Private Tour
Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 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 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 full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a eight-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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 4-6 sites from 'What to expect' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Asakusa
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want. You can visite 3 to 4 spots in 6 hours, please choose the places you like to visit from below lists and customize your tour with your guide!
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.
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Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tokyo in 8 hours with Koba the best guide
Michel D,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00With Koba , undoubtedly Japan’s best guide , we established a personalized itinerary that allowed us to go to Tokyo Tower and climb to the observation gallery (150 m) where we could see the city then visit a temple and shop in the Akakusa neighborhood (Koba even managed to find a baby Buddha for my little girl). We ate with him in a typical small Japanese restaurant (great dining experience). Then visit the Tokyo Pokémon Center (gift for children) where the number of customers and the choice is impressive. Thereafter, the Shibuya Scamble Crossing is the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world. Very impressive. We ended our tour by going to Takeshita street which is the fashion hotspot for young Japanese. You can see everything that interests teenagers and young adults including a café where you can flatter little pigs. For this 8 hour tour we used public transport and also walked a lot. To be effective, you need to have a guide who knows the Tokyo subway well because there are several lines and it is very large. We had Koba from the JPA who is undoubtedly the best.
Amazing day in Tokyo
Jennifer R,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Taka as our guide. He was so knowledgeable and we were able to see so much and cover a lot of ground. It gave a really great intro to Tokyo and he helped us learn the subway system. He also took amazing pictures of our family. Highly recommend!
First time visitor to Japan
Lloyd S,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00First trip to Japan for us. We had just arrived in Tokyo the day before, and we're still jett-lagged, so we were a bit overambitious in our tour selection. All that being said, Lance did a fantastic job guiding us around many of the must-sees an immense city, but also some of the off the beaten path areas. He has great English skills and was very helpful with our lack of knowledge about his country. We had a number of private tours on our trip, and Lance was our unanimous vote as second best for us.
Best way to spend a day in Tokyo.
Jennifer W,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sharing this top experience with an English speaking Japanese local guide was amazing. We visited the places requested, and all our communication was respectful, helpful and appropriate. We also had interesting sights, etc, pointed out along the way, which we didn't know about, and he was able to accommodate small changes. He quietly guided us to all the good photo spots and offered to take photos for us. Our Guide was very professional and happily shared his vast historical knowledge in an interesting way during the day. We had good conversation sharing our interests, hobbies, family, etc which made us feel very comfortable. This was a wonderful day and we have the best memories!
Great Private Tour in Tokyo
Gail T,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00I would highly recommend doing this private tour for first time visitors to Tokyo. We spent an amazing day with our very professional and friendly tour guide Koba. All of his communications from booking, picking up location, tour details were excellent. We saw so much on this tour that we probably wouldn’t have been able to do on our own because the metro stations are so complex. This tour is well worth your time and money. Thank you Koba for our “awesome” day and it was a pleasure meeting you.
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