Celene P.
“Great Day in Tokyo”
We had a great day with Shunta. He was great help in organizing our days (2). We personally planned the days. During our days, Shunta was wonderful when we wanted to change things quickly and see others things. We still managed to see all of what was originally planned. Shunta was very kind, organized and lead us through our day with ease. We would definitely recommend his services.
Shunta N.
Hi Celine, Thank you so much for your kind and clear communication through the platform. I’m glad I was able to assist you on the day as well! Thanks to you, I also had a wonderful time. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan, including Disney and the cruise! Best, Shunta
Deborah B.
“Wonderful Guide!”
Yuji was very responsive to messages before the tour. He showed up early at our meeting spot. He is friendly, funny and very knowledgeable about Tokyo’s history, culture and scene. He tailored our tour to meet our needs and kindly helped me out in a pharmacy. Yuji spent years in the states and has had an interesting journey. Great guide and great person. Highly recommend Yuji and this tour.
Meredith H.
“Great tour experience!”
My husband and I booked Ken for an evening tour of Shinjuku. He had some great spots picked out that I would have never of found on my own. He was informative, helpful, and so friendly. We greatly appreciated his tour and we would recommend to those considering booking with Ken as well. Thank you Ken for a lovely tour!
Ken T.
Dear Meredith, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m truly glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the Shinjuku evening tour and the hidden spots we explored together. It was a real pleasure guiding you, and I very much appreciated your warm and friendly company throughout the evening. I’m grateful for your kind recommendation, and I hope you will take away many fond memories of your time in Tokyo. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you visit Japan again—I would be delighted to guide you once more. Wishing you and your husband many more wonderful travels ahead! Warm regards, Ken
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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.
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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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