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15 Best Walking Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular walking tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Walking Tours In Japan

Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems - Meeting by Hotel Alza Kyoto and finding the red parasols

1.Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

Most Popular★ 4.7

2-hour Gion walk with a local guide: see geiko and maiko, learn Geisha culture, visit quiet temples, get Kyoto food and shop picks.

“We had a fantastic experience on the Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour, thanks to Michael. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Gion and Geisha in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Every stop felt meaningful as he brought old Kyoto to life with fascinating details and stories. What truly…”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Meet at Tsukiji Honganji-Temple: Start With the Right Energy

2.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★ 5.0

3-hour Tsukiji Fish Market food tour: Wagyu skewers, uni and tuna sightings, and sushi or a seafood bowl with a local guide.

“Our friendly guide Kiyo met us at the Tsukiji Temple near the Ginza. Very interesting story how the unique building was built and what inspired it. Then on to food. What a fun experience. Matcha tea, seaweed, fish cakes, Japanese Omelette, Read more”

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Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour with Geisha Trivia

Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour with Geisha Trivia - Geisha rules and trivia: why the explanations change everything

3.Kyoto: Gion Magical Night Walking Tour with Geisha Trivia

★ 4.9

Walk Gion at night from Minamiza Theatre on a 100-minute small-group tour with geisha trivia, shrines and pagoda views, plus photo service.

“Had a great tour with Shino, she was fun and very knowledgeable. The Gion area was wonderful at night, barely any other people walking around and all the temples and Shrines were lit up beautifully”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour - How the 2-hour small-group walk actually feels

4.Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Guided walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens and Edo Castle ruins with a small group, included entry, and real context.

“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…”

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Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour – Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - Stories of Geisha - Meeting at Ben’s Cookies Kyoto Shijo: where the tour starts clean and easy

5.Kyoto: Gion Geisha District Walking Tour – Stories of Geisha

★ 4.7

Nighttime walk through Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho, meeting geiko and maiko, with stories, shrines, and kabuki history for $20.

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Our tour guide Yuki was exceptional with a lot of knowledge about the area and Kyoto itself. If you get the chance to choose your tour guide I can’t talk more highly of Yuki.”

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Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto’s Geisha District

Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District - Meeting at Gion Omoide Museum and Izutsu Yatsuhashi: the walk starts with context

6.Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto’s Geisha District

★ 4.5

Night walk in Kyoto’s Gion with an English guide, etiquette tips, and a real chance to see geiko and maiko. 100 minutes, $21.

“Chaco was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. I will never get to see nor know about the geisha area on my own. We saw 3 geikos walking and a couple in a taxi. I wish we could take pictures of them! It was something I only see in pictures and movies before. Great tour!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour - The 3-hour bar-hop route: Omoide Yokocho to karaoke

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Stop 1: Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a calmer start

Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit - Kaminarimon to Nakamise Street: How the Walk Teaches You

9.Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Sensoji Temple Visit

★ 4.8

2-hour English Asakusa walk featuring Sensō-ji, Nakamise Street, Hoppy Street, and ends at Azuma Bridge. Guided, great value.

“Keiko was so patient and responsive. She answered our many questions with extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and historical facts. She made sure everyone could clearly hear her and was aware of the pace of the group. She was darling with kids and pointed out things they would be interested in, as well as engaging…”

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Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour – The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha - Value Check: Is $25 Worth a Night Walk in Kyoto?

10.Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour – The Stories of Geisha

★ 5.0

Walk Gion after dark with a small group (max 15) and hear geisha and maiko stories at lantern-lit Kyoto spots.

“Had a really informative and good natured tour with Shin - great to do at the start of the trip to also learn about the area in general! We went in the evening which I think added to the experience as the area looks very pretty at night.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour - Getting oriented at Tsukiji Station Starbucks

Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch) - Nishiki Market time: 2 hours 15 minutes of focused eating

12.Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

★ 5.0

Small-group Nishiki Market brunch walk with 7 tastings, a sit-down meal, and classic Kyoto stops from Shijo Bridge to Pontocho.

“I’ve done many food tours and this one was the worst. The tour started late and it was very disorganized. The ‘brunch’ took place in a book store cafe with very limited food options, and the food was below average at best. Probably the worst meal we had in Kyoto. The ‘tastings’ were mostly free…”

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Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group - Kuromon Ichiba Market: Seafood Sights Plus Tasting Support

13.Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

★ 4.9

Osaka walk from Namba to Dotonbori and Kuromon. Takoyaki and a vending-machine drink included on 3–7 hour tours.

“Bryan is a fantastic and enthusiastic guide. His passion for Japan is incredible. He has huge knowledge of Osaka and its history. 100% can recommend this trip. Great for providing orientation in a new city.”

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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets - The First Meeting Step: Get Oriented Near Arashiyama

14.Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Gardens & Secrets

★ 5.0

Small-group Arashiyama walking tour with bamboo, Tenryu-ji gardens, Okochi Sanso, shrines, and the monkey park hike.

“A lovely long walk thru the bamboo forest and an amazing walk round a Japanese garden in The hills followed by a temple/ shrine and finally a steep walk up the hill top to see over 100 moneys running wild. Our guide Mari was very helpful informative and great fun . I recommend taking this…”

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Kyoto Gion: 2-Hour Geisha Culture & History Walking Tour

Kyoto Gion: 2-Hour Geisha Culture & History Walking Tour - The overall route: famous lanes plus quieter back streets

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