Walking tours in Tokyo
A walking tour gives you Tokyo at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are April–May and October–November, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 11 rainy days a month.
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Top walking tours in Tokyo
Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tourFrom $32View 
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking TourFrom $24View 
Tokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking TourFrom $13View 
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 TastingsFrom $97View 
Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking TourFrom $13View 
Tokyo Private Customized Walking tours with Local guideFrom $45View
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Tokyo neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Chiyoda
- The Imperial Palace and its gardens.
- Chuo
- Ginza shopping and the Tsukiji outer market.
- Minato
- Roppongi, Tokyo Tower and the waterfront.
- Shinjuku
- Skyscrapers, nightlife and Shinjuku Gyoen garden.
- Shibuya
- The famous scramble crossing, fashion and Harajuku.
- Toshima
- Ikebukuro's shopping and anime stores.
- Sumida
- The Tokyo Skytree and sumo stadium.
- Taito
- Asakusa's Sensō-ji temple and Ueno Park's museums.
How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Tokyo month by month
Averages for Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 67 (19) | 74 (24) | 79 (26) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 82 (28) | 72 (22) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 50 (10) | 58 (15) | 65 (19) | 72 (22) | 74 (24) | 69 (20) | 59 (15) | 48 (9) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:51 pm | 5:22 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:39 pm | 6:59 pm | 6:58 pm | 6:31 pm | 5:49 pm | 5:06 pm | 4:35 pm | 4:29 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Tokyo?
April–May and October–November. Expect highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 11 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
Where can I book walking tours in Tokyo?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
