Private Customizable Walking Tour of Tokyo


4 to 8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

Overview

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours.

Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture.

Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Inclusions

  • Hotel meet-up and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Children aged 11 years and under are free of charge - just tell us they are coming!

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Soak in the view of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area from the observatory on the the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. On a clear day you can see Mount Fuji. Designed by Kenzo Tange, and costing US$1 billion, the building appears as a cross between a Gothic cathedral and an enormous microchip! Think Batman Begins vs Blade Runner.

Explore the back streets of the Golden-Gai. Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars , each measuring only 10 to 15 square meters. Built in the 1950s these wooden houses are architecturally significant as they give us an insight into the chaotic nature of the city post second world war.

Take in the bright lights of Kabukicho. Tokyo’s liveliest entertainment and red-light district. Packed full of karaoke bars, girly bars, restaurants and home to the infamous ‘Robot Restaurant’ as featured on many travel shows.

See the life-size Godzilla head peaking over the top of the Toho building!



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, 2-8-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-8001 Tokyo Prefecture

Soak in the view of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area from the observatory on the the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. On a clear day you can see Mount Fuji. Designed by Kenzo Tange, and costing US$1 billion, the building appears as a cross between a Gothic cathedral and an enormous microchip! Think Batman Begins vs Blade Runner.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kabukicho, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Take in the bright lights of Kabukicho. Tokyo’s liveliest entertainment and red-light district. Packed full of karaoke bars, girly bars, restaurants and home to the infamous ‘Robot Restaurant’ as featured on many travel shows.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shinjuku Golden Gai, 1-1-6, Kabukicho, Shinjuku 160-0021 Tokyo Prefecture

Explore the back streets of the Golden-Gai. Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars , each measuring only 10 to 15 square meters. Built in the 1950s these wooden houses are architecturally significant as they give us an insight into the chaotic nature of the city post second world war.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

The frantic fashion first centre of modern Japan. Equally great to explore during the day or evening its a family friendly, neon infused shopping and entertainment hub.

Join the crowds and make your way across the Shibuya Scramble; the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world!

Meet the bronze statue of Hachikō the ‘faithful dog’.

Check out the trendy stores of Centre-Gai.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture

Join the crowds and make your way across the Shibuya Scramble; the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world!


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hachiko, 1 Dogenzaka Shibuya Train Station, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture

Meet the bronze statue of Hachikō the ‘faithful dog’.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Shibuya Center-gai, Udagawacho, Shibuya 150-0042 Tokyo Prefecture

Check out the trendy stores of Centre-Gai.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Harajuku, Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Explore the trendy backstreets of Harajuku. Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagramable food its the epitome of quirky Japan.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya 151-8857 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine in the heart of a beautiful 700, 000 m2 forrest. Learn about Japan’s indigenous religion of Shintoism.



Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Stroll the streets of Aoyama; Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Omotesando, Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Stroll the streets of Omotesando; Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Takeshita Street, 1 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Explore the trendy backstreets of Harajuku. Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagramable food its the epitome of quirky Japan.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

The historic centre of Tokyo housing Tokyo’s oldest temple and many traditional craft shops. Best to visit during the day.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple dating back to 628. Learn about Buddhism.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon), 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture

Shop for authentic souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street; a 250 metre stretch of fantastic stalls on the approach to the Sensoji Temple.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sumidagawa River Terrace, Both Side of Sumidagawa River Tokyo Prefecture

Admire the waterfront view along the Sumidagawa River. Option to take a boat ride through the city to the beautiful Hama Rikyu garden (35 minutes cruise).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hama Rikyu Gardens, 1-1 Hamarikyu Teien, Chuo 104-0046 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit the beautiful gardens and learn about Japanese horticulture.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Akihabara, Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture

Tokyo’s anime, manga, video game and electronics centre. Prepare for a sensory overload!

Stroll around Akihabara for a one of a kind cultural experience. The favourite hangout place of diehard fans of gaming, manga and anime you are sure to see some interesting characters wandering the streets!

Learn about Japan’s famed Maid Cafes and subcultures.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ginza, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Visit Tokyo's sleek shopping district.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture

Explore the former home of the worlds largest fish market and world-famous tuna auction. The ‘inner market’ and auction has now moved to Toyosu but the ‘outer market’ remains. Packed with fresh fish, delicious cooked foods and cooking related homewares this is a bustling must-see market.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Marunouchi, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Tokyo’s sleek business district surrounding the Imperial Palace. Impressive architecture and great food. Equally good to see during the day or evening.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-8111 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit the Imperial Palace East Garden and get up close to the some of the remnants of Edo Castle, including the moat walls. With advance booking we can take a 1 hour 15 minutes tour of the Palace’s inner compound.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture

Access one of Tokyo's most notable architectural highlights.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba, 1-9, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture

Access Tokyo's most notable architectural highlights.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Yurakucho District, Chiyoda Tokyo Prefecture

Eat at a Gado Shita (small restaurant under the railway tracks) for an authentic foodie experience.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nihonbashi, Nihonbashi, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

The original centre of all trade and commerce from the Edo Period (1603 to 1868) Nihonbashi is steeped in history and packed with traditional food and craft shops.

Learn about the foundation of Japanese cooking with an introduction to Umami and traditional Japanese ingredients like Dashi, Kombu and Katsuobushi. Feast on traditional Japanese snacks from long-gone times.

Learn about speciality Japanese crafts like Lacquerware, Washi (traditional Japanese paper) and Sense (Japanese folding fans).


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nihonbashi Bridge, 1-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo 103-0027 Tokyo Prefecture

Cross Japans most important bridge; the Nihonbashi Bridge where the kilometre zero marker is located.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 1-4-1 Nihombashi Muromachi, Chuo 103-0022 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit Mitsukoshi, Japans first department store. A beautiful 1920s building with an outstanding food hall.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chuo, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Learn about speciality Japanese crafts like Lacquerware, Washi (traditional Japanese paper) and Sense (Japanese folding fans).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bank of Japan Currency Museum, 1-3-1 Nihombashi Hongoku-cho, Chuo 103-0021 Tokyo Prefecture

Visit one of Tokyo's most notable architectural highlights.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chuo, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Explore this local traditional neighbourhood which is home to many small shops and businesses dating back to the Edo period.

Duration: 20 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
charliekO8909HV
March 2023

Unlike any other tour I 've ever been in, this is truly a real immersive experience, to the extent that the history, taste, and scenery combined together in a way that inspired all senses. I was able to see, feel and taste the rich culture. A really creative way to show Tokyo in a dynamic way t...

melina0419
February 2023

This was by far our favorite food tour that we've done! Sid was an amazing guide and was super organized and knowledgeable. We were able to try a ton of different food and left the tour VERY full and happy! He taught us a ton about Tokyo and Japanese culture while we learned about each of the foo...

Kelvin L
March 2022

Sid's very friendly and his sharing on hidden gems of Tokyo was very refreshing. I enjoyed myself listen to the history of various parts of Tokyo and would definitely recommend anyone who would like to explore other parts of Tokyo besides the typical shinjuku, akihabara touristy place.

Lynn A
March 2022

We make an annual leisure trip to Japan annually pre-covid times and always look forward to exploring areas that we have yet to venture to. This virtual guided tours are the next best thing since we can't physically be there yet. We will be sure to engage Sid and tap on his expertise when borders...

katie_nem317
February 2020

I've never been to an Asian country, so Japan was my first experience. I was a bit nervous at first of what to expect since learning new cultures can feel daunting. However, thanks to my tour guide Sid, I was able to learn and enjoy so much of Tokyo! I learned to properly use the trains, learned ...

beckyb610
December 2019

We (My family of 7, with Children ranging from 7-22) absolutely loved our day with Sidney! We took a 7 hour private tour with him the first day we were in Tokyo and it was the perfect way to start off our stay in Japan. He worked so good with each member of our family and made the tour interesti...

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