Discover Shimokitazawa Tokyo - Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

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

This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour. Your host will shape the day around your personality and pace—whether that means discovering vintage bookshops, exploring creative studios, or diving into Shimokitazawa’s indie music and arts scene. Every moment is tailored to your curiosity and comfort.

Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the perfect local host to design your ideal Shimokitazawa adventure in Tokyo.

What's Included

A coffee or non-alcoholic drink at one of the neighborhood’s quirky cafés or bars
Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local 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 and drinks
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)

    Experience Tokyo through a different lens as you explore the offbeat, ultra-local neighborhood of Shimokitazawa. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, and authentic stories. Designed around your personality and pace, your host will create a route through Shimokitazawa’s creative core. Before your experience begins, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so your itinerary reflects what you’re most curious about. Here’s what a custom day might include:

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Begin your exploration in Shimokitazawa’s iconic backstreets—home to indie fashion, secondhand vinyl, zines, and alternative subculture. With your host, wander through alleys bursting with creativity, pausing to admire murals, art spaces, and small local boutiques.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Just a short walk from the main streets, this peaceful Shinto shrine offers a tranquil break and cultural context. Your host will share stories about this quiet landmark, hidden among trees and tucked away in a residential area.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover a creatively redeveloped space that blends traditional Shimokitazawa charm with contemporary culture. This alley-style complex is home to design studios, indie record shops, and small galleries showcasing local talent.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by one of Tokyo’s most respected small theatres. A cornerstone of Shimokitazawa’s performing arts scene, it has helped launch countless careers and remains an active space for contemporary drama and stage arts.

    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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