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15 Tokyo Walking Tours, Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood

106 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Tokyo rewards walking more than any city its size. These 15 cover Asakusa, Yanaka, the palace and the Shinjuku backstreets, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run after dark.

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Follow the smells and stalls through the outer market
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

1.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99Our pick

Explore Tsukiji’s outer market with a local guide, sampling Japanese snacks, sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu, and seasonal treats. Guides such as Kiyo, Shoko, and Masa have led the walk, sharing market history and food customs. Expect three hours on foot, a group of up to 20, and no accommodation for fish-free or other restricted diets.

“Amazing tour with knowledgeable guide speaking good English. Tour gives good experience and knowledge about the traditions and culture, customs of Japan”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Wadakura Fountain Park
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

2.Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $22

Walk Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a guide who connects Edo Castle’s stone walls, gates, keep foundation, and Ninomaru Garden to the shoguns and imperial family. The tour lasts about two hours, with groups capped at 15. Guides such as Jim, Blake, Miguel, and Tony have led it, though your guide may differ.

“Aya is very generous with information and really wants to have an impact on visitors so that they leave feeling they have had a personal connection to Japan. She was so patient in explaining everything to us and the meaning behind everything in the Senso-ji Temple and its history. She has a gift of making its significance connect back to each visitor. She taught me how to make a wish and properly pray in the temple too. Priceless! Thank you Aya!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - Omoide Yokocho: lanterns, food and a first stop
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

3.Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,794 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours walking Shinjuku’s drinking districts with an English-speaking local guide. Start among the red lanterns of Omoide Yokocho, pass through neon-lit Kabukicho and visit bars in Golden Gai, including places that may not take walk-in customers. The evening ends with karaoke. Venue admission is included, but food and drinks are not.

“Very fun evening with Yuna, met some interesting people, found out some new things about Japanese culture. Highly recommend if you're unsure about going out in Tokyo.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Find your footing in Tsukiji Fish Market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

4.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30

Walk Tsukiji with an English-speaking local guide, visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then explore the market’s food stalls. You choose what to eat and pay for your own food. Guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, and Minori have led tours here. Expect a small group of up to 10 and about two hours on foot.

“Great experience with Hayden doing this tour. He has lived in Japan for only 2 years, but he was extremely knowledgeable and has great reputation with the vendors. The market can be overwhelming; having Hayden point out what was a good deal and worth getting was a huge win.”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit - Meeting Kaminarimon, Asakusa’s grand entrance
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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

5.Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,583 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Walk through Asakusa with an English-speaking guide, from Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Street to Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Hoppy Street. Expect temple customs, local history, food tips, and time for photos. Guides have included Aya, Keiko, Hiroko, and Glenda, though your guide may vary.

“Keiko was an energetic, informative and fun guide! This was a perfect introduction to the Asakusa region (finishing at lunchtime as there are many dozens of eateries). Highly recommend!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour - Follow your guide into the Outer Market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

6.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,397 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour walk from Tsukiji Hongwanji to the Outer Market. Your English-speaking guide, who may be Jim, Rie, Yayoi, Haydn, or another local host, explains the temple, market traditions, and ingredients while pointing out stalls worth a closer look. Food is optional and paid for separately, so bring cash and choose what you want to try.

“Nicolas was great! He was informative and did a great job pointing things out.”

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour - Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura and the castle’s defenses
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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

7.Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,068 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through the grounds of Edo Castle and the Imperial Palace. See Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura, Ote-mon Gate, Ninomaru Garden and castle ruins, with stories about samurai defenses, Tokyo’s past and the imperial system. Groups are limited to 10, and guides such as Anju, Fuma and Tomo are praised for clear explanations and an easy pace.

“We really enjoyed this tour and learned a lot about the history of Japan and the imperial family. Our guide was also lovely and explained everything really well.”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour - Samurai houses, stonework and the old ranks
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

8.Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 987 reviews · from $32

Join an English- or French-speaking guide at Wadakuramon fountain park for a walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens. See Otemon Gate, Edo Castle remains, a scale model, samurai-era features, bamboo and koi, while hearing how Japan changed from shogunate to imperial rule. The inner palace is closed to the public.

“Our tour guide was wonderful. She had a sign so we knew exactly who she was. She gave us some small gifts which were perfect for this heat! During the tour she spoke loud enough everyone could hear, was mindful of the heat and tried as much as possible to stop in the shade when available. She gave great information about the history of Japan and the palace! Highly recommend this tour!!”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour - See the palace grounds, not palace rooms
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour

9.Imperial Palace and Shogun Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

For $16, spend two hours with an English-speaking guide in the Imperial Palace East Gardens, once the grounds of Edo Castle. You’ll pass imposing stone walls, a historic guardhouse, the castle tower base, and Ninomaru Garden, with its seasonal planting and koi ponds. Guides have included Tony, Blake, Jim, Embla, and Miguel, but assignments vary.

“Miguel was an amazing guide. He really know about the history of the Imperial Palace. I totally recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour - Finding the group at Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour

10.Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 862 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend about two hours walking Shinjuku’s after-dark streets with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The route takes in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and Shinjuku Ni-chome, with stories about nightlife culture and practical food tips. Guides such as Loc, Gray, Polina, and Danny have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Gray gave a very insightful and helpful tour. He gave us great details at every stop, answered many questions and covered aspects you certainly won’t find online or on social media! Definitely recommended and good value for money.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Follow the smells and stalls through the outer market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

11.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours tasting your way through Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of two to eight. Expect Wagyu skewers, Japanese omelet, fish cake, seasonal fruit and a seafood bowl or sushi, plus stories about Tokyo’s food culture. Guides such as Shun, Nazu and Robert have led tours, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Great tour! The guide was amazing and the food was incredible. We did 830 on Saturday morning (it was drizzling rain a bit) and it was very crowded, so if you can, I recommend mid week. We had a great time tasting all the food and the presentation from the Chef at our last stop. Our guide even explained a lot of history, we met at a Shinto shrine and were able to do the cleansing ceremony before the tour. He also explained a lot about the market food and helped us pick out the right tea to bring home!”

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour - Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura and the castle’s defenses
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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

12.Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $23

In two hours, an English-speaking guide leads you around the former Edo Castle grounds, from surviving gates and samurai guardhouses to the East Gardens and koi pond at Ninomaru Garden. The $23.88 walk covers castle defenses, shogun-era Japan, and the imperial system. Guides including K, Keiko, and Shin have earned praise for clear explanations and visual aids.

“Very good walking tour and very informative. Our guide Dai, had done a lot of research and explained things well. Loved the pond area and beautiful trees.”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour - Tsukiji Hongwanji and the tour’s cultural context
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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

13.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Join a local guide for a two-hour walk through Tsukiji’s outer market, with Japanese food and ingredient insights, a traditional whole-fish filleting demonstration, a seafood-bowl stop, and a visit to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The group can include up to 30 people. Meals are not included, so budget extra for anything you choose to eat.

“What a great tour, George took us to the best spots for everything you would want to try and the food was delicious!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour - Temple, shrine, and a city view
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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

14.Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · from $87

Spend about three hours exploring Tsukiji’s Outer Market with a guide and up to six other participants. Sample seafood and local snacks, enjoy an included seafood lunch, and visit a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and a Tokyo viewpoint. The wholesale market has moved to Toyosu, so this tour focuses on Tsukiji’s active shops and food stalls.

“Great time at a foodie walking tour of TSUKIJI FISH MARKET with knowledgeable and fun guide, Hitomi! The market and guide were both amazing! So much great food. Had giant crab legs, tamagoyaki, scallops on a stick, sushi, etc. Thanks Hitomi! Highly recommended!”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour - Crossing Shibuya’s famous scramble
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Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour

15.Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 601 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19

Spend 90 minutes exploring Shibuya with an English-speaking local guide and no more than five other participants. Start at the Hachi statue, cross the famous scramble, then visit restaurant and bar streets, quieter corners and a spot with a view over the area. Guides have included Sakura, Hiroko and Fumino. Bring comfortable clothes, and an umbrella or raincoat if rain is forecast.

“A brilliant way to get a good view of Shibuya including an elevated view of the Shibuya Scramble. Good tips on Ramen spots, popular stores and tranquil spots in the heart of Shibuya. Really lovely starting at Hachi statue. Highly recommend this tour.”

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