Day Trips from Tokyo to Tokyo Prefecture

With hundreds of attractions and activities, knowing where to start your Tokyo sightseeing is a challenge. This private tour saves you hours of planning by transporting you between the capital’s major attractions and hidden gems with ease. Benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore places such as Ginza, Shibuya, Akihabara, and much more.

Enjoy sightseeing near Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, including a Lake Ashi cruise and a visit to Mt. Komagatake, during this full-day trip by coach from Tokyo. See the celebrated Mt. Fuji during a stop at its famous 5th Station, then take a laid-back boat cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi before touring Mt. Komagatake’s ropeway and summit, offering amazing views of nearby Hakone National Park. Opt to include a Japanese lunch.

Explore a range of sides of Tokyo that many travelers miss with this hassle-free, private sightseeing tour. Enjoy a flexible experience where you can set the pace and spend more time at the places that interest you most, with stops at Meiji Jingu Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and more. What's more, avoid the discomfort of Tokyo’s busy trains with private transportation around the city.

Swap overcrowded group tours for the intimate alternative of a private Tokyo tour that’s exclusively for your personal group. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the tour if you have any special requests—or let the guide, a certified Japan Heritage Specialist, create an exciting itinerary for you. Visit key landmarks and hidden gems, practice your Japanese, and discover local spots most tourists would never discover on their own.

Revel in Japanese aesthetics at the historical and traditional Japanese gardens. Check out dry and artistic landscape gardens at the Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Yoyogi Park, and more. Choose the gardens you'd like to see and other famous Tokyo sites.

Discover Tokyo’s top sights in comfort on this private full-day tour with a driver-guide who knows the city inside out. Forgo the stress of navigating public transport and enjoy a curated trip to temples, markets, viewpoints, and major districts. Relax with air-conditioned private transportation and convenient hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

Make the most of cherry blossom season in Tokyo by exploring several of the city's best viewing points with a private guide. Leave the navigation to your guide and focus on sightseeing throughout the experience. You'll also discover viewing points in the city you might otherwise miss on your own.

Take a deep dive into Japanese food culture on this private half-day tour of Tokyo’s two famed fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Check out the street food vendors on Asakusa shopping street and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderlands. Customize your itinerary to suit your needs, making the most of your time in the city.

Economical tiered pricing is adopted on this tour! Are you new to Tokyo and looking for a private tour guide with a limited time and budget? I've got just what you need! Our private tour covers visits to the popular and important tourist spots in Tokyo. We'll check out the impressive Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Buddhist Temple, which are among the biggest religious sites in the city. Experience the famous Shibuya Crossing, meet Hachi, the loyal Akita dog, and explore Ginza, the most sophisticated shopping district in Japan, and Tsukiji Outer Market. During the tour, we'll use both the subway and JR train, but no need to worry about crowded times. An experienced licensed guide is the only one who can provide international tourists with accurate information about Japan's history and culture!

If you want to get off the beaten path and explore the non-touristy parts of Tokyo, this is the tour for you. Your licensed guide will take you through some local neighborhoods and down different streets giving you a taste of local life. You can also choose from a list of sites and customize your trip if you like.

Tokyo is a big, modern city but you can discover its traditional past if you know where to look. On this private full-day tour, your guide will take you to places where you can experience Tokyo’s past and learn about its history. The itinerary is customizable, including the Edo–Tokyo Museum, Ryogoku sumo culture, the old bridge at Nihonbashi, and the immersive Fukagawa Edo Museum showcasing Edo period life.

Explore Tokyo without navigating its public transport system–and keep your luggage close–on this tour designed for travelers arriving or departing the city the same day, including pickup at your hotel or address and drop-off at cruise ship, Haneda Airport, or vice versa. Take the guesswork out of sightseeing and visit top highlights including Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and Akihabara, before continuing your onward journey.

Take the stress out of exploring Mount Fuji on this private, full-day tour with air-conditioned transfers and a personalized itinerary. Discover highlights such as the Owakudani Valley, Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, and more at a pace that suits you. Enjoy convenient pick-up from central Tokyo, bottled water throughout the day, and an English-speaking driver/guide on hand to answer your questions. It's the perfect way to see more that you would traveling alone.

・Visit Tokyo’s major highlights in one day, from Meiji Shrine to Tokyo Skytree ・Save time with comfortable transportation by car or minivan ・Enjoy free time at Tsukiji Outer Market to explore local food and choose your own lunch ・Discover Tokyo in a small group of no more than 10 travelers with a Japanese local guide Discover Tokyo’s essential highlights in one day with a Japanese local guide. Travel comfortably by car or minivan as you explore historic shrines and temples, famous landmarks, and lively neighborhoods. Enjoy free time at Tsukiji Outer Market to sample local food and choose your own lunch, then continue to Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree. This small-group tour offers a convenient and relaxed way to experience Tokyo’s traditional culture and modern city life.

Take a whirlwind sightseeing tour of Tokyo as you visit the city’s top landmarks, observe a tea ceremony, and enjoy a Tokyo Bay cruise on this full-day tour. Follow your guide to attractions including the Imperial Palace Plaza, Nakamise shopping street, Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-ji), and Tokyo Tower observation deck. This excursion in Tokyo, perfect for those with limited time, also includes lunch, all entrance fees, and a souvenir city map.

Your first day in Tokyo sets the tone for the rest of your trip. Rather than losing it to jet lag, summer heat, and unfamiliar train lines, this day is led by a local guide who travels with you by private car, shapes the pace and stops around your interests, and shares the everyday customs and manners that help Tokyo feel a little less foreign, right from day one. Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby and gives you a short briefing on the day ahead before you set off together. A typical day moves through the calm of Meiji Shrine, the energy of Shibuya Crossing, the contrast between Zōjō-ji Temple and Tokyo Tower, and the old Edo atmosphere of Asakusa — shaped around what you'd like to see. Along the way, your guide can introduce local food and, if you wish, a sake tasting, paid separately so you remain free to choose. You also leave with practical tips for the rest of your stay, from a friendly, knowledgeable local guide.

Experience the perfect blend of Tokyo culture, history, and entertainment on this unforgettable 6-hour private walking tour with a Sumo Show Lunch in Asakusa. Your journey begins with a 4-hour guided walking tour led by a licensed local guide, who will introduce you to Tokyo’s most fascinating sights, hidden corners, and cultural highlights. This immersive walk allows you to truly experience the city beyond the typical tourist routes. After exploring the city, your guide will escort you to the famous Asakusa Sumo Club, where the highlight of the day awaits — a 2-hour live Sumo show paired with a traditional Japanese lunch. Watch professional sumo wrestlers up close, learn about the history and rituals of sumo, and enjoy a lively, authentic atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.

Avoid the hassle of getting to Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san) on your own with this full-day guided tour from Tokyo. Your guide handles all the logistics, so all you need to do is enjoy yourself. Travel along a panoramic ropeway to scenic viewpoints, visit seasonal fruit-picking orchards, and make a stop at Oishi Park's flower-lined lakeside. Lunch and all-you-can-eat fruit picking are included for ease. Plus, enjoy the best of each season with cherry blossom or fall foliage stops, depending on the time of year.

A shotengai, or shopping street, is a great place to shop, eat, and get a glimpse of everyday life in Japan. This walking tour of Tokyo shows you both the modern and traditional sides of the city through its shopping streets. Customize your itinerary for the roughly six hour tour from a list of possible attractions.

Explore Tokyo on two wheels and see far more than would be possible on foot. In a small group of no more than 12, pedal along city streets just like a local as you go from the Tsukiji Jogai Market to the Zojo-ji Temple, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Imperial Palace, soaking up the atmosphere and learning about Japanese history and culture along the way.

This is a private, tailor-made tour designed exclusively just for you ! ① Highly attentive and personalized hospitality ② Extensive knowledge of the latest trends and excellent restaurants ③ Plenty of photos taken for you I can guide you to classic spots like Asakusa and the Imperial Palace, trendy areas such as Shibuya and Harajuku, and even meccas of subculture like Akihabara. I can also take you to "hidden gems" known only to locals, spots serving exquisite cuisine, and locations famous for beautiful cherry blossoms or autumn foliage. ・Durations: 6/ 8/ 10 hours ・Transportation: Subway/ Train/ Taxi ・Meeting Point: Hotel lobby (Please provide your hotel name when booking) *If your hotel is located far from the city center, I may ask to meet at the Hachiko Statue in Shibuya instead. *The start time can be changed. *Please note that I do not provide creating itineraries or pre-tour consultations via phone. International Chief Tour Conductor

On this private guided tour, you visit a curated selection of photo-worthy spots, perfect for boosting your Instagram game. Skip the hours of research as your guide takes you to some of Tokyo's most iconic and photogenic locations, which may include Harajuku, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and more. Capture stunning shots while learning about the city's popular attractions along the way.

Get a shortcut to the best architecture and contemporary art spots in Tokyo on this private walking tour. After hotel pickup, explore Roppongi, Tokyo International Forum, and the famous Shibuya crossing. Combining culture with art, you’ll discover hidden gems that you would struggle to find on your own. Plus, along the way, listen to insightful commentary from your guide.

Planning a Tokyo day around your interests can be difficult without knowing where to start. This private, half-day tour builds a tailor-made route through Tokyo or Kanagawa, with pickup from a hotel or given location and travel on foot or by public transportation. Choose interests ranging from history and local culture to modern neighborhoods, with possible stops including Senso-ji, the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing, or Shinjuku. Ten edited digital photos capture moments from the day, and your guide can explain Tokyo’s train and subway system.