Explore the Best Walking Tours Tokyo Has to Offer
- Tours Geared Toward a Modern Japan
- Sight-seeing Beyond the Hustle and Bustle
- Specialty Walking Tours
While go-kart tours have been all the rage with tourists since their first inception, there is nothing quite like taking in the sights on foot. To help any weary travelers who have gone a little bleary-eyed scrolling through Google results trying to make the most of their upcoming trip, we’ve conveniently compiled a few tours we wouldn’t mind signing up for ourselves. And, if none on this list suit your fancy, checkout our customizable private tours over at Tanuki Tabi Travel.
Tours Geared Toward a Modern Japan
Harajuku: Kawaii Fashion and Pop-Culture Tour
Harajuku is the pinnacle of cute-culture. On this tour you get a chance to explore one of Japan’s youth sub-cultures and experience all things cute. From fun street art, to cute foods, to Galaxy’s Harajuku experience there is hardly a better tour for the gram than this one.
Tokyo: Akihabara, Anime, Manga, Games and Maid Cafe Tour
Unleash your inner Otaku and explore the vibrant gaming, anime, and manga shops this neighborhood of Tokyo is famous for. This tour promises to take you to whichever shops suit your fancy, be it used-figurines or AKB48 idol goods.
Tokyo: Local Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku
Don’t get pressured into huge bills by touts; have a great night out with a guide instead. Bar hop and enjoy Shinjuku’s crazy night life. Just remember to catch your last train or you may just have to crash at a karaoke room all night.
Sight-seeing Beyond the Hustle and Bustle
Tokyo: Old Quarter Yanaka Walking Tour
Travel back to the Showa Era in Old Quarter Yanaka. This shopping street straight from post-war Japan will give you a glimpse into a part of Tokyo most visitor’s will never see. Still a lively center of commerce, this short street and the surrounding neighborhood are untarnished by time.
Discover Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Bohemian Neighbourhood
Soak up the vibes of one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods. Used clothing shops, antique goods and hip cafes are around nearly every corner. This tour even offers a personalized itinerary.
Tours For the History Buffs
Tokyo: Imperial Palace Historical Walking Tour
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Imperial Palace grounds, learn about how Japan became the country it is today on this two hour tour. For those with companions that couldn’t care less about history, feel free to entice them with peak photo opportunities.
Tokyo : Japanese Garden Guided Walking Tour in Hama Rikyu
This walking tour explores the grounds of a famous park originating in the Edo period. Learn about the history of the area as you stroll through the tranquil, verdant grounds and partake in green tea served with traditional sweets that are included in the tour fee.
Japanese Traditional Performing Kabuki & Ginza Walking Tour
Come and learn about a form of theater that has been around since 1603. Its costumes are definitely avant-garde and the and history surrounding it… Let’s just say it’s scandalous. This tour doesn’t include a show, but you will get to explore one of the most magnificent Kabuki theaters in Japan.
Specialty Walking Tours
Tokyo: True Crime and Ghosts, Night Tour
This tour is not for the faint of heart as it covers everything from the doings of crime syndicates to mass graves and war crimes. This tour offers a very unique look at the metropolis.
Tokyo Gotokuji Unique temple Walking Tour for cat lovers
Learn about the manekineko and its origins on this tour of Gotokuji Temple. The tour features cat-shaped sweet treats as well. It’s sure to be a delight for any feline lovers.
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