TOKYO · JAPAN
Tokyo’s best days out.
The 9 most popular historical tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Small-group walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, and Ninomaru Garden with guided stories and ticket included.
Most Popular“Blake was an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging! Had a great time and learned so much. Highly recommend!”
Tokyo Imperial Palace Eastern Gardens walking tour with an English guide. Follow Edo-era footsteps, see koi fish and bamboo, learn the ranks system.
“Mika was a wonderful guide and did an excellent job of explaining the history of the castle and of Japan. We would highly recommend this tour!”
Escape skyscrapers on a 3.5-hour Yanaka walk with an English guide, Tennoji Temple, Yanaka Cemetery, and time to shop for snacks.
“Had a great morning walk with Keita, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It was a good way to get to see and hear stories as we walked around the neighbourhood.”
90-minute Shinjuku night walk with local guides through Memory Lane, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Hanazono Shrine plus photo stops and food tips.
“Our guide, Mao was brilliant, she took a few minutes to understand our interests so during the tour was able to focus on those particular areas. Very informative, interesting and helpful with gaining some insight into the people, the history and Read more”
A 10-hour Mt. Fuji day trip hitting thatched villages, Lake Kawaguchi parks, Arakura shrine views, and Oshino Hakkai spring ponds.
A 1-day private luxury trip from Tokyo to Nikko’s UNESCO shrines and mountain scenery, with an English driver and flexible pacing.
Taste 14+ izakaya dishes and two sake drinks on a Shinjuku evening walk through Golden Gai and Kabukicho, led in English.
Stroll Yanaka Ginza with Nezu Shrine, local street food, and a lucky cat painting café stop on a small-group Tokyo walk.
“Great afternoon seeing and learning about many interesting things...and also a fun break decorating a little ceramic cat souvenir”
A small-group 3.5-hour Asakusa walk through Sensō-ji, Nakamise sweets, and the Rokku district, with earphone guide and snack tastings.
“The Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration tour was fantastic! Our guide, Amy, was wonderful. This three (3) hour tour blended history, current customs, and the experience of the Senso-ji Temple well. Amy was part of our family by the tour’s end. Highly recommend.”