Private tour in Tokyo Nobuhide H

4-hours Tokyo Tour visiting Harajuku and Shinjuku.

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Nobuhide H.

4.7

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Hi! My name is Nobu and I am a professional and experienced tour guide in Tokyo, Japan. I have been working as a government-licensed private tour guide since 2007. Welcome to Tokyo! I have a special passion to make people from all different cultures feel Tokyo is their hometown. I am a friendly and cheerful person and treat my guests as if they were my friends. I know Tokyo from its famous tourist attractions and museums to its off the beaten path neighborhoods, along with the CULTURE and the HISTORY as I am organizing tour-guide association 'Japan Culture Club'. I can show you things that you won't see on a regular tour bus. And I like to give interesting insights of Tokyoite life, therefore instead of having a monologue-type observation of the city, you will inter into friendly discussion and learn about the country through local eyes. Later in the day when you get thirsty and hungry from exploring I can assist you in finding the best Sake and Japanese food the city has to offer, from the Japanese beer joint, as well as the fanciest restaurants. I also like to drink and I am a Japanese Sake sommelier too. I am used to working with smaller groups so I offer very personal service always according to my guest's interests and wishes. Areas to be visited can be tailored to suit your particular interests. I am available from 8:00 am - 11 pm, 7 days a week including public holidays at very short notice! We make extensive use of public transport in the vast majority of my walking tours to give you a real feel of what it is like to live in Tokyo. HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY MY TOURS! National Guide License (English) Chairman, Japan Culture Club (Guide Association) Officially appointed interpreter for Police Dept., Prosecutors Office, Court and Customs. Antique Dealer License (Tokyo) Black Belt (Japanese Shaolin, Shorinji Kempo) Driver's License International Sake Sommelier

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Welcome to Tokyo! During this amazing half a day tour, I will take you to the most popular sights of the city where tradition and modernity meets and experience the best parts of the city. I'm a government licensed local tour guide with more than 10 years experiences. I will teach you the overview of Tokyo prior to exploring on your own and this tour is good for the people who are only here for a day or two who want to make the most of your limited time here. I will show you places where average people eat in the city center. And I will teach you some basic Japanese phrases.

Recent Reviews

Crisney L.
1 week ago

I’ve booked Nobuhide twice now for clients visiting Japan for the first time, and his Izakaya experience was a massive hit! My clients thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend booking Nobuhide whenever you’re in Tokyo!

Hanna M.
July 2025

We had a wonderful tour! Nobu took us to a great breakfast place, showed us gems of Shinjuku and teached us some useful japanese words. He was really nice and it was such a great start for our vacation. Thank you so much 🙏

Fourat D.United States
October 2024

Nobu-san was a wonderful host as we visited Tokyo. He was accommodating and helped put Tokyo in perspective for us. He helped getting us train tickets and was pivotal in providing a blue print of what to see and how to get there.

Suzanna H.United States
March 2024

Nobu was a wonderful guide! He met us at our hotel and walked us through how to use the subway and reload our cards. That was so important for the rest of our trip in Japan. He took us to the places that we had said we wanted to see and was able to tell us history and fun facts about the places we visited. Nobu was very warm and fun to be with. We recommend Nobu to anyone traveling to Japan. What a great way to start our trip!

Jamie P.United States
October 2023

Nobu is very knowledgable and a good guide. We saw a lot!

Jeffrey F.United States
June 2023

we had a great time with Nobu, thank you!

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

Meet at your hotel or wherever you are in downtown-Tokyo. *Takeshita street in Harajuku. The symbol of Harajuku and the birthplace of Japan's fashion trends. Its side streets are lined by trendy shops. *Omotesando in Harajuku. Tokyo's Champ-Elysees. The modern architectures. *Meiji Shrine in Harajuku. Meiji Shrine is the most famous Shinto shrine. The majority of the shrine grounds are composed of a beautiful, dense forest that can be explored on walking paths. I will explain you the Japanese Shinto religion. *Shinjuku. The large entertainment, business and shopping area. Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station, handling more than two million passengers every day. We will visit observation deck of the Metropolitan Government Building, too. Also visit Japan's largest entertaining district features countless restaurants, bars and nightclubs: Kabukicho. Return to the place of your choice in downtown-Tokyo. Walking tour may be altered or extended on request.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation

Nothing is faster than the subway and Japanese Railways, it's what the locals ride. If you prefer a taxi just say so.

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Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
Shopping
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
93876
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.7

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This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the city's blend of tradition and modernity. It's especially suitable for those with limited time, such as a day or two, who wish to make the most of their visit. The tour is also ideal for travellers interested in learning about local culture, including basic Japanese phrases, and experiencing where locals eat.

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