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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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Half day in Magical Kyoto
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Kyoto Half day in Magical Kyoto

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$130 per person

4 hours

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Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition
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Kyoto Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition

From old-school izakaya full of regulars to tiny standing bars serving homestyle food, eat like a local on an experience tailored to your tastebuds

$164.5 per person

3 hours

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New Year traditions and hidden cultural gems: Kyoto edition
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Kyoto New Year traditions and hidden cultural gems: Kyoto edition

Immerse yourself in Kyoto's New Year traditions with serene shrines, scenic streets, and authentic insights at vibrant local markets

$126.73 per person

3 hours

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Top experiences in Tokyo

Eat like a true Tokyoite
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Tokyo Eat like a true Tokyoite

Explore Tokyo's culinary backstreets. 8-10 unique foods & drinks in 2-3 local izakayas. Skip the tourist crowds and experience real local flavors.

$157.5 per person

3 hours

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Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season
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Tokyo Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season

Experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a serene hanami picnic

$181.88 per person

4 hours

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Get a head start: Kickstart your trip to Tokyo
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Tokyo Get a head start: Kickstart your trip to Tokyo

A perfect 3-hour experience to maximise your Tokyo trip. See the highlights, learn the city, live the culture and meet the people.

$102.5 per person

3 hours

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Your perfect half-day in Tokyo
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Tokyo Your perfect half-day in Tokyo

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$130 per person

4 hours

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Top experiences in Osaka

Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Osaka experience
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Osaka Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Osaka experience

The Osaka you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste the unparalleled food scene, or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

$237.5 per person

8 hours

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Cherry blossom magic in Osaka
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Osaka Cherry blossom magic in Osaka

Experience the magic of the annual sakura season "hanami" celebrations with a local insider

$179.38 per person

4 hours

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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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Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
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Osaka Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba

Tiny streets buzzing with locals feasting on delicious food; eat like a local in Osaka’s favorite culinary neighborhood with a host in the know

$153 per person

3 hours

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Tom really made out short stay in Kyoto unforgettable. For 5 hours, he expertly guided us through our wishlist and then showed us way more. From hidden gems and their stories along the way, to actively picking up on my wanting to see snow monkeys and taking us there , it was a phenomenal day - and exactly what we needed to experience Kyoto in as little time as possible

    December 2024

    Najla N

    Nisa was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She found us a beautiful quiet temple to visit away from the crowds which was very special. Even in busier areas she found us hidden gems and made the tour feel very personal. We would definitely recommend a tour with Nisa.

    October 2024

    Carolynn R

    My wife and I had a wonderful time with Nisa, she was attentive, fun, very helpful, and super accommodating

    December 2024

    Jose R

    Great day!! Interesting and fun and grateful our guide had prepared for anything! Just wish we had asked him to get in a picture with us before we split for the day!

    December 2024

    Sarah S

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

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

Lots of tips, inspiration and information written by our local hosts with the help of our editor.

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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