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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Tokyo

55 tours  ·  from $16

This city rewards a guide who knows which door to open. These 15 walks cover Asakusa, Shinjuku, the palace grounds and the markets, priced by length, with the ones that involve real distance marked.

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - The first 30 minutes in the Tsukiji 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

Spend three hours exploring Tsukiji’s outer market with a local guide such as Kiyo, Naz, or Shoko. Taste Japanese omelette, fish cakes, tuna, Wagyu beef, seasonal fruit, and sushi or a seafood bowl, while learning how the market works and where to shop.

“Fantastic tour of the seafood market experienced like a local. We learnt, tasted and saw the market in a way we definitely would have missed out on if we visited the market solo.”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour - Through the gates and across Edo Castle’s remains
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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

Spend about two hours walking through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a guide such as Jim, Miguel, Tony, or Blake. See Edo Castle walls, gates, the former keep foundation, and Ninomaru Garden while learning about shoguns, emperors, and modern Japan. Groups are capped at 15.

“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 - Starting among the lanterns at Omoide Yokocho
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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

Start at Omoide Yokocho, walk through Kabukicho and Golden Gai, then visit local bars and izakayas with an English-speaking guide such as Nao, Naoya, Toshi, or Kei. Admission is included, but bring cash for food and drinks. The night ends with karaoke.

“Yutaro was amazing. He was super energetic and extremely knowledgeable about the Shinjuku area. The bars were fantastic! Great way to get to meet people from all over the world and spend a wonderful evening in Tokyo.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Eating your way through 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 from Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple into Tsukiji Fish Market and Jogai Market with guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, or Minori. You choose and pay for your own food, from sushi and sea urchin to omelets and fried fish cakes, while the guide helps you avoid tourist traps.

“Great opportunity know what you are seeing in the market and great suggestions to get a taste of fish and more. Our guide Rie was fantastic. Great command of language. Well worth both time and money.”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit - Meeting at the Red Thunder Gate
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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 guides such as Aya, Keiko, Hiroko, Glenda, or Polina, learning temple customs, local history, and food tips. In two hours, you’ll see Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Hoppy Street, and Shin-Nakamise before finishing at Azuma Bridge.

“Our guide Loc was fantastic. Heaps of great information that made the morning very special. Highly recommended.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Station
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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

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jim, Rie, or Yayoi around Tsukiji Hongwanji and Tsukiji Outer Market. Learn market history, discover Japanese ingredients, and choose your own tastings, from tamago and sushi to wagyu, eel, sweets, and seafood. Food costs extra, so bring cash.

“We had a wonderful visit to the Tokyo Fish Market with our guide, Jim. He created a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere and shared many interesting insights into Japanese culture—both from a local perspective and from his experience as a foreigner living in Japan. Jim introduced us to a variety of foods we probably wouldn’t have tried on our own, and we truly appreciated his guidance and clear explanations. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable tour in a small group of eight people, and we would gladly recommend it to others!”

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour - Starting at Wadakura Fountain Park
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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

Spend two hours walking through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace grounds and former Edo Castle with a guide such as Anju, Fuma, Yuka, or Tomo. See moats, gates, gardens, ruins, koi, and a palace model while learning how samurai rule and Japan’s imperial system shaped the city.

“The Imperial Palace tour was incredibly informative and full of fascinating insights. I’ve been especially interested in the Edo period since watching Shōgun, so it was exciting to learn about the history from so many different perspectives. It was a truly enjoyable and enriching tour.”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour - Meeting at Wadakuramon Fountain Park
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

8.Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

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

Meet your Sunrise Adventure guide near Starbucks at Wadakuramon Fountain Park, then walk through Otemon Gate into the Imperial Palace Eastern Gardens. Expect about two hours of Edo Castle stories, samurai history, palace ruins, bamboo, koi, photo stops, and practical Tokyo tips. English and French tours are available.

“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 - Meeting at Wadakura Fountain Park
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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

Walk through Edo Castle’s former grounds with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Blake, or Jim. See Ote-Mon Gate, samurai guardhouses, giant stone walls, Fujimi-yagura, the castle tower base, and peaceful Ninomaru Garden. It is a compact, wheelchair-accessible introduction to Tokyo’s political past.

“Really great tour around the site and hearing about the history. Dylan (our guide) was great, really knew his stuff, so feel like I’ve come away having learnt a lot”

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Tokyo: Dark Side of Tokyo Shinjuku Red Light Walking Tour - Starting at Shinjuku Station East Exit
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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

Walk Shinjuku after dark with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Dani, Loc, Polina, or Gray. In two hours, you’ll see Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, and 2 Chome, while learning about nightlife, local customs, and places to eat.

“Loc is a great storyteller! Enjoyed hearing and learning more about the history of the district. Plus he gave a fantastic recommendation on sari Suberi, fantastic ramen after the tour!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - The first 30 minutes in the Tsukiji 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

Walk Tsukiji’s outer market with an English-speaking guide in a group of 2 to 8. Taste Wagyu beef, tamagoyaki, fish cakes, seasonal fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Shun, Nazu, and Miki add local food tips and market history, though some stalls close on Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays.

“Daichi was the best guide!! Enthusiastic and informative. Many delicious food tastings - the best was the Wagyu beef!! Highly recommended tour!”

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour - Starting at Wadakura Fountain Park
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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

Walk through former Edo Castle with an English-speaking guide, seeing ancient gates, samurai guardhouses, a watchtower, castle ruins, and Ninomaru Garden. Guides such as K, Keiko, Shin, and Ai use stories and visual aids to explain Japan’s shogun and imperial past.

“Really good information about Tokyo and the Edo period. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learned so much!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour - Forty-five minutes of food stalls at Tsukiji Jogai Market
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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

Spend two hours at Tsukiji with a local guide such as George or Tomo, sampling market food, watching a traditional fish-cutting show, learning about ingredients, and visiting Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though crowds can make the walk feel hectic.

“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour - The first food stops in the Outer Market
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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 three hours at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide and up to six other people. Sample seafood, tamagoyaki, sushi, eel, and local snacks, then enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. You’ll also visit a Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, and a Tokyo viewpoint.

“The sushi was excellent and it was nice that we were allowed to choose what we wanted for the one sit down meal. Some of the stall stops were just okay. Very tightly packed area with many signs telling you to not stop and eat.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour - Meeting Hachi at the SHIBU HACHI BOX
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Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour

15.Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour

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

Meet at Hachi’s statue for a 90-minute small-group walk through Shibuya. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sakura, Hiroko, or Rick, covers the famous crossing, local streets, viewing spots, station shortcuts, bars, and useful food recommendations.

“We had the chance to discover many interesting places in Shibuya and even got to learn about some local hidden gems. Fumino was very helpful with all our questions and made it a really enjoyable tour. We can warmly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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