Top Things To Do In Tokyo

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

Tourists exploring the best things to do in Tokyo with a local guide

Top things to do in Tokyo

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

Discover Your Tokyo: A Full Day, Your Way
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Discover Your Tokyo: A Full Day, Your Way

From ancient shrines to buzzing backstreets, explore Tokyo at your pace. Your host curates a seamless day shaped entirely around your interests.

$258.5 per person

8 hours

  • (704)

Geek out in Akihabara, Tokyo's pop-culture paradise
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Geek out in Akihabara, Tokyo's pop-culture paradise

Explore the top destination of gaming, manga and anime fans (otaku). Visit unique shops, huge game arcades, electronics megastores and themed cafes.

$146.5 per person

4 hours

  • (43)

Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

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

Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

$173.5 per person

3 hours

  • (229)

Ancient meets ultra-modern - Tokyo history experience
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Ancient meets ultra-modern - Tokyo history experience

From visiting Edo-period neighborhoods to learning about Imperial Japan, a history-loving host will tailor this experience to what you want to explore

$118.5 per person

3 hours

  • (91)

(Counter) culture shock: Exploring Koenji
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo (Counter) culture shock: Exploring Koenji

From old-school shopping streets to quirky music venues, cafes, and shops, you'll explore a different side of Tokyo in this artsy neighborhood

$127.5 per person

3 hours

  • (77)

Neon nightlife in Japan’s quirky capital
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Neon nightlife in Japan’s quirky capital

Explore Tokyo after dark, guided by your host! From exploring neon-lit Shinjuku and Shibuya to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$176.5 per person

4 hours

  • (70)

Shopping in glitzy Ginza
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Shopping in glitzy Ginza

Explore beyond the glitz of luxury boutiques to discover unique shops, chic cafes, spectacular modern architecture, and surprising art installations

$118.5 per person

3 hours

  • (36)

Discover the Craft and Culture of Sake in Tokyo
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Discover the Craft and Culture of Sake in Tokyo

Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s sake traditions as you sample premium brews, master sake etiquette, and uncover the stories behind Japan’s iconic drink.

$175.5 per person

3 hours

  • (33)

Stranger than fiction; Tokyo's weirdest places
New
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo Stranger than fiction; Tokyo's weirdest places

From unconventional themed cafes to bizarre shops, discover some of the weird, wacky, and wonderful places in Tokyo you never knew existed

$169 per person

4 hours

  • (61)

On a roll in Tokyo! The sushi experience
Suggested product owner City Unscripted Original

Tokyo On a roll in Tokyo! The sushi experience

Forget the luxury sushi restaurants in your guide and eat incredible sushi like a local at popular conveyor-belt and standing sushi restaurants

$173.5 per person

3 hours

  • (59)

See all
Tourists exploring the best things to do in Tokyo with a local guide

Wondering what to do in Tokyo?

Tokyo is positively spilling over with entertainment and activities that can’t be found anywhere else on earth. The Japanese capital sprawls and stretches as far as the eye can see, with some neighborhoods harking back to the wood-built, lantern-lit Japan of old and others so mind-bendingly futuristic they could have been dreamt up in a sci-fi novel. In a city with such an effortless balance between the traditional and the modern, the best things to do in Tokyo span centuries. From exploring ancient temples and treasure-filled museums to walking down skyscraper-lined streets between neon-lit restaurants and karaoke bars, Tokyo is a feast of the unmissable.

Meet some of our Tokyo local hosts

Local guide enjoying a meal with tourists while on a food tour of Tokyo

From 100-yen sushi 1000-year-old Kaiseki

Of all the things to do in Tokyo, soaking up the food scene should be top of the list. Tokyo may have more Michelin-starred dining spots than any other city in the world, but it’s the city’s unpretentious eating spots that make its culinary culture so incredible. You could sample humble street food at a night market, grab a bento box at a convenience store, then wash it down with a drink at a no-frills standing bar – or you could splurge on a multi-course traditional Kaiseki meal followed by drinks and small plates at an upmarket izakaya. The foodie things to do in Tokyo don’t disappoint.

Tourists enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms while on a boat ride in Tokyo

Weird, wacky and wonderful

The city is brimming with the uncanny, interesting, and just plain strange, with experiences and attractions that are unique to Tokyo. Its quirky underbelly isn’t hard to find. Wacky places to see and things to do in Tokyo range from entire streets dedicated to kitchen utensils to themed cafés celebrating otaku culture. Maybe you’ll get treated like royalty at a maid – or butler – café, get a tiny doll that looks exactly like you made at Clone Factory, or see the first hotel in the world to have holographic staff. The bizarre things to do in Tokyo are some of the most memorable.

Tourists crossing a busy road with a local guide on a night tour of Tokyo

Tokyo by night

When night falls, the list of things to do in Tokyo only gets longer. The disappearing daylight is replaced with neon signs, lanterns, and LED screens, and the city has a totally different feel. Tokyo’s unique bar culture is ripe for exploration, from ramshackle izakaya to standing tachinomiya taverns to upmarket cocktail lounges. You could head to glitzy Ginza where the wealthy gather, or stroll down unassuming cobbled alleys between tiny restaurants packed with people snacking on small plates. It won’t be long before you’re cheering “kanpai!” with noisy locals over a sake (or several).

Tokyo travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find essential city info, travel tips and the best things to do in Tokyo and around the world recommended by our local hosts

VIEW MORE

Latest reviews from our guests

    Our last full day in Tokyo was our best memory of this city due to our tour with Sherilyn from City Unscripted. Although we had seen many of the Tokyo tourist oriented locations previously with another tour company, Sherilyn provided us with a unique experience that we will treasure. Prior to leaving for Japan, Sherilyn had made contact with us, and based on our preferences, had suggested some places we might want to see. She also helped describe how the trains operated and how we could get a pass to pay for them. This was invaluable and helped ease our concerns on getting around cities in Japan. The night before we met up with her, Sherilyn further customised the tour based on what places we had already visited. Our tour with Sherilyn covered many off the beaten trail places giving us an insight into how the people of Tokyo lived. She had selected stops for refreshments that catered to our vegetarian preferences including a very small tea shop that served a fermented rice beverage that became our quintessential Japanese experience. We also visited shrines and temples that were not overrun with many tourists which helped touch on their serene atmosphere. Sherilyn was a very warm and friendly person and shared information about herself and her family that helped us better understand life in Japan. Over the eight hours we spent with her, she became more of a friend and less a guide.

    2 May 2026

    Vern W

    Very competent Guy with a perfect knowledge of the City and the local culture. we had a very good time together. Many thx, WE learned so much about Tokio.

    3 May 2026

    Thomas S

    Excellent! Competent and knowledgeable leadership!

    1 May 2026

    Klaus S

    We had a wonderful time worth Gabriel. He is very knowledgeable and made the experience quite enjoyable for us seeing Tokyo's highlights such as the imperial palace and the Asakusa District.

    3 May 2026

    Bali M

See more reviews

Explore other popular cities

See all destinations

Experiences for all types of travelers

^
curious

Experiences
for all types
of travelers

Tourists enjoying a busy local restaurant in Tokyo with a local

Food Tours In Tokyo

Tourists enjoying a meal with a local guide at a busy restaurant in Japan

Food Tours In Japan

Group of tourists posing with their local guide at a popular temple in Japan

Top Things To Do In Japan

Group of tourists posing with their local guide at a popular temple in Kyoto

Top Things To Do In Kyoto

Group of tourists standing in front of the Godzilla statue in Osaka with a local guide

Top Things To Do In Osaka

Tourist posing with a local while on a night tour of Tokyo

Best Tokyo Night Tours

Local guide showing tourists around the city on a night tour of Kyoto

Best Kyoto Night Tours

Tourists posing in front of a torii gate at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Shibuya Tokyo

Best Private Tours In Tokyo

Tourist posing in front of luminous signs at night on a busy street in Osaka

Best Osaka Night Tours

Tourists exploring the alleyways of Japan with a local guide

Best Private Tours In Japan

Tourists crouching down next to the fox statues in Ohori park Fukuoka

Private Tour Guides In Fukuoka

Tourist standing in front of Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate while on a tour of with a private guide in Hiroshima

Private Tour Guides In Hiroshima

Private Tour Guides In Kanazawa

Private Tour Guides In Kanazawa

Private Tour Guides In Kobe

Private Tour Guides In Kobe

Private Tour Guides In Kyoto

Private Tour Guides In Kyoto

Private Tour Guides In Nagasaki

Private Tour Guides In Nagasaki

Private Tour Guides In Nagoya

Private Tour Guides In Nagoya

Private Tour Guides In Osaka

Private Tour Guides In Osaka

Private Tour Guides In Tokyo

Private Tour Guides In Tokyo

Private Tour Guides In Sapporo

Private Tour Guides In Sapporo

Private Tour Guides In Yokoham

Private Tour Guides In Yokoham

Private tour guides Japan

Private tour guides Japan

Walking Tours In Japan

Walking Tours In Japan

Walking Tours In Hiroshima

Walking Tours In Hiroshima

Walking Tours In Kanazawa

Walking Tours In Kanazawa

Walking Tours In Kyoto

Walking Tours In Kyoto

Walking Tours In Fukuoka

Walking Tours In Fukuoka

Walking Tours In Kobe

Walking Tours In Kobe

Walking Tours In Osaka

Walking Tours In Osaka

Walking Tours In Nagasaki

Walking Tours In Nagasaki

Walking Tours In Nagoya

Walking Tours In Nagoya

Walking Tours In Tokyo

Walking Tours In Tokyo

Walking Tours In Yokohama

Walking Tours In Yokohama

Walking Tours In Sapporo

Walking Tours In Sapporo

Fukuoka Private Tours

Fukuoka private tours

Hiroshima private tours

Hiroshima private tours

Kobe private tours

Kobe private tours

Kanazawa private tours

Kanazawa private tours

Kyoto private tours

Kyoto private tours

Nagasaki Private Tours

Nagasaki Private Tours

Nagoya Private Tours

Nagoya Private Tours

Osaka Private Tours

Osaka Private Tours

Sapporo Private Tours

Sapporo Private Tours

Yokohama Private Tours

Yokohama Private Tours

Fukuoka Food Tours

Fukuoka Food Tours

Hiroshima Food Tour

Hiroshima Food Tour

Yokohama Food Tours

Yokohama Food Tours

Nagasaki Food Tours

Nagasaki Food Tours

Nagoya Food Tours

Nagoya Food Tours

Sapporo Food Tours

Sapporo Food Tours

Kanazawa Food Tours

Kanazawa Food Tours

Kobe Food Tours

Kobe Food Tours

Osaka Food Tours

Osaka Food Tours

Kyoto Food Tours

Kyoto Food Tours

Japan Layover Tours

Japan Layover Tours

Tokyo Layover Tours

Tokyo Layover Tours

Tours With Locals In Fukuoka

Tours With Locals In Fukuoka

Personalized Cherry Blossom Experiences in Japan

City Unscripted Destinations