Private Tour

Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

What To Expect

Asakusa

Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.

1 minute•Admission Not Applicable

Imperial Palace

**This tour does not include access to the inside of the Imperial Palace** The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.

1 minute•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

1,194 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1125

Taku was excellent . He...
Nadia B,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Taku was excellent . He show us a lot . He listened to our needs . We did a lot by foot and it was amazing
Shuji is very friendly...
Shameka W,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Shuji is very friendly and knowledgeable about everything!! If you are looking to tour the city with ease while visiting some of the hotspots, booking with Shuji is your best bet!! Shuji was patient and allowed us to take our time and we really appreciated it. He was extremely helpful when it came to navigating the train system also! We had a great time and will book again!
Superb Tour Guide!
Amy E,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an incredible 4-hour tour with Show! From the moment he met us at our hotel, he made us feel comfortable and confident navigating the city. We explored several fascinating sites on foot and by subway, and thanks to his clear guidance, we were able to travel back to our hotel on our own afterward with ease. Show was kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable—not just about the history and culture, but also about the best hidden spots, including a fabulous local restaurant where we enjoyed one of our favorite meals in Japan. Our only regret is not booking a longer tour—we could have spent the whole day with him! Highly recommend!
Short and sweet
Daniel J,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Sam, our tour guide, was friendly, very helpful, down to earth and just a good person. She went out of her way to answer our questions. She picked a nice tonkatsu restaurant that we requested at the end of the of our tour.
Private tour with Komaki was amazing!
Melanie H,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Komaki was such a wonderful tour guide. She was so easy to communicate with before we arrived in Tokyo and made it so easy to decide what to do for our tour and the best way to do it. She was so knowledgeable about history and culture and answered all of our questions. She was so funny and personable and we had such a good time! Highly recommend booking a tour with her!