Tokyo Tour with a Private Guide
Private tours of central Tokyo with the option to customize the plan based on your interests or choose from one of the curated themes by the guide.
The suggestion is that the group be kept to 4 or less people. The tour is recommended for people who don't have issues with walking or the use of stairs.
Want to visit the lesser known areas of Tokyo?
For fans of architecture or the Perfect Days movie
THE TOKYO HIGHLIGHTS (4 Hours)
Are you looking for a short tour at the beginning of your stay, get used to the transport system and efficiently cover some of the highlights?
This tour provides the perfect combination. The below itinerary is an example of what you can do on the tour, but what is covered will vary depending on your preferred pace or where we start the tour.
You can also ask to be taken to other places not on this list.
If you are joining a different group tour during your stay, I can arrange the content so there are no duplicates with your other activities.
I also welcome any guests who are staying in central Tokyo pre/post-cruise and want to maximize your free time in the city.
Some suggestions on what you can see:
1) Sensoji Temple and the Asakusa area
2) Yanaka, the old town of Tokyo with a relaxed feel
3) Imperial Palace East Gardens (closed on Mondays, Fridays)
4) Meiji Shrine, a large forested area in Harajuku
5) Shibuya, the famous crossing and the Hachi statue
I would not recommend combining 1) Asakusa with 4) Harajuku and/or 5) Shibuya as these locations are in opposite ends of the city.
For convenience, it is recommended to get a SUICA or PASMO card to use the trains. It can be easily obtained at any station in the Tokyo area.
What to expect:
🕓Start time: 9am, 1pm or 1:30pm (Duration 4 Hours)
I do not have options for a full day tour at the moment.
💶Tour fee: 32,000 JPY per group, up to four people can participate
To maintain the tour quality, my policy is to limit the number of participants to four.
✅Included in tour fee: Meeting at your accommodation or other pre-determined location in central Tokyo. Transportation fees for the guide.
✖ Not included in fee: Your transportation/admission fees
🚊Mode of transport: We always use public transport in addition to walking. The option to hire a private vehicle is not available.
📅Cancellation policy: I can offer a full refund up to 7 days before the scheduled start time of the tour (In Japan Time).
See my term & condition section for details on my policy.
What travelers say:
"Outstanding tour guide. Flexible, knowledgeable and speaks very good English. We have been traveling in Asia for 5 weeks and he was one of the best guides we experienced."
"Is important to be aware that a megalopolis like Tokyo won't be covered in 4, although Ken-san showed us maybe not the most famous-tourists-crowded sites but surely the most important through his Japanese point of view which was perfect. In addition he gave us a lot of tips for the days to come and we were very satisfied. Highly recommendable."
"Ken's itinerary for my wife and I - first timers to Tokyo - was superb! Solely using the train/subway system and walking (almost 6 miles), we saw an interesting mix of both commercial (including major landmarks like Shibuya Crossing, the Emperor's Imperial Palace, Senso-Ji Temple, etc.) and residential (Bunkyo - Nezu neighborhoods, Nezu shrine and gardens, etc.). The pace was perfect. What was maybe most impressive was Ken's knowledge of Tokyo past and present, as he answered every one of our questions and provided background information when appropriate. We thought it was a major benefit that Ken was raised in Tokyo and therefore familiar with its culture both past and present. Prior to the tour, Ken was prompt and responsive to multiple emails mostly pertaining to a meeting place...... We both recommend Ken!"