Private Custom Day In Tokyo: Secrets and Highlights with a Local Guide | 8 hours

16 Reviews | Tokyo
From $284.89 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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TOKIO-8HRS
2 Adults x $398.86
$797.72
Approx Total
$797.72
Duration: 8 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • 8 hours with your host
  • Private and personalised experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities

Overview

Spend some time with one of our hosts exploring the neon-lit city of Tokyo together. Maybe you’d like to discover the highlights of the neighborhood you’re staying in, or simply stroll through the lantern-lined lanes of Tokyo’s older districts. Action-lovers might be keen to catch a sumo match, or alternatively, get sky high and enjoy sushi with a view. There's no place quite like Tokyo, trust us. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

Shinjuku Tourist Information Center
3-chōme-37-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

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(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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Tokyo Tower

    See authentic bits of Tokyo through the eyes of your friendly host, ticking off your must see spots like the city's skyline from Tokyo Tower IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Imperial Palace

    Stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, or take a walk through an unusual local neighborhood IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Umeda Joypolis

    Take a trip to the Joypolis amusement park, or check out the anime stores nearby! IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Tsukiji Jogai Market

    Eat and drink local foods, sampling treats from street vendors, stopping by at an old tea house or eating sushi near Tsukiji Market IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Yoyogi Park (Pass By)

    Walk through Yoyogi Park IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Shibuya Crossing (Pass By)

    Walk across the Shibuya Crossing IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Ueno (Pass By)

    Discover Ueno IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Meiji Jingu Shrine (Pass By)

    Discover the Meiji Jingu Shrine IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Omoide Yokocho (Pass By)

    Discover the Omoide Yokocho or Piss Alley IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
  • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.6

16 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 13 reviews with 5 stars

Tomo was an amazing...

Published on Sep, 2024

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.

Day 2— 8 hour custom tour

Published on Jul, 2024

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.

Fantastic day!

Published on Apr, 2023

Saya Cristina was an excellent guide. She was very courteous and she knew the information very well!

Custom Tour tailored to YOU

Published on Jan, 2020

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!

A Private Guided Day with a Local in Tokyo

Published on Jan, 2020

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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