Tokyo Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems
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Tokyo, Japan
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tokyo is packed with attractions, from traditional buildings such as Meiji Jingu Shrine to trendy, crowded Shibuya Crossing—but with so much to see, taking in the highlights can feel daunting when you’re new to the city and have limited time to spare. During this full-day, small-group tour, visit as many as 10 attractions in a single day as you traverse Tokyo like a local by foot and subway.
- Tours are capped at just five people for a personalized Tokyo adventure
- No getting lost: Get help navigating the sprawling metropolis from your guide
- Discover a mix of highlights and lesser-known attractions than only locals know
- Learn about Japanese history and culture, and get tips and recommendations for your trip
What's Included
- Tour fee
- Consumption tax
- Transportation expenses
- Food and beverage expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Yoyogi Station1 Chome-34 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
JR Yoyogi station “West exit”, outside the ticket gate.
End point
- Asakusa Sta.1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
metro Asakusa station
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Harajuku
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Hachiko
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Shibuya Crossing
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Tsukiji
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Imperial Palace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Marunouchi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Akihabara
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Senso-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Asakusa Shrine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Age & Families: For families with children under 13, please book as a Private Tour to ensure a suitable pace for your family.
- Health & Safety: This tour involves extensive walking (often over 10,000 steps) including historic stone steps and gravel paths, so please wear comfortable walking shoes. It is not recommended for pregnant guests, or those with mobility issues.
- Punctuality: The tour departs strictly on time. Please arrive early so you don't miss out (No refunds for late arrivals).
- Expenses: Please note that individual expenses such as meals, drinks, temple/shrine entrance fees, and local transportation fares are not included in the tour fee. Please prepare cash (JPY) and a pre-charged transportation IC card (such as Suica or Pasmo) for local transit and personal purchases.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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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.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 12 reviews
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Julia_P, Jun 2026
This was such an amazing tour! It is perfect if you don’t have a lot of time in Tokyo but want to see it all, or even if you want to get your bearings and decide where you want to go back to later. Yasko was amazing and we ended up being the only two people on the tour so she tailored it to our interests and took us to some excellent spots!
Triston_H, Mar 2026
I give this tour 5 stars for what it is - a great fast-paced tour that give you a little bit of a lot!
First things first, please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and prepared to do a lot of walking! If you are not fit to do so, I do not recommend this tour, consider a private car or bus tour.
Sam our tour guide, was great! So friendly and knowledgeable. You will learn quite a bit about Japanese culture along the way and he does a great job of explaining the sites and what they mean. You will learn to navigate the subway system which is worth its weight in gold. Consider taking this tour towards the beginning of your trip because the subway is your friend to get around. It could be a little confusing at first but once you get used to it is so much more efficient to get around and cheaper and QUICKER than Uber! TIP: Add the Suica transit card to your smart phone wallet and load it up before you go! I loaded about 3000 yen (about $19.00 USD) and still have about 1800 yen after using for 4 days.
Be advised that this is an “express” tour so don't expect a lot of time at each site but I think this is perfect if you want to take in Tokyo in about 7 hours. I also wouldn't call many of the sites "hidden gems" as they were very much touristy but for my 1st time in Tokyo, I was OK with this as I like to take a city all-in during my 1st visit and then return to specific spots for a deep dive if time allows OR take another trip back if I am that intruigued. Sam will tell you when and how to revisit each site with tips and tricks on how to do so.
Highly recommend this tour if you don’t mind walking, seeing a lot but want to do so in express mode!
Farnaz_M, Oct 2025
Our tour guide gave us a very comprehensive historic overview of the temples and Shrines and the cultural backgrounds of how it has evolved through history to today. Really enjoyed every minute and learned so much. We enjoyed the market, historic areas and the Temples and Shrines. Thank you Sam -and Viator!
Lynda_S, Mar 2025
Our guide Sam was fantastic, we had the best time! He took us on trains and subway and made it look easy, we saw a lot that we wouldn't have seen without booking this
Nick_H, Apr 2024
Sam was awesome and made the tour lots of fun. It was great seeing a lot of the main sites and learning some history behind them. Excellent tour to do if you are just starting your Tokyo visit. Be prepared with your transit card and comfy shoes.
Paul_S, Apr 2024
Although I am a very fit person, I felt this tour was extremely fast-paced (rushed), not allowing enough time to appreciate what we were seeing. I was exhausted at the end of the day, yet lunch was way too relaxed and wasted (IMO) a lot of time (about an hour for 'fast food' on our own.) Had we just picked up a quick bite, we would've had more time at the sights (and perhaps instead enjoyed a Japanese meal *after* the tour concluded in the evening.)
The tour guide had interesting observations and I would've liked to hear more. He was quite knowledgable, and I did enjoy meeting him and seeing what I did, however rushed, of his city.
Plan on having to get a cab back to your hotel, probably at considerable cost (depending on location), because you won't get much help finding your way back to the hotel! -- that's the primary reason I wouldn't recommend the tour, despite the interesting stops.
Howard_D, Mar 2024
If anyone has a few days in Tokyo and wants to see some main sites, at a gentle pace (as long as you're happy walking a fair way), then we would REALLY recommend this tour.
Sam was a brilliant guide, taking us at a sensible pace (or guiding us easily through the metro system) in a lovely group of seven on a Sunday (from 4 different countries so a lovely mix of knowledge and experience to share too).
Sam took us to main sites but stopped along the way to share history, culture traditions with information at just the right level to help us enjoy the whole day more but NEVER going ott with the info and adding so much value to what we'd ever have been able to glean for ourselves from a guide book.
So a huge and genuine thanks Sam.
Christina_C, Nov 2023
Great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and really nice. We saw a lot of cool places like the fish market, and he taught us how to use the subway. The only negative comment I have is that after being on your feet for 3 hours straight, would be nice to offer a chance to sit down for even for 5 minutes. Luckily the subway platform, while we were waiting for the train, had some open seats. Otherwise, you need to be 100% physically fit. There's so much walking for hours on end. At one point I almost offered to pay for Uber since it was a very small group. Luckily, I had already seen the last three places on his list. So, I skipped out early.
Randy_J, Nov 2023
Amazing tour. So awesome to have such a great guide. I loved the whole experience. The food was awesome and the vibe was excellent. Would recommend this tour to any one who wants historical Cultural and social experience
LuisFilipe_D, Jun 2023
Our guide Sam was the best. Very nice and well prepared, with good English. Lots of walking but good way to see lots of places in one day. Thank you Eight One Management and Sam.
NIKHAR_S, May 2023
Great experience!
Lots of walking
Takashi our guide Was able to change the tour for me. He is knowledgeable and helpful.
I am not sure why they pick that particular restaurant for lunch. We should be free to eat where ever we want. It was pricey restaurant.
Otherwise we had fun walking and learning
MariaEsther_S, Apr 2023
We had a wonderful experience doing this day tour with Sam. He was so well prepared to explain to us all we wanted to know about the different sites and Japanese culture. He was very knowledgeable and even went the extra mile teaching us some Japanese words. Fully recommend this tour with Sam.
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