Tokyo street at night

Tokyo, with the students who live here

The JapanNo GuidebookHas Shown You

A few hours with a Japanese university student who actually lives here.

The experience

What a day with Tourstar looks like

You meet your guide at a station.

A local your own age

A local your own age

English, all the way through

English, all the way through

Friends, not a formal tour group

Friends, not a formal tour group

Standard Tour

Nine routes. Choose your Tokyo.

Around three hours on foot, at a start time you choose.

Design my day

Our story

It started on a street in Shibuya

It started on a street in Shibuya.

Quote

That's the Japan we take people to.

Crossing Shibuya scramble together at night
At the Pokémon Center in Tokyo Catching dinner at a fishing izakaya A night out in Shibuya

Photos from the friendship that started Tourstar.

Founders

The four students who started Tourstar

Tourstar was founded by four Japanese university students.

Safety

How we keep it safe

Public places only

Public places only

Guides are trained and reviewed

Guides are trained and reviewed

A safe & comfortable experience

A safe & comfortable experience

Booking

What's included, and how to book

Included

  • One guide with your group the whole way
  • Everything explained in English
  • Planning before the day

Paid on the day by each guest

  • Train fares
  • Food and drinks
  • Your own admission tickets
  • Shopping

Price note

How to book

Standard Tour

  1. Send a request
  2. See your guide's profile
  3. Pay
  4. Meet on the day
  5. Walk the route
  6. Enjoy your tour!

Custom Tour

  1. Send a request
  2. Pay
  3. Share what you'd like to experience
  4. Guide and plan confirmed
  5. Meet on the day
  6. Enjoy your tour!

Guest voices

What guests say

Been on a tour? Tell us how it went.

Your guide reads every one of these.

Good to know

How many people can join?

Price is for your group.

What's included, and what isn't?

Included / not included

Can I pay in yen?

Currency

What time do tours start?

Start times

What should I bring?

What to bring

Can I cancel?

Cancellation

What if it rains?

Rain policy

Is it suitable for children or older travellers?

Accessibility

Book your tour

Let's plan your Hidden Tokyo

Tell us your dates.