History walks in Tokyo
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £10 to £54 per person. 3 of 8 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 15 | £21 | 5.0 (1,349) |
| Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 15 | £10 | 4.9 (3,353) |
| Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets | 1.5 hours | Private | £13 | 5.0 (1,246) |
| Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo | 3.5 hours | Up to 8 | £54 | 4.9 (578) |
| Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 60 | £10 | 5.0 (2,049) |
| Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs) | 2 hours | Up to 30 | £10 | 5.0 (1,033) |
| Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System | 1.5 hours | Up to 30 | – | 5.0 (603) |
| Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace, Shogun & Garden Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 10 | – | 4.9 (467) |
Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour walk around Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and the old streets of Asakusa. Tour details: Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour
Guided in English, Japanese
From £21Free cancellation
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the former grounds of Edo Castle, and the history of the shoguns. Tour details: Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £10Free cancellation
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets (opens Viator in a new tab)
A 90-minute walk around Shinjuku's landmarks and old backstreets. Tour details: Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets
Guided in English, Japanese
From £13Free cancellation
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Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo (opens Viator in a new tab)
Yanaka's temples, old shops and quiet lanes, a glimpse of Tokyo before the skyscrapers. Tour details: Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo
Guided in English, Japanese
From £54Free cancellation
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Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk around the Imperial Palace and the remains of Edo Castle. Tour details: Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £10Free cancellation
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Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs) (opens Viator in a new tab)
A two-hour walk through Asakusa and Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple. Tour details: Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
Guided in English
From £10Free cancellation
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk through the forest to the Meiji Shrine, explaining Shinto and the imperial system. Tour details: Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour — Shintoism & Imperial System
Guided in English
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Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace, Shogun & Garden Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the remains of Edo Castle, on the shoguns and the emperors. Tour details: Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace, Shogun & Garden Walking Tour
Guided in English
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