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1st time in Japan
Good guide. Made it easy for old people to travel.
Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $518 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 64 reviews
- Languages
- RU, KO, CMN, JA
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Japan Star Travel Agency
Description
Stand beneath Shinjuku’s dazzling skyline, watch the hypnotic flow of people at Shibuya’s famous crossing, or glimpse salarymen unwinding in the chic bars of Ginza—Tokyo’s energy feels straight out of "Blade Runner" or "Lost in Translation". Yet just minutes away, serenity awaits: step into a 17th-century Japanese garden, where time slows over a cup of ceremonial matcha tea. Walk along the sacred paths of Meiji Shrine, where towering Torii gates rise in quiet reverence. Explore Asakusa’s historic streets, where the scent of incense drifts through the grand halls of Senso-ji Temple. With a private guide and chauffeured car, discover the hidden stories behind Tokyo’s iconic sights in a way that’s uniquely yours. Whether you seek the elegance of tradition, the thrill of modern innovation, our private Tokyo tour promises an unforgettable journey. There’s never enough time in Tokyo—so much to see, and it’s growing every day. Let us help you explore the city’s highlights.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 17 times a day, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult
- $518
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $971.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Shibuya Crossing
Watch THE TOKYO from the world most known intersection.
Hachiko
See the statue of the loyal Dog Hachiko known as Hachi.
Tokyo Skytree
See and take pictures or go up the observation deck.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 2 hours)
Meiji Jingu Shrine
The most visited Shrine in Tokyo. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Senso-ji Temple
The oldest and most visited historic temple in Tokyo. usually 60 minutes
Tokyo Tower
See and take pictures or go up the observation deck. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Omotesando
Japan's heart of fashion and culture. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
find Japanese souveniers
Imperial Palace
The residence of the Emperor of Japan.
Asakusa
Stroll the old town of Tokyo and the oldest temple.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Tsukiji Jogai Market
The outer market of Tsukiji market, street food, and lots of Sushi restaurants. (the visit is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour if you want to have lunch here)
Asakusa Hanayashiki
The oldest amusement park in Japan opened in 1853
Shibuya Sky
the new shopping center with a rooftop deck to view Tokyo from 229m high.
Hamarikyu Gardens
Beautiful Japanese garden next to the Tokyo Bay.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Yoyogi Park
Very popular for cherry blossom ( sakura ) viewing. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos)
Ginza
Heart of Tokyo for business and high-end shopping street.
National Diet Building
See the interesting construction built in 1936.
Yasukuni Shrine
Historical Shrine built for the men who sacrificed their lifes for the country. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Rikugien Garden
Beautiful peaceful Japanese garden built in the Edo period.
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin
See the Edo Castle ruin as a garden today.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Roppongi
Shopping and nightlife.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
Enjoy a great view of Tokyo from the 45th floor, 200m high.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
A mix of a Japanese and Western garden, enjoy seasonal flowers. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Odaiba District
Enjoy the view of Tokyo from the artificial island and enjoy shopping at Aquacity, Venus Fort and Divercity.
Unicorn Gundam Statue
See the real size Gundam, light up show every hour.
Statue of Liberty
Permanently installed in the year 2000 as a symbol of friendship between Japan and France.
Ueno Park
Park of art and culture with museums, shrine, and zoo, also popular for cherry blossom ( sakura ) viewing. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos)
Ueno Toshogu Botanen
A subsidiary shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu know for its peony garden.
Akihabara
The Japanese anime, manga, figurines, games, and all sorts of electronic devices to find as well as the famous maid cafe. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Open air market in Uneno. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)
Ryogoku Kokugikan
The sumo stadium
Sumo Museum
Sumo Museum
Get a quick overview of Japan from ancient times to today. (the visit is usually 1 to 2 hours)
Shinjuku
The sleepless town of Tokyo. it also became famous from the movie Los In Translation. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)
Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho, meaning good memory alley, reminding the good old days of the 60's to the 80's Japan. A foodie destination too. Please let us know if you wish to make a stop for photos and food.
Godzilla Road
Godzilla Road is actually more known as the main street of Kabukicho, the most lively quarter in Tokyo. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)
Ghibli Museum
Must reserve an advance ticket. The tickets for the following month start to be sold online every 10th of the previous month. the visit will usually be 1 to 2 hours
Takeshita Street
The one and the unique leading spot of the KAWAII and the young Asian fashion and subculture to the world. (Please let us know how much time you wish to spend your time here)
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Please purchase online advance tickets to visit this attraction. (the visit is usually 1 to 1.5 hours)
What's included
Included
Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
DVD player in minivan
One bottled water per person
Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Admission to facilities
Gratuity *5-20%
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Tower
Shibuya Sky
Rikugien Garden
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
64 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Rated higher than 74% of 996 reviewed tours in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,163 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
- You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
- Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 39 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $518 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $971. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi, Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, KO, CMN, JA, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Star Travel Agency.
Reviews(64)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Day Tour of Tokyo
Toshi was excellent and very knowledgeable. We saw a mix of Tokyo must see tourist attractions and learned more about Japanese culture and history. Highly recommended
Operator response
Dear Amy-san & Alex-san, Thank you for your participation in our tour in Tokyo. I am very glad that you had a great time in Meiji Shrine where you saw many Sake barrels and “Shirayuki-Japan’s oldest Sake brand from my hometown”, learned about Shinto shrines, Emperors, Shoguns and Japanese history. Also I was surprised to see how well all of your family members (including your youngest son) used your chopsticks when you enjoyed your Sushi lunch at Tsukiji-fish market. It was so nice to see all of you having delicious SUSHI with chopsticks in Tokyo! In addition, we had a surprise visit to Ginza SIX “Noh-theater” where we could see authentic traditional Noh, the Japanese classical musical drama known for its masks. We were even able to try wearing authentic masks and take photos of ourselves wearing masks! That was so fun! We could also visit Sensoji-temple and nearby Skytree---the tallest TV tower in the world, where you could enjoy Tokyo City landscape from high above. As there is many other beautiful places in Japan, please come back to visit us in Japan again. Looking forward to seeing you sometime soon. Toshi
F
100% recommend this guided tour of Tokyo with driver!
we had an amazing day with Hoshi and Toshi. I booked it one day before and they were 100% accomodating to arrange a tour in record time! Hoshi recommended some ideas for the itinerary that were perfect! I fully recommend the tour with them, it’s a great way to go around Tokyo if you have little time or if you want to have an easy and fresh ride in the Tokyo summer! Would recommend and repeat!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Although we only had a short time together, I was impressed by how attentively you listened to the explanations at the shrines and temples. You also did a great job following the purification ritual and proper prayer etiquette. The restaurant for lunch had such a lovely atmosphere—it was a great choice! I’m sure you had a wonderful sushi meal there. we hope you had a fantastic time in Japan, and we’d love to see you again someday! Hoshi and Toshi
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Tokyo sights
We had a great time with Yoshi. The whole day was amazing and full of fun experiences. She was friendly and knowledgeable and she and the driver worked together to make our first day in Tokyo, a memorable one.
Operator response
Thank you for such heartwarming review! We are so glad to hear you and your family had a great time with us, even though it was only 6 hours. We hope this tour was helpful as the start of your trip in Tokyo. We look forward to serving you again! Yoshimi
W
Fabulous
For our second visit to this beautiful country, we did not hesitate to call on Japan Star Travel Agency. Our guide fluent in French offered us 3 days of visits around Osaka taking into account our desires and imperatives. I highly recommend
Operator response
Merci Nicolas C'était un très grand plaisir de vous revoir et connaitre le fait que votre fils poursuit son rêve d’illustrateur d’animation qu’il m’avait partagé lors de sa première visite au Japon. J’ai également été profondément ému que vous ayez tous les trois fait le tatouage avec ce mot [絆] que je vous avais suggéré. Au grand plaisir de vous revoir dans les prochaines années, et de recevoir des nouvelles de la part de votre fils au Japon. En vous remerciant infiniment. Taiji
C
Wonderful experience!
Beautiful city, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Clean, new vehicle, with very friendly driver. I would love to use them again!
Operator response
Thank you very much for such heartwarming review! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such wonderful review. It motives us to improve better. We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Yoshimi
5
Tokyo brought to life
Yoshimi was an incredible host, Tokyo was brought to life and into context by the information shared and the amazing places we visited on the day. Brilliant!!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure serving you. We are so glad to hear you had a great time with us. Hope to see you again soon! Yoshimi
S
Our Day In Kochi
Mihoko was a delight from the beginning, she was easy to communicate with while making our plans for the tour. She was prompt meeting us and was a wonderful guide because she was very knowledgeable about Kochi. She was accommodating when we kept changing our plans. We were a group of six people and we all give her 5 stars. Thank you Mihoko for a great day.
Operator response
Dear Sharon, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was truly happy that you were able to experience the New Year atmosphere at Meiji Jingu and enjoy the early-blooming cherry blossoms at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. I also appreciated the many thoughtful questions you asked while viewing the vast city of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower. Your curiosity made the experience even more enjoyable for me as well. I wish you a delightful remainder of your journey and hope Tokyo leaves you with many memorable moments. Warm regards, Mihoko
Q
Great Experience!
Yoshi planned our trip with great detail! He had a lot of knowledge and the tour was 100% worth it! Highly recommend. Definitely plan the Tokyo Tower on your trip.
Operator response
Many thanks, once again, for such a lovely day. It was an absolute pleasure to guide you around Tokyo! I’m delighted that we managed to accomplish such an ambitious itinerary and cover so much ground (as well as heights!) within the limited time we had. Thank you for your kindness, flexibility and cooperation! I hope you enjoyed the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. Wishing you all a very wonderful year ahead. Thank you and best regards, Yoshi
R
It was a pleasant experience with Yoshimi and team.
Yoshimi was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She was very friendly, helpful and professional. Her partner was also highly professional. We enjoyed our tour with them. Would recommend them to anyone who is going to be in the area.
Operator response
What a fantastic review! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your great experience. We are so glad you had a memorable time. This tour was limited in time due to flight transfers, but the driver, Toshi and I have planned this tour to show you as many beautiful and varied views of Tokyo as possible. We hope to see you all on another one of our tours in the future! Yoshimi
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