Tokyo Virtual Walk

Take a free virtual walking tour through Tokyo, Japan — home to 13,960,000 people and one of Asia's most remarkable cities. Nearaway streams immersive 4K street-level footage from Tokyo, letting you explore its neighbourhoods, culture, and atmosphere from anywhere in the world — no passport, no flights, no account required. This virtual walk collection includes 16 different 4K walking tour videos across Tokyo.

Ōta Dōkan built a modest castle on the marshy lowlands of Musashino in 1457, calling it Edo. For over a century it remained a minor outpost until Tokugawa Ieyasu chose it as his shogunate capital in 1603, triggering the most dramatic urban expansion in Japanese history. When Emperor Meiji moved from Kyoto in 1868 and renamed it Tokyo — Eastern Capital — the city of one million became the beating heart of a modernising empire.

Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city on Earth. The best time to take a virtual walk through Tokyo is spring (march–may) for cherry blossoms. Must-try local foods in Tokyo include Ramen, Sushi, Takoyaki. Carry cash — many small shops are cash-only. Bow slightly when greeting.