Private tour in Tokyo Hideaki M

Exciting Tokyo Highlights - 4hr Private Tour

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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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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 it 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 half-day tailored tour for you. If it's a little bit difficult for you to select the 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

Michael M.United States
May 2025

Hideaki has a detailed list of sites you might like to see. He then develops a customized tour to make the best use of your time. We had him booked for two days, and he was most gracious in extending our Day 1 tour to allow us to avoid more of the inclement weather forecasted for day 2. This may have impacted his personal schedule, but it made out time in Tokyo much more enjoyable. His knowledge of the Tokyo metro system is amazing! Be aware, Hideaki is quiet and reserved. While highly knowledgeable, you may have to initiate the conversations.

Lisa W.United States
February 2025

Thank you for showing us around Tokyo and helping us to buy train tickets. We had a great time.

Trish F.Canada
October 2024

We spent a wonderful morning with Hideaki on our first full day in Tokyo. He took us to several spots both serene (the Meiji Shrine where we saw a wedding, and the Shinjuku gyoen gardens) and high energy (Takeshita Dori street and the crazy Don Quixote store in Shinjuku… KitKat Sake is a thing by the way). Hideaki had so much cultural insight to offer and spoke often of his own childhood and his family today which helped create context for us and made for a great intro to Tokyo. Thank you Hideaki!

Brian H.United Kingdom
March 2024

Hideaki had very good quick communication and emailed details of places to visit. He then arranged a suitable private tour. He was friendly and very knowledgable. Good English

Sandra A.Australia
February 2024

I am very pleased to say we had a wonderful morning with Hideaki. We only had a short time and he chose 2 very interesting places for us to visit.

Jean F.Canada
January 2024

We enjoyed our tour with Hideaki very much. With so many things closed for New Years holidays he did a good job coming up with an interesting itinerary. It was very nice to see how the Japanese people celebrate this time of year and we stayed away from the very busy areas which was also beneficial. We would recommend Hideaki to anyone wanting a guide in Toyko.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

Please choose some places to go from the list below. I will propose a detail itinerary based on your choice. 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: Train

Train and Walking.

What's included
Other: -Transportation cost 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
Architecture
City Highlights
History
Off The Beaten Path
Shopping
Tour reference number
806230
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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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 a flexible and personalized way. It's ideal for those who wish to explore Tokyo's diverse attractions, from historical sites like temples and shrines to vibrant areas like Akihabara and Harajuku. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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