Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day

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Highlights

  • Unique sightseeing itineraries: gardens, museums, neighborhoods, and more

  • Your choice: cover must-see sights or under-the-radar attractions

  • Like a local: Get insider access and insights from your resident guide

Summary

Opt for a half-day or full-day guided tour and craft your own one-of-a-kind sightseeing itinerary. For history and culture buffs, you might choose to begin a half-day tour with a visit to Meiji Shrine and its famous massive torii (gates), then move on to the beautiful, expansive gardens of the Imperial Palace. Or you could opt for an in-depth neighborhood tour for an insider’s look at fashion hot spots like Harajuku, Omotesando, or Shibuya. On full-day tours, you have time to take in even more of the city. Possibly begin by observing sushi chefs haggle for fish at the outer Tsukiji, one of the world’s largest seafood markets. Stroll through gardens like 17th-century Koishikawa Korakuen or Shinjuku Gyoen, once the grounds of a private Edo mansion, and stop into some of the city’s world-famous museums. For custom excursions on foot, you and your guide use the city’s public transportation system, giving you time to explore neighborhoods at a leisurely pace. If you’ve upgraded to the private vehicle option, enjoy door-to-door pick-up and time to cover more attractions.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

Once a small castle town, Tokyo is now one of the world’s most populous and visited cities. Dive deep into the history and culture of this fascinating metropolis during a private, customizable tour of the Japanese capital. From Meiji Shrine—Japan’s most popular Shinto landmark—to the trendy shops of Harajuku, your very own local guide helps you discover incredible sights that suit every taste and time frame.

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What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if by private vehicle)

  • Meet-and-greet service at hotel (if by public transport)

  • Professional guide

  • Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle)

  • Transportation fares (if by public transport)

  • Lunch (full-day option only)

  • Snacks

  • Entry/Admission - Hama Rikyu Gardens

  • Fees for optional tours, activities and lessons

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Venture

About operator:

Small group tours ACROSS JAPAN (14 day tours, short city tours) that offer a local, authentic experience and with more attention to personal needs. Offering cultural insights, food experiences, local knowledge and experiences we know best, off the beaten path aspects, flexibility, and the chance of experience pure local life.

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