Private tour in Tokyo Makiko N

Tokyo One-Day Highlight Private Tour by a chartered van

5.0

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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Makiko N.

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*PLEASE send a message BEFORE booking to confirm my availability and discuss the detail* *PLEASE check my availability BEFORE sending a message to avoid unnecessary correspondence* I am Makiko. I was born in Tokyo and I've lived here my whole life. I therefore know a lot about Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Tokyo has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. I would like to show you the best parts of our exciting city. I am an open-minded, sociable and thoughtful person. I enjoy meeting people from other countries to share our cultures. I have experience in hosting students and interacting with people from across the world. I studied a flower arrangement course in the UK and have been teaching flower arrangement for many years. I have experience in Japanese style flower arrangement and tea ceremony. I love flowers and plants and enjoy visiting gardens. I love traveling and watching films. I love cooking, eating and drinking. I am foodie and am qualified as a sake sommelier and a wine expert. I can introduce you Tokyo's diverse food culture. I am flexible about destinations and can arrange the tour according to your requests. I try hard to make your stay in Japan very special and memorable. Let's explore our beautiful and unique country together. Look forward to meeting you! *PLEASE send a message to duscuss the details BEFORE booking, thank you. *PLEASE check my availability BEFORE inquiring. *I do a tour within 5 people. *I am flexible for a duration of a tour according to your preference. I can customize a tour for you. National licenced tour guide (English) No.EN04726 Certified Domestic Itinerary Control Manager WSET Level 3 Award in Sake JSA Sake Diploma JSA Sake Diploma International JSA Wine Expert SSI International Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier)

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Tokyo is a beautiful, unique and exciting city. It has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. I love my home town and feel so lucky to live here my whole life. You can get to know our history, culture and life style from a local guide. This is a customized tour just for you. We visit popular tourist spots and feel local atmosphere. Tokyo is one of the world's most exciting dining destinations. We can stop for lunch at a local restaurant. A tour is by a chartered van with a driver. I always work with a same driver. I will do my best to make your day special and memorable one. Let's discover our exciting city Tokyo together! *Please send a message BEFORE booking.

Recent Reviews

Paul F.United States
3 weeks ago

Makiko was a fantastic tour guide for my wife and I for a full day tour of Tokyo with driver. She was very communicative prior to the tour itself, extremely knowledgeable about history, art, culture, food….every topic we discussed. We crammed in visits to temple/shrine, Imperial Palace, large outdoor (seafood) market, souvenirs, history museum and lunch. Everything was custom to what we wanted to do and we fully enjoyed our day together. Will definitely reach out to Makiko for our next visit to venture out a bit further and wider! We use guides often and Makiko is one of the best we’ve had…..thank you Makiko!

Roya B.United States
3 weeks ago

This was a great first intro to the city, completely designed around our interests and mobility. Makiko was flexible and helpful when we told her we wanted to change the day around. Much appreciated.

Yvette A.United States
3 weeks ago

Makiko was great! She’s very knowledgeable about the history of the sites we saw. She was patient with my elderly parents and very accommodating to their needs. We enjoyed her recommendations with shops and lunch restaurant. Her great personality made the time fly. She is a wine connoisseur so if you like to drink wine (or not) and explore, Makiko is your person! I also have to note that her driver was a very safe driver and he always parked right in front of each location we stopped at, which was great for our party of 4.

Gregory J.United States
October 2026

Makiko and our driver were great and I couldn’t recommend enough! Great knowledge, easy to talk to, designs the tour around you and what you want to see. I also need to give a shout out to our driver, on time, right there when and where we needed him, helped make the tour so much easier and smooth running! Big thumbs up!

Carolyn B.Canada
September 2026

We had a private Tokyo tour today with Makiko. Makiko did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend booking a Tokyo tour with her. She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and made our day tour so enjoyable. The driver was very good, his comfortable van was perfect for the drive around Tokyo.

Shannon B.United States
September 2026

Makiko was an incredible guide for my day exploring Tokyo. She steered me toward unique spots and experiences I never would have fully appreciated on my own. Beyond her deep local knowledge, she was friendly and genuinely fun to spend the day with. It felt less like a guided tour and more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

I listed popular places to visit below. Please let me know 3 - 4 places you would like to visit. I will make your itinerary and I may suggest some places that you might be interested in. I am flexible for the destinations. We can discuss the detail according to your interest. Tsukiji Market Imperial Palace East Garden Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Nakamise shopping street) Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita street, Omotesando) Tokyo Sky Tree / Shibuya Sky / Tokyo Tower Hamarikyu Garden / Kiyosumi Garden / Rikugien Garden / Korakuen Garden / Shinjuku Gyoen Ginza / Shinjuku / Yanesen

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Chartered van (Toyota Alphard) with a driver

What's included
Other: Hotel pick-up in central Tokyo (If you stay in Airbnb, I will meet you at the station near to the first spot)
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entrance fees
Other: Lunch (you and guide)
Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel (central Tokyo), station, cruise terminal in Tokyo, airport (additional)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
509146
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity 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 explore both the traditional and modern aspects of the city. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and local lifestyle. Families with children will find it suitable as well, thanks to its kid-friendly nature.

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Can this private tour in Tokyo be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?

Is this private tour in Tokyo suitable for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion?

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Hours icon 7 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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1

Tour date
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Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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