Private Custom Tokyo Tour: Dive into Tokyo's Culture with a Local
4.6
74 Ratings
Shibuya City
Embark on a private custom Tokyo tour with a local guide. Dive into the city's culture, uncover hidden gems, and get insider tips for navigating like a true Tokyo local.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hachikō Memorial Statue - Hachiko Statue: Begin your adventure by meeting at this symbol of loyalty and friendship. Note: your itinerary is flexible, subject to your interests and preferences.
What's Included
  • Choose your own adventure with a personalized exploration area
  • Guided walking tour to see the city’s gems
  • An exclusive 100% private experience just for you
  • Convenient hotel meet-up on request for central locations
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Kick off your Tokyo adventure with a local host on your first or second day. Swap your guidebook for an authentic Tokyo experience that’s easy to miss when exploring alone.

Tour Highlights:
Learn to navigate Tokyo like a pro, steering clear of tourist traps.
Embark on a tailored journey, focusing on either Shibuya’s pulsating energy, Asakusa’s historic charm, or Shinjuku’s urban allure.
Discover hidden gems or visit must-see sites tailored to your interests.
Gain insider tips on the best places to eat and drink, from traditional eateries and trendy spots to hidden cafes.
Dedicate 3 hours to exploring your chosen area, uncovering its unique sights and hidden treasures.
Get the inside scoop on navigating the city like a true Tokyo local.

This isn’t just a tour; it’s the launchpad for your Tokyo adventure. With your host’s guidance, discover Tokyo from a local’s perspective, setting the tone for an unforgettable journey from the start.

  • Confirmation: You will receive confirmation of your booking immediately after making the reservation.
  • Questionnaire: After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire to tell us more about your interests and preferences. You will be matched with a like-minded local host based on your responses.
  • Central hotel or accommodation meet-ups can be requested
  • This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes
  • Near public transportation
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Location
NewDays Harajuku
(The host will be waiting in front of the convenience store, located inside JR Harajuku Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(74 Ratings)
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Emma_d
May 6, 2024
Great Tour! - Our guide was very kind and accomodating. She tailored our tour to suit our family so that our child was able to have a play instead of sitting in a pram all day. A very useful tour if you are new to the country and have never experienced their rail system or need tips on where to eat!
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Carolyn_l
Apr 20, 2024
Tokyo - A wonderful afternoon with Alberto! He showed us parts of Tokyo we would have never seen on our own! Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Anthony_v
Apr 12, 2024
Excellent custom Tokyo tour - It was indeed a custom/personalised tour with a local who knowa a lot about Tokyo. We very much enjoyed the tour. We learned a lot, discovered Tokyo and had a great tour.
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Claudia_v
Mar 25, 2024
Disciver Tokyo, city of non-stop surprises, with a local guide. - Fantastic experience with our super nice guide, Shuto. We couldn't have started our Japan experience in a better way, had a great time. Highly recommended if you feel bit overwhelmed with all the choices Tokyo has to offer and want to get acquainted with one of the coolest cities in the world!
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Flyingdrk
Jan 14, 2024
A truly fun, truly insider view! - This really is an insider’s view on Tokyo! Marc was amazing with his in depth knowledge and completely tailored our experience for our children, who are about the same age as his own. He made it an eternally memorable introduction to Tokyo, and we’ve kept talking about his insights and all we did. It was super fun - in both English and French. If I ever move to Tokyo, If spend a week with Marc and then ask him to be on call for the following months!!!
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Mariannacy8524uk
Jan 2, 2024
Perfect tour of Ginza and Yanaka😍 - Patrick was an eccellent guide for us... we strolled around Ginza and Yanaka and he gave us a lot of interesting information and suggestions about food and drinks! A diligent professionist and a very pleasant person to spend time with! Thank you very much!
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Aisha_m
Oct 24, 2023
Personable, very knowledgeable and fun guide! - Ayaka and I had a great time exploring the area near my hotel in Minato Tokyo! We went to the fish market (too many people but interesting) and got omelettes on a stick there, then saw the kabuki theater, then found an amazing tea shop where we had very special tea and traditional sweets. We were having so much fun I extended my time and we saw the imperial palace and the gardens near it!
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Debbie_b
Feb 21, 2024
This tour was ok. It's... - This tour was ok. It's nice to have a guide for the amount of time you book them. Just be very specific in what you ask for and then double confirm it with your guide when you meet. Maybe ask for someone who specializes in what you are looking for as well.
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William_p
Oct 11, 2023
Did not happen - Guide for our tour of Tokyo did not turn up at our hotel because of illness and we have received no refund as of yet she tried to reach us just before she was due to arrive which was to late to arrange alternative guide as we were only staying Three days in Tokyo and next two days we had tours booked.
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Yeymi_g
Aug 12, 2023
Don’t book this tour - I booked this tour and the guide never picked up us. I talked with the organizer before the tour but the guide never tried to texted or called.
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