TOKYO WALING TOURS | A WALK THROUGH HISTORIC NIHONBASHI

When you think of Tokyo walking tours as a tourist, you might often think about some of the most touristy places such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, and Harajuku. You’ll probably visit the Meiji Shrine, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya Crosswalk, Takeshita Street, and Piss Alley whether you’re on a Tokyo tour or visiting by yourself. But, if you want the TRUE local and hidden gem experience, take a Tokyo walking tour to Nihonbashi.

Nihonbashi is a lesser-known district in Tokyo - but amongst locals, it’s known as a high-class district filled with some of the best cuisines in Tokyo. This historic district is actually where Tokyo grew out of. It used to be the lively downtown area of Tokyo during the Edo period (1603-1868) due to the main fish market being located right alongside the Nihonbashi bridge. The Nihonbashi bridge is an iconic bridge that was actually used as a zero-mile marker for the Gokaido Highway - a highway system that connected Tokyo to other parts of Japan such as Kyoto and Osaka. The bridge was built in 1603 and still stands to this day.

Along with the rich history, Nihonbashi houses hundreds of years old craft, art, and food shops. Much of the area look new, but you’ll never guess that this place holds some of Tokyo’s oldest hidden gems. Join us on a Tokyo walking tour to learn about the unique history of Nihonbashi.

A stroll down the main road in Nihonbashi on a Tokyo walking tour.