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Tokyo Highlights & Hidden Gems: Discover City's Best on a Private Custom Tour
4.8
23 Ratings
Taito City
Embark on a personalized adventure through Tokyo's highlights and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local host. Discover the city's iconic landmarks and uncover lesser-known sites for a unique experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Senso-ji Temple - Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple: Start your journey at Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. Marvel at its historic charm and the Thunder Gate with its giant red lantern.
- Ameyoko Shopping District - Ameya-Yokocho Market: Dive into this lively market. From fresh produce to bargain clothing, it’s a sensory feast that showcases Tokyo’s bustling side.
- Akihabara - Akihabara: Immerse yourself in this tech and pop culture paradise. Explore its electronics stores, anime shops, and gaming arcades for a taste of modern Japan.
- Tsukiji Outer Market - Tsukiji Outer Market: Delight in the rich flavors of Tokyo’s acclaimed seafood scene. Here you can enjoy lunch amidst the energy of the world’s largest fish market.
- The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Imperial Palace East Gardens: Visit this serene oasis in the heart of Tokyo. The gardens offer peaceful landscapes and a glimpse of Japan’s royal history.
- Ginza / Tokyo Nihonbashi - Ginza: Stroll through Tokyo’s upscale shopping district, where high-end stores, chic boutiques, and contemporary architecture showcase the city’s sophistication.
- Hamarikyu Gardens - Hama-rikyu Gardens: Take a moment in these tranquil Edo-era gardens. Their manicured landscapes and teahouse provide a respite from Tokyo’s urban hustle.
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing - Shibuya Crossing: Experience the pulse of Tokyo at this famous intersection. It’s a testament to the city’s vibrant spirit and ceaseless energy.
- Meiji Jingu - Meiji Shrine: Step into Japan’s spiritual heritage at this Shinto shrine. Nestled in a forest, it’s a tranquil sanctuary that contrasts with the city’s fast pace.
- Takeshita Street - Harajuku’s Takeshita Street: End your day in this hub of youth culture. Explore its fashion boutiques, novelty stores, and street food stalls for a colorful finale.
What's Included
- Walking experience with occasional use of public transport for distant locations
- Optional hotel meet-up for guests staying in central locations
- 100% Private and personalized tour experience
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience Tokyo like never before with ‘Tokyo in a Day.’ Guided by a well-informed local, embrace 10 of the city’s world-famous landmarks and hidden treasures, all customized according to your preferences. Unearth locales like the ancient Senso-ji Temple, thriving Ameya-Yokocho Market, and colorful districts of Akihabara. Our guide will also introduce you to under-the-radar spots, offering a rare experience.
Here are some of the benefits of this one-of-a-kind journey:
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Tokyo, experiencing 10 main attractions and off-the-beaten-path locations within a day.
Experience not-so-touristy places for a truly bespoke Tokyo journey.
Delight in a trip customized according to your preferences and adaptable to modifications.
Be guided around Tokyo as if you were with a knowledgeable friend residing in the city.
Pick your own commencement time, carving out your ‘Tokyo in a Day’ at your own pace.
Remember, this isn’t just a tour; it’s a mutual voyage through the diverse beauty of Tokyo. Let’s craft your Tokyo tale, together.
- 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.
- Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested if centrally located.
- This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Location
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
(The host will be waiting inside on the first floor of the Tourist Center)
Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(23 Ratings)
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Cindygx3003lk
Oct 27, 2022
Everything was phenomenal ! - Patrick was a great tour guide !! We loved every minute we spent walking around Tokyo gaining a lot of knowledge throughout the day. Patrick was very attentive, knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We asked to see some hidden gems and he was able to provide. Thanks to Patrick we were able to gain a good local experience by tasting high quality sake and other local foods. I recommend Patrick as a tour guide to anyone seeking a great experience in Tokyo.
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Neil_r
Mar 23, 2020
Exploring a great city - We had a great day with Hirotake, whose superb English enabled us to learn a lot more about the city on our day out. We visited a wide variety of places, from shrines to a matcha café, posh department stores to a shop selling cheap second hand kimonos (well, we had to buy one!) and a boat trip on the river. We walked all day and enjoyed every minute.
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E7662ozrobertl
Mar 3, 2020
Excellent way to see the city - Highly recommend this way of getting to know the city. Fulvio was a terrific guide and was totally flexible in planning a day's outing that suited our needs. Of course you can't see everything in a day but this is a perfect way to focus in on your interests, while gaining some great local insights on the culture and way of life along the way. We did the tour on our first day in Tokyo, leaving us time during the rest of our stay to re-visit some areas in greater detail and other areas suggested by Fulvio (during our day tour and a follow-up email he promptly sent afterwards). While Fulvio was always mindful about pacing to meet our needs, it's fair to say you need a good pair of walking shoes! Also, if you're not confident with the subway, this is also a great way to get to know it as you spend the day hopping on and off lines to get to your destinations.
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Brion_n
Feb 29, 2020
Great time in Tokyo - Fulvio did a great job of customizing the day for my teenage daughter and I. It was a great combination of history, culture, and touristy and non-touristy sites. It is a long day and a lot of walking - we logged more than 25,000 steps and 11 miles on the tour - but we saw a lot of stuff. But don't worry - he asked multiple times if we were OK with the walking and that there are ways to reduce the walking if needed.
We only had 48 hours in Tokyo and it was our first time there and this was a great way to see a lot of different places as we plan our return trip.
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Kanane
Dec 6, 2019
Awesome day - A full day tour with Noriko. Just a great day. She was very knowledgable and personable. Took us all over and fed us local foods. Highly recommend Noriko. Thanks again for an awesome day.
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Madhatterparty
Nov 20, 2019
Stupendous tour of this crazy beyond words city - Had Felipe da Sousa of Lokafy as the perfect guide. I am very interested in the culture of a country and he fed me many details. Patient helpful interesting guide took us to fascinating areas.
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James_m
Nov 19, 2019
Great day exploring Tokyo - Our guide Kento led us on a jam-packed day visiting all the highlights of Tokyo...Senso-ji, Ueno Park, Shibuya, Skytree Tower, Meiji Shrine, etc. His English is perfect, and he is pleasant and cheerful, with good sense of humor. His guidance through the subway system was invaluable, and he led us unerringly from each site to the next. He made sure to show us many aspects of the city, and to explain unfamiliar rituals and customs. Kento made sure that we had a wonderful day, and we highly recommend him!
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Travelfreely78
Nov 17, 2019
Fantastic day in Tokyo with Valentina - I had the best guide one couple ask for- funny, energetic, knowledgeable, spoke great English and make my adventure unforgettable
Thanks Valentina!
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Helenandcolin2016
Nov 12, 2019
Excellent day out! - Kento showed us so much of Tokyo in the day we spent with him. He went out of his way to cover everything we asked for, including helping us find some particular Kirby figures that our son collects, and also brought us to a fantastic restaurant for lunch that we wouldn't have found on our own.
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Tony
Nov 2, 2019
Tokyo with a local - We had the great opportunity to see Tokyo and talk about the city, Japan and it’s people with a local. The day was clear and mild and we walked through some pretty backstreets, stroked around lovely gardens and visited holy places.
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