Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Tokyo, Kanto

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Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Asakusa
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
2. Imperial Palace
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want. You are not able to visit inside the palace.
3. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park's spacious lawns, meandering walking paths and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it. In spring Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms.
4. Shibuya Crossing
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
5. Tsukiji Fish Market
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
6. Meiji Jingu Shrine
This tour will allow you to explore Tokyo more efficiently in one day. Meet at your hotel, then move to anywhere you want.
7. Akihabara
Akihabara (秋葉原), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
8. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district in which the garden is located in.
9. Hama Rikyu Gardens
Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.
10. Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan's top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum and the Kyushu National Museum. It was originally established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later. The Tokyo National Museum features one of the largest and best collections of art and archeological artifacts in Japan, made up of over 110,000 individual items including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any one time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. In addition, visiting temporary exhibitions are also held regularly. Good English information and audio guides are available.
11. Senso-ji Temple
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
12. Rikugien Garden
Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
13. Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it makes for a nice cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Furthermore, it is known for its ginko tree forest, which turns intensely golden in autumn.
14. Takeshita Street
Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku Station, which is between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan's most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights. The focal point of Harajuku's teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens.
15. Odaiba District
Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a set of small man made fort islands (daiba literally means "fort"), which were built towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against possible attacks from the sea and specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry. More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo began a spectacular development project aimed to turn the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. But development was critically slowed after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.
16. Shibamata
Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern end of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River which is the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-school charm from yesteryear and is a perfect break away from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions to see is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple not far from the station.
17. Nezu
Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo's old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You'll find historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine tucked away among shitamachi's narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here you can slip back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
18. Shinjuku Golden Gai
Golden Gai is said to have started around 1950 when the black market that had arisen in front of Shinjuku Station moved and, in this new area, a number of eating and drinking establishments set up shop. Although Shinjuku has undergone considerable modernization since then, Golden Gai seems to have remained largely unchanged. The alley is narrow and cramped with countless signs advertising the various establishments that line the way. Many of the buildings themselves are made of wood, remnants hanging on from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It's a dim, boisterous place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Yet despite the nearly endless number of slick new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to draw the attention of foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.
19. Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, built in 1958. At 332.9 meters, it is the second-tallest structure in Japan.

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Posted By : paulcK6005ZP
Steve did an excellent job as guide on our 4-hour tour of Tokyo, making sure we hit all of the intended destinations. His narrative and provision of local tips on navigating the city ensured we had a great day in Tokyo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 08:43:52

Posted By : Edward_G
Minoru was an excellent guide. A month before we arrived in Tokyo, he asked what we wanted to see and planned an itinerary for us to review and approve. He provided details including admission/public transportation costs associated with the itinerary. He also suggested a very good local restaurant for lunch that we would have never found on our own - it was an excellent experience. Minoru was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. Also provided a lot of information about Japanese culture/customs, subway system, restaurants, etc. that was very useful when we toured on our own on the following days.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 19:07:34

Posted By : V872EYedwardg
Minoru was an excellent guide. A month before we arrived in Tokyo, he asked what we wanted to see and planned an itinerary for us to review and approve. He provided details including admission/public transportation costs associated with the itinerary. He also suggested a very good local restaurant for lunch that we would have never found on our own - it was an excellent experience. Minoru was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. Also provided a lot of information about Japanese culture/customs, subway system, restaurants, etc. that was very useful when we toured on our own on the following days.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 19:03:21

Posted By : Hjrei
Noripy was a great guide! Knowledgeable and funny. Really enjoyed our short tour. Temple tours amd Harujuku. Not sure why trip advisor forces a character count
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 17:36:29

Posted By : SherreeJ
I took a garden tour of Tokyo with Yoshi. There were 2 of us on the tour. Yoshi was excellent! He was the best guide we had in our 3 month trip! He was extremely knowledgeable about the gardens, flowers, and history of the area. He took us to one of his favorite restaurants for a very delicious meal. He navigated the subways and kept us safe! Because of his expertise, we were able to maximize our time and have an absolutely wonderful experience in Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 22:48:48

Posted By : Mabel707
Our guide Sho was friendly and knowledgeable, he tailored the tour to fit our requirements taking into account our limited abilities.
A perfect gentleman who speaks very good English. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 22:38:21

Posted By : Jan B
We had a great time with Takashi-san. He offered us different route options to see and was completely flexible with regards to special stops we had in mind. Super knowledgeable and kind guide who did not hesitate to answer all our questions regarding Tokio‘s history and Japanese culture. He even sent us tips after our tour!! Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 22:05:44

Posted By : Roam38259289412
We booked a 4 hour walking tour and it was fantastic!
Miyako our guide was amazing! From the moment we booked our tour she was in contact and gave us a choice of itineraries based around what we wanted to see.
Miyako was super friendly and helpful, we had a great day out and would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 20:18:35

Posted By : Fabulish
This tour is a must do for any first timers to Tokyo. This saves you a lot of time about seeing sites. When we booked we were contacted by our tour guide Ted. He gave us a selection of suburbs that we maybe interested in and picked five. Ted picked us up at our hotel and we walked through Shibuya and onto harajuku walking through to Meiji Jingu. The history that Ted informed us of was soooo informative. We went onto to Harajuku and then onto Marunouchi by train. Here we went through to the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station. Ted took us through some History on how this part of the city is only about 2-3 meters above sea level and the Tokyo Station and it’s history. We then went onto Asakusa and this place was another history lesson with the Sensoji Temple.
This was a fabulous tour and would highly recommend Ted! Thank you Ted for showing and telling us about your Tokyo, such a historic place. And yes, we did see some tourist sights but I really wanted to know about the history of Tokyo. The best part is the serenity, graciousness and tranquility of Ted and his Edo - we can not thank you enough!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 07:45:05

Posted By : Janice_S
Hiro CHIKATA was our guide. In advance we articulated our interests. He made a plan, confirmed it with us. While on tour he added valuable stops and adjusted for a sudden rain - very nimble. Excellent intro to the practical elements (Metro) and historic side of Tokyo.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 09:46:15