Allen L.
“Yukiko provided us an AMAZING Tokyo Guided Experience”
Yukiko proved me and my family an AMAZING Tokyo guided experince. She regularly communicated with me after I first booked the one day tour to clarify what my family was looking for in terms of experiences and sights to see. As this was our very first visit to Tokyo and Japan we were open to hitting the conventional “tourist” areas. Yukiko met us at our hotel as scheduled (she met us early actually). When I booked the tour I informed her that no one in our group of four had any mobility issues. Unfortunately as “Murphy’s Law” would have it, my wife injured her left leg upon arrival into Japan. Although my wife could walk, she was extremely sore and was limping. Yukiko found subway exits that had escalators or elevators to minimize the strain on my wife’s leg. As an American family that has never travelled internationally, it was extremely comforting to have a guide who spoke fluent English. We started our day with a short subway ride to visit a Confucianism temple in Kanda. Then we visited a Shinto shrine that was not swarming with people, which was relaxing. We followed this stop up with something different. We visited one of the oldest origami paper companies in Tokyo. This was a very unique and fun experience. We had the pleasure of interacting with Mr. Kobiyashi, an origami master, who displayed his wit and skills, even at a seasoned age of 83. We moved on to Akihabara where my son and his girlfriend were in “Animae Heaven”. We grabbed some lunch when I had a chance to ask Yukiko questions about daily life in Tokyo. After lunch we visited Shibuya and walked through the Golden Gai. Since it was the middle of the day, only a handful of bars were open but we got to see how small these establishments are (many seating just four to six customers at a time). We ended our day with at Shibuya. Of course we crossed the “Scramble”. I’m new to international travel, but my family were extremely happy with Yukiko.
Marie S.
“Amazing Day with Dai”
Our day with Dai was beyond our expectations. He is so kind, helpful and extremely knowledgable about Tokyo. He tailored the tour to our interests and was wonderful with the kids. I can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks so much Dai.
Tini K.
“Ein toller Tag in Tokyo ”
Yuki hat uns an unserem ersten Tag in Japan durch Tokyo begleitet. Da wir als Familie mit Kind verreist sind, wollten wir gern jemanden an unserer Seite haben, der auch deutsch spricht und mit Kindern interagieren kann. Das hat Yuki ganz wunderbar gemacht. Sie hat uns zu unterschiedlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Museen begleitet, viel dazu erzählt, ist ebenfalls auf die Bedürfnisse von unserem Kind eingegangen (auch schon im Vorfeld bei der Tourenplanung). Während der Tour hat sie uns auch gleich noch beim Kauf von Fahrkarten unterstützt. Einige Orte der Tour haben wir in den darauffolgenden Tagen gleich nochmal angesteuert, vor allen die Empfehlungen zum Essen auf dem Fischmarkt. Und wahrscheinlich kommt das größte Lob von unserem Kind, was Tage später gefragt hat, wann wir denn Yuki das nächste Mal sehen. Tatsächlich hat uns Yuki auch in der Hakone-Region begleitet (weitere Bewertung). Liebe Yuki, also noch einmal vielen lieben Dank für die tollen Tage! Wir hoffen, dich bald wieder zu sehen!!
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Head towards the overlooked gems of this global wonder with a Tokyoite, and embark on a private guided tour curated and tailored to your interests. Tucked away in the Yanaka district, your tour guide can lead you through layered alleys adorned with traditional houses, as you savor the nostalgic atmosphere and discover hidden temples like Tenno-ji.
Flexibility is the hallmark of a personalized tour, ensuring that your preferences take center stage. Have a love for subcultures? A private tour guide can lead you to Shimokitazawa, a Bohemian enclave known for its niche boutiques, old-school shops, and live music venues. It’s all up to you!
Yes, especially if it's your first time traveling to Tokyo. The capital city is fast-paced, from the crowded streets of Shibuya and Akihabara to the fashion-conscious Harajuku district. Guides help you understand the layers of Japanese and Tokyo culture that you'd otherwise miss out on. They also break the heavy language barrier as our guides are multilingual. Most importantly, guides take away the hassle of planning every detailed step of your tour. Are you ready to get started? These Tokyo Tours are waiting.
Yes, hiring a private personal guide in Tokyo is simple, and you don't need to be in a tour group to enjoy the comfort, convenience, and knowledge that tour guides provide. To get a GoWithGuide Tokyo experience, head to our Tokyo local guides page and start planning your Tokyo takeover.
On average, 3–4 days in Tokyo is perfect, so you can see all the major attractions and still discover the city's many hidden gems and local hotspots. If you're in a time crunch, these Tokyo Day Tours give the best of Tokyo in 8–10 hours.
Yes, you can, but it can become overwhelming quite quickly. To get the most out of your trip, it's best to go on a few guided tours before solo-touring the country. This way, you can familiarize yourself with local customs, practices, culture, transportation, and language.
To weigh the pros and cons, check out this article: Hiring A Guide In Japan: Pros and Cons.
Most Tokyo tours run from 100-600 USD per group, depending on where you're going, what the tour includes (drinks, lunch, tickets) or excludes, and whether private transportation is available. For a rough guide of what a GoWithGuide day tour of Tokyo would cost you, check out the Tokyo Private Tours page. GWG tours are customizable, so you decide what your tour package will look like.
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