This private, guided tour comes with five curated routes so you can match your day to your interests, your pace, and how much of Tokyo you've already seen. Great for both first-time visitors and return travellers, each route is planned to fit into five hours and led by a friendly & knowledgeable local guide. Our suggested routes: * East Tokyo Day: Tsukiji, Asakusa, Ueno, and Akihabara * West Tokyo Day: Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku * Central Tokyo Day: Ginza, the Imperial Palace, and Marunouchi * Local Tokyo Day: Yanaka, Ueno, and Akihabara * Indie Tokyo Day: Shimokitazawa, Koenji, and Nakano If you want to swap out a stop or add something specific to one of the routes above, let us know when you book. A fully custom route is also possible; tell us your must-sees at checkout and our team will plan it with you.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $284.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
We've taken the guesswork out of planning your Tokyo itinerary: personalise one of our five curated routes or plan a fully custom one with our Japan-based travel designers. Here are some places you may choose to visit on your tour:
Included in our "East Tokyo Day" route, Tsukiji Market, was one of the world's largest wholesale seafood markets. Located in the Chuo ward of Tokyo, it was renowned for its bustling tuna auctions and a vast array of fresh seafood. In 2018, the wholesale market operations were relocated to Toyosu Market, while Tsukiji Market remains a popular destination for tourists, offering a wide range of sushi restaurants, street food vendors
Included in our "East Tokyo Day" route, Asakusa is a historic district known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks. It is most famous for the Senso-ji Temple, a Buddhist temple founded in the 7th century, and the vibrant Nakamise-dori shopping street that leads to the temple. Asakusa also offers a glimpse into traditional Tokyo with its well-preserved Edo-era architecture and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals.
Included in both our "East Tokyo Day" and "Local Tokyo Day" routes, Ueno is a bustling neighborhood known for its cultural attractions and green spaces. It is home to Ueno Park, a large public park that houses several museums, including the Tokyo National Museum and the Ueno Zoo. Ueno also features a vibrant shopping and dining scene, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals.
Included in both our "East Tokyo Day" and "Local Tokyo Day" routes, Akihabara, often referred to as "Akiba," is a vibrant district renowned as the hub of electronics and pop culture in Tokyo. It's famous for its numerous electronics shops, anime and manga stores, as well as maid cafes where customers are served by costumed waitresses. This neighbourhood has a unique blend of technology, gaming, and subculture that makes it a must-visit destination for tech enthusiasts and fans of Japanese pop culture.
Included in our "Local Tokyo Day" route, The Yanaka neighbourhood is famous for it's traditional shitamachi (old downtown) atmosphere. Miraculously spared from WWII bombings, it features narrow, atmospheric streets, traditional wooden architecture, cozy cafes, and a relaxed vibe that contrasts sharply with Tokyo's bustling modern centers.
Included in our "West Tokyo Day" route, Harajuku is known as the epicenter of Tokyo’s eccentric street fashion and youth culture. You can explore the bustling Takeshita Street, relax at Meiji Shrine, or shop along the trendy, tree-lined avenue of Omotesando.
Included in our "West Tokyo Day" route, Shibuya is Tokyo's vibrant, high-energy hub. Famous for the iconic Shibuya Crossing, it offers incredible shopping at complexes like Shibuya Parco and Shibuya Scramble Square.
Included in our "West Tokyo Day" route, Shinjuku is a major commercial and entertainment hub in Tokyo, built around the Guinness World Record-holding Shinjuku Station, which serves over 3.5 million passengers daily. It is famous for its towering skyscrapers, giant 3D cat billboard, vibrant neon nightlife in Kabukicho, and the tranquil Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Included in our "Central Tokyo Day" route, Ginza is Tokyo’s premier luxury shopping and entertainment district. Located in Chuo Ward, it features world-renowned department stores like Ginza Mitsukoshi and Matsuya Ginza, high-end flagship boutiques, and gourmet dining. The area beautifully blends modern glitz with historic culture and traditional performing arts.
Included in our "Central Tokyo Day" route, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is the official residence of the Emperor of Japan. Located in central Chiyoda Ward on the former site of Edo Castle, this massive, park-like complex blends centuries of feudal history with lush, seasonal gardens.
Included in our "Central Tokyo Day" route, Marunouchi is Tokyo’s premier financial hub and a vibrant lifestyle district located between the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station. Known for its sleek skyscrapers and historic red-brick station architecture, the area offers upscale dining, luxury shopping, and access to major transit lines.
Included in our "Indie Tokyo Day" route and nown for its vintage fashion shops, bookstores, music shops and cafés, Shimokitazawa (or "Shimokita") is known as Tokyo’s bohemian hub. This neighbourhood has a laid-back hipster vibe and the maze-like alleys are packed with curated vintage clothing stores, independent record shops, cozy indie cafes, and vibrant local theaters.
Included in our "Indie Tokyo Day" route, Koenji is a retro district of Tokyo in Suginami Ward. Before the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, Koenji was known for its historical temples and shrines. Post-earthquake, many traders and businesses took their work to Koenji due to the mass destruction in and around central Tokyo.
Included in our "Indie Tokyo Day" route, Nakano is a densely populated residential area with many affordable and unique hidden spots. Labelled as the ‘quieter’ version of the famous Akihabara, Nakano offers many anime, manga, and video game stores that are one of a kind. With everything being in close proximity to the station, Nakano is a popular place to visit if you are feeling like going back in time to indulge in old-style Japan.
We can pick you up at your accommodation, a specific station, or a venue, attraction, or landmark of your choice. We will meet at the exact pinned location, with clear instructions, agreed upon after discussion.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tokyo Private Tour with Customisable Itinerary & Local Guide lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 15 stops.
Prices start at $142 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 $284. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up at your accommodation, a specific station, or a venue, attraction, or landmark of your choice. We will meet at the exact pinned location, with clear instructions, agreed upon after discussion. Pickup points include The Aoyama Grand Hotel, Business Hotel Yamayuri.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Flip Japan Guide.
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Good mix of culture history and shopping. Guide very knowledgeable relaxed engaging and passionate about Japan. Originally from France has lived here over 5 years so a local and foreigner perspective. Loved It !!!
A wonderful stroll through the culture and history of Japan with a guide with both knowledge respect and passion for Japan Originally from France gave a foreigner perspective. Able to enjoy discovering his favorite spots as a local as well as more iconic areas. Comfortable and Engaging. Loved It !! Well worth it
Amir, our guide was great! Very friendly and adapted very well to our family. His choices of visits and explanations were perfect, he took his time and made us have a great day!
Merci beaucoup pour votre message, ça nous fait vraiment plaisir ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez passé une superbe journée avec Amir. C’est génial de savoir qu’il a su s’adapter à votre famille et que ses choix de visites ainsi que ses explications vous ont plu.
Amir provided a helpful and informative tour for my wife and I on our first full day in Tokyo. We texted before the trip and customized an itinerary. He met us at our hotel and helped us learn how to navigate the trains, coffee shops, convenience stores, and much more. We stayed in Tokyo for almost two weeks (mix of vacation and business). Amir generously offered help and advice even after our tour. He also took great photos. We had a wonderful time.
Amir was our guide and he was amazing - he made our introduction to Tokyo and Japanese culture so much easier. From teaching us local customs to showing us the sights and the food, he provided us with the perfect first day for first timers in Japan/Tokyo! He was very personable with our family of six and we are so thankful that we met him and got to share a part of our time in Tokyo with him. We highly recommend Amir and Flip Tours to anyone visiting Tokyo!
We had a great time. Leon was superb - very knowledgeable about the city and sites to see! He was incredibly accommodating to customize the trip to our preferences! We had fun, saw a couple of great parts of the city, learned to use the subway and had a great time. Highly recommend.
This was my first time in Tokyo and I wanted to get the most out of my trip. The walking tour was the best way to explore the city. Our tour guide, Amir, was very knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this tour. We toured 5 neighborhoods, Senso-ji temple, and market. We grabbed bites at different local places from matcha ice cream to ramen. Amir also recommended places and bars to go see after the tour. I highly recommend!
A very informative tour with lots of local and personal stories of Amir, to do at the beginning of your trip because he has a lot of advice to give you, hidden gems, that allow you to take a tour of Tokyo impossible to do otherwise! I highly recommend it!
Had the best tour with Leon! He was very chill, gave us our space, suggested so many different things. He gave us tips on which subway tickets to get, best place for Shinkansen tickets, tips on how to ride the subway and get around, and of course a great tour in Asakusa. I was with 3 teen boys and they enjoyed being with him too! He kept kids ages into consideration & suggested things they’d like to do to. Even after our tour he kept in touch and had some great suggestions for our family. As first timers in Japan, it was great to have someone show us the ropes which helped immensely for the rest of our trip!
I had an amazing experience on this tour. We visited Askakusa and the Sensoji temple, Shibuya, Harajuku and the Meiji shrine, and Shinjuku. My guide was very thoughtful about my interests related to food, shopping and sightseeing, and added numerous recommendations during her tour. I would strongly recommend this to anyone that has limited time to see the highlights of Tokyo!
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