Private Tour
Tokyo Private Tour with a Local Guide (Must See Places in 1 Day)
Overview
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For first-time visitors, Tokyo can feel overwhelming with its endless attractions and activities. A private, fully customizable tour takes the stress out of exploring the city. Tailor your itinerary to match your interests and timing—whether that means diving into the cutting-edge culture of Akihabara or experiencing the timeless atmosphere of Meiji Jingu and beyond. Explore on foot for a close-up perspective of the city, and make use of public transport if you wish for added convenience.
・Enjoy a private Tokyo tour tailored to your personal interests
・Our expert team designs the ideal one-day itinerary for you
・Your guide provides insights into iconic spots like the Imperial Palace
・Personalized hotel pickup with a smooth and stress-free experience
This isn’t just a tour—it’s a chance to experience Tokyo as if you’re visiting an old friend. Let’s create your perfect day in the city together!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Walking Tour with Public Transport
Private and Personalized experience
Optional meet-up at Your Accomodation
Unlimited Edited Photos
Food and Drinks (For you and Guide)
Transportation Fee (For you and Guide)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa is a historic district in Tokyo known for its traditional Japanese atmosphere. It is home to the Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo's oldest and most popular temples. Recommended points: Visit the Sensoji Temple and admire its impressive architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Explore the Nakamise Market, a traditional shopping street lined with shops selling souvenirs, snacks, and traditional Japanese goods. Take a stroll along the Sumida River and enjoy the beautiful views of the city.
Asakusa
After that, go to Asakusa and visit one of the most famous temples in Tokyo, Sensoji Temple, and walk around traditional town.
Options
Tokyo Customized Tour (4hrs)
Pickup included
Tokyo Customized Tour (8hrs)
Tokyo Customized Tour (8hrs)
Pickup included
Reviews
255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Way to See Tokyo in One Day
Judy D,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Tokyo Private Local Customized Tour! Yosuke, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. We were traveling with two kids (7 and 12), and he made sure the entire journey was enjoyable for all of us. His explanations were clear, engaging, and adapted so the kids could stay interested too. The team was very responsive to our customized requests, and Yosuke also gave us excellent recommendations along the way, making the day both flexible and well-planned. It truly felt like we got to see Tokyo through the eyes of a local. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo!
Absolutely Phenomenal Tour Experience
Mustafah W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had an absolutely phenomenal experience! Our Tour guide LAX was an awesome tour guide! From the very beginning I felt like great care and attention was placed into our interests and crafting a thoughtful tour around it. Communication was great as well, which added excitement ahead of the tour. On the day of the tour, Lax met us in our hotel lobby and we were whisked away on an amazing one day tour tailored to our interests. Every step of the way, Lax made sure our needs were met and answered our many questions. Our tour was filled with cultural temple visits mixed with anime and other Tokyo highlights. The insight, knowledge, and gems he shared were invaluable and added richness to every stop. Lax was a great host and provided genuine great company as well! Energy is really important and he has a warm, fun, and kind energy that felt very hospitable and seemed to genuinely want to get to know us. At our request, Lax even added a unique/authentic tea experience to our itinerary that provided an unforgettable zen-like experience in the middle of a busy tour. I highly suggest this as a way to slow down and recharge. The tea ceremony was a reasonable price as well. By the end of the tour, we felt like we gained a friend. We scheduled this tour the day after we landed to get a lay of the land, get oriented with the subway system, and get an idea of where we'd want to return to explore. It's also a great cheat code to get insight on other hidden gems to visit and great food recommendations as well for the rest of your trip. This tour set the tone for a truly unforgettable experience! The only downside is the tour is so good, you'll miss not having him for the remaining days of the trip! I'd 1000% recommend this custom tour. 10 out of 10! Very pleased!
Atsu, personal guided tour
BRUCEHECTOR M,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Atsu was fantastic - very kind, polite, knowledgeable and interesting! Was a fabulous day walking, tube and train day.
Best tour experience I’ve had!
Taylor B,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Ken led the best tour experience I’ve had! His English and local knowledge was superb. He was flexible with my priorities and put together an excellent itinerary. Highly recommend!!
Full Day Tour of Tokyo
Mark B,
Aug 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00My wife and I had a full day with Lax exploring Tokyo. It’s was all we could ask for, Lax shared a lot about Japanese history and culture. We explored multiple temples and shrines as well as tourist shopping locations. We also shared lunch and dinner together. We especially wanted to learn how to use the location subway / train transportation as we had an additional week in Tokyo to explore. We traveled across multiple stations and lines and in total walked an astonishing 12 miles during our 10 hour adventure. Would definitely recommend this Full Day Tour of Tokyo.
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