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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Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Tokyo Imperial Palace Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Asakusa District Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Ueno Park Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Shinjuku Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Yanaka Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Shibuya Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Ginza Shopping Tour

Discovery Walk: Aoyama and Harajuku Shopping Walk

Discovery Walk: Shimokitazawa Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Akihabara Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Kabukicho Entertainment Walk

Discovery Walk: Nakameguro and Daikanyama Walking Tour

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