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See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities
See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities
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Explore our cities in Japan

Find experiences and hosts to match your travel style so you get to see the Japan you’ll love

Top experiences in Kyoto

Magical Kyoto after dark
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Kyoto Magical Kyoto after dark

Explore Kyoto at night with a local. Explore mystical Gion and the winding streets in Pontocho or mingle with the locals at a bar; it's up to you!

$161 per person

4 hours

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Kyoto Kyoto trip planning video call

Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

$25 for 30 min

30-90 minutes

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Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining
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Kyoto Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining

Discover Kyoto’s izakaya culture, where locals gather over shared plates, drinks, and conversation, with a tailored experience crafted to your tastes.

$164.5 per person

3 hours

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Half day in Magical Kyoto
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Kyoto Kyoto, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

Shape your half-day in Kyoto with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and serene paths—crafted by your local host to match what excites you most!

$130 per person

4 hours

(625)

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Top experiences in Tokyo

Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano
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Tokyo Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano

Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

$157.5 per person

3 hours

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Tokyo Tokyo trip planning video call

Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

$25 for 30 min

30-90 minutes

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Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips
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Tokyo Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips

Begin your Tokyo journey with iconic sights, hidden gems, and expert tips from your host, making the city feel familiar from day one.

$102.5 per person

3 hours

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Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets
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Tokyo Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets

See Tokyo’s must-sees—Shibuya, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine—but with smart local detours to experience them beyond the tourist crowds.

$240 per person

8 hours

(161)

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Top experiences in Osaka

A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore
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Osaka A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore

Spend a full day in Osaka, shaped around you. With a local host, explore history, food, culture, or hidden gems—your journey is completely flexible.

$237.5 per person

8 hours

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Osaka Osaka trip planning video call

Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

$25 for 30 min

30-90 minutes

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Day trip to Nara, where past meets present
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Osaka Day trip to Nara, where past meets present

See some of Japan's most spectacular temples and gardens and snap a few shots with the deer roaming around in ancient Nara on a day trip from Osaka

$331 per person

9 hours

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Osaka’s Best-Kept Food Secrets: Local Flavors in Ura Namba
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Osaka Osaka’s Best-Kept Food Secrets: Local Flavors in Ura Namba

Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Osaka’s food culture in Ura Namba, a hidden dining district brimming with local favorites.

$153 per person

3 hours

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Latest reviews from our guests

    We really enjoyed just walking around Kyoto with Coco while telling us about the city and culture

    Apr 2025

    Anna E

    Alberto was exceptional! He took us to great places, told us about the history and culture of Tokyo and Japan, found exceptional photo spots and lunch/dinner places. One of our best days in a fantastic South Korea and Japan trip!

    Apr 2025

    Jon Gardar G

    Going to the Japan Museum and seeing artifacts from many centuries ago. Fabulous!

    Apr 2025

    Arthur S

    Toga was right on time and got us going quickly so we could maximize our time. He was very personable and easy to talk to. He shared recommendations for other things we might be interested in as well. I highly recommend him! I just wish we had of booked a longer tour!

    Apr 2025

    Luann P

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The best things to do in Japan

Japan is a land of contrasts, its drastically different cities each with a reputation that precedes it and a list of things to do that would take years to tick-off. Take Hiroshima, whose tragic past to this day remains a dark cloud that often overshadows its true character: a thriving cosmopolitan community of trendy coffee shops, crowded stores, and friendly locals. Kyoto’s wood-built streets, traditional dining, and lantern-lit geishas, on the other hand, are perfectly preserved pictures of old Japan – but its late-night karaoke bars and 100-yen sushi restaurants are equally exhilarating. Then there’s Tokyo and Osaka, both ultra-modern metropolises of neon-lit skyscrapers and high-octane entertainment. Even here, countless opportunities to connect with Japan’s traditional culture abound, from ancient shrines and temples to sumo stadiums. The common thread that runs through the country is the magical marriage of traditional and high-tech, centuries-old and contemporary, old and new.

City Unscripted best things to do in Get one to access major highlights, lots of museums and public transport!

What to see in Japan: articles & travel tips from our local insiders

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Private tours in Japan

Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our personalized city tours of Japan are the perfect way to appreciate the country’s spirit and soul. Japan is famous for neon-lit urban jungles and high-octane entertainment, but even in its most modern cities, opportunities to connect with traditional culture abound. Led by a local guide who’s already uncovered every inch of their city, private tours in Japan let you discover the hidden gems your guidebook doesn’t even know about. On tours of Japan, experience this land of contrasts where incredible places congregate, and the traditional and high-tech are effortlessly married. From crowded sidewalks and flashing signs in futuristic Osaka to the lantern-lit streets of magical Kyoto, a private walking tour will paint a nuanced picture of Japan’s diverse cities and their personalities. The country is brimming with world-famous attractions, but some of the best experiences and things to do in Japan are the simple pastimes of the people who call it home. On a private tour with City Unscripted, you won’t get caught in a tourist trap – simply tell us what your dream local tour of Japan looks like, and we’ll make it happen.

See the best places to visit in Japan with private tours in its most exciting cities