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See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities
See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities
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Find experiences and hosts to match your travel style so you get to see the Japan you’ll love

Top experiences in Kyoto

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Magical Kyoto after dark Night tours

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!

$169.6 per person

4 hours

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Half day in Magical Kyoto Half day

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$138.6 per person

4 hours

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Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition Food & Drink

From old-school izakaya full of regulars to tiny standing bars serving homestyle food, eat like a local on an experience tailored to your tastebuds

$171.73 per person

3 hours

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Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local Seasonal

Join a local for an authentic cherry blossom experience. Discover secret sakura spots, enjoy a traditional picnic, and immerse in the beauty of hanami

$190.48 per person

4 hours

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Top experiences in Tokyo

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Eat like a true Tokyoite Food & Drink

Explore Tokyo's culinary backstreets. 8-10 unique foods & drinks in 2-3 local izakayas. Skip the tourist crowds and experience real local flavors.

$162.23 per person

3 hours

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Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season Seasonal

Experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a serene hanami picnic

$190.48 per person

4 hours

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Get a head start: Kickstart your trip to Tokyo Introduction to the city

The ideal 3-hour experience for your first day in Tokyo. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

$109.73 per person

3 hours

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Your perfect half-day in Tokyo Half day

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$138.6 per person

4 hours

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Top experiences in Osaka

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Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Osaka experience Full day

The Osaka you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste the unparalleled food scene, or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

$254.1 per person

8 hours

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Cherry blossom magic in Osaka Seasonal

Experience the magic of the annual sakura season "hanami" celebrations with a local insider

$190.48 per person

4 hours

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Day trip to Nara, where past meets present
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Day trip to Nara, where past meets present Day Trip

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

$348.98 per person

9 hours

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Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba Food & Drink

Tiny streets buzzing with locals feasting on delicious food; eat like a local in Osaka’s favorite culinary neighborhood with a host in the know

$162.73 per person

3 hours

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Milo is an incredibly good guide. Well informed, answering every question. What we also liked is his help in taking excellent photos in the right moment. Thank you Milo for the unforgettable day!

    April 2024

    Herbert E

    Guide very nice, kind and organized a tour very tailored to my needs. Amazing

    April 2024

    Paolo T

    A day with Shintaro is a day spent with a long-time friend. Before the tour began he suggested common places to visit to tailor the tour to our interests. Instead of visiting the typical tourist areas, we requested to see the city from his perspective as someone who knows it intimately. Great decision. Shintaro guided us down the back streets, where we discussed the similarities and differences between New York and Tokyo and how Tokyo has grown over time. He thoughtfully answered the myriad questions that came to mind and engaged us with his own. We stopped at a busy coffee shop and experienced street-side food. For dinner, Shintaro took us to an off-the-path authentic Tokyo restaurant and ordered the best items on the menu. We talked a bit about music, and he told us about a party he was headed to afterward and invited us to join him. Once the tour ended, we didn't just part ways. Shintaro took us to an underground techno music scene, where he introduced us and showed us around. It was a unique experience that only a local guide with his background can provide. What an incredible day.

    April 2024

    Milo K

    JIC, showed us many interesting areas of Osaka in just four hours!! He really knows the city!! He plans the tour in advance but is open to accommodate if you want something more!!

    April 2024

    Ratna K

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The best things to do in Japan

Japan is a land of contrasts, its drastically different cities each with a reputation that precedes it and a list of things to do that would take years to tick-off. Take Hiroshima, whose tragic past to this day remains a dark cloud that often overshadows its true character: a thriving cosmopolitan community of trendy coffee shops, crowded stores, and friendly locals. Kyoto’s wood-built streets, traditional dining, and lantern-lit geishas, on the other hand, are perfectly preserved pictures of old Japan – but its late-night karaoke bars and 100-yen sushi restaurants are equally exhilarating. Then there’s Tokyo and Osaka, both ultra-modern metropolises of neon-lit skyscrapers and high-octane entertainment. Even here, countless opportunities to connect with Japan’s traditional culture abound, from ancient shrines and temples to sumo stadiums. The common thread that runs through the country is the magical marriage of traditional and high-tech, centuries-old and contemporary, old and new.

City Unscripten best things to do in Japan Get one to access major highlights, lots of museums and public transport!

What to see in Japan: articles & travel tips from our local insiders

Lots of tips, inspiration and information written by our local hosts with the help of our editor.

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Private tours in Japan

Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our personalized city tours of Japan are the perfect way to appreciate the country’s spirit and soul. Japan is famous for neon-lit urban jungles and high-octane entertainment, but even in its most modern cities, opportunities to connect with traditional culture abound. Led by a local guide who’s already uncovered every inch of their city, private tours in Japan let you discover the hidden gems your guidebook doesn’t even know about. On tours of Japan, experience this land of contrasts where incredible places congregate, and the traditional and high-tech are effortlessly married. From crowded sidewalks and flashing signs in futuristic Osaka to the lantern-lit streets of magical Kyoto, a private walking tour will paint a nuanced picture of Japan’s diverse cities and their personalities. The country is brimming with world-famous attractions, but some of the best experiences and things to do in Japan are the simple pastimes of the people who call it home. On a private tour with City Unscripted, you won’t get caught in a tourist trap – simply tell us what your dream local tour of Japan looks like, and we’ll make it happen.

See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities