Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
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Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
By Japan Guide Agency
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Tokyo is full of hustle, bustle, and sights to see! But the maze of the metro system can tire some and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle!
Visit the Thunder Gate of Asakusa with its giant paper lantern for the feel of old Tokyo. Enjoy the tranquility of Meiji Jingu Shrine, an oasis of centuries old trees that has found itself right next to the pop culture fashion hotspot of Harajuku. Hungry? Head to Tsukuishima to enjoy Tokyo’s original dish, monjayaki! Your licensed guide and driver will ensure you enjoy your personalized tour.
Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!
Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats available for each vehicle.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Japanese, English
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- Government Licensed Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Transportation
- Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Highway Fees
What's not included- Food and drink (for yourself)
- Entrance fees to attractions where applicable (for yourself)
- Any other personal expenses
- Entry/Admission - Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Entry/Admission - Tokyo Tower
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- If your hotel or desired pickup point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pickup point 10 minutes before the tour starts. We ask that all guests wear masks on the tour. We cannot pick you up and drop you off at Narita Airport.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Haneda Airport, 3-3-2 Hanedakuko, Ota 144-0041 Tokyo Prefecture
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, Japan, 135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 2-chōme8, 地先 東京国際クルーズターミナル
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Tokyo Station, 1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P54- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92136P54
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- terrybI8732ME0 contributionsGreat day with Tachi in TokyoMy wife and I spent the day with Tachi. She is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. What a great day we had touring the Tokyo area with her. Highly recommend this tour.Written September 14, 2024
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- Edlen S0 contributionsBest of HimejiHad an awesome and fun experience with Nishi. I especially like how she has stories to tell in every details during the tour so it was easier to remember the history. We also were very lucky to take a picture with the ninjas outside the castle. Nishi also was kind enough to communicate with us before the tour of there are restaurants we would like to try. Overall it was one of the best experience. Thanks Nishi!Written September 13, 2024
- elizabethmJ1662MN0 contributionsPerfect Tour for First Time VisitorsKenji K. was an outstanding guide. He reached out to us ahead of time to confirm the schedule and was very patient with my older mother. He made sure she had plenty of time to rest and recoup in the heat. I would highly recommend booking this tour. My only complaint is that I should have booked the whole-day tour instead of just four hours.Written September 13, 2024
- C8017HNels0 contributionsIntense roller coaster of emotions with an amazing guideYugi is a dream of a guide. His enthusiasm for Hiroshima and miyajima was a joy to behold and only matched by his knowledge, empathy and humour being able to cater the tour at the drop of a hat. Highly recommended, 5* without hesitation.Written September 13, 2024
- Z2902PRjamiee0 contributionsGreat way to start the tripWe had a wonderful time with Tachi today. We really appreciated her time, knowledge of the area and her kindness. We loved exploring Asakusa, Sensoji Buddhist Temple, Nakamise shopping street for delicious Mochi, Akihabara, Ueno & Yanaka. Tachi was very easy to be with, she answered all our “tourist” questions and had great time management to ensure we were able to see and enjoy everything we had listed to do. Would recommend her in a heart beat.Written September 13, 2024
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- shawnc010 contributionsWonderful day with our wonderful guide NoriOur guide Nori was so kind and helpful. We had previously been to Tokyo back in 2018 but this was our mom’s first trip to Japan. We opted for the private tour for efficiency. Our mom loved Nori and the tour. Although my sister and I had already been to the major sightseeing spots, the historical details and additional information Nori provided during the tour also made the second time to the same places so much more enjoyable than when we had come on our own. Thank you Nori for the wonderful day you planned out!Written September 12, 2024
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Saryrup
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
An excellent tour would highly recommend. Our tour guide Kenji was fantastic, very helpful, attentive and knowledgeable. We had a great tour of the city and learned a lot, he was also helpful in teaching us how to navigate the restaurant subway and public transit in a way to save money. He made sure we got to where we wanted to visit in the city after the tour as well.
Written December 30, 2022
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It was a pleasure to be your guide and I am glad that you enjoyed the tour in Tokyo. Please come back to Japan in the spring or fall when the weather is nicer. I look forward to seeing you again.
Kenji Kasama
Written January 5, 2023
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KiyaanJ
2 contributions
This tour was fantastic, we had an incredibly memorable day! Yuki was a really great guide, she was friendly and so informative about the city, culture, and various stories. The private car worked out really well, it was comfortable and very convenient. And we could alter the tour on-the-fly. Yuki took us through the Senso-Ji temple area, took us to a delicious katsu restaurant, and more.
Written December 4, 2023
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Thank you for your lovely comment! Wow, I really enjoyed being your guide! Weren't the ginko leaves very colorful? I still remember how attentively you listened to me all the time. Thank you for all your time together. I hope to see you again. Keep in touch! Come back again!
Written December 6, 2023
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Marie-Louise v
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Tokyo Private tour with licensed guide 6 hours.
Perfect tour for the very first day in Tokyo ever. Our guide picked us up at our hotel in the morning. Started teaching us how to use the subway and then we went off to the Imperial Palace Garden. We learned a lot about Japanese history. It was very interesting. Thereafter we continued by subway to Tokyo Sky tree, went up to 350 meters and had a beautiful view to Fuji Mountain and Tokyo city. We had very nice sushi for lunch and continued to Asakusa to see Sensu-Ji temple and learn more about Japanese culture. Our guide helped us finding the meeting point for the next days adventure by boat before we returned to our hotel. She was high qualified and made our first day in Tokyo very special. We can highly recommend this tour.
Perfect tour for the very first day in Tokyo ever. Our guide picked us up at our hotel in the morning. Started teaching us how to use the subway and then we went off to the Imperial Palace Garden. We learned a lot about Japanese history. It was very interesting. Thereafter we continued by subway to Tokyo Sky tree, went up to 350 meters and had a beautiful view to Fuji Mountain and Tokyo city. We had very nice sushi for lunch and continued to Asakusa to see Sensu-Ji temple and learn more about Japanese culture. Our guide helped us finding the meeting point for the next days adventure by boat before we returned to our hotel. She was high qualified and made our first day in Tokyo very special. We can highly recommend this tour.
Written January 27, 2023
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Yoko
2 contributions
Jul 2022
Our guide Mr. Akutsu Michio wrote mail shortly after the booking and provided all information needed for the tour. He has a vast culture, knowing interesting details about the garden and imperial palast, Japan and many other places in the world. Very clear and understandbale Englisch and responding to all our questions. The place is really lovely. We were travelling for business and there were almost no tourists, and we were able to enjoy it in very relaxed way. Keep in mind - you book normally GARDEN tour and not a palast visit.
Written July 24, 2022
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Thank you very much for your positive review on the tour and tour guide, that was me Michio. Both of my agent and myself are very happy to hear your voice. Thank you again for your visit to Tokyo and Japan. We look forward to your next visit to Japan in the near future. Michio
Written July 29, 2022
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Keith P
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
I posted a review about Our tour with Mian yesterday. I wanted to rate him as excellent for his friendly and knowledgeable approach. I also wanted to add that his expert driving and ability to find parking close to the attractions enhanced our enjoyment particularly in the rain.
Written March 26, 2024
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Captain B
Lisle, IL1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
Our first day in Tokyo, my first time out of the country (US), my girlfriend and my first big trip together, and our tour could not have gone any smoother. Michi Tanaka was our guide. He was knowledgeable, pleasant and thoughtful. I think we got a few days of touring in one day and it did not feel rushed or crammed. Michi was gracious in his descriptions and mannerisms plus he was thoughtful to take pictures of the two of on our tour. The car was pretty luxe too. What a treat!
Written April 11, 2024
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Scott J
Sheboygan, WI16 contributions
May 2024 • Family
This was our first time in Japan, so a guided tour made sense for us to start off.
Once we selected the tour, Koba our guide reached out and introduced himself to us. He was able to accommodate our list of stops.
He met us at our hotel. Koba was prompt, arriving a few minutes early. As a walking tour, Koba helped us navigate the metro. It felt a bit overwhelming at first, but by the end of the day, we felt confident to use it on our own.
We packed a lot of walking to many great places. We specifically went to: Senso-hi Temple, Edo Castle, Meniji Jingu shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, and we saw the Tokyo Tower.
We were very happy with everything, especially Koba. By the time we met in person, I already felt like we knew each other. Koba is extremely knowledgeable. It is easy to see how smart, kind, and thoughtful Koba was as a guide and person.
I would highly recommend this tour.
Once we selected the tour, Koba our guide reached out and introduced himself to us. He was able to accommodate our list of stops.
He met us at our hotel. Koba was prompt, arriving a few minutes early. As a walking tour, Koba helped us navigate the metro. It felt a bit overwhelming at first, but by the end of the day, we felt confident to use it on our own.
We packed a lot of walking to many great places. We specifically went to: Senso-hi Temple, Edo Castle, Meniji Jingu shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, and we saw the Tokyo Tower.
We were very happy with everything, especially Koba. By the time we met in person, I already felt like we knew each other. Koba is extremely knowledgeable. It is easy to see how smart, kind, and thoughtful Koba was as a guide and person.
I would highly recommend this tour.
Written June 16, 2024
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Leanne G
Melbourne, Australia16 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We embarked on this tour with Masa- we visited all the Tokyo sights with a great day of laughter and knowledge!
The rail system was second to none and got us around to each sight in the best time ! Our lunch selection proved to be one of the best meals we've had in Tokyo - delicious!
Thankyou Masa !!
The rail system was second to none and got us around to each sight in the best time ! Our lunch selection proved to be one of the best meals we've had in Tokyo - delicious!
Thankyou Masa !!
Written April 20, 2024
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I thank you very much for your kind review. I also enjoyed great but relaxed time with you on the day.
I learned you are quite aggressive to obtain a knowledge about lot of things, for example about “Tuna” and as well as about whole “Japan”. I am honored to hear you had impressive and exiting time in Tokyo. I would be pleased to take you to explore the other regions when you come back to Japan again in the future.
sincerely,
Masa
Written April 22, 2024
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Christiane H
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We did the tour with Show and we were really very happy with him. He showed us a lot and answered every question. He was an excellent guide, very competent, interesting and well educated. He didn’t use his break and gave us the opportunity to do and see the things we we’re interested in. He was very flexible and gave us suggestions for the following day. He spoke English excellently. We highly recommend him.
Written March 21, 2024
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Thank you for your email and for taking the time to express your appreciation. It was a pleasure to be your tour guide and interpreter, and I am delighted to hear that you had a great time during the Tokyo tour. I also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you and discussing our history from about 80 years ago.
Anyhow, I appreciate your kind words and am happy to have contributed to making your trip a success. I hope that you will keep the memories of your trip close to your heart and that they will inspire you to plan future travels.
Thank you once again for choosing this tour, and I wish you all the best in your future travels.
Show
Written March 23, 2024
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Cynthia A
Los Angeles, CA16 contributions
Koba was our tour guide for Tōkyō and he was extremely helpful and such a great tour guide. He spoke really great English and was very knowledgeable about Tōkyō and the areas we visited. Our driver/car was perfect and so comfortable for our large group of 7. They had water and umbrellas ready for us which was really nice. Highly recommend!
Written April 3, 2024
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Thank you for your very positive review. It was rainy but you enjoyed the tour very much. That was the most important for us, guides. I also enjoyed the conversation in the medical area. I learned a lot as a public health nurse of Japan from a US doctor. If you have a chance, please come to Japan again and visit many other attractive sites!
Koba
Written April 22, 2024
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Hello, does this tour include a visit to the gift shop?
Written July 20, 2022
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