Sallie B.
“Wonderful Time! ”
We had such a great time with Shu that we booked him a second time. With his help, we were able to do so much more than had we just been on our own. He knows the best restaurants, great shopping spots, and tourist attractions. I will not hesitate to book him again if we are lucky enough to do another trip to Tokyo. Shu was great company and a wonderful guide. Our family consist of three teenagers - he was able to relate to everyone making the tour very enjoyable. Thanks Shu!
Shusaku M.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Meeting you was truly a joyful and memorable experience. Please be sure to contact me if you ever come back to Japan. Let’s go have gyoza together again sometime and takoyaki too! I’m really looking forward to seeing you again! Arigatou!!!!!!!!
Chih ying L.
“Excellent tour guide!”
It has been about 2 weeks since my teenagers visited Tokyo with the assistance from Hiromi-san. They still remember how wonderful it she was and when they were asked what they remember the most, they said their time in Tokyo was the best because of Hiromi-san. She was thoughtful, responsible, knowledgeable, and kind to my family. I will recommend her to anyone who need a guide in Tokyo.
Hiromi S.
Dear Chih ying L. Thank you so much for your wonderful words! Truly, I am the one who is grateful for the fantastic time we shared. Guiding your teenagers through Tokyo was an absolute joy, and I’m delighted to hear they still cherish those memories. It was a pleasure getting to know your family, and I would be honored to welcome you all back to Tokyo someday. With heartfelt thanks Hiromi
Richard L.
“Perfect Day and Excellent Guide”
We had a perfect day in Tokyo with Masumi, as she is so sweet, kind, and knowledgeable. Masumi planned our day to perfection and she was able to flex when our kids changed things up during the day. We enjoyed Masumi so much that we have scheduled to spend another day with her. We would highly recommend Masumi for your perfect day in Tokyo.
Masumi N.
Richard! Thank you so so much for your warm review! Spending time with you and your family truly made my day — and your kind words made it even more special It was such a pleasure to be with you today. I really enjoyed every moment and every conversation we shared :) You have a truly beautiful and lovely family, and now I’m a big fan of all of you! I’m so excited for our next tour together — I honestly can’t wait to see you all again soon! Thank you so so much once again! I miss all of you sooo much already :)
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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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