Private Tour
Chill Out in Tokyo: Personalized Private Tours with Local Friends
Overview
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Run by @howzit_japan on Youtube and Instagram.
Join us for a personalized adventure through Tokyo with a Local Friend who’s excited to explore with you! Whether it’s your first time or you’re rediscovering the city, this tour uncovers Tokyo’s secrets, tailored to your interests. Your Local Friend will help you efficiently navigate the city and introduce you to hidden gems only locals know, making for an unforgettable experience!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number and reference the product code:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shibuya
Shibuya is a bustling district in Tokyo, known as a hub for youth culture in Japan. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing, where thousands of people cross at once, is a famous sight. It's also a great place for shopping with places like Shibuya 109 and various fashion brands, as well as enjoying diverse gourmet foods in numerous cafes and restaurants.
Yoyogi Park
A vast, nature-rich park where you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. Known for frequently hosting events and festivals, it offers various activities like walking, picnicking, jogging, and cycling.
What‘s Included
Private and personalized experience
2-4 hours tour with your guide - Including pickup (We don't typically use vehicles))
Optional meet-up at your desired location
Walking tour, with some public transportation used as well.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Transportation fee
Lunch, for yourself and your guide. Lunch is usually 1,000~3,000JPY per person.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tokyo Customized Tour (6hrs)
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Tokyo Customized Tour (4hrs)
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
Tokyo Customized Tour (2hrs)
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour with Yu from Howzit!
Freedom23230912416,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 6 hours Tokyo tour we did with Yu from Howzit Japan was great! Flexible and relaxed, while also organized and well-planned, our tour included some of the most memorable and special times of our trip. Very authentic local places and enriching experiences (especially at the Meiji Temple). Yu was so nice and answered all our questions about life in Japan, from guiding us in local protocol to sharing with us about living and working in Japan. Completely worth the time and money and would 100% want to do another tour with Yu if we return.
Wonderful private tour with Yu and Aiko
Hinasawa,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private tour with Yu and Aiko was fantastic. We were picked up at our hotel and warmly welcomed. First stop was Yu's favorite shrine, Nezu Shrine. We had already visited some shrines on our trip and this one was really one of our favorites. A really lovely shrine, with its many Torii gates and a quiet atmosphere. Then we went to Yanaka Ginza. A very sweet street with many small local shops where you can try all kinds of things. There we also had a very delicious lunch in a small family Izakaya . Afterwards we continued to a beautiful park, the Kiyosumi Garden, which offers a mystical atmosphere especially in the rain and invites us to linger. Really worth a visit. In the end we went to Tsukishima in the famous Monja Street. Yu and Aiko asked us if we had ever eaten Monjayaki. We didn't at that point, we only knew Okonomiyaki. Well, Monjayaki doesn't look very appetizing at first glance, but we were promised it was very delicious. And what can you say, it was definitely very delicious. We had shared two savory and one sweet, laughed a lot and talked great. All in all, we learned a lot about the individual spots, we were told a lot and shown impressions of Tokyo that we probably never would have experienced on our own. Therefore, a big thank you again to Yu and Aiko for this wonderful experience, which made our first trip to Japan all the more beautiful.
This is a personalised guided tour
michaeljK1072PN,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If it is your first time in Japan this is a great way to find your feet and explore Tokyo. We were lucky to have Yu as our guide. Yu was very professional but she was also a lot of fun. She communicated well and listened to our needs and planned the day accordingly. Strongly recommend.
Tokyo - A Trip To Remember
ERock S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This review is long overdue for an amazing team of people who made my family’s first visit to Tokyo, Japan a very special and memorable experience. Yu Shinozuka and Yuki Shinke were our local trip guides. They planned a very well thought out and unique itinerary for us that allowed my family to experience Tokyo from a very special local’s perspective. Because of Yu & Yuki, Tokyo will always have a very special place in my heart. We will never forget Tokyo, and we will always cherish the wonderful memories Yu san and Yuki San created for us. I highly recommend this tour by awesome local. Arigato gozaimasu Yu and Yuki!
My family rated the tours with Howzit the best two days in Japan.
patrickmF8090TY,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Howzit made our day in Tokyo exactly what we wanted. Between myself my wife and two teenage daughters we had very different must see lists. Howzit made it all possible. Yu was our Tokyo guide and she designed a tour exactly to our asks. She also was able to update the tour on the fly as we needed. I can’t tell you how much it helped us having a local friend navigate and translate. One of my daughters had a specific anime she was looking for and Yu found a special limited pop up. She also gave us great good suggestions after the tour. I would 100% book with Howzit again. We also booked a Kyoto tour with them which I will cover in my other review.
Leisurely exploring Golden Gai and Shinjuku
Anjin1989,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife had always wanted to explore the Golden Gai district of Shinjuku, but even as seasoned travelers in Japan it always felt a little intimidating. Ayumi was the perfect guide for our evening! She listened to what sort of experiences we were after, then took us to several places where we could really experience and savor both the food and the local culture of the Golden Gai and the Omoide Yokocho districts. Ayumi was very friendly and welcoming, and knowledgeable about the best places to go based on our interests and tastes. Thanks to her, we had a fun night filled with many wonderful memories!
Fantastic Family Tokyo Tour
Yuen O,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of four had a fantastic personalised tour in Tokyo with Kanta as our guide.The tour took us from tastings in Tsukiji Market to a delicious sushi and tempura lunch, exploration of the Sensoji temple grounds followed by matcha desserts. We recharged at a tranquil garden before finishing off in Akihabara for some fun and a claw machine win! With Kanta leading the way and taking photos for us we were able to truly enjoy the sights of Tokyo and build wonderful family memories. Thank you very much Kanta!
Asakusa trip with Ikumi
LEIGH O,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an experience with Ikumi. She took us to Asakusa. She was AWESOME!!! I would HIGHLY recommend this company Howzit Japan to anyone going to Japan!!! Ikumi was very informational and VERY SWEET!!! She also went out of her way to find a shop I wanted to go to find shoes I wanted to get. She went above and beyond to be kind and wonderful!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will definitely reserve again with Ikumi when coming back to Japan!!!
Unforgettable Experience!!
kaipok2025,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience!! We had visited Japan once before and really wanted to visit an izakaya at Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, but being from another country made us nervous. We decided to book with Howzit Japan as we really enjoyed their information on YouTube. They signed us up and set us up with a tour guide. Our guides name was Yu and she as excellent!! Yu really explained culture and customs. It was very informative as well as fun and engaging!! She made us feel special and took us to some really awesome izakaya's. To finish the tour Yu took us to Roppongi to see beautiful illuminations! It was the perfect way to end out tour. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to visit and experience the Izakaya's. Thank you to Yu for making it amazing. If you aren't sure about visiting Japan on your own we would totally recommend booking a tour with Howzit Japan! Ask for Yu and you will have a great time!!
Memorable places
Bryan R,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was Ayumi, and she was a very sweet tour guide. I had the misfortune of having a bad leg day in the day of our tour, so I couldn’t really walk. She made sure to go my speed and also showed me some really memorable places. Definitely would recommend a tour with her.
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