Private tour in Tokyo Masaharu N

Exciting Highlight Tour in the Dynamic Megalopolis of Tokyo

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Masaharu N.

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Hello, I am Masaharu, the national licensed English speaking tour guide. I was born and brought up in the suburb of Tokyo. After graduating from the university, I worked for a Japanese global logistics company where I had wonderful chances to stay overseas as an expatriate. I have stayed in London three times over fourteen years in total. A long time stay in London enabled me to interact with lots of people from diverse backgrounds and it highly broadened my horizons. Fortunately enough, I have so far visited 38 countries. The invaluable experience helped me deepen my view on a cross cultural comparison between Japan and overseas. Therefore, I am pleased to help you enjoy your stay in Tokyo as my return of the experience I was blessed with. Now, it is my utmost pleasure sharing your precious time with me and satisfying your interest to the best of my ability. How wonderful it is to see you excited! I love playing tennis, piano and travelling around Japan. It is my unforgettable memory that I spent much time waiting in a long queue to get a ticket for Wimbledon tennis tournament games over twenty times during my stay in London. As for travelling, I like visiting historical places and natural hot spring sites where I feel relaxed and also love to taste fabulous local specialty. I have a eighteen year old black & white cat named Jelly who was born and brought up in London. I brought him back to Japan. He took such a long journey with me all the way from London to Japan. He takes great delight in Japanese cuisine such as fresh tuna. Japan is a the pet friendly country. So, you can find plenty of pet cafes in the center of Tokyo like cat cafe, owl cafe, etc. Let's enjoy my tour together, featuring authentic Japanese history, interesting mixture of old and modern culture, natural beauty, unique coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism religion, and seasonal delicacy of Japanese cuisine. I am pleased to customize my tour flexibly according to your interest and request. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, I will be delighted to take you to off the beaten track places where you can feel utmost comfortable and relaxed. Should you have any inquiries about my tours, please feel free to ask me. I would love to see you soon! National Licenced Tour Guide-Interpreter (English) : Certificate No. EN00790 Itinerary Administration Manager Certificate I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle. I also can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

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, anime/manga subculture and digital amusement technology, and so forth. You will be attracted by authentic Japanese history, esthetic 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!

Recent Reviews

Wanda O.United States
1 week ago

We were extremely pleased with our experience with Masaharu N. I am so happy I chose him after exploring all the guide options. He seemed a good fit and I was right!! We were in Tokyo 3 days and explored on our own 2 days, but wanted one day of knowledge and experience. Masaharu took us all over the city. We could not have done half of that on our own. He made the subway fast and easy. He showed us and taught us so much from history to fun facts to religion to food. There were 4 of us and we all highly recommend Masaharu N for your lovely stay in the great city of Tokyo

Devin C.United States
2 weeks ago

We spent two amazing days with Masaharu as our Tokyo guide. We would highly recommend him to you. He has a great command of the English language and speaks clearly and is easily understood. He is quick to customize your itinerary based on your interests. He not only shared information about the sights, but also provided many historical and cultural insights. Prior to our time together, when I mentioned that my parents had previously purchased a wood block print in Japan, he arranged an itinerary that included a wood block print museum and a stop to visit the oldest wood block print store in Tokyo. He was also very resourceful and suggested that we consider taking taxis to reduce the amount of walking, that would have been challenging for us. He was flexible adjusting our schedule when we requested to stop earlier on the first day and made sure we at least passed by the area we missed, in taxi the next day. When I asked about a ginkgo tree we passed, he so thoughtfully asked the cab driver to take a route that included a street that was lined with beautiful ginkgo trees on both sides. We thoroughly enjoyed our two days with Masaharu, and hope that you too will have that opportunity.

Stacy G.
3 weeks ago

With so many things to see in Tokyo with just a few days, we are happy to have had Masaharu guide us in getting a great overview and helping us visit a few of the highlights. His English and pacing were excellent. We highly recommend.

Jennifer K.United States
3 weeks ago

Masa was very nice and customized our tour to what we wanted to see as we had only a short visit to Tokyo. He personalized the tour so that we saw all the sites and ended closer to where we wanted to be that night and talked to us about what we could do in the morning when we had a few extra hours. When he heard that our sumo experience was cancelled for the next day he made an effort to bring us to sumo related things, and even bringing us to lunch to have a sumo meal at a place owned by a retired sumo wrestler. We would recommend Masa!

Judith G.United States
October 2026

Best guide ever! We loved spending our first day in Tokyo with Masaharu and learning from him. He’s extremely well informed and his English is excellent. He has wonderful people skills and is an excellent guide. We recommend him without reservation.

Jim L.United States
October 2026

My wife and I spent a full day in Tokyo with Masaharu, and I can't recommend him highly enough. It started well before we met. He answered every message quickly and clearly, and he was happy to adjust the plan around us, including moving our start time and building the day so we'd be back at the hotel in plenty of time to get ready for a dinner reservation. I never had to wonder what the plan was or whether something had been missed. On the day itself, he was kind, patient, and easy to be with. He paid attention to how we were doing and shaped the pace around us, so after about seven hours on foot and on the trains we felt energized rather than worn out. He also gave us practical advice that made the rest of our trip easier, like how to get around the city. Masaharu made a huge city feel welcoming. If you want a private tour with someone who really listens, book him. We'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

(Option 1) -Imperial Palace Plaza or East Gardens (old Edo Castle sites -Asakusa (stroll around Sensoji, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise) -Akihabara(unique subculture of anime/manga) -Ginza(the most renowned high street in Japan) (Option 2) -Tsukiji Market area (Tsukiji Hongwanji temple and exciting fish market) -Meiji jingu shrine (power spot shrine inside serene forest) -Harajuku & Omotesando (amusing shopping street) -Shibuya (the largest scramble crossing & loyal Hachi dog statue) (Other recommendable spots) -Tokyo Tower (enjoy a panoramic view of whole Tokyo) -Tokyo National Museum (the most esthetic museum) -Yanaka village (off the beaten track village preserved for a long time) -Rikugien Garden (authentic Tokugawa Daimyo's Garden) -Hama Rikyu garden (Tokugawa Shogun's landscape garden) -Ryogoku (sumo wrestler's town with Edo period atmosphere) *I am pleased to flexibly combine the above spots and tailor the itinerary to your interest.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

1. We mainly use public transportation such as subways or JR trains. 2. I can also arrange a car-hire service upon your request. (Explanation) Basically, you need to buy the tickets with cash when taking trains. Credit card is not acceptable for short distance transportation in Greater Tokyo, while credit card is acceptable for bullet trains or other long distance super express train tickets. IC transportation card including "SUICA" or "PASMO" is highly recommended to purchase. It is obtainable online. You can also buy SUICA (named "Welcome SUICA") at Haneda and Narita Airport railway stations. The card is convenient to travel around Tokyo as you do not need to buy different tickets each time. If you want me to arrange a car-hire service with driver, please request me as early as possible especially in busy seasons, since many people use the service.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If you'd like to be met at the airport, there will be an extra cost for my transportation. Please contact me with your arrival details before booking, and I can provide a quote.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Accommodation
Tastings
Classes Workshop
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Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel, Airport, Cruise Terminal

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
364959
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both the traditional and modern aspects of the city. You'll experience the historical charm of the Edo period alongside the vibrant anime and manga subculture. It's ideal for those who want to delve into Japanese history, culture, and cuisine, and connect with a local like Masaharu N. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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