Tokyo
Ancient meets ultra-modern - Tokyo history experience
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
(8)
Ancient meets ultra-modern - Tokyo history experience
From visiting Edo-period neighborhoods to learning about Imperial Japan, a history-loving host will tailor this experience to what you want to explore
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover Tokyo’s heritage with a host eager to share their city’s history and cultural influences
- Learn more about the periods of Japan’s history that fascinate you, or let your host share with you what they think are unique moments in history
- Discover hidden historic spots and hear stories from locals that you wouldn't find in a guidebook - those things are heavy anyway
- See how traditional heritage still plays an important role in modern Japan
- Get recommendations from your host for other historic areas to visit during your stay in Tokyo
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You'll join one of our local Tokyo hosts to decipher the history of this futuristic city together - it had to start somewhere, right? Akihabara or Shinjuku might feel like you've skipped 100 years into the future, but historic neighborhoods still contain relics of days gone.
Whether you want to go far back (we're talking ancient) and discover the most historic shrines and temples, or your vibe is more of a pre-war yokocho (alleyway) where you can get a feel for the old Tokyo, all you need to do is let us know.
Tokyo's cultural history is rich, from buildings that capture the different Japanese imperial eras to alleys dotted with traditional tea houses. Marvel at neighborhoods like Koenji, untouched by Japan's 1980s boom of modernity, while confronting sleek, towering skyscrapers around the next corner.
Tokyo combines extremes in an effortless embrace, and your host can't wait to show you how this extraordinary coexistence is precisely what makes their city so unique!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Virginia,
Apr 2024
Very conscientious and prepared. Helpful and knows Tokyo very well
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Tiziana,
Sep 2023
Patrick, my host, organized a perfect tour, I couldn't ask for better choices.
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Przemysław,
Aug 2023
Realny Hood Guide show us exactly what we.want.
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Nuray,
Apr 2023
Yohei was a great guide. He helped plan the itinerary according to my wishes prior to the tour and was accommodating throughout. He was knowledgeable throughout and answered all of my queries. We visited several locations including two shrines, the Imperial Palace, and gardens.
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Colin,
Dec 2018
Fantastic to see a part of Tokyo we didn’t know about and never would have found. Really enjoyed the company of our guide Sergio and his insights into Japanese culture. Ate lots of delicious things at lots of different and interesting places.
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Vanda,
Jul 2018
beautiful experience. our guide Edris Rahimi was very helpful and friendly, willing, informed on places, traditions, means of transport and very skilled in speaking the Japanese language. unfortunately it was the last day in Tokyo, otherwise we would have liked to have more toured the city with him
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