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Private Walking Tour

Tokyo in One Day

Old and new Tokyo in one perfectly planned day.
A private local guide tailors the route to the neighbourhoods you most want to see.

Customisable itinerary • Private guide • Hotel pickup in Tokyo • Full day or half day

At a glance

Duration

8 hours (or 4-hour half day)

Group size

1–6 people (private group)

Pickup

Free pickup from your Tokyo hotel or Tokyo Station

Price per tour

JP¥ 59,800

Discover the best of Tokyo in a day

Tokyo can feel overwhelming — a vast city of historic temples, futuristic skylines and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods, all connected by one of the world's busiest train networks. On this private Tokyo day tour, a local guide turns that complexity into a smooth, unforgettable day.

Your guide plans a balanced itinerary around your interests, blending traditional Japan — temples, shrines and gardens — with the energy of modern Tokyo. You will also learn how to navigate the trains like a local, which makes the rest of your trip much easier.

Why book a private Tokyo tour?

  • Tailored to you — food, history, shopping, pop culture or a mix
  • Smart routing across Tokyo's huge transport network
  • Ideal for day-trippers arriving by Shinkansen from Kyoto or Osaka
  • Local insight into everyday life in one of the world's largest cities

Suggested sights

Choose your favourites or tell us about other places you would like to visit.

  • Asakusa & Sensoji Temple — Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple and the lively Nakamise shopping street
  • Ginza — Tokyo's elegant shopping district and home to the world's top brands
  • Tsukiji Outer Market — fresh seafood, sushi and street food stalls
  • Odaiba — a futuristic waterfront island with views of Tokyo Bay
  • Meiji Shrine & Harajuku — a forested shrine next to Tokyo's youth-fashion hub
  • Shibuya Crossing — the world's most famous scramble crossing

Good to know before you go

Everything you need to plan your day — meeting point, timing, what is included and what to budget for. Still have a question? Send it with your booking request and your guide will reply personally.

Departure point

Your guide meets you in the lobby of your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (please give us the address when booking). Arriving from Kyoto or Osaka on the day? We can meet you at Tokyo Station instead.

Departure time

Full-day tours start at 9:00 AM. Half-day tours start at 9:00 AM (morning) or 1:00 PM (afternoon). Need a different start time? Just tell us and we will adjust to your schedule.

Duration

Full day: about 8 hours. Half day: about 4 hours — select the half-day option in the booking form and the lower price is shown automatically.

Transportation

Walking plus public transport (trains and subways), with the occasional taxi to save time. Transport fares are not included in the tour price.

Meals

Your guide will recommend great local restaurants for lunch and spots for snacks along the way (food and drinks are not included). On full-day tours your guide joins you for lunch, and we kindly ask you to cover the guide's meal.

Return

The tour ends back at your starting point at around 5:00 PM (full day) or after about 4 hours (half day). Your guide can also drop you off at a restaurant or shopping area if you prefer.

Family friendly

Yes — children of all ages are welcome. Your guide will adapt the pace, plan rest and restroom stops, and keep the stories fun for younger travellers.

Other expenses

Temple, shrine, garden and attraction admission fees are not included (most are modest, and many of Tokyo's highlights are free to visit).
The price is per private group, not per person — the same rate applies from 1 up to 6 travellers. No payment is needed to send a booking request; we confirm availability first and you can fine-tune the itinerary later. All prices are in Japanese yen.

Sample itinerary

One popular way to spend a day in Tokyo — your guide will tailor the route to your interests.

9:00 AMHotel or Tokyo Station

Meet your guide

Your guide meets you at your Tokyo hotel, or at Tokyo Station if you are arriving by Shinkansen from Kyoto or Osaka.

Morning

Asakusa & Sensoji Temple

Pass beneath the giant red lantern of the Kaminarimon Gate to Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, then browse the snacks and souvenirs of Nakamise shopping street.

Asakusa & Sensoji Temple
Lunch

Tsukiji Outer Market

Graze your way through the stalls of Tsukiji Outer Market — fresh sushi, grilled seafood, tamagoyaki and more (food is not included).

Afternoon

Ginza

Stroll Ginza, Tokyo’s elegant shopping district and the first neighbourhood in the city to welcome Western stores, where the world’s top brands sit beside historic department stores.

Late afternoon

Odaiba waterfront

Cross Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, a futuristic man-made island with waterfront promenades and views of the Rainbow Bridge and city skyline.

5:00 PM

Return to your starting point

Your guide returns you to your hotel or Tokyo Station — in good time for an evening Shinkansen if you are heading back to Kyoto or Osaka.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking your private Tokyo in One Day tour.

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