Category Historical Tours

Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

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1.Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $22Lead choice

Walk Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a small group, learn Edo Castle and shogunate stories, and use a mobile ticket.

“Aya is very generous with information and really wants to have an impact on visitors so that they leave feeling they have had a personal connection to Japan. She was so patient in explaining everything to us and the meaning behind everything in the Senso-ji Temple and its history. She has a gift of making its significance connect back to each visitor. She taught me how to make a wish and properly pray in the temple too. Priceless! Thank you Aya!”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

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Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo

Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo - Timing, start point, and the walking reality

3.Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $72

Walk Yanaka’s Edo-era streets with an English guide, free temple and cemetery stops, and neighborhood snacks in Tokyo’s old down-town.

“All and all a good tour. A little long on the front end with time spent in the cemetery. But the rest of the tour was a great introduction to the city and the culture on our first day in country. Charlotte, our guide was great. She looked out for our safety, answered all questions, and provided a nice historical background to what we were seeing.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

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4.Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $25

A guided 90-minute night walk through Shinjuku’s Memory Lane, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Hanazono Shrine with local tips and photos.

“Was really something I could have done by myself....Iyaka was very informative abt the culture and history, but it lack substance and no interaction with anyone/anything. At least bring in some type of locals to interact or let customers experience some food/drinks, or something we can actually take part in. In my opinion, it lack purpose!”

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Mt. Fuji Heritage Tour: Traditional Villages, Lakes & Shrine

Mt. Fuji Heritage Tour: Traditional Villages, Lakes & Shrine - Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, thatched houses and Fuji backdrops

From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Site Private Full-Day Trip

From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Site Private Full-Day Trip - Pickup, Luxury Vehicles, and How the Driver Support Changes Everything

6.From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Site Private Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 1 day · from $483

Private full-day Nikko from Tokyo with luxury car, English help, UNESCO shrines, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and scenic ropeway views.

“Hamza was a really good guide. He took the time to explain to me all the different sites we were going to see and he even took pictures of me when asked. His suggestions of activities, order of activities and even food were excellent. Thank you for this amazing tour, everything was perfect !”

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Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour - Golden Gai: Small Bars, Big Personality, and Why You Need a Guide

7.The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food & Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

A small-group Shinjuku izakaya crawl with 14+ dishes, sake tasting, and iconic alley stops like Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.

“Embarking on the “Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku” tour with Ninja Food Tours was a highlight of our Tokyo adventure, thanks to our exceptional guide, Max. His deep enthusiasm for Japanese gastronomy and traditions was evident, making the experience both enlightening and entertaining. Throughout the evening, we relished a diverse array of mouth-watering dishes: tender chicken skewers, pristine sashimi, savory dumplings, and a delightful lemon sorbet to cap it off. Max’s thoughtfully curated drink recommendations at each venue elevated our dining experience, and his insightful tips on savoring sake properly added a cultural depth that we truly appreciated. andering through the lively streets of S...”

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Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo’s Old Town

Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town - Nezu Shrine Torii Gates, the Shinto Feel, and a Kyoto-Style Comparison

8.Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $81

Walk through Yanaka’s old-town lanes with a small group, visit Nezu Shrine, snack along Yanaka Ginza, and paint a lucky cat.

“Annual festival was being held at the local shrine, so got to enjoy a variety of Japanese culture and cuisine. The guide, Aoi, was very personable and being a local had a different perspective of the area. Quieter than other parts of Tokyo, which was a welcomed escape for weary travelers.”

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Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration

Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration - Small-group size and the earphone setup (this matters more than you think)

9.Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $91

Small-group Asakusa tour through Sensō-ji history, Nakamise-dori snacks, and Rokku street guidance, plus viewpoints by the Sumida River.

“What an amazing afternoon walking tour!! Highly recommend!!!! Such a great way to learn the history and see the beauty of Asakusa... our tour guide Aki was so knowledgeable, informative, patient and friendly. There were only 2 in the tour so it felt like it was a private tour!!!.. we walked the streets and learnt so much and had a few treats along the way. Saw a wedding ceremony which was a highlight and meandered through the old town and discovered many restaurants and old buildings along the way. Thanks so much Aki... I had a lovely time and am so glad I joined your tour”

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Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up

Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Private Day Trip Hotel Pick-up - Pickup and Timing: What the 10 to 11 Hour Reality Means

Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha - Getting started: the 10:00 am meet-up and why being early matters

11.Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $98

Walk Kamakura’s Komachidori, shrines, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, with snacks and temple lunch included in a small group.

“Enjoyed a beautiful day in Kamakura with Yoko. Visited the Inari Jinja shrine, a hike thru a woodsy area with amazing views of Yuigahama Beach, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple. Enjoyed a Japanese style lunch at Hasedera TemplRead more”

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From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Sight Full Day Private Tour


12.From Tokyo: Nikko World Heritage Sight Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 127 reviews · 10 hours · from $362

Private 10-hour Nikko day trip from Tokyo, with Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Chuzenji and Kegon Falls views, plus Edo Wonderland.

“I wanna start off by saying that Mizra was an absolute wonderful tour guide, he took me everywhere as promised, and I had the absolute most best time ever with him as my tour guide. He was friendly. The service was great. He showed me the ins and outs of all the attractions that I wanted to see, explained everything to me about every historical site took wonderful pictures of me so I can show my family and friends and I had the best time ever he was really informative and I would definitely book a tour with his company again specifically requesting him to drive me around there was…”

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Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo’s Old Town

Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town - Nezu Shrine and the red torii gate photo moment

Nikko Heritage & Nature Day Trip from Tokyo

Nikko Heritage & Nature Day Trip from Tokyo - Private Comfort Getting Out of Tokyo

Tokyo: Imperial Palace, the history of Japan (ENGLISH GUIDE)

Tokyo: Imperial Palace, the history of Japan (ENGLISH GUIDE) - Getting There Smoothly: Tokyo Station or Otemachi to Starbucks by Wadakuramon