Private Customizable Walking Tour of Tokyo | 4 hours to 8 hours

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7-hour Customized Walking Tour
2 Adults x $544.83
$1,089.66
Approx Total
$1,089.66
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
6-hour Customized Walking Tour
2 Adults x $498.00
$996.00
Approx Total
$996.00
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
8-hour Customized Walking Tour
2 Adults x $591.65
$1,183.30
Approx Total
$1,183.30
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
5-hour Customized Walking Tour
2 Adults x $451.18
$902.36
Approx Total
$902.36
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
4-hour Customized Walking Tour
2 Adults x $404.36
$808.72
Approx Total
$808.72
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Children aged 11 years and under are free of charge - just tell us they are coming!
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel meet-up and drop-off
  • Public transportation (subway) costs are excluded. You will need to purchase a travel pass.
  • Food and drinks
  • Please note that tours with hotel pick-ups, are still walking tours. Travel is on the subway

Overview

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Itinerary

  • Shibuya

    The frantic fashion first centre of modern Japan. Join the crowds and make your way across the Shibuya Crossing; the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world! Meet the bronze statue of Hachikō the ‘faithful dog’. Check out the trendy stores of Centre-Gai. Optional 'add on' of SHIBUYA SKY observation deck. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Situated right next to the Meiji Shrine, this is the youth fashion center of Japan. Explore the trendy backstreets of Harajuku. Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagramable food; it is the epitome of quirky Japan. Stroll the streets of Aoyama and Omotesando; Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour

    30 minutes

  • Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine in the heart of a beautiful 700,000 m2 forest. Learn about Japan’s indigenous religion of Shintoism. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour

    30 minutes

  • Shinjuku

    Tokyo’s greatest entertainment district packed full of tall buildings and neon lights. Soak in the view of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area from the observatory on the the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. See the life-size Godzilla head peaking over the top of the Toho building! Take in the bright lights of Kabukicho. Tokyo’s liveliest entertainment and red-light district. Grab a bite to eat at Omoide Yokocho (or Memory Lane), affectionally known as ‘Piss Alley'; a narrow alley packed with small bars, yakitori grills and food stalls. Explore the back streets of the Golden-Gai. Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars , each measuring only 10 to 15 square meters. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour

    30 minutes

  • Asakusa

    The historic centre of Tokyo housing Tokyo’s oldest temple and many traditional craft shops. Shop for authentic souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street; a 250 metre stretch of fantastic stalls on the approach to the Sensoji Temple. Admire the waterfront view along the Sumidagawa River. Option to take a boat ride through the city to the beautiful Hama Rikyu garden (35 minutes cruise). Additional cost. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    45 minutes

  • Senso-ji Temple

    Visit Sensoji temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple dating back to 628. Learn about Buddhism. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour

    30 minutes

  • Akihabara

    Tokyo’s anime, manga, video game, and electronics centre. Prepare for a sensory overload! Stroll around Akihabara for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. The favourite hangout place of diehard fans of gaming, manga and anime you are sure to see some interesting characters wandering the streets! Learn about Japan’s famed Maid Cafes and subcultures. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    20 minutes

  • Marunouchi

    Tokyo’s sleek business district surrounding the Imperial Palace. Impressive architecture and great food. Access the areas most notable architectural highlights; Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Station and the KITTE building. Eat at a Gado Shita (small restaurant under the railway tracks) for an authentic foodie experience. This is often the highlight of our tours. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin)

    Visit the Imperial Palace East Garden and get up close to the some of the remnants of Edo Castle, including the moat walls. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Nihonbashi

    The original centre of all trade and commerce from the Edo Period (1603 to 1868) Nihonbash is steeped in history and packed with traditional food and craft shops. Learn about the foundation of Japanese cooking with an introduction to Umami and traditional Japanese ingredients like Dashi, Kombu and Katsuobushi. Feast on traditional Japanese snacks from long-gone times. Visit Mitsukoshi, Japans first department store. A beautiful 1920s building with an outstanding food hall. Cross Japans most important bridge; the Nihonbashi Bridge where the kilometre zero marker is located. Learn about speciality Japanese crafts like Lacquerware, Washi (traditional Japanese paper) and Sense (Japanese folding fans). Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Tsukiji Fish Market

    Explore the former home of the worlds largest fish market and world-famous tuna auction. The ‘inner market’ and auction has now moved to Toyosu but the ‘outer market’ remains. Packed with fresh fish, delicious cooked foods and cooking related homewares this is a bustling must-see market. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Yanaka

    A nostalgic downtown district filled with hundreds of temples, delicious sweets and a unique tea house to experience a traditional tea ceremony. Explore the cemetery and learn about Japanese traditions surrounding death. Snack on traditional sweets such as manju and anmitsu made at local Yanaka shops. Stroll along Yanaka Ginza, the locals’ favorite place to shop. See if you can find the seven statues of cats hidden along the street. Discover hundreds of temples in the area Retreat to a beautiful tea room to experience a traditional tea ceremony. You will have the chance to try traditional Japanese sweets, pick your own bowl from the hosts private collection, and witness the tea ceremony right in front of your eyes. Additional cost. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest tower standing at 634 meters. Observation deck tickets can be 'added on' to your tour. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Tokyo Tower

    A symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree. Tickets for the observation deck can be 'added on' to your tour. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

  • Shibuya Sky

    One of the greatest observation decks in all of Tokyo. This observation deck features a 360-degree observatory overlooking all of Tokyo. Tickets can be 'added on' to your tour. Your exact itinerary will be designed according to your interests. Is it not possible to see all of Tokyo on one tour.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). If you cancel less than 48 hours there is no refund.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Great way to get an overall feel for the city!

Published on May, 2025

This was a fantastic experience in spite of rainy weather. Paiva knows her stuff, is very professional and took us all around the city. We did add one of a busy ride and tea service which allowed us to have an opportunity to go all over the city. It was very nice to have such a personalized experience

The best tour of Toyko with the best tour guide!

Published on May, 2025

Paiva was an exceptional tour guide on our customized tour even in the rain. We explored many sites around Tokyo using the subway and boat cruise. Our group saw the Sanja Festival which happens the third weekend every May. Hamarikyu Garden Wandered around the garden made for Shogun Tokugawa’s family as a villa in 1654. We had “Matcha” ( green tea) and “Namagashi” ( a traditional Japanese sweet) the best macha I have ever had! We visited Sensoji temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple dating back to 645 and walked through Nakamise Shopping Streets. We visited many more sites. I would give this tour 100+ stars, 5 stars is not enough.

Tokyo tour

Published on May, 2025

Miko was a pleasure to spend the day with. She was so sweet with my boys and thought of fun little things to do throughout the day that they would like. She was very knowledgeable and help. It was a great start to our trip!

Saw the sights of Tokyo with our excellent personal guide Yasu

Published on Apr, 2025

Had a terrific day in Tokyo with our personal tour guide Yasu. Yasu was very knowledgeable and pleasant to spend the day with.

Tokyo

Published on Apr, 2025

Excellent guide. Not only did Keiko expertly show us the places of interest but also introduced us to japanese customs we would not have been exposed if not for her. She definitely influenced the way we perceived not only the tour but our entire trip. Would definitely recommend.

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