Private Customizable Car and Mini Van Tour in Tokyo

5.0 (24 reviews) 4–8 hours Private tour

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Comfortable travel in our Alphard or HiAce — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hamarikyu Gardens. Optional matcha and wagashi add on available. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your tour itinerary is 100% customizable ensuring that you will see the things that interest you the most and at a pace that suits you. Specialist topics of interest can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture.

In this car tour, you will have a guide and a driver meaning that you can hop in and out of the car anywhere, there is no need for us to find parking. Tours for 1 to 4 people are conducted in a Toyota Alphard. Tours for 5 to 8 people are conducted in a Toyota HiAce. For larger groups please contact us for a quote for a coach. Pick up and drop off anywhere in Tokyo or at the cruise ports in Yokohama (subject to a surcharge). We can drop off at both Narita and Haneda airports (surcharge).

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Hello! Tokyo Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Children aged 11 years and under are free of charge - just tell us they are coming!
Included: Professional guide
Included: Luggage - Alphard can accommodate up to 4 suitcases with up to 3 people. HiAce up to 8 suitcases
Included: Hotel meet up and drop off
Included: Professional driver

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Entrance fees of any paid attraction that you request to visit (if any)
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Shibuya

30 min

The frantic fashion first centre of modern Japan.

Join the crowds and make your way across the Shibuya Crossing; the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world!

Meet the bronze statue of Hachikō the ‘faithful dog’.

Check out the trendy stores of Centre-Gai.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour
Stop 2

30 min

Situated right next to the Meiji Shrine, this is the youth fashion center of Japan.

Explore the trendy backstreets of Harajuku. Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagramable food; it is the epitome of quirky Japan.

Stroll the streets of Aoyama and Omotesando; Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour
Meiji Jingu Shrine

30 min

Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine in the heart of a beautiful 700,000 m2 forest. Learn about Japan’s indigenous religion of Shintoism.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour
Shinjuku

30 min

Tokyo’s greatest entertainment district packed full of tall buildings and neon lights.

Soak in the view of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area from the observatory on the the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

See the life-size Godzilla head peaking over the top of the Toho building!

Take in the bright lights of Kabukicho. Tokyo’s liveliest entertainment and red-light district.

Grab a bite to eat at Omoide Yokocho (or Memory Lane), affectionally known as ‘Piss Alley'; a narrow alley packed with small bars, yakitori grills and food stalls.

Explore the back streets of the Golden-Gai. Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars , each measuring only 10 to 15 square meters.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour
Asakusa

45 min

The historic centre of Tokyo housing Tokyo’s oldest temple and many traditional craft shops.

Shop for authentic souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street; a 250 metre stretch of fantastic stalls on the approach to the Sensoji Temple.

Admire the waterfront view along the Sumidagawa River. Option to take a boat ride through the city to the beautiful Hama Rikyu garden (35 minutes cruise). Additional cost.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Senso-ji Temple

30 min

Visit Sensoji temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple dating back to 628. Learn about Buddhism.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour
Akihabara

20 min

Tokyo’s anime, manga, video game, and electronics centre. Prepare for a sensory overload!

Stroll around Akihabara for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. The favourite hangout place of diehard fans of gaming, manga and anime you are sure to see some interesting characters wandering the streets!

Learn about Japan’s famed Maid Cafes and subcultures.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Marunouchi

30 min

Tokyo’s sleek business district surrounding the Imperial Palace. Impressive architecture and great food.

Access the areas most notable architectural highlights; Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Station and the KITTE building.

Eat at a Gado Shita (small restaurant under the railway tracks) for an authentic foodie experience. This is often the highlight of our tours.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin

30 min

Visit the Imperial Palace East Garden and get up close to the some of the remnants of Edo Castle, including the moat walls.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Nihonbashi

30 min

The original centre of all trade and commerce from the Edo Period (1603 to 1868) Nihonbash is steeped in history and packed with traditional food and craft shops.

Learn about the foundation of Japanese cooking with an introduction to Umami and traditional Japanese ingredients like Dashi, Kombu and Katsuobushi. Feast on traditional Japanese snacks from long-gone times.

Visit Mitsukoshi, Japans first department store. A beautiful 1920s building with an outstanding food hall.

Cross Japans most important bridge; the Nihonbashi Bridge where the kilometre zero marker is located.

Learn about speciality Japanese crafts like Lacquerware, Washi (traditional Japanese paper) and Sense (Japanese folding fans).

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Tsukiji Fish Market

30 min

Explore the former home of the worlds largest fish market and world-famous tuna auction. The ‘inner market’ and auction has now moved to Toyosu but the ‘outer market’ remains. Packed with fresh fish, delicious cooked foods and cooking related homewares this is a bustling must-see market.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Yanaka

30 min

A nostalgic downtown district filled with hundreds of temples, delicious sweets and a unique tea house to experience a traditional tea ceremony.

Explore the cemetery and learn about Japanese traditions surrounding death.

Snack on traditional sweets such as manju and anmitsu made at local Yanaka shops.

Stroll along Yanaka Ginza, the locals’ favorite place to shop. See if you can find the seven statues of cats hidden along the street.

Discover hundreds of temples in the area

Retreat to a beautiful tea room to experience a traditional tea ceremony. You will have the chance to try traditional Japanese sweets, pick your own bowl from the hosts private collection, and witness the tea ceremony right in front of your eyes. Additional cost.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Tokyo Skytree

30 min Admission not included

Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest tower standing at 634 meters. Observation deck tickets can be 'added on' to your tour.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Tokyo Tower

30 min Admission not included

A symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. Tickets for the observation deck can be 'added on' to your tour.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.
Shibuya Sky

30 min Admission not included

One of the greatest observation decks in all of Tokyo. This observation deck features a 360-degree observatory overlooking all of Tokyo. Tickets can be 'added on' to your tour.

Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Aoyama Grand Hotel
Shin-Nakano Lodge
Nest Hotel Tokyo Yaesu
APA Hotel Nihombashi Bakuroyokoyama Ekimae
Okachimachi Station Hotel
Section L Yushima-Ueno
sequence SUIDOBASHI
Hotel Matsunoi
Hotel Monte Hermana Tokyo
Yuen Bettei Daita
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Takadanobaba

and 649 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel / Airbnb in 'downtown' Tokyo. We can also pick up from the cruise terminals in Yokohama subject to a surcharge.

Using your ticket

All of the information about your tour including your guide's picture and contact phone number can be found on the Google doc. link below. Your guide's name will be communicated to you via email before your tour.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dQxGtB-79HtXzHSA4KITFWmmrVyZtgvdzz_BQUMhIKc/edit?usp=sharing

All of the details about your tour, including the cancellation policy, inclusions, and exclusions can also be found at that link.

If you need to contact us immediately before your tour, (you are running late, you are sick etc.) please contact your guide directly as the office’s processing time might take 24 hours. For everything else, please contact the office at +81 50 50508385 or email us at [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance receive a FULL refund. The Viator 'all sales are final' policy below is incorrect.
Children and infants joining the tour free of charge will take up a seat. You will need to pay a surcharge to upgrade to a larger vehicle if there are not enough seats.