Tokyo Highlights! - 8-Hour Fully Customized Tokyo Tour
Joined 2024
Explore Tokyo with a fully customizable 8-hour private tour tailored to your interests. Whether you're maximizing sightseeing or need a local guide to navigate, translate, and offer personalized recommendations, this tour is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and the best places to eat, all while receiving expert advice to make the most of your Tokyo adventure. Let’s create an unforgettable experience just for you!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Pick up time at your hotel can be customized to match your schedule
Ginza and Tsukiji
Ginza & Tsukiji offer a captivating mix of culture and modern luxury. Start with Tsukiji, where you can visit the serene Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a striking Buddhist temple with unique architectural elements. Explore the vibrant outer market, offering local foods and Japanese culinary ingredients. Then, head to Ginza for upscale shopping, art galleries, and fine dining. This tour perfectly balances the traditional charm of Tsukiji with the sophistication of Ginza’s luxury scene.
Ueno
Ueno is a vibrant district in Tokyo, best known for Ueno Park, one of the city’s largest green spaces and a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. The park is home to several important cultural sites, including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo, and numerous art galleries. Nearby, Ameya-Yokocho (Ameyoko) is a lively street market offering everything from street food to unique bargains. Ueno's blend of culture, nature, and local flavor makes it a must-visit for any Tokyo itinerary.
Asakusa
Asakusa is a historic district in Tokyo known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional atmosphere. The centerpiece is Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple, where visitors can stroll through Nakamise-dori, a bustling shopping street filled with traditional snacks, souvenirs, and crafts. Asakusa's blend of old-world charm with modern touches offers a glimpse into Japan's past, with rickshaws, quaint streets, and festivals like Sanja Matsuri, providing a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city.
Harajuku and Omotesando
We explore the vibrant district of Harajuku, known for its dynamic youth culture, bold fashion, and colorful atmosphere. Along Takeshita Street and Cat Street, we discover a wide array of trendy boutiques, rare sneaker shops, and streetwear stores offering exclusive finds.
Then, we stroll down Omotesando, Tokyo’s elegant tree-lined avenue often called the “Champs-Élysées of Tokyo,” home to luxury brands, striking modern architecture, and a sophisticated atmosphere.
End of Tour
We will finish the tour in Harajuku or at the last location in the itinerary. Alternatively I can also drop you off at your hotel at no extra charge.
Ending Point
Harajuku, the last location in the itinerary, or at your hotel
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
- Hotel meet-up fee
- Guide's transportation for the entire day
- Flexibility to adjust itinerary based on client's interests/needs
- Translation and Interpretation fee
- Transportation fee for the client's group
- Entrances fees to museums and other attractions (if appliable)
- Lunch fee (client's group and guide)
- Snacks/drinks/other costs incurred during the tour
Tour Important Information
We will be walking most of the day so please wear comfortable shoes.
The itinerary is completely customizable based on your needs and interests. Feel free to message me with your ideas and I will provide you with a tailored plan. If you prefer, I can also provide you with several proposals as well so you can choose the itinerary you like best.
If you have dietary restrictions please inform me in advance; I will arrange the lunch and food/snack places of interest accordingly.
Important message from the supplier
Your dream Tokyo experience starts here!
All of my tours are completely customizable—whether you have a must-see list, a special interest, or just a vibe you want to capture, I’ll craft an itinerary that’s 100% tailored to you.
I’m flexible with timing and pacing, so we can easily adjust the day to match your energy and travel style.
Have dietary preferences like vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free? No problem—I’ll make sure you enjoy delicious, worry-free meals along the way.
Questions, special requests, or unique ideas? I love making them happen.
Feel free to send me a message anytime—I’m here to help design a Tokyo adventure that’s personal, stress-free, and unforgettable. Let’s make it amazing together!
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 2024
About Tour Guide Jaime A.
Welcome to Tokyo!
With over seven years in Tokyo and a deep-rooted fascination with all-things-Japan, I blend deep cultural insight with the curiosity of a seasoned traveler.
Fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, I specialize in hidden gems, pop culture, retro neighborhoods, and unforgettable food adventures.
My tours are personalized, immersive, and designed to show you the real Tokyo—beyond the tourist trail.
Whether you’re after anime nostalgia, historic temples, or local eats, I’ll make Tokyo your most memorable destination yet.
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What I Offer
Whether you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time or the fifth, I offer personalized tours tailored to your unique interests.
From cultural deep-dives and street food crawls to anime pilgrimages and retro neighborhood walks, each tour is crafted to give you an experience that only a local insider can provide.
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Let’s Create Your Dream Tokyo Adventure
Your Tokyo adventure starts with a simple chat.
Tell me what you’re into—art, food, temples, vintage shopping, hidden bars, subcultures—and I’ll design a completely custom itinerary just for you.
Want to tweak it? No problem.
You’re in full control, and I’ll make sure every moment is smooth, engaging, and unforgettable.
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Experiences You Can Expect
• Hidden gems far from the tourist trail
• Retro and Showa-era neighborhoods
• Anime, manga, and gaming hot spots
• Foodie adventures from street snacks to high-end sushi
• Scenic views, iconic sites, and photo-ready moments
• Flexible pacing and thoughtful local insight
Because Tokyo isn’t just a city—it’s a feeling.
Every street corner, every flavor, every hidden shrine tells a story—and together, we’ll experience it not like tourists, but like the locals do.
Ready to Explore?
Your Tokyo journey, crafted your way — let’s make it unforgettable!
Reviews
Rafael M.
“7 hour Hidden Pop-Culture and Offbeat Spots”
As described, Jaime met my wife and I and our two kids (18 and 21) at our hotel in Tokyo and was an incredible guide for the entire day. Jaime has a very unique offering with this tour as it covers areas not popular with tourists and it caters great to our kids interests. Jaime was super accommodating and did a great job of engaging with our kids to learn their preferences and cater tour accordingly. Happy kids (yes still our grown "Kids") makes happy parents. Lunch was at the Ikebukuro NIKU Gekijo and it was excellent. Complements to Jaime for having great taste in food. Those picky eaters in our group gave it a thumbs up! My wife and I enjoyed the Japanese clothing brands and even went back later in the week to make some purchases. Kids found all sorts of Anime and Action Figures. If you're in Tokyo and need to find places off the beaten path, this is the tour for you. I have never used a guide before but will from now on. Jaime made my day stress free and efficient by not having to plan the day in a place that we don't know and having to get lost. Domo Arigato Jaime!
Darryl R.
“Jaime is an awesome guide!”
Jaime is a rare combination of professionalism and playfulness. His knowledge on Tokyo history, art, architecture, food, and Japanese culture seemed boundless. Jaime met us at our hotel on our 1st day in Tokyo. We had a previously conceived rough itinerary...and Jaime filled in gaps with other sights. We had a great time!! He is a charismatic and thoughtful person....and he's got s great sense of style as well.
Daveon Y.
“Tokyo Highlights Tour”
This tour with Jaime was absolutely wonderful. Coming to Japan was my trip of a lifetime, but I was still quite nervous because my Japanese still isn't great and I'm not usually the biggest fan of big crowds. Jaime was extremely patient with me and helped me warm up to the big city atmosphere that Tokyo offers. Coming from a much smaller city where I usually drive myself everywhere, taking the train and and navigating on foot for long periods of time took some getting used to. This tour with Jaime was a great training session (lol), and helped me build confidence to take on Tokyo on my own for the rest of my trip. If you want a guide that knows some of the best spots in the city and can customize the tour according to your interests, Jaime's your person! (And if you're looking for some great matcha, Jaime's the one you need to pick x2!!)
$281/ per group
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