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Tokyo Highlights Private Tour - Experience with a Local Touch -
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Joined 2025
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
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
・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
Joined 2025
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
Pieter V.
“Thanksgiving ”
A double Thanksgiving week started great with Kota leading us through the city. Kota is a great professional and he is very knowledgeable on all things Tokyo and beyond.
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Kota A.
Dear Pieter and your lovely family, Thank you so much for yesterday. It was a short time, but I truly enjoyed the conversation and being with you all. I know you had just arrived and were probably tired from all the traveling, so I really appreciate how kind and warm you were. I’m already looking forward to seeing you again ;) Enjoy your time in Tokyo and Kyoto! Kody
Stuart W.
“Kody (aka Kota) is a rare find. Outstanding in every way.”
I'm giving Kody (Kota) five stars only because the format doesn't allow me to give him six, seven, or 10. ;-) He is truly the perfect guide, welcoming me at Haneda with a custom sign, running interference with the Japan Rail Pass agent sorting out some complications with my itinerary, (a long conversation in Japanese) helping me navigate the train to central Tokyo and then walking me to my hotel and making sure check-in went smoothly. After a 15-hour flight from New York, how great not to have a stress, making my entry into Japan easy and enjoyable. Kody's English is superb, his personality sparkles. It's clear he loves his native country and he loves introducing tourists to this magnificent culture. Thank you, Kody, for all of your assistance.
Kota A.
Dear Stuart, Thank you so much for your warm review! It was a very short time, but I truly enjoyed it as well. I’m really happy that I had the chance to meet you, Stuart, especially knowing how much you love Japan. Next time, let’s make sure to take a selfie together haha. I hope we can meet again very soon :) Kody
Radu cezar C.
“ 5 stars – Wonderful Mt. Fuji Experience with Kota ”
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our private Mt. Fuji tour with Kota. He was extremely kind, friendly, and always attentive to our needs throughout the entire day. His professionalism and availability made the trip feel smooth and comfortable from start to finish. Even though we couldn’t visit Lake Kawaguchiko due to circumstances along the way, Kota immediately provided excellent alternative recommendations and adapted the itinerary with great care. His local knowledge and thoughtful suggestions helped us enjoy the beauty of Mt. Fuji in the best possible way. We truly appreciated the time spent together, his warm personality, and the genuine effort he put into making the day memorable for us. It was a fantastic experience, and we would gladly choose him again. Highly recommended! Radu Cezar
Kota A.
Dear Radu, Thank you so much for your warm and wonderful review. The traffic was far heavier than expected and I am sorry for the inconvenience it caused at the beginning of the trip. Even so, I am truly grateful that we were able to enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji and spend such a lovely time together. How was your time in Kyoto, Osaka and Kanazawa? I hope your journey continued to be enjoyable and memorable. Please come back to Japan again during your next holiday or vacation. I will be really happy to see you again soon. Thank you once again. Kody
$284/ per group
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