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Q: Is it worth getting a tour guide in Tokyo, Japan?

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.

Q: Can I hire a personal tour guide in Tokyo?

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 Go With Guide Tokyo experience, head to our Tokyo local guides page and start planning your Tokyo takeover.

Q: How many days do you need to tour Tokyo?

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. Custom Tokyo Must-See Tour: Tour Tokyo Your Way! The Ultimate Efficient Tokyo Tour Top Choice Tokyo Day Tour Tokyo Customized: Your Must-See Tour

Q: Can you tour Japan without a guide?

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.

Q: How much does it cost to tour Tokyo Japan?

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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Popular Tokyo Tour Guides

Tetsuro K.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Japan

I’m an instructor of sushi making for foreign travelers and got the national license as a tour guide last year. Therefore I can provide a guiding for Tsukiji/Omiya fish market and a private lesson for the traditional sushi making for both. If you are interested in bonsai too, travering omiya is a perfect idea since I can provide for all these. I hope I have a chance to help you for unforgetable Japan travel experience.

Haruo T.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Japan

I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935. As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour. My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.

Kaneo U.

4.96 / 5

(23 reviews)

Japan

I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.

Shoji K.

4.78 / 5

(64 reviews)

Japan

Hi! Welcome to Japan. My name is Shoji Kitamura, a licensed English-speaking tour guide. Please call me Shoji that is the same sound as a sliding screen made of wood and paper you may have seen in a traditional Japanese room. I was born and raised in Yokohama next to Tokyo but lived for work in several beautiful and historical cities such as Nikko, Hiroshima, and Ise which have world heritage sites and/or national park. I fully enjoyed the nature, culture and lives in each city where I lived. I retired after 36 years with a national research institute of fisheries in 2016. During my career, I visited 5 continents except Antarctica, more than 20 nations for attending international scientific conferences, conducting collaborative research or teaching some technologies, etc. In Japan, I often took foreign scientists and government officers sightseeing. I had great times in these opportunities. Such experiences made me decide to become a licensed English-speaking guide interpreter after retirement to introduce Japanese nature, culture, foods, etc. properly to many tourists coming to Japan from all over the world. For more than 20 years I’ve been living in Nikko, which is located about 150km north of Tokyo, and designated as a World Heritage site and a National Park. If you consider a day trip from Tokyo, I strongly recommend coming to Nikko by 2-hour train ride from Tokyo. I am looking forward to showing you around in this historical and beautiful town. Besides Nikko, I can also guide you in Yokohama, my home town, and in neighboring city such as Tokyo and Kamakura.

Yoshi S.

5.00 / 5

(18 reviews)

Japan

Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I am married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy. I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!

Mari K.

4.87 / 5

(87 reviews)

Japan

Travelling is a great thing to do. Learning about other cultures and customs expands our perspectives in life. I would like to share with you Japanese culture and history. First, please allow me to introduce myself. I’m a full-time national licensed tour guide. I studied Japanese Art History when I was a student at a university, Tokyo. I experienced working at multinational companies for more than 20 years and worked as a travel coordinator for years. I have been conducting private tours around Tokyo for more than 200 times and received excellent reviews from my guests. I usually offer a tailor-made tour upon the request of my customers. One thing that I love to do is letting my guests experience the old things and modern things in Tokyo. I have been providing tours to major sightseeing spots, including Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Ginza, Shibuya, etc. As one of my hobbies is appreciation of Art works, I specialize art tours visiting traditional and contemporary art galleries. Everyone loves Tokyo. The people are polite, the food is incredible, the cultural heritage sites are stunning, and the shopping is one of the best in the world. So I'm sure that your stay here will be memorable and fun. Let’s enjoy Tokyo together.

Naoko H.

5.00 / 5

(5 reviews)

Japan

Hello, everyone! I'm Naoko, a national government licensed guide interpreter in English. I grew up in Shizuoka, near Mt.Fuji, and I live in Yokohama now. I like to travel around Japan with my family, we have been to all 47 prefectures in Japan. I want to introduce not only beautiful famous spots in Japan but also our daily life, what we eat, where we go shopping, and where children love to go. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!

Hiromi Y.

4.58 / 5

(26 reviews)

Japan

Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture. I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 7 years. In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you. It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.

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Daiki S.

Japan

Hi, I'm Daiki. I am a DJ and used to live in Toronto and London. I also traveled around the world for over 10 years and now I'm in Japan to help you travel around in Japan! I speak both English and Japanese and available to work in Tokyo and Kanagawa as a guide. I will be the guy if you are looking for some great night-life experiences especially clubs and bars in Tokyo. Also definitely available for finding your favourite restaurant as well. I'm currently based in Miura City which is one of the most famous areas in Japan for fresh Tuna called "Misaki Maguro". A lot of my clients say something like... "I've had tuna before but I didn't know how real good tuna tastes like until I eat this tuna" haha I love Japanese history so I will be able to give you additional information and explain so you would understand things deeply. I will help create an unforgettable experience in Japan and so excited to see you!

Mai N.

Japan

Hi, I'm Mai. I have several years of experience as a volunteer guide and I've lived in Finland for half a year. Besides being a guide,I also study architecture as a hobby over the past several years. That’s why I registered on this platform to create an original tour featuring architecture and latest trends for local. Historical Japanese structures such as World Heritage is amazing, but Japan has many wonderful contemporary structures like shrines and museums, which is designed by various architects. I hope to show them with my tour. I was born in Hokkaido and it's been about 10 years since I moved to Tokyo area. I have always had a strong admiration for Tokyo, and have been exploring various attractive spots around the city. That's why I'll not only guide you to the main tourist spots ,but also arrange unique experience according to your preference :) ===== Traveling gives me a chance to get to know how other people live, their culture, and discovering new places . This is why I work as a guide, my goal is to give guests a real "local experience"--like what I've experienced on my travels so far. Don't worry if you are not good at English. Unfortunately, I can only speak Japanese and English, but I will do my best to make your tour as satisfying as possible using gestures and various other ideas. Hope to see you soon!

Rika I.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Japan

Hi, I'm Rika. Welcome to Tokyo, the vibrant and enchanting capital of Japan! I've lived in Australia for about 3 years, and I'm a NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) accredited Professional Level English to Japanese Translator. My passion for exploring the world, indulging in retail therapy, and savoring culinary delights has led me to countless corners of the globe, and I'm excited to share my love for these experiences with you, here in Tokyo.

Koichi O.

Japan

Nice to meet you. I am Koichi. History and culture attract me. So, I have enjoyed making a communication with foreign visitors since 2019. I can arrange your tour based on you request and curiosity. It will be original for you in the world. For example, if you are interested in bonsai, I can take you to Bonsai village. Because I have learned it for seven years. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Doni C.

Japan

Hi! My name is Doni and I am from Tokyo, Japan. I was born and raised in the Philippines but decided to be with my family in Japan 11 years ago hence, I am currently residing in Tokyo after doing further studies in Japanese language and Engineering. I worked as a CAD designer in Tokyo for 8 years while doing tour guiding as a side hustle. This year, I decided to focus my time and energy on tour guiding as I realized that guiding is really my passion. I graduated in hotel and tourism management in the Philippines and it helped me provide the travel services appropriate for tourists who want to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. I believe with my experience as a foreigner living in Japan, I will be able to provide a different perspective on the culture and life in the land of the rising sun. I have already conquered 33 out of 47 prefectures of Japan and I wish to explore more and share this wonderful experience of cultural immersion with all of you!

Daniel H.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Daniel a Colombian who's called Japan home for the last 5 years. My journey began as a student, and since then, I've become a full-time resident and a passionate explorer of this beautiful country. Also i used to live in Australia for two years , very enjoyable experience ! I'm a dedicated food lover and an avid explorer of Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Join me, and let's embark on unforgettable tours to uncover the hidden gems and unique experiences this vibrant city and Japan have to offer

Michiyo N.

Japan

¡Hola! Soy MICHI, una fotógrafa amante de los viajes que habla español. Nací en Saitama, al oeste de Tokio, y crecí rodeada de naturaleza. Desde pequeña, me han interesado los países extranjero y me encanta explorar lugares hermosos y ciudades emocionantes. Estudié inglés en la universidad y me gradué en Literatura Inglesa. Trabajé en una empresa en el departamento de ventas internacionales utilizando inglés, pero decidí dejar el trabajo porque quería ver más del mundo. Viví un año en Seattle, Estados Unidos, donde descubrí el encanto del español hablado por personas de origen hispano. Me fascinaba el sonido de la lengua española. Al regresar a Japón, obtuve la certificación como profesora de japonés y me mudé a México, un país donde siempre había soñado hablar español. Trabajé como profesora de japonés y, fascinada por la belleza del paisaje mexicano, comencé a tomar fotografías. Finalmente viví allí durante casi 10 años. De nuevo en Japón, después de mi larga estancia en el extranjero, me di cuenta de la belleza de mi propio país y obtuve la certificación como guía turística para presentar Japón a los visitantes extranjeros. Mientras recorría todo Japón, tomé muchas fotos de paisajes (Algunas de las cuales exhibí en mi primera exposición en Tokio este verano, con gran éxito). Hace 6 años, decidí emprender y convertir mi pasión en mi trabajo. Durante la pandemia, con el aumento de emprendedores, perfeccioné mis habilidades como fotógrafa y he tomado más de 500 retratos. Después de la pandemia, he estado guiando y fotografiando a viajeros de habla hispana en Japón. Espero seguir capturando maravillosos recuerdos en Japón a través de mis fotografías. Estoy especialmente emocionada de compartir la belleza de Japón con visitantes de habla hispana. ¡Nos vemos en Japón!

So K.

Japan

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So K.

Hello! My name is So. I’m originally from Tokyo and I’ve lived here all my life. I like meeting people from all over the world and exchanging cultures! Please ask me anything about Tokyo. I may give you some good ideas for your travel to Tokyo (:

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