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