Private Day Tour In Tokyo with a Native English Speaker
Description
Experience Tokyo like a local with our private, customizable tours! Choose our 3 or 6-hour tour and design an itinerary that matches your interests. Our experienced guides will provide insider knowledge and help you create a unique sightseeing experience. We will be touring using the Japanese Rail Lines throughout Tokyo. Please note that the train fees are NOT inclusive to the tour (Very small fee). Discover the city's culture and history by visiting famous temples and shrines or explore its exciting food and shopping scenes. Dive into the local life by wandering through charming neighborhoods or visit the iconic landmarks such as the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine. Choose our full-day tour and enjoy lunch at some of Tokyo's amazing restaurants. Please note that no vehicles will be provided, giving you a true local experience of Tokyo's public transport system. Book your personalized tour today and experience Tokyo like never before!
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Itinerary
Known for its rich cultural heritage and bustling atmosphere, Asakusa is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in experiencing the traditional side of Japan. The district is home to the famous Sensoji Temple, the oldest and most significant Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Visitors can also explore the vibrant Nakamise shopping street, filled with traditional Japanese souvenirs and snacks.
Shibuya is a bustling and trendy neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan that offers an exciting blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture. Known for its iconic pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue. Shibuya is also famous for a hub for fashion, entertainment, and nightlife.
The Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest fish market in the world. Known for its fresh sushi and sashimi, both of which are made with the finest seafood. You don't have to be a seafood lover to come here! There are many street food venders with a wide variety of food for snacking. This is a great place to souvenir shop as well!
The area is famous for its youthful energy and is a hub for kawaii culture, which celebrates cuteness and all things adorable. Visitors can explore the many shops and boutiques that line the streets, which offer everything from trendy clothing to quirky accessories. Beyond the fashion, Harajuku is also home to the stunning Meiji Jingu Shrine, which is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and visitors can take part in traditional Shinto rituals such as purification and prayer.
This area offers visitors the opportunity to explore numerous electronic stores that feature the latest in cutting-edge technology. Akihabara is also a hub for anime and cosplay culture, with many stores selling manga books, costumes and merchandise from popular anime series.
Don't see the destination you are interested to go to on this list? No Worries! Tell us what you want to see and we customize it just for you! For those who are not sure where to start, we offer some predetermined tours as well. To see further details on the premade tour options, please go to the booking page.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at your hotel or where ever you would like to meet within the radius selected!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- I can only pick up within a 7 Kilometer radius from Tokyo Station
Reviews(18)
The tour company canceled this tour on us without providing us any reason, and at short notice (less than 2 weeks from our travel date). We are now struggling to find another tour. We had booked this tour well in advance, so they've really left us in the lurch and with no explanation. Unprofessional.
Good afternoon, I apologize for the situation here. As I explained in my email/message, I had a last minute family emergency that I needed to attend to and regrettably had to cancel this tour. I sincerely hope you still had a great day in Tokyo regardless, and if you ever come back to Japan, I can organize a special private tour for you and your family. This sort of emergency does not happen very often and I apologize that it just so happened the week you were planning to join me on my tour. Again, if you ever need a guide in Tokyo again, please reach out. Ken
I had been traveling for business in Asia for two weeks and had one day to play tourist. I located Ken through Trip Advisor and checked the reviews and I could not have been more pleased! I can't believe how much we saw and discussed in the 5+ hours we had. We saw old and new and it brought into full spectrum all that Tokyo had to offer. Ken had a vast amount of knowledge and was great at explaining customs and history. If back in Tokyo again, I'll sign up for another tour!
Ken is very friendly and knowledgable, he picked us up from our hotel on our first day in Tokyo and showed us many significant sites, using train and walking. He catered to our needs and we greatly benefitted from his interest in history and his thoughtful and individualised guidance. Thoroughly recommend
Fantastic fast paced friendly host. We saw ALOT in 6 hours and really left the day feeling like we had a great experience. Cause we packed in so much we felt a lot more comfortable knowing customs after spending time with Ken. He has perfect English and makes everything easy with super knowledge.
Had the pleasure of Ken as my guide for a full day around Asakusa and Ueno. Lots of communication before hand to draw up a great itinerary which was diverse, fun and interesting. From temples and shrines, parks and areas like Akihabara which I thought wouldn't be for me but I loved playing on the retro 1980s Space Invader machine. Lunch was also excellent and we managed a bit of shopping along the way too. All in all, fab day, highly recommended Ken for any tour.
At the end of our Japan-experience Ken was able to fill some of our gaps, answer questions on history and also daily life. In addition he made us aware of further corners worth going so that we definitely have to come back. Thanks for this nice Monday morning!
I spent a whole day in Tokyo with Ken as a guide. It was my first visit to Japan. It was fantastic, he is really well informed, knows everything about the city and its people, adjusts the tour depending on your interests and follows your own pace, considering the temples and shrines and the modern city as well. He teached me how to move around, what to look for, gives you advice on what to do and explore on the rest of your visit! I have had many tour guides, and for sure Ken has been the absolute best.
He listened carefully to my wishes and previously booked events and planned his tour around it. His selection of points of interest were spot on. If you contact Ken, he will not disappoint. He is courteous, knowledgeable and friendly.
Such a delightful young man who translated our tour. He guided us on trains to purchase anime figures and then to the Asaksa temple.
Our full day walking tour of Tokyo with Ken as our guide was excellent. We found it a great way to get a feel for the variety of streets, districts & aspects of Tokyo. Riding the subway & train systems was fun, with Ken to accompany us & familiarise us with it. It was a very good & interesting day, visiting the sites we requested & those he suggested as well. I would certainly recommend Ken’s tour to anyone interested in seeing Tokyo on a private walking tour. J & B. Australia