Tokyo Private & Custom Tour – Discover Koenji with a Local Guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour—it’s your introduction to Koenji’s creative soul. With your host, wander from quiet back alleys to vintage stores and cultural landmarks. Whether you're drawn to underground culture, handmade crafts, or neighborhood stories, your itinerary flows naturally around what you love.

After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire so we can match you with a like-minded local host. Together, you’ll uncover hidden gems, share authentic conversations, and experience Tokyo in a way that’s unfiltered, personal, and completely unforgettable.

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Enjoy a coffee, beer, or soft drink at a unique local hangout, selected by your host
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Tokyo (Pass by)

    Discover Tokyo’s Koenji neighborhood with a local host who knows its backstreets, culture, and creative heritage. This is a City Unscripted experience, not a fixed tour. After booking, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can shape a personalized itinerary based on your interests. Here are some public, searchable highlights to inspire your walk:

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore narrow backstreets filled with secondhand vinyl shops, indie bookstores, and vintage fashion stalls. This laid-back area captures the energy of Tokyo’s punk-era history and enduring alternative scene.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit a peaceful Shinto shrine tucked within a residential area. Known for its vivid red torii gates and rich local folklore, it offers a quiet contrast to the lively rhythm of Koenji’s streets.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Relax in this local green space nestled among quiet neighborhoods. A favorite with families and students, the park’s open lawns and shaded paths offer a refreshing escape in the heart of the city.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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