Walking Tours in Tokyo with a Belgian Guide

Walking Tours in Tokyo
with a Belgian Guide

from 129

Every day, Connections sets up city walking tours with Nicolas Wauters, a young Belgian who's totally fallen for Tokyo.

Whether it's on foot, by bike, or metro, he'll take you around the city's main areas. Along the way, you'll learn how to get around and navigate this bustling metropolis. Plus, Nicolas will share all sorts of tips and stories about the city and its people.

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Hello,

I'm Nicolas, a Belgian who's made Tokyo my home. My love for Japan started with video games and manga from my childhood. Ever since I was little, I had this unstoppable urge to explore Tokyo, the land of my heroes.

In 2010, I made that dream a reality, kicking off a new adventure and life for me here. I met my future wife, and our love grew so strong that I moved to Tokyo to be with her. Now living in the capital, I wander around the city by foot, bike, or metro. It's my playground. Every day, I enjoy discovering and sharing its wonders, living my passions to the fullest. Initially drawn by video games and new tech, now it's my love for my wife, combined with my fascination for Tokyo, photography, and urban trends that captivate me. Tokyo is a magical city, unlike anything you've seen before – its pace, architecture, people, paradoxes, culture, and so much more make it truly unique.

As a guide, nothing beats the joy of sharing the wonder with travellers seeing the city's streets for the first time. Fancy an adventure? Come join me and let me show you the Tokyo I love.

Nicolas

Walking Tours in Tokyo
The descriptions below are example itineraries. Our Belgian guide meets you in the morning at your hotel or a designated meeting point for group walks.

Private walk with a Belgian - from € 129

You'll start in the Harajuku district, visiting the Meiji-Jingu Shrine in a vast urban park. Then, admire the architecture and luxury shops along Omote-Sando Avenue. Enjoy tea at Sunny Hills in a spectacularly designed building. Take the metro to Shibuya for lunch (optional). At Shibuya Crossing, watch the spectacle of hundreds of pedestrians crossing the famous intersection.

There's the Hachiko statue, fashion stores like Tower 109, and then a walk through the Shinjuku business district with its salarymen. From the 45th floor of the Metropolitan building, you'll get a great view of the city. In Akihabara, the otaku (geek) district, it's all about electronics. Multi-level amusement parks and countless electronics stores await. Your first Tokyo experience ends with a visit to the Kanda Myojin Shrine.

Tokyo by bike - from € 141

Hop on a bike and explore the megacity with Nicolas in a unique way. Contrary to what you might think, Tokyo is great for biking. After getting your bike, you'll start your tour. Like a true local, cross the incredible Shibuya intersection. Then, head to Omote Sando to stroll along Tokyo's Champs-Elysées. Take a break in Harajuku Park. After returning your bike, visit the illuminated Meji Shrine.

Around Tokyo - from € 160

If you'd like, join Nicolas to visit key spots outside Tokyo. Starting from your hotel, he'll take you on a journey using public transport. Discover Nikko, a UNESCO site with its national park, Kamakura, or the Hakone region with its stunning views of Mount Fuji.

Also in Osaka, Kyoto & Nara

You can take a tour with a member of Nicolas's team in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. Available in French and English. Let yourself be guided and enjoy cool tips and anecdotes.

Book

Le Japon, quiétude et tumulte

A copy is included with each reservation of our tours. Want to start dreaming before you go? Reminisce about your trip to the land of the rising sun with beautiful photos after returning home? This book is for you. Nicolas Wauters, our Tokyo-based guide and photographer, has captured some stunning images.

Published by Racine, this book is filled with beautiful photos, heaps of inspiration, and great tips on must-see places in Japan. Explore Japan through the chapters of this amazing book. Besides classics like Tokyo and Kyoto, you'll discover unique aspects of Japan like its social codes, cuisine, and various cults and religions.

*French version only

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