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Private Tokyo with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

5.0(45 reviews)Tokyo, JapanOperated by OMAKASE
  • Duration4 hours – 8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish

About this activity

Experience Your Dream Tour of Tokyo with a Local Guide!

Embark on a personalized journey through Tokyo, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have.

You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour.

*Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you!

*Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

*If you choose public transport option, we recommend to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.

What to expect

4 hours – 8 hours15 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Tokyo

    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

    Pass by

    Here are some popular destinations. *You can choose 2-3 places for 4 hours tour, 4-5 places for 8 hours tour. You may ask your local profssional guide for her/his recommendation. *Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you! *Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand. *If you choose public transport option, we recommend to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.

  2. Tsukiji Fish Market

    4-14-2, Tsukiji, Tokyo Prefecture, 104-0045, Japan

    1 hour

    Visiting markets on a trip is an amusing experience. You will see a lot of fresh seafood and delicious food, and local people enjoying shopping and eating. Find your favorite local snacks here!

  3. Senso-ji Temple

    2-3-1, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0032, Japan

    1 hour

    Asakusa is a place where you can feel Japanese tradition and culture. Many people smile and take pictures in front of the huge red lanterns.

  4. Meiji Jingu Shrine

    1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 151-8857, Japan

    1 hour

    Meiji Jingu Shrine is a place where the good old days are still alive. The lush landscape of trees and the sacred atmosphere evoke a sense of nostalgia in the heart. Visiting with a loved one will also deepen the bond between the two.

  5. Shibuya Crossing

    2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 150-0043, Japan

    30 minutes

    Take a video at the most famous intersection in the world! A bronze statue of Hachiko is also waiting for you.

  6. Imperial Palace

    1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, 100-8111, Japan

    1 hour

    Located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls.

  7. Akihabara

    Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, 101-0021, Japan

    30 minutes

    It is a well-known sacred place for the otaku. The city is filled with anime, games, and manga!

  8. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

    Yanaka, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0001, Japan

    1 hour

    Take a relaxing stroll through the narrow streets that retain traces of the good old days. Enjoy mingling with the locals as you eat and drink standing around.

  9. Omotesando

    Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 150-0001, Japan

    30 minutes

    The avenue known as the Champs Elysees in Tokyo is lined with unique buildings by world-renowned architects. One step down the street and you will find stores popular with young people and galleries of young artists.

  10. Takeshita Street

    1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 150-0001, Japan

    30 minutes

    A heaven for girls full of cute things. Take a picture with Rainbow Cotton Candy in your hand!

  11. Ueno Park

    Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0007, Japan

    Pass by

    Ueno Park is famous for cherry blossom viewing, but there is much more to see than just cherry blossoms. Don't miss the seven museums or Ueno Toshogu - The Tokugawas' Golden Mausoleum!

  12. Koenji Junjo Shotengai

    Koenjikita, Suginami, Tokyo Prefecture, 166-0002, Japan

    Pass by

    Have you ever seen so many shopping streets? What would you buy in these endless shopping streets? Vinyl records or vintage second-hand clothes? Let's pray for sunny weather tomorrow at the weather shrine!

  13. Gotokuji Temple

    2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya, Tokyo Prefecture, 154-0021, Japan

    Pass by

    Do you know Maneki Neko? This is the birthplace of beckoning cats. Let's listen to a story while looking at the many beckoning cats that line the temple grounds.

  14. Nakano Broadway

    5 Chome-52-15, Nakano, Tokyo Prefecture, 164-0001, Japan

    Pass by

    There is a much deeper world here than Akihabara. How about taking a break surrounded by contemporary art at Takashi Murakami's Cafe?

  15. Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)

    7-10-3 Shibamata, Katsushika, Tokyo Prefecture, 125-0052, Japan

    Pass by

    The scenery remains as it was in the movie “It's Tough Being a Man" (Otoko wa Tsuraiyo). Teishakuten Temple is famous for its sculptures and the splendor of its Japanese garden. Have some dumplings at a teahouse on the street!

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Pickup locations1,046

The operator lists 1,046 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi5-5-13 Higashi Ueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae2-6-5 Komagata, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0043, Japan
  • Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi2-7-2 Yanagibashi, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0052, Japan
  • Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage1-8-23, Oshiage, Tokyo Prefecture, 131-0045, Japan
  • Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park1-2-13 Negishi, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0003, Japan
  • Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi2-20-4 Misuji, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0055, Japan
  • Business Hotel Inamoto4-24-13 Senzoku, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0031, Japan
  • The Hideout Tokyo1-13-3 Shitaya, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0004, Japan
  • APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita5-10-8 HIgashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Business Hotel Yamayuri2-19-5 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Horai2-35-2 Kiyokawa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0022, Japan
  • Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa1-3-4 Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0033, Japan
  • Asakusa View Hotel Annex Rokku2-9-10 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0032, Japan
  • Asakusa Home Suites Tokyo2-20-10 Nishiasakusa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0035, Japan
  • The Edo Sakura3-2-13 Shitaya, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0004, Japan
  • Hotel Sunroute Asakusa1-8-5 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0034, Japan
  • Fukuyoshi Ryokan2-19-14 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • MONday Apart Ueno Shin Okachimachi1-27-11 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0005, Japan
  • Hotel Bougainvillea Minowa3-44-4 Ryusen, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0012, Japan
  • Agora Place Tokyo Asakusa2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0042, Japan
  • Hotel Trend Asakusa Tawaramachi1-18-3 Kotobuki, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0042, Japan
  • Hotel Livemax Gifu Ekimae4-12-2 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Hotel Trend Tobu Asakusa Ekikita1-15-4 Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0033, Japan
  • Echigoya2-27-2 Nihonzutsumi, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0021, Japan
  • OYO 44568 Hotel Kuramae3-7-1 Kuramae, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0051, Japan
  • Toyoko Inn Tokyo Uguisudani Ekimae1-2-17 Negishi, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0003, Japan
  • APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae2-4-6 Komagata, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0043, Japan
  • Ikkokuya Annex2-38-3 Kiyokawa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0022, Japan
  • ICI HOTEL UENO SHINOKACHIMACHI4-23 Taito, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0016, Japan
  • Okachimachi Station Hotel3-15-3 Taito, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0016, Japan
  • KOKO HOTEL Ueno Station2-18-4 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Section L Yushima-Ueno3-25-2 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, 113-0034, Japan
  • Tamuraya Main Store2-16-5 Kiyokawa, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0022, Japan
  • Prostyle Ryokan Tokyo Asakusa2-12-11 Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0033, Japan
  • sequence SUIDOBASHI2-22-17 Kanda Misakicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, 101-0061, Japan
  • Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno3-19-7 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Yamanaka Ryokan4-23-1 Ikenohata, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0008, Japan
  • Toyoko Inn Asakusa Kuramae Kaminarimon1-3-13 Komagata, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0043, Japan
  • MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho5-8-2 Higashi-ueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0015, Japan
  • Kin Hotel2-3-2 Matsugaya, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0036, Japan
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We will pick up within Tokyo 23 ward (except Maihama, Yokohama etc)

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Get advice on future plans for your stay from our experienced guide
  • Private Car *if you choose Private Car option

Not included

  • *Lunch is not included in the tour. Please pay for lunch together with the guide's portion.
  • *If you want a guide to accompany you to the facility, please pay for the guide as well.
  • *It is recommended to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 11 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–12), Adult (13–99)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Product code
5526188P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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  • 545

Ratings aggregated from Viator (16) and Tripadvisor (29).

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