Tokyo Private Tour | Omakase Tour

Tokyo Private Tour: One Day Highlights

From the lanterns of Sensoji to the Shibuya crossing, a private day through Tokyo's most iconic quarters.

Overview

Between the quiet of Sensoji's morning incense and the bright pulse of Shibuya's crossing, a single day in Tokyo holds more worlds than most cities manage in a week. This tour does not try to exhaust them. It lets you inhabit each, briefly and fully, at the pace your mood sets.

Your guide reads the day alongside you. A longer stop at a temple courtyard if the light is good, a quieter route through Harajuku if the crowds feel loud, a restaurant chosen for the dish you've been wanting. By the time you return to your hotel, Tokyo feels less like a city you visited, and more like one you know.

Details

❖ Hotel Pick-up

40 min

Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and guides you to the first train of the day, heading east toward Asakusa.

❖ Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

10 min

Here you can exchange currency and get some information about the Asakusa area.

❖ Sensoji Temple And Nakamise Shopping Street

45 min

Start at Kaminari-mon (thunder gate) and meander down the Nakamise shopping street, exploring the stores selling Japanese snacks and souvenirs along the way. You could also check out the more secluded Denboin Street which is filled with many traditional shops dating back over 100 years. Then walk around the Sensoji Temple complex and learn about the history of the area from your guide.

❖ Sumida Park

25 min

Sumida Park is located along the Sumida River, which flows through Tokyo. Many people gather here to enjoy the cherry blossoms in the spring, and to view fireworks in summer.

❖ Lunch

50 min

Tell the guide what kind of food you want to eat and they will find a suitable restaurant for you. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

❖ Shibuya

20 min

In the afternoon, move to Shibuya by subway, visit Hachiko and the scramble intersection, and take a memorial photo there.

❖ Takeshita Street And Omotesando

1 h

Explore the quirky Takeshita Street with something interesting hidden down every side alley. Try some Instagram-worthy food here, before moving to the more refined Omotesando street. Some popular shops are Daiso, Kiddyland and Oriental Bazaar.

❖ Meiji Jingu Shrine

45 min

Explore Meiji Jingu Shrine. If you’re lucky you might see a traditional wedding ceremony taking place!For tours taking place between (approximately) the end of May to mid-June, guests can also visit the Iris Garden at Meiji Shrine. The garden is hidden away in the grounds of the shrine and offers a serene and peaceful walk through hundreds of Japanese iris flowers.The garden costs an extra 500 yen per person.

❖ Hotel Drop-Off

40 min

Your guide accompanies you back to your hotel lobby, marking the end of the day.

What's included:

English speaking guide
Hotel pick up & drop off (Within the 23 wards of Tokyo)

✤ For hotels outside Tokyo's 23 wards, meet at Kaminarimon Gate at 9:30am instead.

Public transportation
Photos of Tour Participants
Tax

What's not included:

Food & drinks
Private transportation

OPTIONS

Notes

Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience starts (local time)

Private experience

Participants

Tokyo

From ¥17,000 /person

7 hours

Meeting Point

For hotels outside Tokyo's 23 wards, meet at Kaminarimon Gate at 9:30am instead.
We can customize tour plans to best fit our customer's desires.
During the tour, we will travel on public transport.
During the tour, you can go to "Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center" for Salat at the same time (noon and afternoon).
Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 6,000 yen per group, per hour. During the peak months of March, April, and October, the rate is 8,000 yen per hour. Please be aware that the tour extension depends on the guide's availability and may not always be possible. Any additional charges for extended time will be invoiced online after the tour based on the actual duration of the extension.