Guided walking tour · Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

A 90-minute walk around Shinjuku's landmarks and old backstreets.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 1,246 reviews
Duration
1.5 hours
Guided in
English, Japanese
Price
From £13 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Easy
Children
All ages
Run by
Japan Guide Star
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Omoide Yokocho
  2. Kabukicho10 min
  3. Tokyu Kabukicho Tower25 min
  4. Shinjuku Golden Gai15 min
  5. Hanazono Shrine20 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Walking tour with Local guide
  • One vending machine drink recommended by the guide

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Tokyo

  • Price: from £13. 10 of the other 15 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £24.
  • Reviews: 9 of the other 22 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.9 km in about 39 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Tokyo

Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan area, but it is made of walkable neighbourhoods, each with its own character. Trains link them; walking is how you discover them.

Distances. Tokyo is vast. Walk within neighbourhoods and use trains between them.

Etiquette. Avoid eating while walking on busy streets, and carry your rubbish; public bins are rare.

Read the full Tokyo walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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