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Immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine with this all-in-one small-group class. You’ll visit a local supermarket near Iriya Station with your guide and learn how to shop for Japanese ingredients like a professional. After, you’ll make traditional foods like sushi rolls, miso soup, egg rolls, and more as you hone your homestyle cooking skills. Once it’s time to enjoy your meal, tea is served to complement your experience.

Discover Tokyo’s bustling Asakusa district, without getting lost or overwhelmed, on this small-group guided walking tour. Follow your professional English-speaking guide around the historic neighborhood, browse the traditional Nakamise shopping street, visit Senso-ji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Tokyo, and learn about traditional temple rituals and the area’s history along the way.

This walking tour of Shinjuku’s buzzing areas of Golden Gai and Kabukicho is the perfect way to discover great bars, restaurants, and food stalls, without having to do any research. Discover new haunts, and feast on local specialties, such as ramen and “yakitori” (skewers). Learn about local history from your guide, and best of all, enjoy the perk of having tastings included.

Explore the streets of Shibuya with a local guiding the way during this introductory walking tour. Learn about the history and development of Shibuya, visit the famous Shibuya crossing, and go off the beaten path to see local bars and restaurants. Ask questions and get personalized advice for what to see and do plus where to eat during your trip to Tokyo.

Cross off two major areas in Tokyo on one tour as you learn about the Imperial Palace and explore the commercial district of Nihonbashi. Discover many long-standing businesses that have existed for hundreds of years, including a dashi soup stock shop and washi shop, where you'll learn about the craft of making traditional Japanese paper.

Avoid boring vacation photos with a private photo shoot by a professional photographer. Choose your location within Tokyo for a backdrop that suits your preferences, and consult with your photographer beforehand via messages. Families, couples, friends, and solo travelers can capture special memories without awkward selfies or someone in the group missing out on being the star. Receive about 100 unedited photos, and around 10 edited ones to share.

Skip the stress of planning your Tokyo itinerary and enjoy a seamless, hassle-free private tour. Your guide can meet you at your hotel, so there's no need to worry about navigation. Along the way, customize the experience to match your interests, with potential stops such as Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Orient yourself on your first day in Tokyo, and see the city through the eyes of a local. During this customized tour with your personal host, learn how to navigate and use Tokyo’s transport system. Choose from the city’s most famous attractions, or explore up-and-coming neighborhoods. Understand cultural practices, find the best places to eat, and get advice on Tokyo’s nightlife scene.

The Ginza district of Tokyo is one of the best places to enjoy seeing a blend of both new and historic architecture. A tour guide will make sure you don’t miss a single opportunity to learn about these iconic buildings. This private walking tour is customizable to your interests and knowledge base, and will take you to sights you may not be able to access on your own. You’ll end the tour with great photos, feeling like a Ginza expert yourself.

Explore the Yanaka Ginza area of Tokyo on a walking tour led by an engaging local guide. See places in this old town part of Tokyo that most visitors miss, and get a feel for daily life in the quieter districts of Tokyo. Sample some Japanese street food, learn about Japanese culture, and discover the district's traditions with the benefit of this small-group tour.

This is not a typical Tokyo tour!! As a team of local guides born and raised in Tokyo, we take you beyond the usual tourist spots to discover the city from a true insider’s perspective. Forget fixed schedules or group tour rules. Every moment of this tour is 100% customized around your preferences, pace, and interests. Whether you want to check off famous landmarks like Asakusa, Shibuya, Tsukiji, and Akihabara, or wander through local neighborhoods like Yanaka, Sugamo, Shimokitazawa, Koenji, and Nakano, we craft the ultimate itinerary just for you. Whether it’s your first time in Tokyo or your fifth, whether you’re traveling as a family, a couple, or solo, if you want to truly experience Tokyo like a local, this fully customizable private tour is the perfect choice for you! About Us (Michitabi) We are a passionate team of Tokyo natives in our early 20s. Rather than standard guidebook routes, we guide you from an authentic local perspective!!

There’s so much for families to do in Tokyo that it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Adventurous families will love customizing their own private tour from a list of recommendations. Select the places that appeal to you and your kids, from the Tsukiji Fish Market to culture-rich Asakusa to the informative Edo–Tokyo Museum. You’ll travel on foot or by public transport but without the risk of getting lost.

Discover the flavors and culture of Tsukiji on a private walking tour with a local guide. Over two hours, explore Tsukiji’s lively market streets, hidden corners, and everyday food culture while learning the stories behind this famous area. Along the way, enjoy three local street foods included in the tour, carefully selected by your guide. You will also visit both a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple, offering a deeper look into Japan’s spiritual traditions. Perfect for travelers who want more than just a food tour, this experience combines local flavors, cultural insight, and the flexibility of a private guide. ・Explore Tsukiji’s lively market and hidden local spots with a private guide ・Enjoy three local street foods included in the tour ・Visit a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple for cultural insight ・Experience Tsukiji at your own pace on a private walking tour

Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour of Asakusa. See both sides of the district—from the spiritual to the secular—as you walk around with your guide. Visit the Sensō-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine to learn about Buddhism and Shintoism. Then explore nostalgic streets, traditional theater areas, and working-class Hoppy Street while tasting selected Japanese snacks and sweets.

Get to know Edo-era Tokyo on a fun and informative small-group walking tour. Over three hours, you’ll tour the Shinagawa area, following your guide down back alleys to find landmarks, buildings, and shops that you might not find independently. Learn more about this area’s history and its importance on the Old Tokaido Road through Japan.

Asakusa and Yanaka are two of the older neighborhoods in Tokyo, but exploring on your own may mean missing out on their rich history and sights. Book a private tour instead for a personalized and in-depth way to explore, and discover highlights such as Yanaka Cemetery, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, and more.

Navigating Tokyo's public transportation system to visit Mt Fuji or Hakone on your own can be overwhelming. This private tour takes care of the transportation and logistics for you, offering you a flexible way to travel. Choose from two itineraries and adjust the day as you see fit, deciding how long you stay at each stop or if you want to skip any entirely.

Cover more ground in less time and see Tokyo's most popular landmarks on an e-bike tour. E-bikes make exploring a breeze, and each route option is circular so you don't need to worry about finding your way home after the tour ends. Your tour includes an e-bike, helmet, gloves during winter, luggage storage, and optional knapsack rental for convenience.

Experience Japan’s diverse food culture in Asakusa! Visit local-favorite restaurants, and enjoy 12 unique dishes such as monjayaki (savory pancake) which is soul food of old downtown of Tokyo, yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles), taiyaki etc! A great chance to meet fellow travelers along the way. **Highlights** ・12 unique Japanese dishes for the first time ・Japanese Izakaya restaurant loved by locals ・A delicious fish-shaped waffle for dessert ・Meet new friends along the way ・Tips for Enjoying Asakusa **Important** This tour includes plenty of food and drinks, but any extras must be paid in cash. Please be sure to bring some cash with you. Please notify us if wheelchair access is required. We will modify the restaurant reservation as needed. Please note: This tour is conducted in English only. Japanese language support is not available.

Experience Mount Fuji on a fully private and customizable day trip with an expert local guide with an international background. Travel comfortably in a luxury Toyota Alphard or a premium Subaru Levorg (or similar). Explore Japan’s most iconic mountain and the beautiful Fuji Five Lakes region at your own pace. Scenic viewpoints, peaceful shrines, lakeside cafés, or outlet shopping can all be part of your day. Your guide brings cultural insights in a clear and enjoyable way, making each stop more meaningful and easy to understand. This tour is perfect for travelers who value depth, flexibility, and friendly conversation throughout the day. Why travelers choose this tour • Guided by a knowledgeable local with an international background • Private, customizable day trip from Tokyo, Yokohama, or Hakone • Choose what interests you most — nature, culture, or shopping • Perfect for travelers seeking authentic connection and personalized experience

Tsukiji’s busy market streets hide plenty of delicious local specialties, but finding the best stalls and understanding what you’re seeing can be tricky without a guide. This small-group experience begins with a walking tour of the market spots then leads to a hands-on sushi-making class. Discover Japanese ingredients and food traditions, then learn to prepare your own meal and arrange it in a handcrafted bento box.

If you’re a petrolhead visiting Japan, then this is the tour for you. Discover Tokyo’s JDM car culture as you cruise around the city with a passionate car-enthusiast guide. Along the way, cross the Rainbow Bridge, visit spots only car fans know about, and stop at the famous Daikoku Parking Area to see an incredible range of cars and meet fellow enthusiasts.

Lots of tours help you explore the shopping district of Ginza, but not many allow you to experience the rush of wind in your face as you navigate the region in a go-kart. On this small-group experience, take your pick of one of several costumes and hop in a kart before zipping around the city and taking in the sights. Photo shooting service and costume rental are included to enhance your adventure.

Tokyo's most interesting neighborhoods are often found away from the main sightseeing routes—but navigating the city's back streets and riverside paths independently, without local knowledge of which areas are worth exploring, takes more time than most visitors have to spare. This small-group cycling tour covers those lesser-visited areas on two wheels, with a guide leading the way through routes that avoid the main tourist corridors.