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This Tokyo tour offers a personalized alternative to crowded sightseeing buses. Explore the city with a local guide who can introduce you to hidden gems and must-see spots based on your interests. The flexible itinerary ensures your time is spent only on places that interest you. Possible stops include Yoyogi Park, Senso-ji Temple, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and the buzzing streets of Shibuya.

Explore Tokyo's oldest temple on a private walking tour of Asakusa, led by a local guide dedicated to your group. Pass through the iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and lively Nakamise shopping street to reach Senso-ji, and discover a rare spot where a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine sit side by side. Because the tour is private, the pace and focus are yours. Spend more time at the temple, wander through backstreet food stalls, or browse knife and samurai gear shops. Your guide adapts the route to your interests, whether traveling with children, low on energy after a long flight, or searching for the best street food. Highlights include Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, explored at your own pace, a rare place where a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine coexist, local street food with tasting recommendations from your guide, a professional chef knife shop, and a samurai sword and ninja gear store. Enjoy the full attention of a private guide focused on your group during the tour.

Take control of your sightseeing and explore Tokyo your way on this private and customizable tour. With the experience exclusively for your group, there’s no need to worry about other travelers causing delays. Instead, enjoy your private guide’s undivided attention and an itinerary tailored to your interests, with plenty of potential stops, such as Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, and Yoyogi Park.

Choose your own adventure and make the most of your time on this fully customizable private car and minivan tour through Tokyo that goes at your own pace. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history, street art, or Japanese pop culture, an expert plans the ideal itinerary while you relax and enjoy the sights, with the flexibility to choose the duration and departure time that works best for your schedule.

The youthful and colorful Tokyo district of Harajuku is known for its confections but, for visitors, it can be hard to figure out the best places to go. This guided tour takes you to local vendors to try some of the are's most popular sweets while learning about this unique local culture.

The Tokyo district of Ikebukuro is home to a thriving food scene, but many visitors pass right by it. This evening guided tour takes you to places missed by most visitors, where you can try foods you have probably never tasted before.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for the natural splendor of Nikko National Park on a day trip that saves you the hassle of taking the train on your own. Without your own wheels, it’s tough to travel between top Nikko sights such as the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, but this excursion makes your sightseeing seamless with multiple convenient departure points.

Hitting Mt. Fuji's scattered photo spots, cultural stops, and shopping in one day means renting a car or stitching together bus rides with tight transfer windows. This guided tour links the Arakurayama Sengen Park viewpoint, a matcha-making session at Shikido, Gotemba Premium Outlets, and an onsen with Mt. Fuji views into a single route, so you experience the highlights of the area without planning the logistics yourself.

Explore Mt. Fuji and Hakone National Park without the stress of planning multiple transport connections, navigating mountain routes, or coordinating timed scenic stops on your own. This full-day guided experience connects the region’s most iconic viewpoints and natural landmarks in a smooth, well-paced itinerary, with local insight throughout. With logistics handled, you can focus on the scenery and volcanic landscapes rather than timing or transfers.

Discover the best of Tokyo—and enjoy a customized experience that’s tailored to your preferences and schedule—on this private tour. Pick a meeting point and tour duration that work best for you, opt to travel on foot or by car, and set off with just your local guide for company. From there, the experience is up to you: Visit major city temples and monuments, explore museums, drop by hip ramen restaurants, and more.

Discover Tokyo’s youthful energy and street‑fashion culture on this walking tour of Shibuya and Harajuku. Wander across the famous Shibuya Scramble, explore quirky shops and cafés in Harajuku, and get a feel for Tokyo’s urban vibe and style the fashion-forward way. This is a lively, immersive way to experience modern Tokyo up close and on foot.

Kamakura served as Japan's capital from the 12th to the 14th century and is home to a concentration of temples and shrines that requires local knowledge to navigate efficiently—particularly for visitors with limited time in the city. This guided day tour covers Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with a guide providing historical context at each stop.

If you want to experience the famous tuna auction and Japanese cuisine, the Toyosu Fish Market should be at the top of your Tokyo list. But many travelers don't know how to secure a spot. This tour, led by Fumi a guide with over 10 years of experience and strong market connections, ensures your space and reveals insider secrets. Hotel pickup (Please see "Pickup details" below for conditions) Watch the complete tuna auction from start to finish from the closest possible spot Enjoy a sushi breakfast at Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi — your choice. Reservations included for groups of all sizes; no waiting in line. (meal not included) •••••• Explore the entire market including intermediate wholesale areas to sample and shop for authentic Japanese ingredients

Avoid going home with blurry pictures and book a private professional photographer for your Tokyo trip. Discover the most photogenic spots around the city—from some of the most popular attractions to hidden gems tucked away from the crowds—and guarantee that you leave Tokyo with quality photos of your time there. Your photographer captures hundreds of photos, plus 20 retouched photos that you’ve selected.

Nikko National Park sits roughly two hours from Tokyo and holds a concentration of UNESCO World Heritage-listed shrines, mountain roads, and natural landmarks that's difficult to cover without transport of your own. This full-day tour connects the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Iroha Mountain Road, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and Huayan Waterfall, with a cable car ride to the Akechidaira Observatory included along the way.

Most tours of Tokyo focus on showing you the sights by daylight, but the city comes alive at night, glowing with neon lights. On this half-day private guided tour, snap photos of the illuminated Tokyo Tower, explore Senso-Ji Temple free from the crowds of tourists, wander through bustling Shibuya, and much more.

Travelers interested in plants and flowers will enjoy this small-group bonsai-making workshop at Tokyo’s Bonsai Museum. You’ll learn all about this ancient craft from an expert bonsai artist. You’ll receive personalized attention and assistance as student numbers will be capped at six.

This is the ideal pick for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Avoid the tourist traps and benefit from having a guide to take you to secret places that locals love in Ueno. Visit exciting local haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone such as a standing bar, and a tavern, where you can try local specialties such as sashimi, skewered meat, and grilled fish, as well as Japanese alcoholic drinks.

If you want to cover more ground than you would on a typical walking tour, a small-group guided cycle tour is ideal. Venture off the main roads of central Tokyo without the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide. Over a few hours, cycle to some hidden highlights that many travelers miss. Get some exercise while seeing the sights and learning more about the Japanese capital.

A one-day visit to Tokyo, filled with iconic spots and vibrant neighborhoods, would be an exciting journey through the city's rich culture and modern vibe. This day in Tokyo offers a wonderful mix of traditional culture, urban energy, and modern style, giving you a taste of the city’s diverse character, all in one memorable day!

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.

Marvel at Japan’s gorgeous fall panoramas on a 2-day tour of the Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures from Tokyo. Travelling by super-speedy bullet train (shinkansen), visit popular fall foliage viewing spots such as Mt. Yamadera, Naruko Dam, and Naruko Gorge. Plus, you’ll have free time to soak in the steaming waters of an onsen. Accommodation, meals, and transport costs are included.

Discover the enchanting post towns of Tsumago and Magome on this day trip along the historic Nakasendo Trail. Departing from Shinjuku, travel comfortably by Limited Express Azusa to experience the Edo period's charm. Explore Tsumago-juku, a beautifully preserved town, and enjoy free time to wander its atmospheric streets. Next, visit Magome-juku, renowned for its stone-paved pathways and scenic countryside views. Savor a delicious mini sauce katsu bento lunch, featuring breaded pork cutlet. This journey offers an immersive glimpse into Japan's rich heritage, perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. - Travel comfortably by train from Shinjuku - Visit two of Japan's best-preserved historic post towns - Feel like you've stepped back into the Edo period - Lunch included

Shinjuku offers some of the best shopping and nightlife options in Tokyo, but knowing where to go can be difficult, with an overwhelming array of options in Kabukicho, and tiny bars hidden behind closed doors in Golden Gai. Let your guide know what you are looking for on this customized nightlife tour, and make the most of your time in this vibrant entertainment district.