Private tour in Tokyo Hiro S

TOKYO Half Day Walking Tour - By A Certified National Guide -

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Hiro S.

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Welcome to Japan! I'm HIRO, a Certified National Guide Interpreter of English. I'm pretty sure that I can help you enjoy this country full of wonder because I am a big global traveler and know how to enjoy this amazing country of Japan. With my plenty of travel experiences as well as knowledge / affection in Japanese culture / history, I always do my best to ensure your satisfaction in every second of 'your' Japan. I've been living in greater Tokyo for nearly five decades and Osaka / other cities for some years. I also frequently travel to Kyoto, my most favorite city in the world. Therefore, I'm confident in helping you enjoy throughout greater Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. If I may describe myself, I love to travel, read, play tennis, and have just started surfing in Bali ! I now live in central Tokyo with my wife and adult children. I really look forward to assisting all of you enjoy my beautiful country of JAPAN. See you all very soon!! Hiro Certified National Guide Interpreter (English) I'm not a driver but can accompany you in your vehicle.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

- This is a tour for history and culture lovers, who are eager to enjoy Tokyo in a limited time frame, want to know real Tokyo on foot, or try to stretch your legs while enjoying this metropolis in depth. - The basic itinerary is as follows. * After meeting up in central Tokyo, we first visit the vibrant Tsukiji outer fish market, arguably the biggest district of authentic sushi bars and sea food retailers in the world. * Then, we enjoy walking toward the Main Gate / Double Bridge of Imperial garden at the very center of Tokyo. * After that, we are heading to Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, with the famous Nakamise 'traditional' shopping alley in its precinct. Alternatively, we can visit the world famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Omote Sando Fashion Avenue (aka, Tokyo's Champs-Élysées), the 202m high observatory at Tokyo GOV building, etc.

Recent Reviews

Sylvia D.United States
3 weeks ago

We had a very enjoyable and informative day exploring the eastern side of Tokyo with our guide. Our itinerary included the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the historic Yanaka neighborhood and cemetery, several Buddhist temples, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street, and the electronics district. Hiro was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining the history and culture of the places we visited. We especially appreciated his explanations of the customs and rituals at the temples, which helped us better understand and appreciate what we were seeing. His English was excellent, making it very easy to communicate and ask questions throughout the day. He was also attentive to our pace and never made us feel rushed, which we greatly appreciated with such a full itinerary. It was a very interesting day and a great opportunity to see several different sides of Tokyo, from its historic temples and traditional neighborhoods to its modern shopping districts. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and accommodating guide in Tokyo.

Lori R.United States
August 2026

Hiro was outstanding! Personable and quite educated! I highly recommend his tour!

Nancy T.United States
June 2026

Our family and I really enjoyed our tour with Hiro. He provided great information and historical background for the sites we visited. Hiro constructed the tour in a very efficient way, to maximize our time and visit as many sites as possible.

Jane C.United States
June 2026

The Perfect Tokyo Overview! We just finished a fantastic tour of Tokyo and cannot recommend our guide enough! He was wonderful, incredibly friendly, and full of fascinating information about the city. He tailored the experience to our needs and was flexible throughout the day. If you want a perfect introduction to Tokyo, definitely book a tour with him!

John R.United States
April 2026

My wife and I did a half day tour with Hiro on our first full day in Tokyo. It was a perfect introduction to the city. His knowledge of Japanese history and culture was impressive, and he is a fun guy to talk with. I am amazed at what we learned, and how much territory we covered during our tour. Hiro gave us some great tips and suggestions for things to do while in Tokyo. He also suggested a great restaurant for lunch.

Marcus M.
July 2025

Hiro was absolutely fantastic. He knew all the great places in Tokyo. The way he travelled around the train network was incredible. Highly recommend him.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

• 0900 Meeting up at an agreed upon place in central Tokyo • 0930 - 1030 Double Bridge or *East Garden of Imperial Palace • 1100 - 1200 Fish Market, Honganji Temple, in Tsukiji or Sensoji temple/ Nakamise alley in Asakusa • 1230 - 1300 Meiji Shrine or Omotesando Avenue in Harajuku • 1300 Scramble Crossing in Shibuya / End of the tour * It closes on Monday and Friday. (NOTE) You can replace any of above places by one/ two of the following places. Government observatory in Shinjuku (It closes or could be too crowded to enter on certain dates), Yanaka traditional shopping street, Akihabara Electronics & Anime Town, Ueno Park and Ameyoko EX-black market alley.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

This is a walking tour with frequent use of subway. We can reduce the walking distance by cutting places to visit, using taxi, etc., as per your request. Downloading 'Welcome SUICA' is recommended since it can be used for all of Japanese transit system except the bullet train and long distance express ones. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/welcome-suica-mobile/id6738336566

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admissions/ charges (if any) for the clients and the guide.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

Chuo City, Tokyo, 104-8212, Japan

One of the following spots in central Tokyo. - Mitsukoshi Department Store in Ginza - Apple Store in Shinjuku - Starbuck in Shibuya - Any other major spots in central Tokyo that is convenient for both of us to meet up to start our tour.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Shopping
Tour reference number
211382
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

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Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for history and culture enthusiasts who want to explore the city on foot and experience its vibrant atmosphere. It's ideal for those eager to see Tokyo's iconic sites like the Tsukiji Fish Market, Imperial Palace, and Sensoji Temple within a limited time frame. Travellers looking to connect with a local for deeper insights will also find this tour appealing.

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