Private Tour

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic city.

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 full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-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.

For a private vehicle, please book Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons) or or Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Bus (Max 15 Pax)

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

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

Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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 hour • 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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

3,797 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3624

109

One day excursion in Tokyo
32traciet,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Miya was very personable and listened to our interests to curate a specific itinerary for our trip. We had a very enjoyable and informative day with her. We would definitely request her and recommend her to our friends.
Fun and educational tour
Michelle L,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Thanks Koba. He was so kind and gave us some coins for the shrines and showed us what to do. We were able to navigate Tokyo easily after having the tour. We saw a lot in 6 hours.
Great Private tour with knowlegeable local
RitaSri,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Haru was very thoughtful and organized . He contacted me almost 10 days before our tour with him and planned an itinerary and let us know that Imperial Palace was closed on Friday so we were able to it another day. He was knowledgeable and gave us a tutorial for using the complicated station and train system in Tokyo. He educated us about Shintoism and Buddhism and gave us a history of Japan. This made the tour really enjoyable and were able to have a personalized and varied tour
Outstanding experience
Navigator08994182228,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam gave us an exceptional day customized to our interests. He patiently explained how to navigate Tokyo's public transportation, which can be intimidating. He shared history and anecdotes that made the experience very personal. One of the day's highlights was sushi at Tsukiji Market. Sam chose a great location and we had an excellent and enjoyable ble experience. I highly recommend this experience with Sam!!
An Exceptional Day
Sarah S,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Koji-san is an excellent host and went out of his way to ensure that we had a fun day. I appreciated the local touches, especially at lunchtime. I also appreciated his explanation of the subway system, which can be very confusing. I have more confidence going around Tokyo on my own for the next few days because of him. Domo arigato!
Amazing tour
Cruiser51280804121,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing and very informative tour. Kaz was a wonderful guide with very professional and friendly attitude. The tour is private and you can find a lot of information that cannot be learnt during typical tourist trips. Highly recommend this tour and Kaz as a guide.
Amazing 6 hour tour.
Fernando V,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our 6 hour tour of Tokyo was one of the best tours my wife and I have ever been on and the reason for that was An-san. She did an amazing job of making everything interesting and the places that she showed us were well thought out so that getting around the city was easy and convenient. Her English was excellent and the place she chose for lunch was perfect. It was good to sit and enjoy some sushi and sake before continuing our tour. Make sure you are ready for all of the walking but it’s worth the steps and have a Suica card ready for the metro and bus.
Tokyo sites via subway
Paula G,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steve did an amazing job showing us historical sites using the subway. He was knowledgeable, easy to understand, and delightful.
Fun Tokyo introductory tour
miswu1117,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a really amazing Tokyo introductory tour with Yuki. She was kind, punctual and informative. The day before the tour, we reviewed and aligned on the itinerary. The entire family enjoyed the fun, memorable and educational tour. Will definitely book thru the agency again when when visit Japan in the future
Excellent Day in Tokyo
Mrsburch20,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day with an excellent guide. Haru did a great job of showing us around Tokyo and basing the tour around what was the most interesting to us. An excellent way to become familiar with the city and the transit system. We really appreciated the responsive guide and excellent recommendations for future travels as well as places and things to see along the way on the tour. Thanks Haru for the great tour. It was a wonderful day.