Private Tour
Best of Tokyo Private Custom Tour: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Meiji-jingu
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
See Tokyo’s top highlights in one day with a private professional guide—perfect for first-time visitors who want a stress-free experience.
Visit must-see landmarks like Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple, and Meiji Shrine, while also discovering hidden gems tailored to your interests.
Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour lets you explore Tokyo efficiently without the stress of planning or navigating alone. Your itinerary is fully customizable based on your preferences, whether you’re interested in culture, food, shopping, or unique local experiences.
With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll gain insights you won’t find in guidebooks and can see highlights.
Enjoy a flexible and personalized experience with optional hotel pickup and easy navigation using Tokyo’s public transportation or private vehicle.
Book now and explore Tokyo like a local.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please provide a valid phone number or email address at the time of booking so we can contact you in advance.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional expenses will be advised upon discussion with our tour operator, based on the customized itinerary
Operation dates for attractions are subject to availability
Visiting optional attractions may incur an additional fee. Please consult with tour operator for any questions
If you choose a public transportation tour, a one-day tour (8 hours) averages more than 20,000 steps (about 14 kilometers). There are also some routes that are not barrier-free, and you may have to go up and down stairs.
What To Expect
The Old Tsukiji Market
While in Tokyo, use the services of a professional local guide to customize your own sightseeing itinerary. Once you select a half-day or full-day tour to suit your schedule, you decide the pace of your day and how much you’d like to fit in. Explore at a leisurely pace on a guided walking tour, using the city’s efficient public transportation system to get you around. Or upgrade for a private vehicle to pick you up at your hotel. Then visit your choice of historic, cultural and culinary attractions in the vibrant capital. After you’ve seen the sights, your guide offers convenient drop-off at your hotel. Full-day custom tour on foot or by private vehicle Eight hours of sightseeing allows you to take in even more of the city. Start with a visit to Tsukiji, the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. Or perhaps head to downtown Tokyo and its fantastic museums, enjoying a bit of the old Tokyo that remains in the street food and traditional shops.
Hamarikyu Gardens
How about touring the Imperial Palace or Hamarikyu Garden, where you can appreciate the magnificent view while enjoying traditional sweets and green tea? See Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, especially beautiful in the autumn, or Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a mix of traditional Japanese and Western design.
What‘s Included
Transportation fares (if by public transport)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo 23 ward
drink
The vehicle/car used for the vehicle option is fully licensed by the Japanese government.
Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle)
Professional English speaking guide
Lunch (full-day option only)
Gratuities
Any additional activity fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Full-day+Public Transport (8h)
Lunch Full-day custom tour: with public transfer services. You will enjoy public transportation as locals do. Pickup included
Full-day +Private Vehicle (8h)
Lunch Private vehicle Full-day custom tour: with private transfer services Pickup included
Half-day +Private Vehicle (4h)
Half-day+Private Vehicle : Half-day custom tour with private transfer services Pickup included
Half-Day+Public Transport (4h)
Half-Day custom tour: with public transfer services. You will enjoy public transportation as locals do Pickup included
Reviews
1,477 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extremely organized and individualized our tour
Patricia D,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We initially booked Kaz for May 25th for a full day tour of Tokyo for 4 friends. Based on the in depth planning texts we were sharing, we also booked Kaz for May 24. We had 2 very full days that were each unique and wonderfully scenic and fun. On May 25 we saw iconic temples and shrines, a cute, purposely lesser known area of Tokyo to glimpse how the locals live, and ended our jam packed day at Team Lab for an interactive electronic experience that is not to be missed! Kaz handled our schedule with aplomb, making sure we saw everything we wanted to, making sure we had as much time as we wanted at each site, and getting us to our destination timely. His work before we even saw him paid off in spades about putting in our day exactly what we wanted, most of which was suggested by Kaz. Highest recommendation from all 4 of us!
Awesome Tokyo
263satishm,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minors-san was our guide today . He was on time, very polite & very informative. We found him excellent & I would certainly recommend him to my friends when they visit Japan
Wonderful Time With Kahori
Shyamal J,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Kahori. She is very knowledgeable and got along very well with us. Lovely lunch at Tsukiji.
Best Tour Guide Ever
Cheryl F,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shuhei was beyond outstanding. He contacted us well in advance so that we could let him know what sites we were interested in seeing in order for him to be prepared. Not only did he make sure that we saw everything on our wish list, but he went out of his way to make sure that we experienced local sites, as well as off the beaten path sites, that we never would have thought of on our own...which turned out to be some of the most memorable highlights of our tour. The local restaurant that he took us to for lunch wasn't fancy, but the tempura shrimp that we had was delicious and cooked to perfection (and I am an extremely picky eater). The restaurant was plain and simple, but to be honest, I don't think we had any meal as delicious during the following 2 weeks that we were touring Japan. During our tour, we experienced subway transit and train transit multiple times. It blew us away to see how impeccably clean and how zero graffiti existed...anywhere! Shuhei was a fountain of information explaining anything and everything as we walked along. By the time the tour was over, we were ready to adopt him and his lovely wife (who we hadn't met but felt like we had). He's just very personable, easy to relate to, and genuinely out to please. His English is impeccable, so no worries about miscommunication. And, he even kept in touch with us afterward. The next day we experienced an earthquake followed by a tsunami alert while still in the hotel. The day before, he had mentioned how frequently they have earthquakes. I sent him a text asking if he had scheduled that just so that we had the opportunity to get the WHOLE Japan experience...LOL I would definitely, without hesitation, hire him again! (Best advice, make sure to wear super comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking involved...but well worth it)
Good Tmes
39darrins,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shuhei & Lew were absolutely the best. What great team they are. We had a bunch of laughs and saw what seemed like 6-7 areas. I highly recommend you book with Shuhei & Lew.
A great introduction to Tokyo
seanfO5082CW,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This all day Tokyo tour led by Shuhei was excellent. He texted a week in advance and tailored the trip to our interests. As this was our first trip to Tokyo, we let him tailor it for an overview tour. It included all subway transfers, lunch, temple donations, and some light snacks along the way. We hit the Tsujiki market, several temples, several beautiful city parks, shops, and the shibuya crossing. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. He taught us basic Japanese phrases and customs. Overall a great introduction tour which would highly recommend.
Must do!
F9334BUlaurenh,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Roy as our guide and he was fantastic! He is incredibly knowledgeable and had lots of information to share. He customized the itinerary to what we were looking for and overall we couldn’t have been happier with the experience!
Must do!
Lauren H,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Roy as our guide and he was fantastic! He is incredibly knowledgeable and had lots of information to share. He customized the itinerary to what we were looking for and overall we couldn’t have been happier with the experience!
Private tour was a highlight of our Tokyo trip
joscelineLosAngeles,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend this all day private tour! Tadashi and the driver made a great team. They were kind, knowledgeable, and they gave a nice overview of the sights. We travelled with family that included kids and a grandparent, so we appreciated how the trip was customizable to our needs. Tadashi thoughtfully added personal touches to the trip. Our kids enjoyed the markets with local food to taste and the mochi snacks. We were able to cover a lot in one day, and the Japanese lunch included was a highlight for the adults.
Great tokyo experienced and great tour guide!
Valeria A,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was very kind and patient. He took us to hidden gems that we would have never discovered by ourselves. We had a great time in tokyo. So much more to discover
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