Private Tour
Tokyo Private Customizable Half Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This private and customizable tour for Tokyo is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Moderate Cancellation Policy:
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
After your booking, you will receive a link to the Tokyo Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Tokyo Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
Custom Itinerary:
Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
How far in advance should I book?
Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
What if I'm late?
We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Choose 2 to 3 sites for a personalized tour of Tokyo
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
English-speaking professional tour guide
Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle)
4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf.
Meals, food and drinks not specified
Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Tokyo Skytree
〒131-0045 東京都墨田区押上１丁目１−2
Akihabara
3 Chome-3 Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan
Options
Public Transport
Bus, Train or other: This tour includes public transportation costs with your tour expert (1 tour guide only). All transportation costs included.
Private: 1 Driver + 1 Guide
Duration: 4 hours
Private Vehicle: This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience!
Gabriel S,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Hitomi, was absolutely amazing! She had great english, was really knowledgeable and super nice! She took us to places we were really interested in visiting and gave us an incredible tour!
So much fun!
di785,
Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much to Miko-san for being flexible on our tour! We got to see so many beautiful cherry blossoms and the Imperial Palace.
Magical
Dalia M,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Machito is amazing fun instructive super nice and pleasant my kids loved her and she was super patient and kind answering all her questions. She made it so magical
Half Day Tour with wonderful guide, Yuka
peterkim0220,
Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Yuka was exceptionally knowledgeable and patient with us! The half day tour was fully customized to our interests and lasted for 4hrs - just enough to get a sampling of all that Tokyo has to offer. We highly recommend using this tour service, especially if this will be your first time visiting Japan as it was for us.
Chen Yufei, 20 years old, an international student from Taiwan, just arrived in Tokyo. I have a cheerful personality and enjoy cultural exchange and taking photos. I hope to make more friends and learn more about Japanese culture. LINE: 067763
Relax65050737400,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chen Yufei, 20 years old, an international student from Taiwan, just arrived in Tokyo. I have a cheerful personality and enjoy cultural exchange and taking photos. I hope to make more friends and learn more about Japanese culture. LINE: 067763
Awesome tour and good guide!
BRYAN E,
Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Hitomi was very knowledgeable, and professional and friendly. We had a good time on this tour! We recommend.
Excellent tour for my first day in Tokyo
K3277JImadisonb,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour with Taku-san, he was very informative and tailored the tour to exact things we wanted to see. He also took some nice photos of us at the different locations!
Fantastic custom tour of Tokyo
Ailes 12,
Mar 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked the custom half-day tour of Tokyo. We were asked for areas of interest so the tour could be tailored to our needs. Our tour guide, Hitomi Kohara, was fantastic! She took us to four wonderful locations, including the Tsukiji Market, Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple, and Shibuya. Hitomi was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with the history as we went along in a very friendly and digestible manner. We would highly recommend this tour with Hitomi.
Great Experience
Wanderer65749925353,
Sep 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to the National Museum of Art, the Zojoji Temple, and the Tokyo Tower. Our guide, Izumi, was very knowledgeable and very nice. We saw a lot and covered a lot of history in a short amount of time.
Such an Amazing time!
GloriaJean H,
Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was kind, sweet and fun and ready for new experiences with my group. Definitely recommend! Exploring the area with her was amazingly fun, as she went out of her way to show us a maid and cat cafe! As well as one of the biggest anime stores that Akihabora has to offer!
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