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Tokyo Highlights Private Tour - Experience with a Local Touch -
Enjoy a fully customized private tour of Tokyo. Whether you're interested in historical sites, modern attractions, or hidden local gems, this tour is tailored to your preferences.
Perfect for couples, families, and even large groups, you'll travel comfortably with a private guide, making the most of your time in Japan’s vibrant capital.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby or a location of your choice
- We can meet in the lobby of your hotel or at any place you prefer.
Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa)
Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple
Tsukiji Outer Market
Enjoy fresh sushi and Japanese street food at Tokyo’s lively fish market.
Meiji Shrine
A peaceful Shinto shrine surrounded by lush greenery, offering a calm retreat in the heart of the city.
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
A colorful and quirky street known for unique fashion, sweets, and pop culture. Explore trendy shops and vibrant youth culture right next to the serene Meiji Shrine.
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Experience the world-famous scramble crossing and see the beloved Hachiko statue.
Ending Point
Your hotel or any preferred location within Tokyo’s 23 wards
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・Friendly local English-speaking guide
・Fully customizable itinerary
・Restaurant and facility reservation support (if needed)
・Lunch cost (including the guide’s meal)
・Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping)
・Entrance fees (if applicable): ¥0–¥1,200
・Taxi fee
・Public transportation costs
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
About Tour Guide Kota A.
Hello everyone! My name is Kota.
After graduation from a university in Japan I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, on a working holiday. While working as a server at a sushi restaurant, I had many opportunities to interact with guests who loved Japan, while also learning about Canadian culture from them. Those experiences became truly meaningful to me, and now I would like to take on that role here in Japan—sharing the beauty of my country with visitors and creating unforgettable memories together.
Tokyo is a world-famous metropolis, but beyond its well-known landmarks, it is full of hidden gems that are less crowded and waiting to be discovered. I would be delighted to explore such places with you and do my very best to make your trip to Japan a wonderful experience.
Since I am originally from Hiroshima, I am also very familiar with Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. I would be happy to give you helpful advice if you plan to visit those areas. And if our schedules align, I would love to guide you around my hometown Hiroshima, as well as Shiga where I spent my student years, or even Kyoto and Osaka. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
I enjoy watching soccer (especially Manchester United!), and I also like beer and whisky.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all :)
Reviews
Madison G.
“Convenient Ride with a Friendly Driver”
Kota was extremely kind and very easy to be around, and having a private car to get to each location was definitely convenient and enjoyable. We appreciated his friendliness and willingness to help, and he truly was a super nice guy. That said, the experience felt more like a chauffeur service than a guided tour. We often had to ask for information at each stop, and there was limited background or explanation provided about the places we visited. At times, it felt like we were sharing more about life in the USA with him than learning about Japan from him. Overall, we enjoyed meeting Kota and valued the convenience of the car, but for the price we were hoping for a more informative and immersive tour experience. He is a wonderful person, and with more guiding and local insight, this could be an even better experience!
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Kota A.
Dear Madison, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your honest and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate your openness and the effort you took to leave your feedback. At the same time, I’m sorry that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments are taken seriously and will be used as valuable input as I continue to improve both the content of the tours and the overall experience for future guests. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Japan again, I would be more than happy to welcome you on another tour! I would love the chance to offer you an experience that better matches what you were hoping for. Should you have any additional questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out at any time. Thank you again for your valuable insights. Kota
Justine L.
“Kota-san, friendly and excellent with the kids! ”
Very pleasant experience dealing with Kota. He is responsive & accommodating. Kids were quick to warm to him. His English is good & he is more than capable translating & explaining things in depth. All in all, 10/10.
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Kota A.
Dear Justin, Thank you so much for the kind and warm review. I was very happy to see the children enjoying themselves :) Even though it was a short time, it was a wonderful experience for me as well. Thank you! I look forward to meeting you again someday. Kody
Devon D.
“Best Guide EVER!!!”
Kota (aka Kody) was the BEST guide we could have asked for! It was my mother and I’s first time in Japan, and we were only here for a short while, and Kody really made sure that we were able to see a lot of landmarks and fill up our days, but we never felt rushed or stressed. He also knew some amazing food spots! His English and translation skills are phenomenal, and were very helpful during our time. He also created a wonderful itinerary for us, which was extremely helpful and fun. He combined our interests/things we wanted to see, and also showed some places we never would have thought of. As a person, he is extremely kind, professional, and funny. We really cannot recommend Kody enough. He made our trip 100000x better, and anyone would be extremely lucky to have him as a guide. Arigatō gozaimasu Kody!
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Kota A.
Dear Devon, Thank you so much for your warm and wonderful review. I’m truly happy to hear that you were able to enjoy your time in Japan for the first time. Even though the time we spent together was short, it was really fun and meaningful for me as well. Please reach out again whenever you come back to Japan! I would be delighted to guide you, your sister, and your father next time;) I’m already looking forward to seeing you soon! Kody
$278/ per group
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