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About us

The Tokyo you'd never find on your own

Japan Amplified is a small team of Tokyo locals running curiosity-driven, small-group tours across the city. We started because the best of Tokyo isn't on the must-see list — it's in the gachapon halls, the lantern-lit backstreets, the morning markets and yes, even the elevators.

Curiosity over checklists

We skip the must-see queue and chase the strange, the local and the overlooked — vending machines, elevators, ghost tales, backstreet markets.

Small groups, real locals

Every tour is a small group led by a local guide who actually lives the city, so it feels like exploring with a friend who knows the good stuff.

Honest and easy

Clear pricing, real reviews only, and instant booking through trusted platforms. No inflated ratings, no pressure.

How it works

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Pick a tour

Browse by mood — night, food, culture, quirky and more.

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Book in minutes

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Meet your guide

Show up at the meeting point and discover the Tokyo most visitors miss.

What we run

From quiet shrines to after-dark ghost walks, our tours span eight kinds of Tokyo.