Custom Day In Tokyo: Explore Local Secrets and Highlights
4.6
16 Ratings
Shinjuku City

Discover the hidden gems and iconic highlights of Tokyo with a local host. Explore the vibrant city, indulge in delicious sushi, and experience the unique culture of Tokyo.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tokyo Tower - Experience genuine glimpses of Tokyo with your welcoming host, visiting must-see locations like the city’s skyline from Tokyo Tower.
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the destinations you explore may vary from those mentioned, and will be selected by your host based on your interests and preferences.
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What's Included
  • 8 hours with a personal host
  • Private, personalized tour experience
  • Hotel pick-up available on request (central locations)
  • Flexible walking tour with transport options if needed
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s vibrant atmosphere by joining one of our local hosts. Whether you’re eager to explore the standout features of your temporary neighborhood, or prefer to wander along the illuminated paths of Tokyo’s traditional quarters, there’s an experience for you. Adrenaline seekers may opt for the thrill of a live sumo wrestling event,…

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Location
Shinjuku Tourist Information Center
(The host will be waiting by the main door, the tourist center is located close to JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit) 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
(16 Ratings)
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Tricia_p
Sep 8, 2024
Tomo was an amazing... - Tomo was an amazing guide! She is truly a gem. She corresponded with me over the summer prior to my trip to Japan asking of my interest and what I wanted to see. She was very accommodating and we hit all the high points across the city. I was able to see so many beautiful sites in my time here that I wouldn’t have been able to do by myself.
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Julie
Jul 10, 2024
Day 2— 8 hour custom tour - Cheata was a great tour guide. She had lots of energy and kept us going!! We saw so much of Tokyo in the 8 hour day and she made sure we got on the right train to get back to our Airbnb.
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Ada_a
Apr 11, 2023
Fantastic day! - Saya Cristina was an excellent guide. She was very courteous and she knew the information very well!
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Thejetsetters2015
Jan 23, 2020
Custom Tour tailored to YOU - Truly personalized and absolutely worth it! What an excellent way to see Tokyo! It was as if I had a close friend who knew the ins and outs of the city (subway, language, bartering tips, best food places) and could simply sit back and enjoy the day. I got to choose where we went, how long we stayed and ask as many questions as I wanted. By the end of the tour, I felt confident that I could navigate the transit system, pick the best neighborhoods to explore more of and how to interact with the locals..and Masahito (my guide) felt like a good friend! I loved this version of a city tour and ended up booking they same style tour on the next stop of my trip!
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Cambeth
Jan 13, 2020
A Private Guided Day with a Local in Tokyo - Even though I am confident to get around most US cities and Europe I was nervous about navigating Tokyo. I read that there are multiple train companies and I was confused about how it would work. WE ARE SO GLAD we hired Rui from City Unscripted. She helped us get a pass that worked for all the Tokyo metros and showed us exactly how easy it is to use. We went to several "local only" experiences where we were the only white people and that's exactly what we wanted. We saw so much more in one day than we would've alone and it made the most of our first day in Tokyo. The following day we got around great and it was all thanks to Rui helping us and checking off so many boxes for our first day. I would 100% recommend this service. It was some of the best money we spent on our trip.
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Viajexotico
Dec 7, 2019
Fun way to know Tokyo with your own private guide - Excellent walking tour of Tokyo, which you can personalize according to your interests. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. An added benefit: our guide was French, who has lived for more than five years in Tokyo and with an excellent command of the English language. This fact made him better able to see through the eyes of a visitor. He also taught us to move through the somewhat complex train network, which helped us through the rest of the visit. Also gave us good advice on restaurants and other must-go places. We walked a lot, but it was certainly worth it. We highly recommend it.
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Sandy
Nov 25, 2019
Hiroto - The "BEST" - We wondered if we should pay for this full day custom "sight seeing" but it was worth every penny. Our guide, Hiroto, was wonderful. It was a very useful day, much more than just "sightseeing". We started with logistics and taking care of all our plans, tickets, pocket wi-fi, etc. for the rest of our stay. This way we could truly relax because everything got handled in an hour or so. Would have taken us days and days to do it on our own. We then spent the rest of the day visiting the most interesting places (designed our itinerary together, in the morning) and exploring places tourists would never get to (eg. Hiroto's favourite tempura restaurant, a little hole in the wall, with the best tempura ever...). We don't know if all the guides are as good as Hiroto was, but this was definitely the best way to spend our first day in Tokyo. Our advice: don't try to save by skipping this step. It pays back bundles!
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Lph907
Nov 3, 2019
Getting an overview - I heartily recommend Patrick, our host for a tour that was both professional and friendly. We liaised beforehand and he was able to provide just what we needed. We've been in Tokyo a couple of times, but not for twenty years so we wanted to see a different part of the city, get our bearings and remind ourselves of the history and that's what we did.
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Donatella_l
Mar 29, 2023
Bar un Ueno - Discover with Aki snd his assistant small restaurants and bar with typical Japanese food and drinks in Ueno district
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Yacine_a
Jul 25, 2024
We felt ripped off but maybe we misunderstood - The guide was super friendly. I am here really giving a friendly feedback. First, this was quite expensive for what we got. We could have done this without a guide and could have gone around the city in a cab and wouldn't have paid as much. We trusted the tour to take us places but we kept getting asked where we wanted to go. I don't need a guide for a private tour If I had to do homework before hand.
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