yatai stands, and learn to navigate the city like a pro.

    Icons & Secrets

    The classics, done properly & the corners that you’d never find alone.

    What to Expect

    Private & tailored
    Consistently high-rated - 4.9★ average
    Instant booking where available
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    A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore Icons & Secrets
    Osaka

    A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore

    5 (320)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    Spend a full day in Osaka, shaped around you. With a local host, explore history, food, culture, or hidden gems—your journey is completely flexible.

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    Full day in Sapporo with a local Icons & Secrets
    Sapporo

    Full day in Sapporo with a local

    5 (51)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    The Hokkaidō Shrine, Sapporo beer and ramen at Ramen Alley.

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    Kickstart Hiroshima Icons & Secrets
    Hiroshima

    Kickstart Hiroshima

    5 (32)
    4 hours
    From   $124   per person
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    Begin your Hiroshima adventure with a local expert! Get a crash course in Hiroshima’s history, and learn to get around the vibrant city it is today.

    The Culinary Scene

    Eat like someone who lives here! In markets, small places, and with the local rituals around food.

    What to Expect

    Private & tailored
    Consistently high-rated - 4.9★ average
    Instant booking where available
    Explore
    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano The Culinary Scene
    Tokyo

    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano

    5 (264)
    3 hours
    From   $173.5   per person
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    Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

    Magical Kyoto after dark The Culinary Scene
    Kyoto

    Magical Kyoto after dark

    5 (129)
    3 hours
    From   $151.5   per person
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    Explore Kyoto at night with a local. Explore mystical Gion and the winding streets in Pontocho or mingle with the locals at a bar; it's up to you!

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    Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining The Culinary Scene
    Kyoto

    Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining

    5 (71)
    3 hours
    From   $182.5   per person
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    Discover Kyoto’s izakaya culture, where locals gather over shared plates, drinks, and conversation, with a tailored experience crafted to your tastes.

    Stories & Culture

    History, context and character, told through real places and your host’s point of view.

    What to Expect

    Private & tailored
    Consistently high-rated - 4.9★ average
    Instant booking where available
    Explore
    Shopping in Osaka Stories & Culture
    Osaka

    Shopping in Osaka

    5 (30)
    4 hours
    From   $138   per person
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    Discover the unique shopping scene in Osaka from gadget emporiums, buzzing markets, and cutting-edge fashion in an experience tailored to your style

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    Cherry Blossom Experience Stories & Culture
    Fukuoka

    Cherry Blossom Experience

    5 (60)
    4 hours
    From   $171.88   per person
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    Tickled pink Parks, picnics, and pink flowers Sakura by the seaside

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    Cherry blossom experience Stories & Culture
    Nagoya

    Cherry blossom experience

    5 (48)
    4 hours
    From   $165.88   per person
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    Embark on a magical Cherry Blossom tour in Nagoya with a local insider. Experience sakura season's best with personalized picnics, serene ponds, and p

    Beyond the City

    The day-trip version locals actually do. The coast, countryside, or something weird & wonderful.

    What to Expect

    Private & tailored
    Consistently high-rated - 4.9★ average
    Instant booking where available
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    Day trip to Nara, where past meets present Beyond the City
    Osaka

    Day trip to Nara, where past meets present

    5 (58)
    9 hours
    From   $359   per person
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    See some of Japan's most spectacular temples and gardens and snap a few shots with the deer roaming around in ancient Nara on a day trip from Osaka

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    Hakata Port to Fukuoka - cruise-over Beyond the City
    Fukuoka

    Hakata Port to Fukuoka - cruise-over

    5 (36)
    8 hours
    From   $243   per person
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    Explore Fukuoka's top sites in 8 hours with a local guide, including Fukuoka Castle, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and a yatai street food stand.

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    Cruise stop-over: day trip to Tokyo from Yokohama port Beyond the City
    Yokohama

    Cruise stop-over: day trip to Tokyo from Yokohama port

    5 (58)
    8 hours
    From   $297.5   per person
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    Get picked up at Yokohama port and follow your host on a tour of Tokyo tailored to your schedule and wishes!

    Why explore Japan with City Unscripted?

    Matched local hosts

    We match you with the right host, not just any guide.

    Flexible, not scripted

    Explore through conversation, local knowledge and places that feel personal.

    Real local connection

    Your experience is shaped around your interests, pace and plans.

    What your experience could look like

    A first morning getting your bearings, a food-and-drink evening, or a slower walk through local neighborhoods, each shaped around you.

    #1
    Your Personalized 4-Hour Tokyo Discovery: Explore, Taste & Wander Icons & Secrets
    Tokyo

    Tokyo, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

    5 (1126)
    4 hours
    From   $146.5   per person
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    Experience Tokyo your way—where ancient temples meet neon-lit streets. Your local host curates every stop to reflect your unique interests.

    #2
    Kyoto, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration Icons & Secrets
    Kyoto

    Kyoto, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

    5 (954)
    4 hours
    From   $149.5   per person
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    Shape your half-day in Kyoto with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and serene paths—crafted by your local host to match what excites you most!

    #3
    Discover Your Tokyo: A Full Day, Your Way Icons & Secrets
    Tokyo

    Discover Your Tokyo: A Full Day, Your Way

    5 (749)
    8 hours
    From   $258.5   per person
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    From ancient shrines to buzzing backstreets, explore Tokyo at your pace. Your host curates a seamless day shaped entirely around your interests.

    #4
    Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips First Day Essentials
    Tokyo

    Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips

    5 (753)
    3 hours
    From   $118.5   per person
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    Begin your Tokyo journey with iconic sights, hidden gems, and expert tips from your host, making the city feel familiar from day one.

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    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano The Culinary Scene
    Tokyo

    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano

    5 (264)
    3 hours
    From   $173.5   per person
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    Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

    #6
    Kyoto, Your Story: A Full-Day of Icons, Culture & Hidden Gems Icons & Secrets
    Kyoto

    Kyoto, Your Story: A Full-Day of Icons, Culture & Hidden Gems

    5 (567)
    8 hours
    From   $265.5   per person
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    Your perfect Kyoto day, tailored to you. Explore icons, hidden gems & culture with a local host shaping a flexible experience around your interests.

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    Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights First Day Essentials
    Kyoto

    Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights

    5 (678)
    3 hours
    From   $120.5   per person
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    Ease into Kyoto’s rhythm with a thoughtful 3-hour introduction to its iconic sights, cultural nuances, and local tips, leaving you ready to explore.

    #8
    Your Osaka, Your Way: A 4-Hour Experience Tailored to You Icons & Secrets
    Osaka

    Your Osaka, Your Way: A 4-Hour Experience Tailored to You

    5 (510)
    4 hours
    From   $138   per person
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    Discover Osaka’s contrasts with a half-day experience blending iconic highlights and hidden gems, all shaped around what excites you most.

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    Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets Icons & Secrets
    Tokyo

    Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets

    5 (224)
    8 hours
    From   $258.5   per person
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    See Tokyo’s must-sees—Shibuya, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine—but with smart local detours to experience them beyond the tourist crowds.

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    Two women and a man engage in conversation while walking in a park in Kyoto Icons & Secrets
    Kyoto

    Kyoto’s Best-Kept Secrets: A Hidden Gems Discovery

    5 (801)
    3 hours
    From   $120.5   per person
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    Uncover Kyoto’s hidden side with peaceful temples, serene gardens, and quiet canals, all curated to reveal the city’s authentic, crowd-free charm.

    FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

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    Travelling to Japan's Best

    Explore one of Japan's top 3 cities, and all the country has to offer.

    #1

    Tokyo

    Tiny bars, train-station intensity, and neighborhoods so distinct they each seem to carry their own version of the city.

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    Tokyo
    #2

    Kyoto

    Temple paths, seasonal rituals, and quiet corners where beauty feels bound up with habit, timing, and care.

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    Kyoto
    #3

    Osaka

    Street food, quick humor, and a warmth that makes the city feel open, lively, and refreshingly unpretentious.

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    Osaka

    We had Shaan as our guide and we had the best time! My mother and I wanted to have a private tour of Gion to get the feel of the neighborhood we were staying in as well as learn more history about the area. Shaan did not disappoint! We had a great itinerary including visiting multiple areas where the Geiko/Maiko live and work (including seeing a few of them walking around!), we visited majestic temples, and we also got some great food and shopping recommendations from Shaan that we experienced in the days after our tour. Shaan was extremely knowledgeable about all things Kyoto! Experiencing Gion this way was the best decision!

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    Amirah 22 October 2026
    Kyoto

    Nisa was an amazing guide, we learnt so much from our tour. She was so informative, funny and friendly, so easy to talk to. We even got to see a Geisha on the tour which is very rare. Couldn’t not recommend her highly enough.

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    Naomi 22 October 2026
    Kyoto

    Great!!

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    Ulrich 22 October 2026
    Tokyo

    We had Shaan as our guide and we had the best time! My mother and I wanted to have a private tour of Gion to get the feel of the neighborhood we were staying in as well as learn more history about the area. Shaan did not disappoint! We had a great itinerary including visiting multiple areas where the Geiko/Maiko live and work (including seeing a few of them walking around!), we visited majestic temples, and we also got some great food and shopping recommendations from Shaan that we experienced in the days after our tour. Shaan was extremely knowledgeable about all things Kyoto! Experiencing Gion this way was the best decision!

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    Amirah 22 October 2026
    Kyoto

    I highly recommend this. Tom was an insightful and very knowledgeable tour guide. There are tour guides and there are tour guides who are passionate about history and tom belongs to the latter and its infectious. Because of him, i have deeper understanding and appreciation of japanese culture and history. Having tom as a tour guide is like having a good friend show you their city. I wish every tour guide could be like him.

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    Ruthie 22 October 2026
    Kyoto

    Excellent experience. Our guide was wonderful. We saw much more than we had anticipated in a four hour tour. Highly recommended.

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    Jerome 21 October 2026
    Osaka

    Fantastic way to get to know about Tokyo .Our guide was very helpful and accommodating .Navigating the train system was fascinating

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    Maree 21 October 2026
    Tokyo

    Loic was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and enjoyable.

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    Lynn 21 October 2026
    Kanazawa
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