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Tokyo Private Customizable Half Day Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

If you want to pack a lot into a day tour of Tokyo, this is the one for you. Your guide will work with you to plan the sites you’d like to visit. They will help you navigate the busy city, and make the most of your time on the tour. You’ll see the city like a local, taking public transport or a private vehicle, and walking the streets like a Tokyo resident.
  • Customize this entire tour with your guide
  • Your guide will make any reservations or bookings you need for ease
  • You’ll be conveniently collected from your hotel to start the tour
  • This tour is great for first timers to Tokyo, or if you’ve been here before

What's Included

  • 4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf.
  • Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle)
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
  • Choose 2 to 3 sites for a personalized tour of Tokyo
  • Meals, food and drinks not specified
  • Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

  • Shinjuku Station
    3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

    The details of the meeting point will be discussed after you have booked this tour

Pickup details

If guests are already in Tokyo, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.

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Meeting point

  • Tokyo, Japan

    The details of the meeting point will be discussed after you have booked this tour

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Tokyo Skytree (Pass By)

Akihabara (Pass By)

Imperial Palace (Pass By)

Senso-ji Temple (Pass By)

Ueno Park (Pass By)

Ginza (Pass By)

Tokyo Tower (Pass By)

Shibuya (Pass By)

Meiji Jingu Shrine (Pass By)

Shinjuku (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Moderate Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
  • After your booking, you will receive a link to the Tokyo Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Tokyo Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
  • Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
  • If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
  • Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
  • Custom Itinerary:
  • Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
  • How far in advance should I book?
  • Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
  • What if I'm late?
  • We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
  • Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
  • Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
  • Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
  • Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best experience!

Gabriel_S, Apr 2025
Our guide, Hitomi, was absolutely amazing! She had great english, was really knowledgeable and super nice! She took us to places we were really interested in visiting and gave us an incredible tour!

Magical

Dalia_M, Dec 2024
Machito is amazing fun instructive super nice and pleasant my kids loved her and she was super patient and kind answering all her questions. She made it so magical

Such an Amazing time!

GloriaJean_H, Jul 2023
Our tour guide was kind, sweet and fun and ready for new experiences with my group. Definitely recommend! Exploring the area with her was amazingly fun, as she went out of her way to show us a maid and cat cafe! As well as one of the biggest anime stores that Akihabora has to offer!

Great experience with Japan awaits (half day tour Tokyo tour)

Mandana_M, Mar 2023
We had a great half day tour with Japan awaits that we were able to customize ahead of time with our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour operator!

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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