Tokyo Private Driver-Guided Tour

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About this activity

During this tour, you will explore the highlights of the traditional parts of Tokyo, and how they harmoniously intertwine with its most modern parts. We can create and arrange your ideal tour that will perfectly match your interest and your schedule.

The main advantage of this tour is the opportunity to enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo while traveling comfortably by car. You will be accompanied by a driver guide who has extensive, expert knowledge of the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English
Operated by: supplied by OUTECH

What is included

Included

Included: Private vehicle
Included: Driver guide
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks

Itinerary

Tsukiji Jogai Market

40 min

However the main Tsukiji Market was replaced in 2018 by the Toyosu Market, the outer market at Tsukiji remains. There are still various restaurants and shops containing numerous interesting items.

(Some shops and restaurants are closed on Sundays,Wednesdays, and national holidays)
Hamarikyu Gardens

40 min Admission not included

The garden has served many purposes over the centuries. It was originally built as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence and duck hunting grounds between the 17th and 19th centuries. And then it became a garden and an imperial detached palace before eventually being opened to the public in its current form.

It is located close to Tsukiji outer market. You can enjoy seasonal flowers and green spaces with seawater ponds.
Ginza

one hour

Ginza has eclectic boutiques and galleries, the shops selling Japanese traditional crafts, and incredible selection of restaurants and cutting edge architecture.
Imperial Palace

30 min

The Imperial Palace used to be the Castle of Tokugawa shogun family from 1603 to 1868. It became The Imperial Palace when the political power returned to the Emperor Meiji.

The Imperial Palace grounds have many of the perfectly manicured pine trees and lawns which can be enjoyed from a car. You can also take a short stroll to see the palace walls and bridges.
National Diet Building

Passing by

The National Diet (Parliament) building is one of only a few buildings in Tokyo that survived the air raids of 1945. The building was built in 1936.
Akihabara

one hour

You can enjoy gaming and anime culture in Akihabara. There are also hundreds of electronics shops, ranging from tiny stalls specializing in a particular electronic component to large electronics retailers.
Senso-ji Temple

one hour

Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo.

The name Asakusa appeared for the first time in the history of Japan in 628, when a small statue of the Kannon was caught by two fishermen in Asakusa. The people in the village built a small temple for the statue not knowing anything about its origin. The statue has been kept hidden in a sealed wooden box since 645, when a Buddhist monk who had been invited from Nara to see the statue suggested doing so. The box was opened once in 1868 by officers sent by the government to execute orders regarding the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The temple received constant support from powerful samurai and it became a family temple of the Tokugawa shogun in the early 17th century.

Most of the temple buildings were lost during the Second World War. The main building was reconstructed in 1958, and the five-story pagoda in 1973.
Omotesando

30 min

There are various buildings designed by the world’s leading architechts in Omotesando.

You can also find every famous brand neme in fashion.
Stop 9

30 min

Harajuku will give you some insight into the youth culture of Japan.

You will see unique fashion trends and outrageous design in fashion and buildings.
Meiji Jingu Shrine

30 min

Meiji shrine has a pleasant atmosphere and nice break from the busy streets.

You might be able to see a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony on Saturdays and Sundays.
Shibuya Crossing

15 min

Shibuya crossing is the busiest intersection in the world. It makes Times Square seem like a sleepy village.
Daikanyama

30 min

Daikanyama and Nakameguro are filled with numerous boutiques and cafes. They have a different atmosphere and less hectic pace than more famous places in the city.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
Business Hotel Inamoto
The Hideout Tokyo
APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
Business Hotel Yamayuri
Horai
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa

and 1,121 more pickup points

We will pick you up anywhere in Tokyo, such as a hotel, station, shop, or home.

We will provide you the contact details of your diver guide and also your

diver guide will be holding a board with your name written on.

Due to the Road Traffic Law we are unable to provide tours that both start and end at hotels located outside of Tokyo prefecture. As Tokyo Disneyland is located in Chiba prefecture, we can either have pick-up, or drop-off service from your hotel, but unfortunately we are unable to provide both on the same tour. The closest station located in Tokyo-Prefecture to Tokyo Disneyland is Kasai-Rinkai-Koen station, (Keiyo Line, about 5 minutes away by train from Tokyo Disneyland (Maihama Station). We ask that you either start or end your tour here. If you wish we can also have the tour start or end at any location in Tokyo of your choosing. We appreciate your understanding.

Examples: Pick-up : Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Drop off: Kasai Rinkai Park

Pick-up : Kasai Rinkai Park Drop off: Tokyo Disneyland

Pick-up: Tokyo Disneyland Drop off: End Ginza