Elizabeth D.United States
Hideaki san was very helpful and patient especially helping us navigate the metro system We saw a lot of Tokyo’s highlights in one day and had a wonderful ramen lunch
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Private tour in Tokyo Hideaki M
Exciting Highlights of Tokyo - 8hr Private Tour
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8 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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Hideaki M.
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Hello! I'm Hideaki. Just call me "Mura" or "Mura-san". "San" means "Mr. " or "Ms. " in Japanese. I have a national tour guide license in English. I have guided for 180 days (492 guests) in 2025, 192days (531 guests) in 2024, 201 days (576 guests) in 2023, 170 days (501 guests) in 2019 and 149 days (455 guests) in 2018. I have ever lived in the following cities on business. - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Four years - Nantong (China) One and half years, - Jakarta (Indonesia) One and half years - Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA) Two years. My hobbies are playing golf, listening to classical music and watching football. My policy as a tour guide is to entertain my guests with my best hospitality. I really like to see my guests smiling. I also enjoy chatting with my guests about not only a general explanation about Japanese culture and history but everything based on my experiences and hobbies. I can provide One-Day Tours in Tokyo, Narita, Nikko, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Mt. Nokogiri. Let's enjoy a wonderful tour in Japan! National Guide Certificate (English) Cert. No. EN01152 A member of Institute of Japanese Cultural Exchange and Experience (IJCEE) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Visit several places in Tokyo where you can experience traditional and modern Japan in one day.
Overview of your Tokyo 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.
Recent Reviews
Susan M.United States
Mura-san is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable, patient, and tailored our tour of Tokyo so that we experienced exactly what we wanted to see and do. Highly recommended.
Jennifer K.United States
Wonderful tour, customized to my family! We traveled with my 3 boys, ages 10-15, and my husband, and this tour was customized exactly to us! We didn't really know what we wanted to see, but knew we wanted to see the highlights of Tokyo, and this tour did that, plus we went to see a ninja/samurai museum which we would have never gone to, and that was a highlight for all the boys! They loved throwing ninja stars. The tour was also flexible, based on what came up and what we needed. The boys wanted to go to the Nintendo and Pokemon store, and we added that in, and I needed to get some Japanese money, we so did that too. Our guide was patient, knowledgable, and very kind. A+++ experience!
Dorothy M.United States
Fantastic tour! Our tour guide showed up on time and was very communicative, staying in touch with us before our tour took place. He took us to all the places we discussed in advance and gave us insightful knowledge along the way. We really enjoyed our day and highly recommend our guide.
Lauren D.United States
Hideaki was a phenomenal guide. It was really fun exploring Tokyo via the subway too! I’m especially appreciative because Hideaki, after learning my husband uses a mobility scooter, went to the subway stations in advance to ensure they had working elevators which was above and beyond. Hideaki was kind, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well.
Shreya A.India
Hideaki was a wonderful guide who was able to curate a flexible tour for my elderly parents - we went on foot and on public transport - he shared stories of Japanese culture that had we not travelled with him would have remained a mystery - thanks!
Your Tokyo tour itinerary
Please choose some places to go from the list below. I will propose a detail itinerary based on your choice. Just for your clear understanding, sightseeing spots are hierarchically listed. For example, spot 1. 1 and 1. 2 are located in 1. area. 1. Asakusa area 1. 1 Semsoji temple and Nakamise-Dori 1. 2 Kappabashi Dougugai (Kitchenware Shop Street) 1. 3 Samurai Ninjya museum 2. Tokyo Sky Tree 3. Tsukiji area 3. 1 Fish market 3. 2 Honganji temple 3. 3 Hamarikyu garden 4. Shinjuku area 4. 1 Shinjuku Gyoen national Park 4. 2 Observation room of Tokyo metropolitan city hall 5. Harajuku area 5. 1 Meiji Jingu shrine 5. 2 Takeshita dori (Fanshionable Shop Street) 5. 3 Ota Memorial Museum of Art 6. Shibuya area 6. 1 Shibuya scramble crossing 6. 2 Depachika (the food section in a department store basement) 7. Akihabara 8. Ueno area 8. 1 Ueno Park 8. 2 Ameyoko (Shopping Street) 8. 3 Yanaka 9. Tokyo Camii (the largest mosque in Japan)
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway
Train and Walking.
What's included
Other: Transportation cost for the guide
Lunch for the guide.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission fee (you and the guide). Tokyo Subway One Day Pass - 1,100 JPY per person.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Hotel, Station, Airport, Cruise Terminal in Tokyo.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Religious Sites
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
549099
Languages
English
JapaneseActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?
This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for travellers who want to experience both traditional and modern aspects of Japan in one day. It's ideal for those who appreciate flexibility and want to tailor their itinerary based on personal interests. Whether you're interested in historical sites, cultural experiences, or modern attractions, Hideaki M. can customize the tour to suit your preferences. It's also suitable for families, as the tour is kid-friendly.
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8 hours
Public transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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8 hours
Public transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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