Japan: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in Japan into a self-guided game. You follow a route on your smartphone, solve puzzles at real landmarks and pick up the stories behind the streets as you go. City Games run in two cities in Japan: Tokyo and Osaka.
You decide when to start. Stop for a coffee or a museum visit and continue whenever you like. A game usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 3 to 4 km on foot, which makes it an easy way to see the highlights of a city in Japan in a single afternoon.
- €19.95 per team
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
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Japanese cities reward walking because the interesting parts are small. Tokyo is a collection of districts, each with its own character: shrines and quiet lanes are often one corner away from a crossing full of screens. Osaka is flatter, louder and famous for its food streets, with a castle park in the middle and canals lined with neon in the evening.
Trains are punctual and cheap, so a game fits between two stations without planning. Eating while walking is frowned upon, and bins are rare, so keep a small bag for wrappers. Compare all City Games or browse all our destinations to pick your next city.
Which cities in Japan have a City Game?
Two: Tokyo and Osaka. You will find both further down this page.
Do I need a guide or a fixed start time?
No. You play on your own smartphone, without a guide, and start whenever it suits you. You only need an internet connection. Here is how playing works.
How long does a City Game take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours and a walk of 3 to 4 km. You can pause at any moment and continue later.
How many people can play together?
Depending on the game, 1 to 4 players share one smartphone. Bigger groups play with several phones; see our options for companies and groups.
Which games can I choose from?
Depending on the city, you can pick a city escape game, a murder mystery or a relaxed exploration game. Open a city page to see which games are available there.
Which cities in Japan have City Games?
City Games are playable in Tokyo and Osaka. Each city has its own games and its own route, so open a city page to see which games are available there and where they start. The full list of cities is further down this page.
How City Game works in Japan
You book your game online and receive a confirmation email with everything you need. Open the game on your phone when you are ready and start whenever it suits you, no guide is waiting and there is no fixed departure time. Stop for a coffee or a museum along the way and pick up where you left off.
Who is City Game in Japan for?
A City Game works for friends, family, couples and colleagues, and just as well on your own. You play in teams on one phone, and several teams can walk the same route at the same time, which is why it is often used for birthdays, team outings and family days. Children join in easily as long as an adult reads along.