Top 10 Walking Tours in Taito, Kanto

Get the most out of Asakusa on a deep yet relaxed 3.5-hour walking tour of this historic township at the heart of Tokyo. See the 1400-year-old Sensoji temple and learn its secrets from your knowledgeable and hospitable guide. Participate in charming rituals as you explore the expansive temple grounds, including the iconic Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern, and the bustling market street of Nakamise-dori. Finally, discover the colorful Rokku district to the temple's west. Your experience also includes Japanese sweet snacks. Feel free to try your luck with a fortune-telling paper from Sensoji temple. Our tours are limited to 8 guests to ensure a personalized experience so you can be you: curious, spontaneous, and always hungry for more! Our guides bring you the best of both worlds in tourism: local knowledge, genuine friendliness only natives can bring, and an expertise earned through additional training on top of their official national tour guide certification.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice)., Snacks, Gratuities (Guides will not accept them)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, except those specified

We bet you can’t wait to start exploring Tokyo as a family, but we know you might also be wondering where to eat and what activities the entire family can enjoy together. Join one of our hosts to explore the city, seeing weird and wacky things like wildly out-there cosplay costumes in the streets of Harajuku, the kawaii culture of cat cafes (but there are hedgehog cafes now too!) or VR gaming in a futuristic neighborhood. Try local street food, slurp ramen, try rainbow colored treats at an Alice in Wonderland Cafe, or head to a conveyor belt sushi. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 4 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** ✅A great birthday/ surprise gift for anyone who likes Japan *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This is an online interactive experience so please take off your mask and turn on your camera and microphone! :) After introducing ourselves to each other, we will start exploring Tokyo together. I will show you the popular landmarks, food, culture, and some tips to enjoy the city like locals by using pre-recorded videos, photos, and some quizzes along the way. Tokyo is a big city. Let's grasp the lay of the land, what Tokyo has to offer, and get ready for your future trip to Tokyo(physical one!). Places we cover are; Tsukiji and Toyosu market, Meiji shrine, Senso-ji temple, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya area. *We will start the tour on time so please make sure not to be late. * *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: Explanation about Tokyo city, Tokyo consulting service, English speaking online guide, Q & A session about Tokyo and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

With a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this short but value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Asakusa! Our nationally-licensed and English-speaking guide will meet you at Kaminarimon Gate, the outermost gate of Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji. The giant red lantern directly in front of the gate is a symbol of the area and makes for a must-take photo opportunity. Other points of interest include the nearby Asakusa Shrine, one of only two buildings in the area to survive WWII and designated as an Important Cultural Property. Learn about Japan's history and culture up close! Your expert guide will introduce you to the background of Japan that most tourists do not get to see during this short but value-packed trip, ideal for time-conscious travelers. Note*1: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Licensed Local Guide

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You will be taken to a culture tour in Asakusa. On this tour our team will introduce you to the etiquette to Onsen in Japan, to earn one of the greatest Japan tradition experience. And Asakusa will be the host of this tremendous adventure. Local Onsen Experience in Asakusa. Starting from the meeting point, our cheerful team will accompany you to one of the healthiest adventures in Japan. The Onsen, where you will enchant by the magical full of mineral water flowing right on your body to warm your hearts and heal your wounds and relief your stress. The team will serve all of your need to give you the perfect time in Japanese Onsen. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Beef, sushi, tempura, 2 soft drinks and water., Snacks., Onsen experience., Local professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it is super busy and crowded with people! My tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya and Shinjuku and is less touristy. It is also famous with Japanese foodies for good quality at lower prices. I'm going to take you to popular bars and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks only Japanese. I will order signature dishes, and we will discuss the food and drink (and you can pepper me with questions). We will visit 3 restaurants/taverns, where you will sample sashimi, grilled fish and skewered meat. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks (4 or more different type of drinks) and you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. After visiting these three taverns, we will end the tour at a great Ramen shop that is popular with locals. At the end of the tour, I will take you to the entrance of each train line, depending on where you need to go

Inclusions: ALL FOODS and RAMEN on the tour are INCLUDED in the tour fee., You have 5 drinks on the tour.

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This is a fully customized private tour, either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. We will create your tour based on your interests and of course we will give you some suggestions. You will experience the best of Tokyo on foot or by car. See Tokyo highlights, from shrines and museums to the world’s largest fish market - Tsukiji Market, or explore distinct neighborhood shops, and sample Japanese cuisine.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if by private vehicle), Meet-and-greet service at hotel (if by public transport), Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle), Transportation fares (if by public transport), Lunch (full-day option only), Snacks

Exclusions: Fees for optional tours, activities and lessons, Gratuities

Tokyo Private Tour. Learn all about the city's culture and history with a knowledgeable local guide on a private Tokyo tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Transportation to/from attractions (avg. JPY1.500/pers./day)

Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a temple town during the Edo period, people have long visited Yanaka for worship and sightseeing. Together with a small group of no more than 10 people, follow in their footsteps and admire the area's charming temples and cherry blossom trees.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks（100-500 yen depending on what you want to try）, Transportation expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a guided tour of Japan's bustling capital city, Tokyo. In a small group of no more than 8, begin in Asakusa and see Senso-ji temple, Japanese gardens, and the famed shopping street of Nakamise. After lunch, head for colorful Shibuya, Harajuku and the serene Meiji-Jingu shrine. This tour is friendly for muslim, vegetarian, vegan, and the guests who have some food restrictions. Our guide will happy to arrange the restaurant based on your request. And if you are muslim, you can take praying time at the country's biggest mosque, Tokyo Camii at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Train ticket, Hotel pick up & drop off, Tax

Exclusions: Food and drinks