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Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Tokyo, Japan
Popular pick
Booked 20+ times last week!
  • 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Barry_P ·
Apr 2026
A great private tour, full day 12 hours.. Relaxed vibe with plenty of stops-breaks to get food and drinks. Monkeys were the main destination and were fantastic. Osamu town with sake tasting, Shibu to check out the old town with public baths. Cherry blossoms too.. Comfy and clean van with lots of space.
· CHELSY_K ·
Jun 2026
Lily was a great tour guide! We got to visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, shop, and we ate at an amazing ramen place! Lily brought us to some amazing sites and answered any questions we had on Japanese culture history!

Overview

Discover Tokyo with a private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital. Navigate the city's complex, yet efficient, subway system with your guide as you visit famous sites including the outer Tsukiji fish market, the traditional town of Asakusa, the Meiji Shrine. Learn about Japanese youth and pop culture in Harajuku, and enjoy a tour that’s customizable to suit your interests.
  • Travel on foot and by metro to see the best of Tokyo
  • Choose between multiple tour times to best suit your travel schedule
  • Private tour can be customized to suit your interests
  • Receive more personalized attention for your group on a private tour

What's Included

  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel Pickup in Tokyo City
  • Private Vehicle (optional)
  • Entrance fee - You & Guide
  • Admission Fee - You & Guide
  • Meals
    Meals & Drinks (for you & guide).
  • Public transportation
    All Transport Fares (for you & guide).
  • Private transportation
    Optional, additional fee applies.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please let us know your hotel in Tokyo in advance. A pick-up location is limited to hotels in central Tokyo (Within Tokyo's 23 wards). We cannot pick up at hotels in Chiba Prefecture (Maihama, etc.), Kanagawa Prefecture (Yokohama, etc.), airports or ports. If you stay at a hotel outside of Tokyo, please come to the designated meeting point. 【Note】If you are booking is made within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel meetup. (In this case, we will change to Tsukiji Honganji Temple)

Itinerary

1

Senso-ji Temple

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Asakusa

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Meiji Jingu Shrine

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Takeshita Street

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Tsukiji Fish Market

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Imperial Palace

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Shibuya Crossing

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Ginza

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Tokyo National Museum

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

13

Senso-ji Temple

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

14

Ueno Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

15

Tokyo Skytree

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

16

Odaiba District

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

17

Hamarikyu Gardens

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A moderate amount of walking is included. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • The tour will take place rain or shine.
  • If you choose Private van option, please note, you can visit Tokyo metropolitan area, but you cannot visit outside of Tokyo
  • [Private Vehicle Option] We are unable to provide pickup and drop-off services for hotels in the Urayasu area, including those near Tokyo Disney Resort. This service is available only in Tokyo.
  • You can explore more places depending on the tour duration: 4h tour: 2-3 spots, 6h tour: 3-4 spots, 8h tour: 4-5 spots
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Frequently Asked Question (1)

Q:I am a vegetarian / I have allergies / I am gluten or lacto free.

A:Just let us know any dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 1,856 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour!

JeanFrancois_B, Jun 2026
We had a great tour with Yoshiko! She was knowledgeable and very fun to be with. Highly recommended!!

Amazing Experience

Carlos_V, Jun 2026
The guide is very professional and helps you try and understand the culture of Japan. He brings you to very popular and beautiful places.

Mitch was super kind, he...

Monica_B, Jun 2026
Mitch was super kind, he even brought notebooks for our sons so they could start collecting stamps at every landmark. He, however, has limited historic and cultural knowledge, the tour was pretty superficial.

wonderful customize tour

Claudia_W, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour in Tokyo with our guide, Tak. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to spend the day with. Tak worked with us to customize the tour based on our wants and needs, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed. We especially appreciated that he took our dietary needs seriously and brought us to a gluten-free restaurant, which meant a lot to us. His attention to detail, flexibility, and warm personality made our time in Tokyo even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend Tak to anyone visiting Tokyo!

Lily was a great tour...

CHELSY_K, Jun 2026
Lily was a great tour guide! We got to visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, shop, and we ate at an amazing ramen place! Lily brought us to some amazing sites and answered any questions we had on Japanese culture history!

Fabulous introduction to Tokyo!

Tanesha_N, Jun 2026
What a wonderful introduction to Tokyo! Our guide, Keiko, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very eager to customize our tour to what we wanted to see and do for the day. She gave us tips on using the subway and getting around on our own, took us to a delicious ramen restaurant at lunch, and sent us a long list of vintage clothing shops we’d requested to visit, but just ran out of time - we were having so much fun at the sites we visited! As a mom traveling with 2 teenagers you never know how much “museum vs shops” they want to see, but we had a great balance of both with Keiko. My girls were sad to see her go at the end of the tour, Highly recommend this tour and having Keiko as your guide. She is delightful.

This was great way to get...

Suzi_P, Jun 2026
This was great way to get an intro to the city on our first day in Tokyo. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. At the end of our day, she even took us to the train station to help us figure out how to buy tickets for the remainder of our destinations which was a huge help!

Customized Tokyo tour with guide and driver

Christine_J, Jun 2026
Expensive tour but to be fair, Tokyo is not cheap. Had a great guide, Tomo, and a driver. Very comfortable, spacious van. Tomo was very pleasant. She customized our visit. Even took us on a bullet train ride because my 85 year-old Mom was curious. We conquered the Shibuya crossing in a wheelchair. I highly recommend!

It was very nice to be...

Harry_G, Jun 2026
It was very nice to be shown around the subway and the good spots along with restaurants as a byproduct of the tour

awesome experience

Felix_D, Jun 2026
our guide Sho did a great job! super fun day and we saw and learned a ton. we saw many sites and had a fabulous lunch together

The Essence of Tokyo in 6 Hours!

Sarah_A, Jun 2026
We could not have been happier with Yuriko and our customized Tokyo highlights tour! As a first-time visitor to Tokyo, traveling with my 22-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter, I was worried about finding activities we would all enjoy. Yuriko suggested a perfect itinerary for us, starting with the Tsujiki fish market, where we sampled delicious fresh fish, scallops, Wagyu beef skewers, and the sweetest Japanese melons. She also recommended a wonderful ceramics store where I purchased one-of-a-kind plates and bowls to ship home. We then toured the Meiji Shrine and a beautiful iris garden, cruised through cool shops and soaked in the Harajuku vibe, and traversed Shibuya Crossing with thousands of other pedestrians. Also, a delicious sushi lunch and an overall amazing day!! Yuriko was incredibly organized, thoughtful, kind, and so knowledgeable about Japanese culture, history, architecture, and food! It was a perfect way to get to know Tokyo in a short amount of time! We cannot wait to return to Tokyo and travel with Yuriko again. She is a true gem.

Wonderful 6-hour walking tour of Tokyo

Wesley_H, Jun 2026
Mitch was a wonderful Tokyo tour guide! He customized the 6-hour walking tour itinerary based on our preferences, shared fascinating Japanese culture and delicious food with us, and led us around the city smoothly and efficiently. A great experience!

A Taste of Tokyo!

AngelaFuste, Jun 2026
This was just perfect for our group of 8: 2 families with 4 teenagers. Our tour guide, Young, was terrific. She really wanted to maximize our experience. She took note of what we wanted to do and made it happened. The day was perfect as we were able to experience all the spots that we wanted to visit. Highly recommend it!

Better than Expected

Anthony_D, Jun 2026
It was better than expected. Having someone who lives there and knows the history and cares about the group they are touring was exceptional. We had a memorable time and highly recommend our tour guide.

5 star experience with Fumi

Kelly_H, Jun 2026
Fumi made it so special. We had booked a food tour with a different company in Kyoto and were disappointed. This did not disappoint!!! Fumi our guide was so informative and made it really special. We feel like we made a new friend! Do not hesitate to book.

Chas is the best!

Christine_P, Jun 2026
We did our tour during our first full day in Tokyo. Chas was our guide and he was fantastic! We learned a lot and got a feel for the train system. Couldn’t ask for a better day.

Great tour of Tokyo

Jim_C, Jun 2026
Yoko is unbelievable. Great personality knowledgeable, took us to cool spots. Made us feel very comfortable.

100% recommend and ASK for SHUN!

Sarah_M, Jun 2026
I have traveled for many years and now with my teens…. Shun is 100% the best guide I’ve ever had. Shun was a teacher and it showed! He was wonderful with my teens and asked them questions to engage them, told funny stories and was kind, professional, and great to be with. I travel alone with my teens and never know how a guide will be. Shun was truly the best guide I’ve ever had in any country I’ve visited. The tour was wonderful; my son wanted to eat his way through it, my daughter wanted Instagram worthy photos throughout and I wanted to hear all the history and tidbits about everything Shun showed us… he hit the mark ten-fold! I 100% recommend this tour and ask for Shun!

Fabulous

Ruth_W, Jun 2026
Say was a wonderful guide. She was able to adjust the plans when we asked to go to some out of the way places.

Great tour

lauren_b, Jun 2026
Michiko was a wonderful guide! She was so nice, welcoming and personable. The tour was great and definitely worth it for first time visitors.

Excellent & Impactful Tokyo Experience!

Robby_P, Jun 2026
This was an amazing time with Meiko-san who added tremendous value for our trip. There is no way we would have enjoyed Tokyo for what it had to offer or learn so much about the culture or get cool tips and tricks to maximize our experience without Meiko-san. Without a doubt an amazing time thanks to our guide. If you want a good experience in Tokyo...highly recommend this.

Great visit to Tokyo!

Nichole_P, May 2026
Fantastic introduction to Tokyo. Kanako was an amazing tour guide. She took us to some great spots and even helped us with the metro! We had a great day and it was the best way to start our visit to Japan. Highly recommend this tour

Terrible tour and guide!!

Joann_K, May 2026
This tour was terrible. The 73 year old guide spoken terrible English and took us only to extremely crowded shrines and left out all good parts of this tour such as the fish market imperial palace national gardens and museums. We are now left to visit those on our dime after paying for his horrible tour!! Do not book this tour!!!

Introduction to Tokyo

nancykotr, May 2026
Tour was a great introduction to Tokyo…we visited the Meiji Jingu shrine, Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa. Received an introduction to the incredible subway system. Our guide was very nice but it was difficult at times to understand her English.

Walking tour of Tokyo

Jim_L, May 2026
Miky was fabulous! Visited Meiji Shrine, Zojoji Temple, Tsukji fish market and Hamarikyo gardens. Taking the trains with Miky made our adventure much easier than trying to do it ourselves!

Trip highlight! Excellent first day activity!

ian_m, May 2026
We did this the first day of our visit and it was one of the highlights of the entire trip! It gave us a perspective on Tokyo’s different areas, and our guide taught us so much! Domo arigato gozaimasu Nobu-san!

Authentic Tokyo Experience with an Outstanding Guide

Sergey_S, May 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our private Tokyo walking tour with Mieko-san. From the beginning, communication was excellent, and throughout the day she was kind, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. What we appreciated most was that she gave us exactly the type of experience we were looking for — authentic places and local experiences we would never have discovered or felt comfortable navigating on our own as tourists. The lunch recommendation was outstanding and became one of the highlights of our trip. Mieko-san made us feel very welcome, answered all of our questions, and helped us experience Tokyo in a much more personal and meaningful way. She also took beautiful photos of us during the tour, which was such a thoughtful touch. We highly recommend this tour and especially Mieko-san to anyone visiting Tokyo and looking for a more authentic, high-quality experience.

We had a wonderful day...

Barbara_H, May 2026
We had a wonderful day walking the streets of Tokyo and traveling on the subway with Kayco. The walk through the fish market was incredible with all of the different smells from the scrumptious food that was being sold. She took us to a really delicious restaurant dating back to 1837 near the temple. Someplace we would have never found on our own. Lastly, we experienced walking across Shibuya Scramble Crossing with her taking pictures of us in the crowd. We would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Tokyo to spend the day with Kayco.

A great orientation to...

Theresa_L, May 2026
A great orientation to Tokyo! Our guide, Toshi, was very knowledgeable & friendly. We got experience navigating the train system & had a wonderful sushi lunch to end our tour.

Lovely experience

Inge_R, May 2026
Tatsie was a lovely guide to help us around Tokyo. we saw some atractive highlights and stopped at Tokyo’s main shrine. A pity that there was a long traject in the metro but that was then filled with a lot of good information shared about the history.

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