Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
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.
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.
Options
Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
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 'Itinerary' 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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,509 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tokyo trip
alexandriag738,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a week in Tokyo, and our tour guide, Rumi, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to spend time with. We enjoyed great conversations while learning about the history and culture of Japan. If you let the guide know your interests in advance, they do an excellent job of tailoring the experience to make sure you get the most out of your trip. Since we weren't familiar with Tokyo's transportation system, Rumi kindly met us at our hotel, which made everything much easier. She also took amazing photos throughout the tour and knew all the best spots and angles for capturing memorable pictures. Because she handled the photography, we were able to fully enjoy the scenery and the experience without worrying about taking photos ourselves. At the end of the tour, she sent us all the pictures, which was a wonderful bonus. We had an amazing time in Japan and are so grateful to have had Rumi as our guide. Highly recommended!
Wonderful day in Tokyo
Paul S,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a 6 hour private tour of Tokyo with our guide Fummy, and we had the best day. Fummy tailored the itinerary to what we were most interested in seeing, and planned the whole day for us. We learned so much about Japanese history and culture from him in between our stops while riding the subway or train around Tokyo. Fummy was a cheerful and friendly guide to spend the day with and my son and I enjoyed our day with him immensely. It was a fantastic first day in Tokyo for us.
Best Tour for a Short Visit
Ashish L,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Atsushi-san was an incredibly well-researched and friendly tour guide. His knowledge allowed us to explore and get to the historical significance of the various locations we visited. His explanations were simple but comprehensive. The six hours flew by and included some off-the-beaten opportunities including coffee at a very austere but memorable location near the fish market. I would highly recommend him as well as this tour for anyone with limited time in Tokyo wanting see as much as possible
It was my first day here in Tokyo and had Izumi as my guide. Izumi ‘s an excellent guide. I would highly recommend him .
Sightseer714628,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Izumi is very knowledgeable about the culture & history of Tokyo/ Japan. I learned a lot from him. Riding the train & subway with him was fun too. He made it easy to navigate. My whole tour i would say was very educational , relaxed and safe. I also had a good lunch picked by him.
Great tour with amazing guide
79twhavn,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hideki San was a highlight of my trip to Tokyo. He is incredibly knowledgeable about both the history of Tokyo and Japan as well as current day. He was wonderful in helping to plan our time together to maximize what I could see and learn. He suggested a delicious fresh sushi spot for lunch and a delicious red bean treat later in the tour. He even helped translate conversations with shop keepers for me. I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with him to get the most out of your Tokyo experience!
Wonderful day in Tokyo
B6513URpauls,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day in Tokyo with Fummy as our guide. We learned a lot about Japanese history and culture along the way too! Fummy tailored our itinerary based on our interests, and gave us a splendid day in Tokyo start to finish. We loved the sights he showed us and we felt very well taken care of!
Family tour
Pioneer312922,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction to Tokyo! Izumi customized the trip for our family including cultural sites, ramen, gachapon and rainbow cotton candy for the kids. It was great to learn the train system from a local making us confident to venture out on our own the next day.
Private guided tour of Tokyo
jlanzano,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly enjoyable 6 hour tour with our excellent guide, Yuki! From start to finish, everything was just perfect!
Haru was an excellent...
Glenna H,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Haru was an excellent tour guide. He was extremelyknowledgeable and provided a lot of very useful and interesting information during our tour. He communicated with me multiple times via email to design an itinerary that was desired by my family. My family wanted to focus our tour in one particular area and he was able to create a schedule that was very workable.We were not rushed, and he allowed us to explore the areas, but also kept us on the schedule. I highly recommend this tour and thank you for HARU as a guide.
We learned how to ride the trains and we went to multiple shrines and temples around Tokyo. Sam was great! We enjoyed it
Sarah B,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was great. He gave us a super introduction to Tokyo!
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