Tokyo Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day
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Tokyo, Japan
- 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Tokyo with a private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital, and saves you hours of research. Navigate the city's complex subway system (or upgrade to a private car) with your guide as you visit famous sites including theTsukiji fish market, Asakusa, and the Meiji Shrine. Learn about Japanese youth and pop culture in Harajuku, and enjoy a private tour customizable to suit your interests.
- Ideal for first-time visitors and time-pressed travelers
- Hotel pickup included for convenience
- Choose between multiple tour times to best suit your travel schedule
- Go at your own pace, with plenty of time to ask questions
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Hotel Pickup in Tokyo City
- Private Vehicle (optional)
- Entrance fee - You & Guide
- Admission Fee - You & Guide
- MealsMeals & Drinks (for you & guide).
- Public transportationAll Transport Fares (for you & guide).
- Private transportationOptional, 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Asakusa
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Meiji Jingu Shrine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Takeshita Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tsukiji Fish Market
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Imperial Palace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Shibuya Crossing
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ginza
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Tokyo National Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Senso-ji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Ueno Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Tokyo Skytree
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Odaiba District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Hamarikyu Gardens
15 minutes • Admission 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
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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
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Gregory_A, Jul 2026
We had a fantastic day touring Tokyo with Mitch. He took the time to understand our interests in fashion, food, architecture, and local neighborhoods, then tailored the itinerary to create a personalized experience.
Mitch’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the day both fun and informative. He also went above and beyond by helping us pick up train tickets for our trip the following day, which we really appreciated. We highly recommend this tour!
ALEJANDRO_V, Jul 2026
I had an incredible experience with Mitch as our tour guide in Tokyo! From the moment our tour started, he was exceptionally accommodating and attentive to our needs. It was clear that he possesses an in-depth knowledge of the city, making every moment engaging and informative.
Mitch took us on a unique journey, revealing behind-the-scenes insights at iconic spots like the Tokyo Fish Market. His passion for the city was evident, and he shared fascinating stories that truly brought the culture and history to life.
I highly recommend Mitch to anyone looking to explore Tokyo in a memorable way. His expertise and warm personality made our experience unforgettable!
Katie_D, Jul 2026
This tour was awesome and exactly what we were hoping for. Hiro was our guide and spent a few minutes getting to know us before crafting the perfect afternoon of activities and adventures. We had the best day! Thank you!
Nicholas_S, Jul 2026
Young was an incredible tour guide for my wife and me. For this particular tour, she presented us with options to customize the sites visited and to make the day truly ours. Even in the short 8 hours, we bounced around the east and west sides of the city to take in the key attractions. For lunch, she took us to a great spot that was extremely accommodating with anything we wanted. At the end of the tour, she even helped my wife with shopping - something we wouldn't have been able to handle on our own as quickly or efficiently. Overall, Young allowed us to kick off our stay in Tokyo with a tour that laid the foundation for everything we did during the remainder of our trip.
Anastasia_S, Jul 2026
Unfortunately, this tour was a disappointment. The guide seemed to think her job was simply to lead us from one spot to another: “Here is the torii gate, here are the sake barrels, here is the Godzilla building.” We can easily find locations ourselves with Google Maps, so we expected much more than that.
Her English was somewhat limited, and the information she shared was very basic—no deeper than what you can read on Wikipedia. At the beginning of the tour, we clearly explained that our goal was to learn about Japan, its culture, and the everyday lives of Japanese people. Instead, we had to keep asking questions and comparing things to our own country just to get any meaningful insights about Japan.
After two hours, we decided to end the tour because we realized we would enjoy exploring the city on our own much more than following this guide.
The final straw was the metro. The guide walked so fast that it was difficult to keep up, never checked whether everyone was still with her, and we ended up losing my husband in the station. Fortunately, he was able to find us on his own using Google Maps.
Overall, this tour was a waste of time and did not provide the cultural insight or experience we were looking for.
Teri_K, Jul 2026
Taka was wonderful! She showed us all of the sights we wanted to see and filled us in on Japanese customs and culture. It was such a perfect way to spend our first day in Tokyo! Thank you Taka!
Jenny_A, Jul 2026
Sean gave our family a great tour of Tokyo. It was our first time in the city. He shared a lot of information about the culture and food. We went to Tsukiji market and sampled so much good food. He was patient and adjusted the schedule when we wanted to look at things longer. He even stayed an hour over to get us to our last planned stop. I would definitely recommend this tour. Sean was wonderful!
Michelle_U, Jul 2026
It was very personalized and accommodating. Our tour guide Yuriko was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She was always very attentive and considerate.
Sudipt_K, Jul 2026
Amazing experience with Shinobu. Shinobu recommended the perfect itinerary and was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny and made the excursion our most memorable day during our Tokyo stay!
JeanFrancois_B, Jun 2026
We had a great tour with Yoshiko! She was knowledgeable and very fun to be with. Highly recommended!!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Jim_C, Jun 2026
Yoko is unbelievable. Great personality knowledgeable, took us to cool spots. Made us feel very comfortable.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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