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Private Tokyo Tours:
4, 6 & 8 Hours

Every tour is private, fully customized, and led by a carefully selected local guide fluent in English and Japanese. Choose your duration below — we'll plan the route together.

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Find your pace

Which Private Tokyo Tour Should You Choose?

Choose the time you want to spend with your private guide. These are flexible tour formats; your final route depends on your interests, hotel area, season and walking pace.

Compare 4-, 6- and 8-hour private Tokyo tours
DurationBest forExample focus2 guests, group total
4 hoursFirst-day orientation or a shorter stayTwo or three nearby areas, such as Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree areaUSD 349
6 hoursFood, culture and neighborhood walksSights and backstreets with time for food stops; meals are extraUSD 499
8 hoursA full day of iconic and local TokyoTemples, markets and neighborhoods with flexible breaksUSD 599

Estimates are for the whole private group. Confirm availability and the final amount before payment. Transportation, food, drinks and attraction tickets are extra.

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Plan Your Private Tokyo Tour

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8 Hours · 2 guests

USD 599 total USD 299.50/person

What's Included

Private bilingual guide, customized itinerary planning, local navigation, and flexible pacing throughout the day.

Confirmation

We confirm availability and the final amount, then send a secure payment link. After booking, we introduce your guide to finalize your customized itinerary.

Note · Transportation, meals, and admission fees are not included. Day trips to Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko or Mt. Fuji may be available by request; confirm the route and transport separately.

Private Tour Prices by Group Size

These are the displayed tour estimates in USD for your entire private group, not a charge per guest. Per-person figures are rounded to two decimal places; the group total is the reference amount. Charges are billed in US dollars (USD). Confirm availability and the final amount with us before payment.

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Private guiding — total price in USD
Duration1 guest2 guests3 guests4 guests5 guests6 guests
4 hours$269$349$399$449$499$549
6 hours$399$499$549$609$659$709
8 hours$499$599$649$699$749$799

Included: a private English/Japanese guide, customized itinerary planning and flexible pacing. Not included: food, drinks, transportation and admission tickets. Gratuities are optional. Day trips and groups above six guests require a separate inquiry.

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4 Hours

Half Day Private Tokyo Highlights Tour (4h)

A gentle introduction to Tokyo, well suited for your first afternoon or a shorter stay. We focus on two or three neighborhoods so you can feel oriented and at ease from day one.

$269 total for 1 guest · $349 total for 2 guests (USD)

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Ideal For

First-time visitors, couples, or families who want a comfortable start in Tokyo with time to learn local customs and practical tips for the rest of their trip.

Typical Timing

9:00–13:00 or 13:00–17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) — flexible, adjusted to your schedule.

Possible Areas

Choose two or three nearby areas, depending on your interests and pace; these are alternatives, not one four-hour route. Examples include Asakusa & the Tokyo Skytree area, Shibuya & Harajuku, Meiji Shrine & Omotesando, the Imperial Palace area, or Ginza.

See the 4-hour sample route & budget

6 Hours · Food

Extended Private Tokyo Food & Culture Tour (6h)

A deeper exploration of neighborhoods and food culture. We combine essential sights with quiet backstreets and carefully chosen eateries — ramen, sushi, izakaya, or market snacks.

$399 total for 1 guest · $499 total for 2 guests (USD)

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Ideal For

Travelers and food enthusiasts who want to go beyond the highlights and enjoy authentic local meals — from neighborhood ramen to small family-run restaurants.

Typical Timing

Around 10:00–16:00 Japan Standard Time (JST), with one or two relaxed meal stops along the way.

Food Examples

Tsukiji outer market · Asakusa traditional sweets · Shinjuku izakaya alleys · Shibuya ramen · Harajuku creperies and cafés. Tell us about vegetarian, vegan or halal preferences and any allergies before booking so we can discuss suitable stops. Restaurant options depend on the route and availability.

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8 Hours · Signature

Full Day Signature Private Tokyo Tour (8h)

A complete Tokyo day — temples, markets, viewpoints, and hidden corners, woven into one thoughtful experience at your preferred pace.

$499 total for 1 guest · $599 total for 2 guests (USD)

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Ideal For

Couples, families, or small groups who want to make the most of one full day in Tokyo with a private guide and a thoughtfully designed plan.

Typical Timing

Usually 9:00–17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) — flexible. Before the tour, you receive a draft itinerary based on your interests, which can still be adjusted on the day.

Possible Stops (Tickets Extra)

Asakusa & Senso-ji · Tsukiji or Toyosu market · Meiji Shrine & Harajuku · Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya Sky · Imperial Palace · Shinjuku or Ginza.

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Picture your day

4-, 6- & 8-Hour Tokyo Sample Itineraries

Compare three different ways to spend a day with your private guide. Each example includes hotel meeting time, sightseeing, breaks, a walking estimate and a budget for two adults.

All times are Japan Standard Time (JST). These are alternative examples, not a fixed group route. Distances and local spending are planning estimates; your guide confirms a suitable plan for your date and hotel.

One way to spend four hours

A 4-Hour Tokyo Itinerary: Asakusa & the Skytree Area

Explore Senso-ji and Nakamise, pause for a drink, then walk along the Sumida River toward Tokyo Skytree. Visit the tower’s surrounding streets and shops; observation-deck entry is outside this example.

A planning example, customized to your hotel, interests and pace. Your guide confirms the route and timing with you before the tour.

Time
09:00–13:00 JST
Start / finish
Your hotel / Oshiage
Walking estimate
About 3–4 km
(1.9–2.5 miles)
Budget example
2 adults · private guide

A possible day, step by step

  1. 09:00–09:45

    Hotel meeting & travel to Asakusa

    Meet your guide at your central Tokyo hotel and travel together by public transport. Allow about 45 minutes, depending on your hotel; fares are extra.

  2. 09:45–11:00

    Senso-ji & Nakamise

    Discover the temple grounds, learn about visiting customs and browse Nakamise’s shops as they open. Adjust the walk for crowds and your interests.

  3. 11:00–11:30

    Café or snack break

    Pause for a seated drink or a light snack, paid separately.

  4. 11:30–12:00

    Sumida riverside

    Walk toward the river, with time for photographs and views of Tokyo Skytree.

  5. 12:00–12:30

    Walk toward Tokyo Skytree

    Cross the Sumida River Walk and continue through Tokyo Mizumachi. Allow about 30 minutes for this walking transfer.

  6. 12:30–13:00

    Tokyo Skytree exterior & Solamachi

    Explore the streets and shops at the tower’s base, finishing near Oshiage Station at 13:00.

The 4 hours include hotel meeting, travel, sightseeing and breaks. Travel times and distances are estimates. If your hotel journey takes longer, we adjust sightseeing to fit 09:00–13:00. The 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 miles) estimate covers sightseeing; walking from your hotel and through stations is additional. Hotel meeting does not include a private vehicle transfer.

Why this route works

Sightseeing stays in eastern Tokyo, with one continuous walk from Asakusa toward the tower. It suits a shorter visit with temple culture, riverside views and a café pause.

Rain, crowds or a slower pace

Shorten the riverside walk and discuss covered shopping streets or more time inside Solamachi. A taxi between areas costs extra. Tell us about mobility needs before booking; this is not a step-free itinerary.

Make this day your own

Share your date, hotel, interests and walking preferences to plan your private tour.

Choose 4 hours · 2 guests

The selection opens the price and inquiry options. You can change your group size there. Sending an inquiry does not confirm a booking. Compare all three sample routes.

One way to spend six hours

A 6-Hour Tokyo Itinerary, with a Budget for Two

Meet your guide at your hotel, then explore Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Cat Street, Omotesando and Shibuya Crossing, with time for lunch along the way.

Use this sample itinerary to plan your visit. Your day is customized, and your guide confirms a suitable route, meeting point and timing with you before the tour.

Time
09:00–15:00 JST
Start / finish
Your hotel / Shibuya
Walking estimate
About 5–7 km
(3.1–4.3 miles)
Budget example
2 adults · private guide

A possible day, step by step

  1. 09:00–09:45

    Meet up at your hotel

    Meet your guide in your hotel lobby and travel together to Harajuku by public transport or taxi, as agreed in advance. This sample allows about 45 minutes for the journey from a central Tokyo hotel; fares are extra.

  2. 09:45–10:45

    Meiji Shrine

    Walk through the wooded shrine grounds, with time to learn about the customs, visit the main shrine and pause along the way.

  3. 10:45–11:20

    Takeshita Street

    Explore Harajuku’s lively shopping street, browsing fashion and snack shops as they open. Stops depend on opening hours, crowds and your interests.

  4. 11:20–12:00

    Cat Street

    Continue into the Cat Street area for smaller shops and side streets, then head toward Omotesando. Leave time to browse and take a short break.

  5. 12:00–12:30

    Omotesando

    Explore the avenue’s architecture and surrounding streets before lunch, adjusting the walk to your pace.

  6. 12:30–13:30

    Lunch around Omotesando

    Enjoy a seated lunch break. Your guide helps discuss suitable options based on your preferences, dietary needs and availability. Meals are paid separately.

  7. 13:30–15:00

    Walk to Shibuya & see the Crossing

    Continue toward Shibuya, allowing time for a rest or an optional drink along the way. Explore Shibuya Crossing and the surrounding streets, then finish near Shibuya Station at 15:00.

The six hours include meeting at your hotel, travel to Harajuku, sightseeing, lunch and breaks. We confirm your hotel location before booking and adjust the stops and timing to fit 09:00–15:00. The 5–7 km (3.1–4.3 miles) estimate covers the sightseeing walk; any walking from your hotel or through stations is additional. Hotel meeting does not include a private vehicle transfer.

Why this route works

After the hotel journey, the sightseeing stays around Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya. The plan combines shrine grounds, Takeshita Street, Cat Street and the Crossing, with a full hour for lunch.

Rain, crowds or a slower pace

Discuss shorter outdoor stretches, an earlier café break or a taxi with your guide. Extra transport and paid indoor stops cost separately. This is a walking route, not a step-free itinerary; tell us about mobility needs before booking.

Make this day your own

Use the example as a starting point. Share your date, hotel, interests and walking preferences.

Choose 6 hours · 2 guests

The selection opens the existing price and inquiry options. You can change your group size there. Sending an inquiry does not confirm a booking.

One way to spend eight hours

An 8-Hour Tokyo Itinerary: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Ginza

Combine a morning at Tsukiji Outer Market with Asakusa’s temple streets and Ginza’s architecture and shops. The day includes two subway transfers, a seated lunch and time to rest.

A planning example, customized to your hotel, interests and pace. Your guide confirms the route and timing with you before the tour.

Time
09:00–17:00 JST
Start / finish
Your hotel / Ginza
Walking estimate
About 5–7 km
(3.1–4.3 miles)
Budget example
2 adults · private guide

A possible day, step by step

  1. 09:00–09:45

    Hotel meeting & travel to Tsukiji

    Meet your guide and travel together from your central Tokyo hotel. Allow about 45 minutes; transport is paid separately.

  2. 09:45–11:00

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    Explore market lanes and browse food and kitchenware shops. Buy optional snacks directly from vendors; stops depend on opening days and availability.

  3. 11:00–11:45

    Travel to Asakusa

    Allow about 45 minutes for the subway journey, station walks and waiting time. Your guide confirms the connection.

  4. 11:45–13:00

    Senso-ji & Nakamise

    Visit the temple grounds and surrounding shopping streets, with time for local history, customs and photographs.

  5. 13:00–14:00

    Seated lunch in Asakusa

    Choose a suitable restaurant with your guide, allowing a full hour to eat and rest. Meals are paid separately.

  6. 14:00–14:30

    Sumida riverside

    Enjoy a short riverside walk and a pause before the afternoon transfer.

  7. 14:30–15:15

    Travel to Ginza

    Allow about 45 minutes for the Ginza Line journey, including station access, waiting and the walk to the next stop.

  8. 15:15–16:30

    Ginza streets & shops

    Explore the district’s architecture, department stores and side streets according to your interests.

  9. 16:30–17:00

    Café break & finish

    Pause for an optional drink and finish near Ginza Station at 17:00.

The 8 hours include hotel meeting, travel, sightseeing, both subway transfers, lunch and breaks. Travel times and distances are estimates. If your hotel journey takes longer, we adjust sightseeing to fit 09:00–17:00. The 5–7 km (3.1–4.3 miles) estimate covers sightseeing; walking from your hotel and through stations is additional. Hotel meeting does not include a private vehicle transfer.

Why this route works

Start at the market in the morning, visit Asakusa with a full lunch break, then finish among Ginza’s shops. Two 45-minute transfer blocks allow for station walks and waiting.

Rain, crowds or a slower pace

Swap the riverside stroll for a longer indoor break and focus on Ginza’s department stores. For a slower pace, shorten or omit a stop. Extra taxis and paid indoor attractions cost separately; tell us about mobility needs before booking.

Make this day your own

Share your date, hotel, interests and walking preferences to plan your private tour.

Choose 8 hours · 2 guests

The selection opens the price and inquiry options. You can change your group size there. Sending an inquiry does not confirm a booking. Compare all three sample routes.

Before You Book Your Private Tokyo Tour

Share your hotel, everyone’s ages and any walking or accessibility needs so we can confirm a suitable plan and your final group price.

Walking & accessibility

Tours typically involve approximately 3–10 kilometers of walking, with stairs, steps and crowds. Tell us about a slower pace, wheelchair or stroller use before booking. We can discuss shorter walking distances and breaks; suitability depends on your itinerary. Walking and accessibility details.

Where we meet

A meeting in your central Tokyo hotel lobby is available in most cases. Depending on your hotel and route, we may agree on a station or landmark instead. Your confirmed meeting point and time will be in your booking confirmation. Hotel meeting details.

Children & guest count

Unless specified otherwise, ages 0–1 are free and not counted; ages 6 and above count as adults. For ages 2–5, guest counting and any fee are decided case by case and disclosed for your agreement. Ages are measured on the tour date. Child pricing and booking details.

Cancellations & refunds

For customer cancellations: at least 72 hours before the start, 100% refund of the tour fee; more than 24 but less than 72 hours, 50% refund of the tour fee; within 24 hours, late arrival or no-show, no refund. Times use Japan Standard Time. Payment processing fees, foreign exchange losses or other related costs may be deducted from refunds. Cancellation and change details.

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Tour Highlights

  • Tokyo's iconic landmarks and hidden local gems, seen with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Food, culture, history, and modern Tokyo life — explored to match your interests
  • Quiet backstreets, artisan shops, and corners away from the crowds
  • A fully customized route, flexible start times, and a pre-tour questionnaire
  • Comfortable pace adjusted for older guests, families with children, or specific mobility needs

What Is Included

  • A private, customized walking tour with a carefully selected bilingual guide (English & Japanese)
  • Flexible start time, decided together based on your schedule
  • Central Tokyo hotel-lobby meeting in most cases, or another meeting point agreed before your tour
  • Pre-tour consultation and a short questionnaire to design your itinerary
  • Direct communication via WhatsApp or email before and after the tour

Not Included

  • Food and drinks (including meals during the 6-hour food tour — paid directly by guests)
  • Tickets to attractions (temples, museums, observatories, and so on)
  • Transportation costs (walking tour; if we use public transport or taxis, guests pay their own fares)
  • Gratuities — appreciated, never expected

Business Hours Notice

We operate on an advance reservation basis, with tour schedules arranged based on each guest's itinerary and preferences. For bookings, please contact us in advance to confirm availability.

8 Hours · 2 guests
USD 599 total USD 299.50/person
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