The best way to experience Tokyo is with your own private tour guide from ToursByLocals. Our local guides have created private tour itineraries that will help you see the best of the world's largest metropolitan area. Or if you already know exactly what you want to see and do, your guide will design a day around your wishes.

And with no other people on your tour you can adjust the schedule and the pace of the day to fit your interests. Feel free to 'ask your guide' if there are special things you want to do.

Choose from the Tokyo tours offered by ToursByLocals, but feel free to suggest alternative places and activities. Your private tour can be customized by your personal guide to include exactly what you want to see and do in Tokyo.

Tokyo

Tokyo is a beautiful, unique and exciting city. It has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. I love my home town and feel so lucky to live here my whole life. You can get to know our history, culture and life style from a local guide.

This is a customized tour just for you. We visit popular tourist spots and feel local atmosphere. Tokyo is one of the world's most exciting dining destinations. We can stop for lunch at a local restaurant if you like. 

A tour is by a chartered van with a driver. Please refer to "What's extra" for the price.

I will do my best to make your day special and memorable one. Let's discover our exciting city Tokyo together!


Exploring the traditional and modern Tokyo with a private guide

Tokyo Highlight Private One-Day Tour by a chartered van

A private tour for a family to enjoy Tokyo in a day.
I will choose the best places for your kids, depending on their ages and interests.

If your kids are animal lovers, I will take you one of the animal cafes, like Hedgehog cafe, Cat cafe, Dog cafe, Otter cafe, and minipig cafe.
I can also take you to Harajuku teenager fashion town, enjoying rainbow colored giant cotton candy, and crepes with favorite toppings. You can spend time in purchasing crazy colorful socks and fancy clothings.
I may give you delightful time in a toy store dedicated to characters like Hello Kitty and Pockemon. If your kids are game lovers, I can take you to the Nintendo shop.
For digital kids, I can arrange a visit to Digital Museum in Toyosu.
With an advanced reservation, I can arrange a tour to the Ghibli Museum.

In order to customize the tour, please contact me beforehand to discuss.

We use public transportations, such as trains and subways. If you are not willing to walk much, we can take taxies.

Maximum number of guests: 5

Exciting day in Tokyo for your whole family

Private Family tour in Tokyo with your kids (7H)

Tokyo is a huge city with a fascinating contrast of modern and traditional elements, and there are countless sights to explore. This tour is basically designed for people who don't have much time but want to experience Tokyo in one day. Embark on a whirlwind tour of Tokyo, learn how to ride trains and subways, and then continue your journey on your own. I'll guide you through the major tourist attractions and provide you with various travel tips along the way. Of course, I'll customize the tour to suit your needs, such as those who want to sightsee at a leisurely pace or those who want to sightsee by taxi. More than half of my tours are customized tours. For example, I'll guide you to Ueno, Ameyoko, Ginza, Sumo restaurant Pokémon Center, Japanese Garden, Yanaka, tea ceremony experience, Sky Tree, team Lab Planet, Odaiba, as options.

Run through Tokyo like a bullet train and see main sightseeing spots

This tour can satisfy your interest in viewing a diverse features of the dynamic megalopolis.
Tokyo boasts two different faces including the traditional face bringing you back to the old Edo period, and the modern face showing stunning architecture-design, manga sub culture and digital amusement technology, and so forth.
You will be attracted by authentic Japanese history, nice collaboration of traditional and modern culture, natural beauty, interesting coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism religion and seasonal delicacy of Japanese cuisine.
Let's enjoy a cross-cultural talk on your country and Japan!

Unique tour featuring diverse characteristics of traditional and modern Tokyo

Exciting Highlights Tour in the Dynamic Megalopolis of Tokyo

This is a tour to show you major tourist spots in Tokyo.
Tokyo is full of exciting places from historic temples and shrines to busy marketplaces and high-rise buildings.
　At the temples and shrines, you can learn about two major religions in Japan, Buddhism and Shinto, and various customs and seasonal events observed there.
　You'll be impressed seeing beautiful traditional gardens stud the metropolice. Enjoying the beauty of the scenery in the garden, you can learn about the history of Tokyo.
　There're unique districts featuring young fashion, pop-culture, stylish shops, etc. Let's take a stroll to whichever district you're interested in.
At lunch time various options are available from sushi, tempra, cutlet, ramen, udon or soba noodles to grilled fish and rice & miso soup.

Enjoy the must-see spots in Tokyo

Best of Tokyo in 6 hours - Private Tour

Full Day Tokyo Private Tour - Customized for you

Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan and has a lot of attractive and unique places to visit.
I've lived in Tokyo for more than 30 years so I hope I know about the city, but Tokyo has changed and still evolving, so Tokyo is a very interesting place even for locals.

If you come to Japan for the first time, you may be surprised to see some unique places and things and would like to ask locals "Why?" and "What's that?".

I'm pleased to help you explore Tokyo and I'm grateful for sharing such interesting moments with you.

Please feel free to let me know your preference and thoughts for the tour.

I'm looking forward to seeing you!

Let's explore modern big city, Tokyo - blessed with amazing places

There are actually many ways to enjoy Tokyo. On this tour, you will have complete freedom of choice on where to go, how much time to spend on each place and how to enjoy your time in Tokyo. Based on your interests and with my knowledge and experience as a professional tour guide in Tokyo, I will give you best advice so that you can spend your time in Tokyo as you've ever dreamed of. Unlike traditional tour guides who are employed by companies and are told where to go and which topic to speak, there are no restrictions or taboos on this tour. Even if you don't have clear ideas on where to visit/what to do, I can tailor-make your original travel plan based on your interest . In any case, please message me if you have special interests or requests!.

Enjoy your time in Tokyo freely with a private guide!

One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way

Tsukiji 4-hour Street Food Private Tokyo Walking Tour with Sushi Lunch and Small Bite Allowance!

I am a foodie and love eating. On this tour, you will walk with me through small streets and sideways in the Tsukiji outer fish market area to enjoy a lot of small bites, including sweets - usually standing and eating, and sometimes sitting in a dining place. Lunch in the nearby local sushi restaurant and the food and small shopping in the market area are included in the tour price (up to 3, 500 yen total per person). You can also explore a 'depa-chika' in the nearby Ginza area, which I can say is a modern food market if the Tsukiji market area is a traditional one. Let's eat up Tokyo with me!

Note:
• This tour will not visit Toyosu Fish Market.
• If any allergies or likes/dislikes of foods, it would be very kind if you let me know about it in advance, especially if you cannot eat raw fish/seafood.
• The remaining balance of the food budget will be reimbursed by cash at the end of the tour.

Sushi and small bites in Tsukiji's outer market.

Eat up Tokyo! Tour for foodies.

Every corner of Tokyo has a different adventure. Let's catch one of those together and make it memorable.

You can choose one of the tour options according to your interests. If you like history, Asakusa and Meiji would be a good deal, and then visiting Shibuya just to have a taste of young/modern Tokyo at the end of the day. Tell me you love shopping, and we will visit Harajuku (The heart of the Kawaii culture ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ) If you love vintage I will take you to Shimo-kitazawa as known as one of the coolest vintage neighborhood in Tokyo with endless shops.

During our tours, we will try local food and drinks. Also, as a coffee lover, I would love to take you my favorite coffee shops when we have a break.

Please contact me and let me know if you have any places that you wish to visit in Tokyo.
If you have no idea where to visit, I will suggest some places that meet your interests.
I will design a tour for you based on your request as much as I can.
On the day of the tour, I will be as flexible as possible.

Visit old & modern areas of Tokyo and experience local lifestyle.

Tokyo Half Day Private Tour

Half A Day in Tokyo - A Culture Walking Tour With A Private Guide

This is a tour particularly for history & culture lovers, who are eager to enjoy Tokyo in limited time frame, want to know real Tokyo on your own foot, or try to stretch your legs while enjoying Tokyo in depth.
The basic itinerary is as follows.
- After meeting at an agreed upon spot in central Tokyo, we'd first visit the vibrant Tsukiji outer fish market, arguably the biggest district of authentic sushi bars and sea food retailers in the world.
- Then, we'd enjoy walking toward the Main Gate / Double Bridge of Imperial garden at the very center of Tokyo.
- After that, we are heading to Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, with the famous Nakamise 'traditional' shopping alley in its precinct. Alternatively, we can visit the world famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Omote Sando Fashion Avenue (Tokyo's Avenue des Champs-Élysées), the 202m high observatory at Tokyo GOV building, etc.

Part of the subway transit fares for the clients and the guide.

- Let's Enjoy Japan's History & Culture On Foot -

Tokyo is an international city and the political, economic and cultural center of Japan where tradition and innovation coexist and co-prosper.
Conde Nast Traveler, an American travel magazine, describes the attractions of Tokyo as follows in October, 2020: "A regular on our best cities list, Tokyo continues to thrill with its contradictions: ultra-modern, neon skyscrapers and tranquil temples, unmatchable street style and centuries-old etiquette. "

As an experienced tour guide being with ToursByLocals for a decade conducting hundreds of private tours, I am happy to show you around this highly diverse Tokyo in an easy to understand way. Selected for Tokyo's tradition are Imperial Palace/Edo Castle(Palace uses the site of old Castle) where 5 emperors have lived since 1868 and 15 Tokugawa Shoguns lived from 1603 through 1867, Meiji Shinto Shrine, and Asakusa Buddhist Temple built in 628. Selected as the spots for Tokyo's innovation are Harajuku/Omote-sando fashion district, Shibuya Scramble Square and Ginza.

A wonderful mixture of tradition and innovation where the East meets the West

Discover Tokyo - a right blend of old and new Japan; from Imperial Palace to Shibuya Scramble Crossing

This tour is perfect for exploring Tokyo's rich diversity. The city seamlessly blends its traditional side, which takes you back to the Edo period, with its modern, vibrant atmosphere full of stunning architecture, manga subcultures, cutting-edge digital entertainment, and more. You’ll experience authentic Japanese history, the unique mix of old and new, beautiful natural surroundings, the peaceful coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism, and, of course, seasonal Japanese cuisine. I’d love to chat with you about both Japan and your country during our time together!

This private tour can be 100% personalized for you

A Super Packed Tokyo 2 Day Itinerary for First Timers

Exciting Highlights of Tokyo - 8hr Private Tour

In Tokyo, there are wide variety of places tourists love to see. For example, old Japan like temples and shrines, and new Japan like Akihabara and Harajuku. I would like to help you find natural and historical wonders and feel Japanese culture and lifestyle.

I made the list of popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, which I strongly recommend. Please choose some places from the list, and I will propose a one-day tailored tour for you.
If it's a little bit difficult for you to select some places, just tell me what kind of places you want to go and what kind of activities you want to try and enjoy.
The key point of this tour is flexibility. I will arrange our itinerary depending on your interests.
My recommendations are as follows,
- 1. Asakusa area. You can feel a nostalgic atmosphere of old Tokyo.
- 3. Tsukiji area. Enjoy many kinds of fresh seafood.
- 4. 2 Observation room of Tokyo metropolitan city hall. You may be able to see Mt. Fuji if it's a fine day.

Visit several places in Tokyo where you can experience traditional and modern Japan in one day.

Tokyo Full Day Personalized Private Tour 7 hours

I will set up the personalized walking tour which fits your preference and interests.
I will ask what you want to see, what is your specific interest, or what you want to experience. By discussing with you, I am sure I can provide you the most memorable day for you.
It is possible to balance the old and new, busy and quiet, down town and green area, and so on. I have been offering the guided tour in Tokyo for more than 300 times to over 1000 people in the past 4 years. With my knowledge about the each places in Tokyo and flexibility, friendly personality, I believe my guests had great time having me as a guide. And I would like you to have me for your precious day in Tokyo as well.
I will create your personalized itinerary depending on your interests, pace, hotel location, etc. I can also be flexible for the tour duration (4-8 hours)

A Unique Full Day Private Tour of Tokyo Designed Especially For You!

Tokyo customized sightseeing half-day tour

Tokyo is one of the most attractive cities in the world, with both the traditional and the modern aspects. The city offers so many tourists' attractions that you couldn't decide where to go and what to do.

Asakusa? Tsukiji Market? Please let me if you have any plans. I will customize a half-day tour including them.

No idea? Get around this big city with my stress-free half-day tour tailored according to your interests and preferences.

You can start the tour in the morning or in the afternoon.

Forget the guide book. I will give the stories about the sites including the history and the culture along the way. Please feel free to ask questions if you have any.
I will also provide Information on the public transportation and nice restaurants as needed.

Why don't you make an unforgettable memory in Tokyo with me?

Five-story pagoda constructed over 300 years ago at Ueno

Visit must-see attractions and have unique experiences with a professional guide

Half Day Tokyo After Dark Food Tour: Nakano's Nighttime Feast

Located just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Nakano is known for its unique food culture and local atmosphere. Just 10 minutes from Shinjuku, Nakano feels like a different world, full of charm. This night food tour explores the vibrant food culture of Nakano, from beloved local izakayas to creative cuisine establishments, and lively standing bars. Amidst the illuminated streets and relaxing music, you will fully experience the allure of Nakano at night.

-Exploring Dense Izakayas: Nakano is packed with numerous izakayas, each with its own unique charm. Enjoy traditional Japanese sake or beer while tasting traditional and creative dishes.
-Diverse Culinary Options: Nakano offers a wide range of culinary styles, from traditional Japanese dishes to international cuisine.
-Standing Bar Experience: The area is known for its casual standing bars, where you can enjoy a variety of drinks in a friendly atmosphere.

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