Private Tour
Tokyo Private Half-Day Tour by Car with Local Guide
Overview
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Explore Tokyo’s top landmarks efficiently with a nationally licensed English-speaking guide and a private vehicle. Enjoy hotel or cruise terminal pick-up, personalized commentary, and insider access to the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple—all in just half a day. Perfect for first-time visitors, cruise travelers, or anyone short on time.
⚫︎ Nationally licensed English-speaking guide for authentic local insights
⚫︎ Efficient half-day itinerary covering Tokyo’s must-see landmarks
⚫︎ Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Hotel or Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
⚫︎ Operated by a trusted Japanese company for peace of mind
⚫︎ Fully customizable to suit your pace and interests
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No food in the vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
Private car service with an English-speaking driver-guide
Photos taken by your guide (on request)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Nestled in central Tokyo, Meiji Jingu is a renowned shrine surrounded by a peaceful forest of over 100,000 trees. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, it offers a serene escape from the city.
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo’s busiest intersection, known for its organized chaos as people cross from all directions. We'll park the car nearby, and you'll have 10 minutes of free time to take photos and try to spot the statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog.
Options
Premium SUV 3 pax
Premium SUV: Private Tour with English-speaking Guide (Up to 3 participants)
Pickup included
Luxury Minivan 5 pax
Luxury Minivan: Private Tour with English-speaking Guide (Up to 5 participants)
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private half day tour of Tokyo by car - recommended!
David L,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw more of Tokyo than we would have by just doing a walking tour. James certainly made our stay in Tokyo better and I would highly recommend this tour
Excellent Half Day Tour in Tokyo!
Sheetal B,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family had a great time learning about the history of Japan and enjoying the sights thanks to our guide, James. He was super informative, kind, and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. We enjoyed his info and guidance on places to visit and try once our tour was over. Our van was warm and clean. We drove around in comfort. Highly recommend James.
Amazingly cool😎
Yvonne M,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our adventure was great, we really experienced the highlights of Tokyo😎 Our tour went into the evening and we asked our guide to show us the rainbow bridge and Statue of Liberty at night, amazingly cool.
Spectacular Tokyo in 5 hours
JohnRamos,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This half day tour took us to several sights that we considered “must-see” considering our short time in Tokyo. The Shibuya scramble is truly an experience. The trips to the temples are all good. The Sky Tree tower is a must if you want to see a 360 degree view of Tokyo. What made it an enjoyable experience is James, our tour guide. Very knowledgeable and he explained everything in detail. And his command of the English language is impressive. We had meaningful conversations.
We had a lovely tour with...
Susan L,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely tour with James who drove us around to various sights. He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
Fantastic teaser-trailer tour of Tokyo
Jim M,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James is an excellent guide and his half-day tour was perfect for me since I had less than 48 hours to explore Tokyo.
James did an excellent...
Wendy F,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James did an excellent job of showing us the highlights in a half day tour. He was on time, accommodating and friendly. I would highly recommend James to others.
Private tour with James
Arlene R,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide James was on time. He was very pleasant and friendly. He wanted to make our experience enjoyable and he did. I highly recommend James!
Tokyo afternoon tour
Robert G,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was a great guide, informative and very good sense of humour and most patient considering the hot day.
Wonderful experience. ...
Rebecca G,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. James was very informative regarding the history of the Asakusa Temple. He was very helpful with photos and is very easy going. It was nice to have a personalized experience. Highly recommend, especially in July when the temperature is a sweltering 100 degrees.
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