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Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in Japan

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in Japan

If you’re looking for the best private tour guides in Japan to show you the country’s awe-inspiring history, quirky culture, and top-tier cuisine, City Unscripted has got you covered. From Tokyo to Kyoto, our handpicked private guides in Japan are intimately familiar with every inch of their city, and they’re passionate about sharing Japan’s best-kept secrets with curious travelers like you. There’s no better way to uncover the true scope of this country’s incredible diversity than with the best private tour guides in Japan leading the way. From natural wonders and neon-lit nightlife to world-famous food and tangible history, get ready to see Japan beyond your guidebook.

Meet some of our Japan private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Japan beyond your guidebook

Talk to our private guides in Japan, and they’ll say the same thing: the most memorable attractions in Japan’s top cities aren’t even in your guidebook. In a country this iconic, it’s easy to get caught in a seemingly endless tourist trap – but private tour guides in Japan won’t limit you to the top attractions. Our local insiders know exactly where to find the finest beef in Kobe, the quirkiest cafés in downtown Tokyo, and the coziest izakayas in Kyoto. No matter where in the country you are, trust our private guides in Japan to help you uncover the country’s best entertainment.

Japan tours tailored to you

Are you fascinated by the food scene in the “Nation’s Kitchen”, Osaka, or do you want to appreciate the strength and resilience of locals in Hiroshima? Does the traditional Japanese culture of Kanazawa call your name, or do you want the neon lights of downtown Yokohama? With private tour guides in Japan, the choice is always yours. Every experience in each city is 100% tailored to you, whether you’re catching a glimpse of a lantern-lit geisha with private tour guides in Kyoto or moving between crowded ramen joints and karaoke bars with private tour guides in Tokyo.

Feel the soul of each city

Major cities in Japan share several attractions. From Nagasaki to Nagoya, no matter where you are with our private guides in Japan, you’ll find stunning cityscapes, ultra-modern attractions, historic temples, and jaw-dropping natural beauty. But each city also brings its own list of must-sees waiting to be discovered with the best private tour guides in Japan by your side. Between the speaker-shaking nightlife in Tokyo and Osaka, the cultural treasures of Kanazawa and Kyoto, and the cool charisma of Sapporo and Fukuoka, feel the country’s soul with private guides in Japan.

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Latest reviews from our guests

We started the time with our guide asking us what we wanted to see. Our focus was on shopping areas and shrines. We were able to see multiple shrines and shopping areas. Eli English was excellent Along with her knowledge of the city.

May 2024

Cynthia K
After a successful tour in Nagasaki, I decided to try again in Fukuoka — a great decision! Mark is a long time resident and he walked me around Fukuoka with such enthusiasm and dedication that I am now in love with this beautiful and rich city. But there is more to this tour than getting to see a city, there’s spending the day exchanging ideas and stories about life and art and history with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Thank you very much Mark for a wonderful day in Fukuoka!

May 2024

Camille P
Bruce was fantastic and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Not only did he take us to some fun new places- including a Gyoza festival! - he went above and beyond to assist us with an emergency in a foreign country- & his fluent English and Japanese greatly helped!!

May 2024

Bel M
Guide Yu was very polite and knowledgeable, time ran fast and we visited many interesting places, we tried a delicious matcha ice cream by Ohori park and other sweets on the way. Weather was very good. Thanks for your time.

April 2024

Jose N