Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Tokyo, Japan

Follow these 12 expert-designed self-guided walking tours to explore Tokyo, Japan on foot at your own pace. You can also create your own self-guided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Asakusa District Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Asakusa District Walking Tour

Ueno Park Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Ueno Park Walking Tour

Shinjuku Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Shinjuku Walking Tour

Yanaka Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Yanaka Walking Tour

Shibuya Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Shibuya Walking Tour

Ginza Shopping Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Ginza Shopping Tour

Shimokitazawa Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Shimokitazawa Walking Tour

Akihabara Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Akihabara Walking Tour

48 Hours in Tokyo

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The Views of Tokyo

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Exploring Tokyo

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12 Hours in Tokyo

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A Day at Ueno Park

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Tokyo in 4 Days

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