Walking Tours In Japan

Tailoring each experience 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

(Counter) culture shock: Exploring Koenji

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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

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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)

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Kyoto Arashiyama: Japan’s Garden of Eden

Explore Arashiyama's instagrammable bamboo forest, historic temples and gardens, and one of Japan's most famous and iconic bridge

$255 per person

6 hours

(147)

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Osaka Discover bohemian Nakazakicho

Vine-draped alleyways, community spaces, off-the-wall concept stores and cat cafes.

$107 per person

3 hours

(99)

The scenic & the sacred in Nikkō: Japan’s glittering gem

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Tokyo The scenic & the sacred in Nikkō: Japan’s glittering gem

Visit Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine and other UNESCO heritage sites on a private day trip to historical Nikko from Tokyo

$389.5 per person

10 hours

(57)

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Osaka Ultimate Kansai region food experience

From "fugu" puffer fish to "matsuba" crab and scrumptious "kushiage," taste some of the Kansai cuisine that has put Osaka on the culinary map!

$160.5 per person

3 hours

(34)

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Sapporo Hokkaido sake tasting experience

So much sake, so little time Three buzzy, boozy, brilliant hours in Sapporo

$152.5 per person

3 hours

(56)

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Fukuoka Discover the culture of Kyushu Island

Ancient shrines, a kimono dressing ceremony and a yatai food stand.

$147.5 per person

5 hours

(64)

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Kobe Kickstart your trip to Kobe

Get oriented, try Kobe beef and learn to speak Japanese. (Kidding about the last one. Or are we?)

$97 per person

3 hours

(73)

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Yokohama Half day in Yokohama with a local

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 per person

4 hours

(54)

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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

Nikki

London

Passionate London guide and City insider with a love for uncovering hidden corners and crafting unforgettable experiences in the heart of the capital.

Sandro

London

The warm-hearted Italian who loves meeting new people as much as he loves London

Yunna

London

Richard

Edinburgh

Quirky Edinburgh host and festival fanatic with a knack for uncovering the city's best bars, coffee spots, and hidden gems.

Claudio

Bologna

Music lover and local foodie with insider knowledge of Bologna’s hidden corners.

`S.T.

London

An eccentric New Yorker with big hair, a big personality and tons of energy

Loli

Paris

Art-loving explorer and language enthusiast who knows Paris’s most inspiring corners and hidden gems.

Roy

Manchester

Alessandro

Rome

Passionate photographer with a natural eye for beauty and appetite for good Italian food

Jonathan

Barcelona

Gaudí lover and local host with insider tips on Barcelona’s must-see neighborhoods.

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

She was very knowledgeable

4 June 2026

Thiam K
Bruce did a great job to tailor the tour to suit our interests & did well to show us the highlights in the time that we had. He also arranged the tour to suit the weather as it was raining at the time. Bruce had a great knowledge of the places that we visited and we shared stories about travel and adventures. We can highly recommend Bruce to everyone visiting Fukuoka that wants a personal guide to show them around. Jane & Wayne

27 May 2026

Wayne G
Shino was our guide at Fukuoka. She was very pleasant and made sure that our day in port was packed with fun filled activities and history of the city. She met us promptly as our ship came to port and made sure that we had ample amount of time to embark.

25 May 2026

Tracey P
We would rate Hiro 5 out of 5. We were very happy with her excellent service and personal touch to make our tour an event to remember! We would highly recommend her to anyone interested in an entertaining and meaningful tour to experience the sights and culture of the Fukuoka area. Origato, Hiro! From Dennis and Annie (Canada)

21 May 2026

Dennis L