Tokyo History Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

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

This isn’t a textbook-style history tour. With a local host who’s passionate about the city’s past, you’ll walk through Tokyo’s shifting timeline, from samurai traditions to modern-day marvels. It’s a story told through the streets, shrines, architecture, and the everyday scenes you pass along the way.

Before your experience begins, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with the perfect host. Whether you’re interested in the Edo period, World War II legacies, or Tokyo’s postwar boom, your host will craft a route filled with insights, conversation, and unexpected discoveries.

What's Included

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!
Flexible start times
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
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
SHIBU HACHI BOX

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)

    See Tokyo through the eyes of someone who lives its history every day. This experience connects you to the city’s rich past through stories, places, and personal perspectives. It’s not a lecture. It’s a City Unscripted experience—immersive, personal, and designed just for you. Before the experience begins, you’ll fill out a quick questionnaire so your host can shape an itinerary around the time periods and places that interest you most. Here are some highlights you might explore:

    Admission ticket free
  • Hachiko Statue (Pass by)

    Begin at one of Tokyo’s busiest transport hubs, where the famous Hachikō statue honors loyalty and endurance. Discover how this area evolved from a castle town crossroads into a vibrant symbol of modern Tokyo.

    Admission ticket free
  • Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho (Pass by)

    Wander a narrow alleyway of postwar izakaya tucked just behind Shibuya Station. This area still holds its mid-20th-century charm and offers a glimpse into Tokyo’s postwar recovery and nightlife culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Kyu Asakura House (exterior and surroundings) Stroll past this beautifully preserved Taisho-era home in Daikanyama. From the quiet street, your host will describe early 20th-century life in Tokyo and explain how this rare architectural gem withstood earthquakes and war.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Step into the Edo period at this 1,200-year-old shrine surrounded by forested calm. Learn how Shinto traditions endured through centuries of change and how this sacred site reflects the city’s spiritual heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • National Diet Building (Pass by)

    National Diet Building (exterior) Conclude your walk outside Japan’s parliament building. From this spot, your host will explain how the country transitioned from a feudal society to a modern democracy and how decisions made here continue to shape Tokyo today.

    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 Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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