Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

You could begin your day at Sensō-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, which dates back to 645 AD, then fast forward a few thousand years into the city’s temple of youth culture that’s just next door: the Harajuku neighborhood where the streets are a catwalk sub-cultures.

After you’ve run the gauntlet over Shibuya Crossing, you could discover a quieter pace of life in a creative and artsy neighborhood like Sangenjaya, where Showa-period architecture is interspersed with vintage stores. Your host will help you discover their city’s dizzying contrasts - from ordering ramen on an iPad and eating it in your booth to stumbling upon mysterious moss-covered shrines hidden between ultra-modern skyscrapers. 

Where you’ll go

With a full day to explore, who knows where you might end up! You could explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment - and for never moving slower than 100mph.

From here, you could venture into Harajuku, a neighboring district renowned for its cutting-edge street fashion, or perhaps ask your host to take you further afield to discover a Tokyo that most visitors never see. Like Shimokitazawa, one of west Tokyo’s trendy neighborhoods famous for its notorious live music scene, vinyl stores, and Antipodean coffee shops?

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Discover the real Tokyo as your local host reveals their city to you, as only a local could!
  • Explore a few neighborhoods in the city, from iconic central hubs to far-flung local neighborhoods
  • Discover unique aspects of Tokyo’s culture, from otaku culture to kawaii
  • Whether you’re interested in ancient temples or ultra-modern shopping districts, your host will tailor an experience which suits your interests
  • See a side of Tokyo that you never knew existed as you explore with a local insider

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • Walking and public transport (we recommend a Japan Rail Pass to make public transport an option)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Our guide Patrick was great. He took as everywhere we wanted to go and had great suggestions for stops along the way. Highly recommend using this service if it's your first time to Tokyo. Five stars!

    March 2023

    Mark D

    She was flexible and allow us to dictate where and what we saw. She also had breast great suggestions and was able to plan ahead for us to get reservations to Pokémon Cafe.

    December 2022

    Jacqueline D

    Fantastic tour totally geared around our objectives and pace. It would have taken us 3 days to see/experience what we saw in just 8 hours with Martina had we attempted to do it in our own. Highly recommended.

    December 2022

    Lara T

    Fantastic tour totally geared around our objectives and pace. It would have taken us 3 days to see/experience what we saw in 8 hours with Martina had we attempted to do it in our own. Highly recommended.

    December 2022

    Lara T

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