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Tokyo, by Locals — since 2018

Tokyo, the way locals see it.

Skip the tourist traps. Spend a day with our team of Tokyo locals showing you the city we call home — hidden izakayas, quiet shrines, and the streets guidebooks miss.

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🗣️ Tokyo locals · English-speaking
👥 Small groups · max 10 people
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Experiences Curated by a Local

Every tour is designed and personally led by our local guides — never subcontracted to an agency.

Shinjuku Food & Drink Night Tour
Shinjuku
Most Popular

Shinjuku Food & Drink Night Tour

Eat and drink your way through Shinjuku's three most atmospheric corners — a hidden izakaya in Omoide Yokocho, a standing kushiage bar in Kabukicho, and the legendary Golden Gai — with every dish and every drink included. WHAT WE'LL DO Shinjuku is home to more than 3,000 restaurants and bars, and the best of them are the hardest to walk into on your own: no English menu, eight seats, and a regular crowd. That's exactly where we take you. We start at a top-rated izakaya in Omoide Yokocho ("Memory Lane"), a narrow postwar alley where four local dishes arrive while your guide shares how this little lane survived seven decades of redevelopment. Next we cross into Kabukicho — Japan's most famous entertainment district, safely navigated with a local — for freshly fried kushiage skewers at a lively standing bar. We finish in Golden Gai, a maze of six alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars, where your guide picks the right door and we toast the night with the locals. WHAT'S INCLUDED Four local dishes at the izakaya, four kushiage skewers at the standing bar, and ALL your drinks at all three stops — beer, sake, highballs, or soft drinks. Most guests leave full; there is no "bring extra cash for food" catch. GOOD TO KNOW Solo travelers are very welcome — about a third of our guests join alone, and we never cancel on solo bookings. Non-drinkers are welcome too (soft drinks included everywhere). Vegetarian, pescatarian, and most dietary needs can be arranged — just tell us when you book.

  • 🍶 Hidden izakayas + Golden Gai bars
  • 🍱 All food & drinks included
  • 👥 Small group, max 10 people
Duration
3 hours
Time
17:30

From

From $130 (~¥21,000)

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Shinjuku Highlights Walking Tour
Shinjuku

Shinjuku Highlights Walking Tour

Get your bearings in Tokyo's densest district in 90 minutes — Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the back alleys only locals know — and leave with a personal map of where to eat and drink for the rest of your trip. WHAT WE'LL DO Step out of Shinjuku Station — the busiest in the world — and Tokyo hits you all at once. In 90 minutes, a local shows you how the puzzle fits together: the nostalgic lanes of Omoide Yokocho, the neon of Kabukicho, a quiet shrine nobody notices, and the shortcuts between them. Take it early in your trip: guests consistently tell us our recommendations shaped their whole stay. WHAT'S INCLUDED A guided walk with insider stories and history, plenty of photo stops, and personalized restaurant and bar recommendations for the rest of your time in Tokyo. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Just one thing: a 5-yen coin for making a wish at a small shrine on our route. In Japanese, "5 yen" (go-en) sounds exactly like the word for good fortune — we'll tell you the full story on the tour. GOOD TO KNOW About 2.5 km of flat, easy walking. Families and children welcome. Runs rain or shine — Shinjuku's arcades keep it enjoyable in light rain.

  • 🏮 Omoide Yokocho & Kabukicho
  • 🚶 Back alleys only locals know
  • 👥 Small group, max 6 people
Duration
1.5 hours
Time
11:00 / 14:00

From

From $30 (~¥5,000)

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Meiji Shrine Morning Walk & Brunch
Harajuku / Meiji Shrine
Peaceful

Meiji Shrine Morning Walk & Brunch

Walk Meiji Shrine's 100,000-tree sacred forest at its quietest hour with a local guide, learn Shinto etiquette you can use at every shrine afterwards, then sit down to brunch together in Harajuku. WHAT WE'LL DO At 8 a.m., Meiji Shrine is a different world from the afternoon crowds — mist in the trees, gravel underfoot, and locals quietly starting their day with a prayer. Walking it with a local changes what you see: why you bow at the torii gate, what the sake barrels mean, how to purify your hands at the temizuya, and how to make a wish properly. Afterwards we cross into Harajuku — five minutes and a complete change of universe — for a relaxed brunch where you can ask your guide anything about Tokyo. WHAT'S INCLUDED A guided walk through Meiji Shrine's forest and main grounds, Shinto traditions explained simply, and a friendly brunch hangout in Harajuku with personalized tips for the rest of your stay. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Brunch is paid directly at the café — budget around 1,000–2,000 yen depending on your order. GOOD TO KNOW Our most peaceful and family-friendly tour: flat, shaded, stroller-friendly. Ideal if jet lag wakes you early anyway. The tour ends in central Harajuku, perfectly placed for your afternoon.

  • ⛩️ Sacred Meiji Shrine grounds
  • ☕ Local Harajuku brunch included
  • 👥 Small group, max 6 people
Duration
1.5 hours
Time
08:00

From

From $30 (~¥5,000)

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Tsukiji Market Street Food Tour
Tsukiji
Food Lover's Pick

Tsukiji Market Street Food Tour

Graze your way through Tsukiji Outer Market — still Tokyo's greatest food destination with 400+ shops and stalls — guided by a local who knows exactly which queues are worth your appetite. WHAT WE'LL DO When the famous tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018, only the inner wholesale market went with it. The outer market — the food stalls and shops that have always fed Tokyo's chefs — kept thriving, and it remains the best street-food morning in the city. The challenge is knowing where to spend your appetite: some hour-long queues are for food that's merely fine, while some unmarked counters serve the best bite in the market. That judgment is what your guide brings, along with ordering help (most stalls have no English menu) and the stories behind the knives, the tamagoyaki, and the families running their stalls for three generations. WHAT'S INCLUDED A guided walk through the market's main lanes and hidden side alleys, your guide's shortlist of stalls actually worth queuing for, and help ordering at every stop. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Food and drinks — bring around ¥5,000 in cash per person for a very full morning of tastings (fresh-grilled seafood, tamagoyaki, seasonal fruit, matcha sweets and more). GOOD TO KNOW Come hungry and skip breakfast. Cash is essential — many stalls don't take cards. Vegetarians can eat surprisingly well here (tamagoyaki, grilled mochi, fruit, matcha sweets) — tell us when you book.

  • 🐟 Tsukiji Outer Market deep dive
  • 🍣 Tastings at multiple stalls
  • 👥 Small group, max 6 people
Duration
2 hours
Time
08:00

From

From $30 (~¥5,000)

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Private Custom Tokyo Tour
Tokyo
Fully Flexible

Private Custom Tokyo Tour

A fully private day built around your group and nothing else: tell us what you love, we design the itinerary, and one of our English-speaking Tokyo locals guides only you. HOW IT WORKS After you book, we ask about your group, your interests, and anything specific you've dreamed of doing in Tokyo. We draft an itinerary, refine it with you, and on the day your guide handles everything — trains, queues, ordering, reservations — so you just experience the city. Two popular starting points: an east-side classic route (Tsukiji Market, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree) for depth on the historical city, or a west-side route (the Shibuya crossing, vintage-shop Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku's alleys) for Tokyo's fashionable, current side. Most guests end up with something in between — that's exactly the point. WHAT'S INCLUDED A custom itinerary designed with you before the day, your own dedicated guide, restaurant recommendations and reservation help, and concierge support before and after the tour day. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Meals, attraction tickets, and transport fares — paid as you go, with your guide handling all the logistics. GOOD TO KNOW Ideal for families, groups with mixed interests, special occasions, and travelers with limited time. Fully wheelchair- and stroller-adaptable. Popular weeks fill about a month out — book early.

  • ✨ Fully customized to your interests
  • 👤 Just you, your group & your guide
  • 📅 Choose your length and timing
Duration
5 hours
Time
10:00

From

From $289 (~¥46,500)

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Meet Our Team

Five guides who call Tokyo home, united by one mission: to share the city we love with travelers from around the world. Every tour is led personally by a member of our team — never subcontracted.

Yoshi

Tour guide, CEO

Yoshi

Tokyo is my favorite city — it's beautiful, but sometimes congested and incredibly unique. However, I understand that discovering Tokyo as a local might be challenging. I've been living in this town for over 18 years, originally from Osaka, and I'm thrilled to show you around our local spots to visit. I can't wait to explore Tokyo with you!

Tomoko

Tour guide

Tomoko

I fell in love with Tokyo over 10 years ago and moved to this fascinating city from my native Hyogo Prefecture. Tokyo is a place where old and new, east and west, chaos and order mingle. I'm here to help all of our guests discover the city and experience "your" Japan. Looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the world!

Midori

Tour guide

Midori

I was born and grew up in Tokyo. I've also had the opportunity to live in Alaska and London in my early years. My hobbies also include skiing and golfing. Tokyo is an amazing city where tradition and modernity coexist! There is so much to offer and I am really looking forward to meeting and introducing you to this exciting city of Tokyo.

Arisa

Tour guide

Arisa

Welcome to Japan! I've traveled to 25 countries so far. My favorite movie is "The Sound Of Music". After watching this movie when I was a child, I had decided to see the beautiful world! I'm very interested in other cultures, so please tell me about your country. We have 47 prefectures, each of which has its own wonderful thing. Hope you enjoy staying in this beautiful country!

Atsushi

Tour guide

Atsushi

I'm from Tokyo and became passionate about sharing Japanese culture while studying abroad. My experience as a language exchange partner inspired me to offer local experiences to global visitors. With Tokyo's tourism booming since the 2020 Olympics, I'm excited to help you explore the city's unique culture and create unforgettable memories.

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5.0★ on Google · 1,002 reviews · 4.97★ on Airbnb

Exceptional walking tour of the beautiful Meiji Shrine by hospitable host and guide Yoshi-San. Learnt a lot of traditional ways to behave and interact at Shinto shrines. Appreciated the historical pictures and context as well. Highly recommended for all!

Chandra Mohan

June 2026

Airbnb

Our guide was a gifted host who kindled and maintained a great party vibe that lasted all night. Pescatarian and vegetarian diets were very deliciously accommodated. Every stop was unique and memorable, granting us a helpful understanding of the breadth of options for izakaya (Japanese bar with hearty snacks) in Tokyo. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys good food, good drinks, and a very good time.

Natalie

May 2026

Airbnb

We had an amazing walking tour in Shinjuku with Midori! She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history, culture, and local insight throughout the experience. What made the tour really special was that we visited unique spots we definitely never would have found on our own. It felt much more personal and authentic than a typical tourist tour. Midori was friendly, engaging, and happy to answer all our questions. Highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to explore a deeper side of Shinjuku!

Epp

May 2026

Airbnb

Yoshi was an awesome guide! He knew so much about the areas we walked through. There was also an abundance of food and drink included in the tour price, which I was pleasantly surprised by. All in all, the tour was great value, a fun way to meet other travelers, and a good introduction to parts of Shinjuku that could’ve otherwise felt intimidating. Highly recommend!!

Olaide

May 2026

Airbnb

I really loved this tour with Tomo! It’s such a tranquil part of Tokyo and really nice way to spend the morning. I had visited other shrines and temples before but without a guide. It was so nice having a guide for this and learn more about the culture, religion, history etc. Thanks for a great tour!!

Erica

April 2026

Airbnb

Exploring Shinjuku with Midori was an unforgettable experience that truly felt like seeing the city through a local’s eyes. Midori was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, guiding us through iconic neighborhoods while sharing hidden gems, cultural insights, and personal stories that made each stop meaningful. If you’re looking for an authentic and engaging way to experience Shinjuku, this tour is an absolute must.

Deliris

April 2026

Airbnb

We had such a great time on this bar crawl! Honestly, one of the highlights of our trip. Yoshi made everything feel really easy and fun, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. He took us to spots we never would have found on our own, each with a totally different vibe, which made the whole night feel special and not repetitive at all. If you’re visiting and want a fun night without having to plan anything, this is 100% worth it.

Daicy

April 2026

Airbnb

Arisa was one of our favorite tour guides of the trip. (And we have had lot of guides) She was knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot and used that knowledge for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend this experience especially at the beginning of your trip.

Rachel

September 2025

Airbnb

Thank you for guiding us around Meiji Shrine. Before the tour started, I felt a bit disappointed about the rain, but thanks to Atsushi’s warm hospitality and wealth of knowledge, I was able to enjoy a wonderful walk. He answered guests’ questions immediately and politely, and even provided extra information beyond what was asked. He is truly an excellent and impressive guide.

Amy

August 2025

Airbnb

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