Tokyo Must-See Places One-Day Tour

Highlights
Tokyo
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 8 people

You can make your own itinerary as you like. Tokyo has many interesting and beautiful places. You can select some of these. I can show you around Tokyo as much as possible. By using Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket, you can visit anywhere you want. Also, you can learn about Japanese history, culture and lifestyle. And of course, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisines, such as Sushi, Soba, Tempura, Ramen and more.

Dai A.
4.90 / 5
(203 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

09:30 AM

Tsukiji Outer Market, Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge

At Tsukiji Outer Market, you can try some seafood, such as Tuna Sushi and Steak, Grilled Scallop and Eel, Wagyu Beef and more.

At Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge, you can see beautiful landscape of the former Edo Castle and learn about Japanese history.

11:00 AM

Asakusa - Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street

Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, you can learn about Japanese history, culture and religions (Shinto and Buddhism).

Also, you can buy some traditional Japanese souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street and have many varieties of Japanese cuisines in Asakusa.

01:30 PM

Akihabara, Ueno

Akihabara is Electric and Geek town, famous for anime, manga, games and animal cafes such as cat, owl, rabbit or hedgehog.

Ueno Park is one of the most popular Cherry Blossoms viewing spots in Tokyo and Ameyoko Market Street is an open-air market, you can find anything you need or just enjoy browsing.

03:00 PM

Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Tokyo, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji.

Takeshita Street in Harajuku is famous for pop and Kawaii (cute) culture, you can try some sweets such as Rainbow Cotton Candy and many varieties of Crepe and Bubble Tea, also the longest Tornado Potato.

04:30 PM

Shibuya, Shinjuku

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the busiest intersection in the world and the Dog Statue of Hachi is also famous for a movie.

Shinjuku is one of the most exciting entertainment spots in Tokyo, famous drinking streets such as Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley) and Golden-Gai district.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

What to Expect

Tokyo has many sightseeing spots. You can select some of these wonderful places.

1. Asakusa - You can visit Senso-ji Temple famous for its main Kaminari-mon Gate (Thunder Gate), where a red huge lantern hangs. There is a shopping street called Nakamise Street, best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs and sweets. Also, you can visit Asakusa Shrine just next to Senso-ji Temple. You can learn about temples and shrines, or Buddhism and Shinto there.

2. Tokyo Skytree - The tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world boasting 634 meters high. There are two observation decks located 350 and 450 meters above the ground.

3. Ueno Park - You can visit Shinobazu pond, Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Toshogu Shrine and Ameyoko Shopping Streets where you can buy anything you want.

4. Akihabara - Famous for many shops offering electrical equipment and manga, anime-related subculture goods, also animal cafes, such as cat, owl, hedgehog and more.

5. Ginza - Here is a shopping district lined with luxury boutiques and latest fashion shops as well as casual fast fashion stores.

6. Tsukiji Outer Market - Here is just next to (former) Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market (now located in Toyosu) which is the largest market in Japan. You can find anything from foods such as fresh fish, fresh meats and vegetables, and dried foods, to food-related products such as knives and tableware. It's also a famous gourmet spot.

7. Imperial Palace - The Nijubashi Bridge in front of the main entrance is so famous. If you have much time and interests, also you can visit East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.

8. Shibuya - Famous for Shibuya scramble crossing in front of the Shibuya Station, Hachiko dog statue and fashionable buildings.

9. Meiji Jingu Shrine - Shinto shrine where the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined. It was built in 1920. The sacred forest was created by the plantation of 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. Here you can enjoy Japanese culture and nature.

10. Harajuku - Just next to Meiji Jingu Shrine, here is famous for Takeshita Dori Street which has a lot of shops of " Kawaii (cute) " fashion. Also, you can visit KIDDY LAND (toy store).

11. Shinjuku - Japan's greatest entertainment district where tall buildings are lined up next to each other. You can visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (free of charge), Kabukicho known as the town that never sleeps, Shinjuku Golden-gai (1950's nostalgic narrow drinking streets) and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden famous for its cherry blossoms viewing.

12. And much more,

Ikebukuro, Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple, Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, Rikugien Gardens, Roppongi, Odaiba, Yanaka and so on.

I can show you around some of these. By using Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen), we can visit anywhere you want, as much as possible.


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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Tokyo area, hotel drop-off in Tokyo area

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide), lunch (you and guide)

Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket is 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children.

Important Information

My tour is a walking tour using public transportation, mainly Tokyo Metro (Subway).

Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket is 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children.

Please remember that all transportation fees for you and guide are not included in my tour price.

I don’t do the tour using arranged cars and buses.

This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please bring Japanese yen for souvenirs and Japanese sweets, some of touristy places don't have much credit card acceptances.

Please take care of your own valuables, some of places are always crowded.

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

Reviews

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Itai S.

5 / 5
Oct 1, 2023

Wonderful

Dai was just wonderful, very nice, polite, no pressure, very informative... thanks a lot

Dai A.

Thank you so much for giving me a great review, Itai. It was nice meeting you guys. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour. Enjoy the rest of your stays in Tokyo and please come back to Japan again sometime soon and visit other beautiful cities as well. Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your wonderful family. Thanks a million!!!

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Liliana O.

4 / 5
Sep 26, 2023

Very complete tour

Dai was great for our visito to Tokyo, he took us to all the highlights and new his way around all the subways. The only thing is it was a little fast paced, we wanted to take our time at the shops and look around and we were pressured, although understandable since we had a lot to cover in a day. Dai was punctual and helpful and very nice. We enjoyed our tour very much!

Dai A.

Thank you so much for a thoughtful review, Liliana. I'm sorry for rushing you during the tour, because we had so many things to do in a day. I just wanted you to know all the places we planned. Anyway, it was so much fun to walk around and talk with all of you. Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your wonderful family. Thanks a million!!! Muchas gracias!!!

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Diana D.

5 / 5
Sep 15, 2023

Amazing guide!

Dai was the best!! Very informative. Laid back. VERY PATIENT! He explained what was customary at each place we visited. Gave us history about each place. Could not have asked for a better guide!!

Dai A.

Thank you so much Diana, for giving me such a great review so promptly. It was absolutely my great pleasure to show you guys around Tokyo. I had a wonderful time with all of you and it was so much fun to share the time and talk with all of you. I hope you will have another wonderful and memorable time in Tokyo. Please enjoy the rest of your days. Thanks again and please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your awesome family and friend. Keep on traveling!!!

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Tanya W.

5 / 5
Aug 15, 2023

2 days with Dai

Dai was very kind and especially patient with our 3 kids. He did a great job at tailoring the trip to our requests and interests. We had a wonderful 2 days with him

Dai A.

Thank you so much for a kind review, Tanya. It was absolutely my great pleasure to have showed you guys around Tokyo for two days. I also had a wonderful time with all of your family. I believe that you could enjoy so much your stays in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and other beautiful cities in Japan after my tour. Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your wonderfully amazing husband and three sons. Thanks a million!!!

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