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Tokyo Private & Custom Local Guide Tour – 1-Day Luxury Experience
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Joined 2025
I offer fully customized tours to suit each guest's preferences and interests. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience of Japan at your own pace, whether you seek sightseeing, local cuisine, cultural activities, or nature exploration.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel Pickup (within Tokyo 23 wards)
- Your English-speaking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. The tour starts with a brief overview and adjustment of the day's plan based on your interests and the weather.
Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
Begin in the peaceful Meiji Shrine, a beautiful forested escape in central Tokyo. Afterwards, walk through Harajuku’s lively Takeshita Street for colorful fashion and unique snacks.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
Just a short ride from Harajuku, visit the world-famous intersection and meet Hachiko, the loyal dog. Enjoy the modern Shibuya atmosphere and perhaps visit a rooftop view spot like Shibuya Sky.
Local Lunch
Choose from sushi, wagyu, tempura, or modern Japanese. Recommendations available based on your taste and dietary needs.
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street (Asakusa)
Travel across the city to historic Asakusa. Visit Tokyo’s oldest temple and explore traditional souvenir shops and street food stalls along Nakamise Street.
15:30 – Optional Stops (Time & Interest Based)
Choose one of the following to end the day with a stunning view or unique experience:
・Tokyo Skytree – Near Asakusa, easy access, tallest tower in Japan
・Tokyo Tower – Classic Tokyo view, more romantic and iconic
・teamLab Planets – Interactive art museum in Toyosu (requires 1–1.5h)
Ending Point
Drop-off at your preferred location within Tokyo’s 23 wards or at the airport
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
・Private vehicle（Toyota Raize or Alphard）
・Driver
・Fuel costs
・Highway toll fees
・Pick-up and drop-off service at your preferred location within Tokyo’s 23 wards or at the airportHighway toll fees
・Lunch: Approximately 10 USD per person (including the guide)
・Parking Fee: Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 JPY
・Entrance Fee: Approximately 500 to 1,500 JPY (varies depending on the facility)
Tour Important Information
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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
$496/ per group
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