Tokyo Personalized Half-day Tour
This tour will be the highlights of Tokyo to visit the Meiji Shrine and Harajuku area for local experience. We will also go the famous Shibuya crossing. This is a fully customizable tour only for you! Before you book my tour, let me know about you, your age, things you would like to try, your interests etc... Let's make your journey special one together.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- This itinerary is just a sample and can be fully customized to meet your needs and preferences. As a professional licensed guide and travel supervisor, I’d be very happy to assist you. Send me a message with your requests!
Meiji shrine
Meiji Shrine is a peaceful Shintoism sanctuary nestled in a forest, dedecated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Harajuku Takeshita Street and Omote-sando Street
Takeshita st. is a hub of youth fashion and pop culture, while nearby Omotesando st. is a stylish avenue know for upscale shopping.
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is Tokyo's iconic scramble intersection, famous for its organized chaos and neon-lit energy.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/51315/2b69eeb8-efcc-4017-bb3e-a30aff11461f.png)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide
- Personal Expenses (e.g. transportation, meals, and admission)
Tour Important Information
* The tour is customizable and can be addressed in advance or even on the day of the tour. If you have a particular interest, please let me know.
* This is not a car tour. Please note that main means of transportation during the tour is on foot and public transportations.
Important message from the supplier
DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.
Available date is negotiable.
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 Melody S.
Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography.
I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan.
I studied abroad in the US and the UK, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset.
Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds.
【Interests】
-Maid cafes and pop idols
-Manga and anime
-Art and architecture
-Hot springs and public baths
-Socializing and exploring great food
【Certifications】
-National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
-General Certified Travel Supervisor
-Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor
I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!
Reviews
Shane S.
“A Great time and informative tour”
We had a fun time despite the weather not cooperating. We both appreciated Melody pushing us for photos and enjoyed all of the spots we visited. Melody is fun and personable.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/51315/2b69eeb8-efcc-4017-bb3e-a30aff11461f.png)
Melody S.
Shane, thank you for your wonderful review. It felt as if we were standing inside the clouds at Tokyo Skytree! We visited Asakusa, enjoyed a cruise, explored the beautiful Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, and had lunch at Tsukiji Market. We finished the day in Akihabara, an area full of indoor attractions such as maid cafes and capsule toys. I’m glad you both were able to buy lots of Final Fantasy merchandise as well. What a fun day it was! Until we meet again, take care and all the best!
Erin W.
“Wonderful Guide for a Family”
Melody was a wonderful guide for our family. I highly recommend his services. We visited multiple sites and he provided the history of each one across several hundred years. He introduced us to Asakusa and Harajuku as well as providing us tips on how to navigate the subway and where to go for the fashion across age ranges. The group ages ranges from 11 to 76 and he was gracious with all.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/51315/2b69eeb8-efcc-4017-bb3e-a30aff11461f.png)
Melody S.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Erin. We enjoyed an early lunch in Asakusa, where we ordered ramen, a Japanese bento box, and fried shrimp. The Japanese wine was also delicious! It was so much fun visiting Harajuku Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine together as well. Your children were very honest, curious, and eager to learn about everything they saw in Japan. Your mother was also incredibly energetic and walked such a long distance with us. I’m sure this became one of your family’s best trips to Tokyo. I’m looking forward to seeing your family again someday!
John R.
“Highly Recommended”
We had 3 separate personalized tour days with Melody. We did 1 day Tokyo, then 1 day Kyoto, then a 3rd day back in Tokyo. Easy to personalize the tours if you want. Melody can explain history, but also show you great places to eat. He will take as many photos as you want. We highly recommend Melody.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/51315/2b69eeb8-efcc-4017-bb3e-a30aff11461f.png)
Melody S.
John, thank you so much for the wonderful review! On the very first day, we visited many places including Tsukiji Market and Japanese Garden. I think the highlight of the day was when we found that incredibly rare Gundam figure in Akihabara!
$263/ per group
More tours by Melody S.
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19171/c9d1aca9-0f80-4ec9-bc1f-021ef8086fa2.jpg)
Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour
This tour will be the highlights of Tokyo to visit the Skytree and Asakusa area for traditional experience. We will also go on river cruise and visit the Garden, and Akihabara. This is a fully customizable tour only for you! Before you book my tour, let me know about you, your age, things you would like to try, your interests etc... Let's make your journey special one together.
Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour
Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
The first maid cafe was started in Akihabara. Nowadays, there are around 200 maid cafes alone in Akihabara. Maids will welcome guests of all genders, generations, and nationalities, but some have difficulties in English communication. No problem. I can help you talk to them! The good news is that I was a manager at one of the largest maid cafe chains and led 40 maids. Other Otaku activities are also included in the tour. Hopefully, all anime, pop idol, and gadget Otaku can enjoy the tour!
Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/16700/afb2ed42-82c9-4b9e-a4c0-ebf337dd452e.jpg)
No.1 Maid Cafe maidreamin Tour
A licensed tour guide, who lived in the area for a long time, takes you to the best attractions following your interests as well as “maidreamin”. For sure, any type of geek (maid cafe, anime, or pop idol etc.) can enjoy the tour! “maidreamin" is one of the world's largest maid cafe groups with 20 locations and over 800 maids worldwide. At the cafe, you can enjoy meal, chat, and overwhelming live show by gorgeous maids. At end of the tour, let’s immerge ourselves into the dreamland!!
No.1 Maid Cafe maidreamin Tour
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/20213/b6f484db-8785-4c9e-8f89-98b4da0f30ef.jpg)
Tokyo Tour with Professional Photographer
[Note : Please drop me a message before you directly book this tour.] Would you like unforgettable memories and bring them home?! This is a special collaboration provided by both the licensed tour guide and the professional photographer. I tailormade a itinerary with photo genic spots and guide you around, while a professional photographer takes hundreds of photos during our excursion. That means you will get superb experiences with beautiful photos in Tokyo.
Tokyo Tour with Professional Photographer
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Tokyo
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/1675/35933.jpg)
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/7038/9d38e961-111e-46e9-8b51-c78b5f910bd7.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/2219/44596.jpg)
Tokyo,Now &Then
Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.
Tokyo,Now &Then
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/7030/291e1e6c-72f0-488b-90d5-64bb8c0ce291.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/20649/f51d7f69-95e0-4ead-b8dc-0a30eda5e166.jpeg)
Die ganztägige Stadtführung durch Tokyo
Das ist eine ganz private Führung nach Ihren Wünschen. Erzählen Sie mir bitte im Voraus, was Sie in Tokyo machen/ ausprobieren möchten. Unten ist nur ein Beispiel!
Die ganztägige Stadtführung durch Tokyo
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/79179/e0694ab8-7a13-4585-9ab2-2d6c08c5d89d.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4550/77893.jpg)
Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or finding kimono/pottery, I can help you.
Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/19513/e5cd2fa2-5be0-4259-a996-b6d3f0561b83.png)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/17ca0f2f-4488-4f79-a319-6c1812b6d1db.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/a34b218f-db76-4afc-bdc5-8f8ae45cbe81.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/efdc8cea-af6f-4a75-b8bb-9670351e6cfb.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/bd5343da-dcbd-4eba-a33d-4da7054404f4.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/f79ae3f5-f728-4248-afea-c8d773fb07ae.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/72c85901-3810-4edd-aec8-e5bebfe8c52b.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/695a6b96-bf94-4976-9ccc-c934d9482875.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/00f2eb03-0c0a-4773-a31d-5c53607a622f.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/c8394272-a6bc-4418-ac21-9678e4846c46.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/19552/c993d935-55b7-4b8e-8f10-0a6f9f2dc2ff.jpg)