Best Private Tours In Japan

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

Tourists exploring the alleyways of Japan with a local guide

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

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The best Japan private tours & experiences with locals

If you’re looking for the best private Japan private tours, City Unscripted has got you covered. Our private tours of Japan open up this land of contrasts where world-famous cities congregate and the traditional and high-tech are intertwined. From 24-hour entertainment and flashing signs in futuristic Tokyo to the quaint cobbled streets of lantern-lit Kyoto, our private guided tours of Japan will reveal the unique personality of Japan’s diverse cities. In a full day, half a day, or just three hours, our private Japan tours paint a full and nuanced picture of the city you want to explore. Book a personalized experience with us, and see it all for yourself!

Meet some of our Japan local hosts

Kenji

Tokyo

Funny and friendly guy with a love for night hikes and deep conversations

Asuka

Sapporo

A calm Japanese part-time translator always with a huge smile on her face

Local guide showing tourists around the iconic sights of Kobe Japan

Iconic cities

Visit any major city in Japan, and you’ll realize they share certain attractions. From Hiroshima to Fukuoka, no matter where you are on private guided tours of Japan, you’ll find jaw-dropping cityscapes, historic temples and shrines, and breathtaking natural beauty. But each city also brings its own list of distinctive attractions waiting to be discovered on Japan private tours. Between the high-octane entertainment of Tokyo and Osaka, the cultural richness of Kyoto and Kanazawa, and the unique atmosphere of Nagoya and Yokohama, private tours in Japan are any traveler’s paradise.

Deciding where to go next while on a private tour of Japan

Explore Japan like a local

Anybody with a guidebook can explore a city’s famous landmarks. What makes our private tours in Japan special is our network of knowledgeable local guides, each of whom provides countless opportunities for you to uncover a city’s hidden gems and local haunts. Whether you discover the strength and resilience of the people in Hiroshima, shriek with laughter at Osaka’s wicked sense of humor, or end up in an hours-long conversation with Nagoya’s welcoming locals at an underground bar, we have the best private tours in Japan with locals to show you the true spirit and soul of a city.

Discovering the most Instagrammable foods in Japan

Tours for every type of traveler

Are you fascinated by the food scene in Osaka, the “Nation’s Kitchen”, or do you want to discover century-old Western-influenced neighborhoods in Kobe? Does traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto appeal to you, or are you more interested in the neon lights and ramen joints of downtown Tokyo? Your Japan private tours; your choice! We believe the best private tours in Japan with locals are the ones perfectly tailored to you. That’s why all private guided tours of Japan with City Unscripted are 100% personalized and we won’t waste your time on experiences you won’t absolutely love.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Ai went above and beyond to be sure that we were comfortable throughout our tour, that we saw everything we requested, and she took great photos of us during our experiences.

March 2025

Karen C
We had an enjoyable and memorable tour experience with Eli. Soon after I first booked our tour, Eli contacted me by email and provided a brief itinerary of a mostly walking tour to popular historic and scenic sights around Fukuoka. I could tell right away she was personable and her communication skills were excellent. She let me know that we could make adjustments anytime, including during our tour. Eli met us promptly in our hotel lobby and my initial impression of her communication skills were confirmed. Right away she made us feel comfortable and our tour was a wonderful experience with a personable and knowledgeable local tour guide.

March 2025

Glenn O
Eli was a great guide, she was very helpful, had lots of information, she was very nice, friendly, great English, I have experienced other tours in the past and this was my favorite, definitely felt like a local and like going out with a friend, was lovely and I fully recommend!!!!! I had an amazing time, she was also very flexible and asked if we liked the itinerary she created, amazing really!! so so happy for this experience!!

March 2025

Clarissa S
Luis was a great guide, very friendly and informative. The weather was nice so we took a car for a trip to the coast.

March 2025

Jesse M