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Tokyo Private Tour - Lunch option: Japanese savory pancake (Okonomiyaki)
Lunch option: Japanese savory pancake (Okonomiyaki)
Tokyo Private Tour - Lunch option: Sushi at a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Lunch option: Sushi at a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Tokyo Private Tour - Japanese Sake dedicated to Meiji Shrine
Japanese Sake dedicated to Meiji Shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Tokyo Private Tour - View from the observatory of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
View from the observatory of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Shinjuku-Harajuku-Shibuya Highlights Tokyo Tour!

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tokyo Tour Guide - Ai M.

Joined 2018

Ai M.
4.89 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Tokyo
Japanese (Native), English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Ai M.)
Up to 4 people

The tour hits some of the core elements of contemporary Japan as well as showcasing bits of Japanese traditional culture and history. I am flexible and we can customize this tour to fit what you are most interested in!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

09:00 AM

At your hotel

meet up at the lobby of the hotel

10:00 AM

Shinjuku: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (a 360 degree panoramic view of Tokyo from the Observatories), Kabukicho and Godzilla

Walk through Shinjuku's neighborhoods: see how the locals live, a Godzilla statue, red light district, etc.

11:00 AM

Meiji shrine

dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife

12:00 PM

Harajuku

Takeshita-dori Street, street snack, cat cafe, hedgehog cafe, owl cafe, snake cafe etc.

12:30 PM

Lunch

You can choose from the following options; Sushi, Savory pancake (okonomiyaki) , Tonkatsu (fried pork). Please let me know if you have any allergies, or specific food you would like to try.

01:30 PM

Harajuku-Shibuya

Shopping at Cat Street, Omotesando

02:30 PM

Shibuya

Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Shibuya sky (optional)

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

What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up (in the 23 wards of Tokyo),

What‘s not included

Transportation fee: we will mainly be walking, unless you wish to take the train or taxi

Meal costs: probably from ¥1,000~

Extras: Entrance fees, snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.

For places where the whole group must enter such as restaurants, cafes, transportation, etc., I kindly ask that my fee be covered as well.

Tour Important Information

It might be somewhat long walking tour (we definitely walk for three hours at least), so please prepare the comfortable shoes and clothes.

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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Ai M.

Joined 2018

Ai M.
4.89 / 5
(19 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Ai M.

Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in having me as your tour guide.


I am a national licensed guide-interpreter based in Tokyo, with a background in art, design, and the creative industries. I have guided over 200 guests from around the world, including families, couples, and solo travelers, on both classic Tokyo highlights and more tailored cultural experiences.


Beyond the popular districts like Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Shibuya, I love introducing hidden gems—stylish cafés, vintage clothing stores, contemporary architecture, craft markets, and unique cultural spots connected to everyday life in Japan.


I also enjoy hiking, traveling to nature-rich destinations, and working with plants as part of my creative work. Because of that, I am very comfortable guiding tours that blend the city with nature, such as day trips to Hakone for onsen, art museums, scenic spots, and beautiful views of Mt. Fuji.


Whether you’re interested in fashion, architecture, seasonal flowers, or a deeper dive into Japanese lifestyle and design, I can tailor your tour to your personal interests and pace. Families with children are also very welcome, I often support family trips and know how to make the day smooth and enjoyable for everyone :)


If you are looking for a guide who combines culture, creativity, and mobility, I would be delighted to show you a side of Japan that fits your style.


Looking forward to helping you make wonderful memories in Japan!

Reviews

Wonderful Day in Tokyo with Ai!

I had an excellent experience with Ai for our tour! She is very insightful, kind, and genuinely wants the tour to be about what you want - not what is easiest for her. She went out of her way and sacrificed her own time to obtain seating at an outstanding sushi restaurant for us! Ai is very accommodating and flexible about designing the tour around your needs and interests. She is very knowledgeable about Tokyo and is an absolute joy to spend time with. I am grateful I found her and believe you will not be disappointed if you ever decide to use her services. Thank you for much Ai for the wonderful day and for being such good company!

Cs C.

Ai M.

Thank you so much, Chris, for your heartwarming and generous review! I had a truly wonderful time exploring the city with you and enjoyed all of our inspiring conversations along the way. Knowing how much you love high-quality sushi, it was my absolute pleasure to secure those tickets for us! I hope the rest of your trip in Japan is filled with unforgettable memories and fantastic experiences. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you ever visit Tokyo again. Wishing you all the best and safe travels!

Pleasant Guide

Very pleasant guide and in touch with the "teenage". Had a last minute request to see the $20 dollars strawberry but obvious she did not call ahead to make sure it was there so ran around to two places with no luck. Otherwise all was good and she did a decent job accommodating my daughters mobility issues. Young guide who is good but will develop to be excellent. Very pleasant person.

Jack C.

Ai M.

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback. I am glad to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed our time together and that I could support her mobility needs during the tour. Regarding the strawberries, as we discussed when you kindly requested the last-minute itinerary change just a few hours before our tour (as all of the original spots had been visited the previous day), it was before opening hours, which made it difficult to call ahead. However, after checking the first store on-site and confirming they had other fresh seasonal fruits, your daughter kindly agreed to check the second location as well. I do apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity during our busy day. Although it was my first experience catering to mobility needs (as I mentioned when I received your first inquiry), I tried my best to accommodate your requests on the go, but I am sorry for any shortcomings. I truly appreciate your valuable advice and will use this experience to improve my services further. Thank you again, and I wish you and your daughter all the best in your future travels.

Shibuya sky

Ai is your guide if you are visiting Tokyo, Japan. A detail itenary was prepared and adjusted as we needed based on additional places we wanted to visit- Ai was flexible and attentive to our requests. Highly recommend- we had two wonderful days Ai !

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$288/ per group

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