Private tour in Tokyo Hideaki M

Exciting Highlights of Tokyo - 8hr Private Tour

4.9

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Hours icon 8 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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Hideaki M.

4.9

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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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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

Mark K.United Kingdom
1 week ago

I would highly recommend Hideaki M he arrived to meet us before the time agreed. We discussed the days 6 hour agenda and his English was very good. Hideaki M showed us how to navigate the subway and top up our cards , because he has a vast understanding of the area we navigated the sights we wanted to see with speed and he explained everything in detail especially about shrines and temples . We spent a fantastic 6 hours in his company

Lee D.United States
3 weeks ago

Hideaki, he is so good at what he does. He listens to your needs ahead of time, makes sure you get the tour you want not the touristy way. We picked and chose the places we wanted and he delivered. Hideaki was extremely knowledgeable of the areas as well. Great history and cultural experience with him.

David B.United States
3 weeks ago

Mura-san was excellent at suggesting possible tour highlights and working with us to develop a custom itinerary. He pointed out details that we would have missed and made the tour a memorable one. We highly recommend him as a tour guide for Tokyo.

Carolyn P.United States
October 2026

Mura-San was well organized, showed us important and interesting aspects of Tokyo, and also gave us cultural and religious insights into Japanese culture. He also helped us understand the notoriously challenging Tokyo subway system, which let us explore confidently on our own. A wonderful guide!

Elizabeth D.United States
September 2026

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

Susan M.United States
August 2026

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.

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
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
549099
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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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Hours icon 8 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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