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Essential Tokyo : Private Day Tour for Small Groups
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Joined 2018
Join this fun and relaxed day tour to explore five of Tokyo’s must-see spots!
We’ll visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, the Imperial Palace East Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, and lively Shinjuku.
We’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch around Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi area.
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to discover both modern and traditional Tokyo in a single day.
Come and experience the true essence of Japan’s capital with a friendly local guide!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
- If your accommodation is hard to find or far from a station, we may meet at the nearest station or another convenient spot.
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
The temple dates back to the 7th century and is the oldest in Tokyo. It’s famous for its main gate, the Kaminarimon, with a giant red lantern. The surrounding Asakusa area is full of charm — you can stroll along Nakamise Shopping Street, and feel the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
Imperial Palace East Garde
The Imperial Palace was once Edo Castle, the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate from the early 17th to the mid-19th century. You can still see the remains of the massive castle and enjoy a beautiful Japanese-style garden surrounded by moats and tall stone walls.
Lunch at Tokyo Station's Marunouchi area
You can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes in the Marunouchi area near Tokyo Station — sushi, tempura, tonkatsu, soba, and more.
Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku
The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, who ascended the throne in 1867 and led Japan’s transformation from an isolated feudal state to a modern nation. It was built in 1920 to honor his achievements. Surrounded by a vast forest, the shrine is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Tokyo.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku
At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a stunning view of Tokyo’s vast cityscape from the observatory, about 660 feet above the ground.
Ending Point
at your hotel in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
・Transportation fee for you and a guide
・Lunch fee for you and a guide
・Admission for you and a guide
Tour Important Information
1. This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. We usually don’t use tourist taxis.
2. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know in advance so I can plan your lunch accordingly.
3. The tour is not covered by travel insurance. I recommend purchasing your own insurance in case of any unexpected accidents or losses.
4. If you’d like to add other spots to the tour, please let me know at least one week before the tour date.
Important message from the supplier
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Toru K.
Hello everyone! I'm Toru, a nationally licensed tour guide.
I mainly guide individual travelers and small groups around Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone. I live in a town near Narita International Airport.
People often say that one of the unique traits of Japanese culture is paying close attention to detail while trying not to show it. In other words, there are many unspoken stories hidden behind what you see in Japan. I always try to interpret those stories and help my guests discover the secrets of Japanese culture.
I offer three tour plans — Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone — which I believe are perfect for first-time visitors to Japan. Each one includes the must-see highlights of the area.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in Japan!
Reviews
Ricardo R.
“Thank you Toru!!”
Toru was a wonderful tour guide in every way. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. He planned a excellent day for us and was very knowledgable on the many areas that we visited. His gentle and kind demeanour was a very added pleasure to our experience. He almost felt like family by the tail end of the day. I would highly recommend Toru to anyone wanting to have a lovely guided experience of Tokyo.
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Toru K.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review. Guiding you through Tokyo was truly a joy for me. it was also wonderful to see the cheerful energy and kindness of your parents throughout the day. Spending time with you felt like sharing the city with good friends. I hope our paths will cross again in the future. Until then, I wish you all continued health, happiness, and many more family adventures together.
Beverly B.
“Wonderful tour guide!”
Toru allowed us to customize our tour, and we packed a lot into eight hours! Without him, we would have never mastered the trains well enough to see so much in one day. We had tickets to see a Swallows baseball game (which I highly recommend!), and Toru walked us to the ballpark and gave us directions to get back to our hotel using the train. (Toru - if you are reading this, we did not get lost!). His English was easy to understand, he took great photos, and he provided just the right amount of information we needed to understand the background of the sites we saw in Tokyo.
Toru K.
Thank you Beverly for your kind comment and high rating of the Tokyo tour. I'm honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to have shared a pleasant time with you. You seemed to enjoy the Japanese baseball games very much. I look forward to seeing the the Japanese and American teams play in the championship game in the World Baseball Classic next year. Please give my best wishes to Mark as well.
Colleen M.
“Wonderful shore excursion to Kamakura”
Toru communicated with me ahead of time to design a great day for seeing the sights in Kamakura and learning the history. He even found a restaurant for lunch that would accommodate our picky eaters.
Toru K.
Thank you Colleen for your prompt positive review on the Kamakura tour. I'm honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant I chose for lunch. It's always a challenge for me. I look forward to seeing you again in Tokyo in another season. Please give my best wishes to your lovely family.
$219/ per group
More tours by Toru K.
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True Tokyo Private Tour enjoying several popular spots
On this tour, we’ll visit five must-see spots in Tokyo today: Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, the Imperial Palace Eastern Garden, Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Plus we enjoy delicious food at the Tsukiji Outer-Market. This would be an ideal tour for first time visitors to Tokyo. You can experience both modern and traditional Tokyo during the tour.
True Tokyo Private Tour enjoying several popular spots
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True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
Hakone is an attractive destination for one-day tour because of its easy access from Tokyo, many hot-spring resorts, and abundant natural beauty including a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. And it's also been a sacred religious site of mountain worship since ancient time. In this tour, we’ll visit three must-see spots in Hakone: Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley, and Hakone Open-Air Museum. They will be a wonderful memory for you in Japan.
True Hakone Private Tour enjoying 3 popular spots
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True Kamakura Private Tour enjoying four popular spots
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True Kamakura Private Tour enjoying four popular spots
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Tokyo
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Tokyo,Now &Then
Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.
Tokyo,Now &Then
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Tokyo Customized
In Tokyo there are many places to see, such as temples, shrines, Japanese or European style gardens, museums, and so on. I’d like you to touch Japanese cultures. Transportation is public transportation and by taxi.
Tokyo Customized
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How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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Kahoko's Tokyo "As you like" One Day Tour
What would you like to see and try in a one day tour? Here ,I will show you three recommended tours . You can try one or two of them. Or, if you you have enough time to try these three , you can cover most of the places in Tokyo. Of course you can change some parts of contents freely or a total customized one along with your requests or interests is also available. Tokyo is such a versatile city. You could definitely enjoy enchanting time in Tokyo with ME !
Kahoko's Tokyo "As you like" One Day Tour
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