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- Japanese
- English
This experience is for travelers who crave the unexpected. With a local host who knows Tokyo’s most eccentric corners, you'll explore the quirky, the curious, and the wonderfully strange. From oddball museums and retro arcades to cosplay culture and colorful neighborhoods, this isn’t just sightseeing—it’s a playful dive into the city’s offbeat soul.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will design a route that captures Tokyo’s unconventional charm, tailored entirely to your tastes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Itinerary
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Tokyo (Pass by)
Explore a side of Tokyo that lives beyond the guidebooks—one filled with creativity, kitsch, and cultural surprises. This is a City Unscripted experience, customized around your interests and led by a host who knows where the weird and wonderful hide. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to shape your perfect route. Here are a few stops you might explore:
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Start your adventure in this colorful hub of pop fashion and playful expression. Known for bold trends, whimsical shops, and creative street style, this area captures the energy of Tokyo’s youth and its ever-evolving subcultures.
Admission ticket free -
Akihabara Electric Town (Pass by)
Dive into Tokyo’s center of anime, manga, and video game culture. From character shops and vintage arcades to buzzing backstreets filled with collectibles and curiosities, your host will guide you through its high-energy atmosphere.
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Meguro Parasitological Museum (exterior) Pass by one of Tokyo’s most unusual landmarks—a scientific museum dedicated entirely to parasites. While you won’t go inside, your host will explain what makes this spot so uniquely Tokyo and why it fascinates so many locals.
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Omoide Yokocho (Pass by)
End your walk in this nostalgic alleyway, lined with retro lanterns and rich stories. Once a postwar black-market district, it’s now a living time capsule packed with atmosphere, character, and glimpses into Tokyo’s past.
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
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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
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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