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Private Tokyo with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

5.0 (45 reviews) 4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tokyo with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

About this activity

Experience Your Dream Tour of Tokyo with a Local Guide!

Embark on a personalized journey through Tokyo, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have.

You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour.

*Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you!

*Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

*If you choose public transport option, we recommend to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.

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At a glance

Duration
4–8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–11
Guide
English
Operated by
OMAKASE

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: English Speaking Guide
  • Included: Get advice on future plans for your stay from our experienced guide
  • Included: Private Car *if you choose Private Car option

Not included

  • Not included: *Lunch is not included in the tour. Please pay for lunch together with the guide's portion.
  • Not included: Entrance fees: *If you want a guide to accompany you to the facility, please pay for the guide as well.
  • Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): *It is recommended to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Tokyo

    Passing by

    Here are some popular destinations.

    *You can choose 2-3 places for 4 hours tour, 4-5 places for 8 hours tour. You may ask your local profssional guide for her/his recommendation.

    *Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you!

    *Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

    *If you choose public transport option, we recommend to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.

  2. Tsukiji Fish Market

    one hour

    Visiting markets on a trip is an amusing experience. You will see a lot of fresh seafood and delicious food, and local people enjoying shopping and eating.

    Find your favorite local snacks here!

  3. Senso-ji Temple

    one hour

    Asakusa is a place where you can feel Japanese tradition and culture. Many people smile and take pictures in front of the huge red lanterns.

  4. Meiji Jingu Shrine

    one hour

    Meiji Jingu Shrine is a place where the good old days are still alive. The lush landscape of trees and the sacred atmosphere evoke a sense of nostalgia in the heart. Visiting with a loved one will also deepen the bond between the two.

  5. Shibuya Crossing

    30 min

    Take a video at the most famous intersection in the world! A bronze statue of Hachiko is also waiting for you.

  6. Imperial Palace

    one hour

    Located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls.

  7. Akihabara

    30 min

    It is a well-known sacred place for the otaku. The city is filled with anime, games, and manga!

  8. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

    one hour

    Take a relaxing stroll through the narrow streets that retain traces of the good old days. Enjoy mingling with the locals as you eat and drink standing around.

  9. Omotesando

    30 min

    The avenue known as the Champs Elysees in Tokyo is lined with unique buildings by world-renowned architects.

    One step down the street and you will find stores popular with young people and galleries of young artists.

  10. Takeshita Street

    30 min

    A heaven for girls full of cute things. Take a picture with Rainbow Cotton Candy in your hand!

  11. Ueno Park

    Passing by

    Ueno Park is famous for cherry blossom viewing, but there is much more to see than just cherry blossoms.

    Don't miss the seven museums or Ueno Toshogu - The Tokugawas' Golden Mausoleum!

  12. Koenji Junjo Shotengai

    Passing by

    Have you ever seen so many shopping streets? What would you buy in these endless shopping streets? Vinyl records or vintage second-hand clothes?

    Let's pray for sunny weather tomorrow at the weather shrine!

  13. Gotokuji Temple

    Passing by

    Do you know Maneki Neko? This is the birthplace of beckoning cats. Let's listen to a story while looking at the many beckoning cats that line the temple grounds.

  14. Nakano Broadway

    Passing by

    There is a much deeper world here than Akihabara. How about taking a break surrounded by contemporary art at Takashi Murakami's Cafe?

  15. Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)

    Passing by

    The scenery remains as it was in the movie “It's Tough Being a Man" (Otoko wa Tsuraiyo). Teishakuten Temple is famous for its sculptures and the splendor of its Japanese garden. Have some dumplings at a teahouse on the street!

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 1,034 more pickup points

We will pick up within Tokyo 23 ward (except Maihama, Yokohama etc)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • 6 hours by public transport

    Pickup included

  • 4 hours by public transport

    Pickup included

  • 8 hours by public transport

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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