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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

4.9(4,854 reviews)Tokyo, JapanOperated by Japan Guide Agency
  • Duration4 hours – 8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesJapanese, English
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About this activity

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic city.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

For a private vehicle, please book Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons) or or Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Bus (Max 15 Pax)

What to expect

4 hours – 8 hours21 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Asakusa

    Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

    1 hour

    Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.

  2. Imperial Palace

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

    30 minutes

    **This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.

  3. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture, 160-0014, Japan

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park's spacious lawns, meandering walking paths and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it. In spring Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms.

  4. Shibuya Crossing

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

    Pass by

    Shibuya crossing is called Shibuya scramble by the locals. It is one of the busiest crossings in the world and home to the beloved statue of Hachiko the dog! Learn about this loyal dog and see the bustle of Tokyo up close! (Hachiko statue may not be accessible the week of Halloween to prevent vandalism)

  5. Tsukiji Fish Market

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

    30 minutes

    Tsukiji is the old fish market of Japan! It is full of delicious and unique foods. Locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the great selection here! Be sure to purchase something while you are here to support the local business! Tsukiji may not be available in December/start of January due to requests from the market to not have tours during the holidays. We thank you for your understanding in advance.

  6. Meiji Jingu Shrine

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

    5 minutes

    Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.

  7. Akihabara

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

    5 minutes

    Akihabara (秋葉原), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).

  8. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

    1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, 112-0004, Japan

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district in which the garden is located in.

  9. Hamarikyu Gardens

    1-1 Hamarikyu Teien, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture, 104-0046, Japan

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.

  10. Tokyo National Museum

    13-9, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-8712, Japan

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan's top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum and the Kyushu National Museum. It was originally established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later. The Tokyo National Museum features one of the largest and best collections of art and archeological artifacts in Japan, made up of over 110,000 individual items including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any one time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. In addition, visiting temporary exhibitions are also held regularly. Good English information and audio guides are available.

  11. Senso-ji Temple

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

    5 minutes

    Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.

  12. Rikugien Garden

    6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo Prefecture, 113-0021, Japan

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.

  13. Yoyogi Park

    2-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, 151-0052, Japan

    30 minutes

    Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it makes for a nice cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Furthermore, it is known for its ginko tree forest, which turns intensely golden in autumn.

  14. Takeshita Street

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

    30 minutes

    Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku Station, which is between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan's most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights. The focal point of Harajuku's teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens.

  15. Odaiba District

    Daiba, Tokyo Prefecture, 135-0091, Japan

    5 minutes

    Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a set of small man made fort islands (daiba literally means "fort"), which were built towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against possible attacks from the sea and specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry. More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo began a spectacular development project aimed to turn the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. But development was critically slowed after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

  16. Shibamata

    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

    5 minutes

    Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern end of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River which is the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-school charm from yesteryear and is a perfect break away from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions to see is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple not far from the station.

  17. Nezu

    Nezu, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

    5 minutes

    Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo's old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You'll find historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine tucked away among shitamachi's narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here you can slip back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.

  18. Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 1-1-10 Shinjuku Golden Gai G2 Street 2f, Kabukicho, Tokyo Prefecture, 160-0021, Japan

    5 minutes

    Golden Gai is said to have started around 1950 when the black market that had arisen in front of Shinjuku Station moved and, in this new area, a number of eating and drinking establishments set up shop. Although Shinjuku has undergone considerable modernization since then, Golden Gai seems to have remained largely unchanged. The alley is narrow and cramped with countless signs advertising the various establishments that line the way. Many of the buildings themselves are made of wood, remnants hanging on from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It's a dim, boisterous place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Yet despite the nearly endless number of slick new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to draw the attention of foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.

  19. Tokyo Tower

    4 Chome 2-8, Shibakoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 105-0011, Japan

    1 minutesAdmission not included

    **Only up to the main deck, top deck is not included** The retro cute version of Tokyo Sky tree! This vermillion tower has been a symbol of Tokyo for a generation and can be seen in the background of many famous animes!

  20. Gotokuji Temple

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

    10 minutes

    Gotokuji Temple, located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, is a Buddhist temple that is said to be the birthplace of the maneki-neko, or “luck-inviting cat figurine.” These small statues, which portray a cat sitting up and beckoning with its front paw, have become quite popular all over the world with cat-lovers.

  21. Ueno Park

    Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-0007, Japan

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    Ueno Park About half a dozen museums, a zoo, a Toshogu Shrine and the Shinobazu Pond are just some of Ueno Park's attractions. Ueno Park is also Tokyo's most notorious cherry blossom party spot.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

Pickup locations1,047

The operator lists 1,047 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

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please book Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons) or or Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Bus (Max 15 Pax) * We cannot pick you up at Narita Airport, it is located outside of Tokyo.

Redemption

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What's included

Included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list
  • Customizable itinerary (4h: 2–3 sites, 6h: 3–4 sites, 8h: 4–6 sites)
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Not included

  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–11), Adult (12–99)

Languages

Guide
Japanese, 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

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Product code
92136P34

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
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name
  • Transfer rail arrival line
  • Transfer rail arrival station

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