Private Tour
8-hour Tokyo tour by qualified tour guide using public transport
Overview
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8 hours
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This is a Tokyo private tour guided by an experienced tour guide that has been licensed by the government.
This tour uses public transport to visit popular sights in Tokyo. If you would like a private car, please contact us separately (extra charge).
Depending on your interests, you can change the place you visit.
Start time is also flexible.
Basic courses include shrines, temples, Japanese gardens, modern architecture, history and culture.
Take a tour and learn a lot about Tokyo.
Let's enjoy Tokyo together!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meiji Jingu Shrine
The most popular shrine in Japan for the new year visit here for the first 3 days every year. It is dedicated to the spirits of Meiji Emperor and Shoken Empress.
Takeshita Street
Popular shopping street among young people and tourists. You may feel Japanese pop culture if you walk this on street.
What‘s Included
Guide fee
Hotel pickup
(For participants and guides)
Entrance fee (Hamarikyu Garden, Tokyo Tower), etc.
Transportation expenses (for participants and guides)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
8-hour Tokyo tour by qualified tour guide using public transport
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide…strenuous 8 hrs!
stevmar2016,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time. Kei was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and good English. I highly recommend Kei. We saw so many sights. Kei helped us get discounted 3 day tourist subway passes and we are now Tokyo subway travel experts. Warning-this is an 8-hr walking tour! My wife and I had fit bits and we measured over 24,000 steps each, maybe 10 miles, much up and down subway stairs. This is NOT an easy tour but you see a lot in 8 hours! Maybe 4 or 6 hours is appropriate for most travelers…just realistic! Again, many kudos to Kei!
Best intro to Tokyo!
arlenecL9007BD,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu san was our guide and we really enjoyed his knowledge as we visited so many sites! Temples. Shrines, Gardens, etc. it was exactly what we wanted for an intro to Tokyo! As much as we enjoyed not staring at Google Maps to navigate, we also loved learning from his insights!
Great Tour of Tokyo
Happiness35074872881,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip led by guide. Super flexible to what we wanted to see along with his must see’s. Kei was first class!
Excellent guided tour
brigittebH2887RE,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We liked the guided tour with our guide Koba san very much! The Communication before the tour via email was easy with fast responses. We meet in time in our hotel. The program is very flexibel and was arranged as per our wishes. Our guide Koba san was very knowledgable, very kind and helpful. We learned a lot about japanese way of life. The schedule of the tour was adapted as per our needs and we made sufficient breaks. Overall a very good experience!
Amazing Tour of Tokyo
Ted D,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you so much for the amazing tour of Tokyo! My wife and I had a fantastic time. The itinerary that our guide, Nobu, organized was spot-on for what we were hoping to see, and we really appreciated his help navigating and translating along the way.
Ultimate Tour for 1-Day in Tokyo
Rick N,May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nobu was the perfect guide for us. With only a single day to explore Tokyo from our cruise ship, we hit all the major sights. Nobu was professional and engaging, providing great insights into Japanese history, religion, current economic conditions and challenges. Fabulous lunch at a local restaurant, and Nobu guided us expertly through the maze of subways connecting the various sights. Truly an amazing day, but for any non-walkers prepare for steps exceeding 25,000.
Highly recommend this!
Christopher G,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nobu was flexible with where we wanted to go, very knowledgeable, and spoke good English. He made recommendations that we appreciated and taught us how to use the subway system throughout the day.
Having not been to Japan...
Gregory R,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Having not been to Japan before, we signed up for this tour in hopes of seeing some Tokyo highlights and to get familiar with the public transportation system. While we accomplished those goals, our guide Nabu Sato was amazing and painted a picture of Tokyo and Japan that took our breath away. His command of Japanese history, sociology and economics combined with his willingness to offer his opinions gave us insights into Japan and its people that we would never have gotten on other “bus type” tours. We are walkers/hikers so the miles we walked were not problematic for us, but I am sure Mr. Sato tailors each trip for his client’s interest and abilities. Over the next two days we have traveled all over Tokyo with Suica card in hand, confident and ready to move on to Kyoto!
Amazing Tour of Tokyo
Gavin S,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to visit many parts of Tokyo at a very quick pace but it didn't feel rushed. Our guide was amazing and made the tour very memorable. Would highly recommend!
Great tour.
Jamie F,Oct 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fabulous tour. We saw so much of Tokyo and I learned a lot about the history of the city. But be prepared to walk - I logged 26,000 steps and took countless subway rides. The guide was wonderful. We found a fabulous place for lunch too.
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