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Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour

Highlights
Tokyo Tour Guide - Melody S.

Joined 2024

Melody S.
4.99 / 5
(80 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Tokyo
English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Melody S.)
Up to 10 people

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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

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!

10:20 AM

Skytree Tower and Solamachi Shopping Mall

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in Japan, offering stunning city views from its observation decks.

12:00 PM

Asakusa

Asakusa is a historic district known for Senso-ji temple, Nakamise shopping street, and old Tokyo Atmophere.

Lunch at Asakusa

There are many good lunch options in Asakusa such as Sushi, Ramen, and Tempura.

02:20 PM

River cruise on Sumida river

The Sumida River cruise offers a relaxing way to see Tokyo's landmarks from the water, connecting Asakusa with Hamarikyu Japanese Garden.

03:00 PM

Hamarikyu Japanese Garden

Hamrikyu is abeautiful Japanese garden with a traditional teahouse, set against Tokyo's modern skyline.

05:00 PM

Akihabara

Akihabara is Tokyo's mecca for anime, manga, electronics, and otaku culture.

Ending Point

At your hotel

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

What‘s included

- Guide

What‘s not included

- 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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Melody S.

Joined 2024

Melody S.
4.99 / 5
(80 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

What a night!

Our final day together was the perfect way to end my trip to Japan. Feeling much better, we packed as much as possible into the day, and Melody made every moment count. He continued sharing his extensive knowledge of Japanese culture while making sure I experienced everything on my wish list. He even became my personal photographer, helping me capture memories I'll treasure for years. Melody consistently went above and beyond throughout all three days, and by the end of the tour, it felt like I was exploring Japan with a knowledgeable friend rather than simply a guide. He absolutely made sure my final night in Japan was one to remember! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personalized, insightful, and unforgettable experience in Japan.

Alvina P.

Melody S.

Thank you for your wonderful review and photo, Alvina! We packed a lot into our final day as well! Although you originally booked my market research tour, I think this trip became much more than that. Along the way, we also created so many fun memories together. Over these three days, I'm sure you've taken home countless ideas and insights for your business—along with plenty of unforgettable memories, too! I no longer think of you as just a guest. We're best friends now, and hopefully future business partners as well. We took around 200 photos and videos during the tour, but I think the happiest one was definitely the photo of us doing tequila shots while watching the show ; ) It was truly an honor to meet you, to take you to places that almost no other tourists ever visit, and to introduce you to many of my local friends here in Tokyo. Thank you for these unforgettable three days. I sincerely wish you great success with your business, and I hope our paths cross again in the near future!

At my own Pace

Even though I wasn't feeling my best on the second day, Melody was incredibly patient, flexible, and accommodating. He adjusted our schedule to match my energy level without sacrificing the quality of the experience. Throughout the day, he translated conversations between me and local business owners, shared fascinating information about each area we visited, and made navigating Japan's train system feel effortless. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine concern for my well-being made a difficult day much more enjoyable.

Alvina P.

Melody S.

Alvina, thank you very much for your review of our second day together! After such a long trip, I imagine you must have been quite tired. Even so, we somehow managed to visit around eight different locations again! Along the way, you picked up lots of souvenirs that you could only find in Tokyo—including shoes and clothing that were, of course, "essential" for your business ; ) Those shoes were so kawaii, and they looked great on you! I honestly didn't expect you to buy so many items, but we spent the day walking all over the city carrying bags full of your new purchases. It was certainly a busy day, but it was also such a fun one. Take care!

Fantastic

Melody did an outstanding job introducing me to Japan and tailoring the experience to my specific market research needs. He created a personalized itinerary and expertly guided me through Akihabara, explaining not only the area itself but also the history and culture behind it. Although it was a fast-paced day, he regularly checked to make sure I was comfortable and adjusted the pace whenever needed. His knowledge of anime culture, local businesses, and Japan's history made the experience far more valuable than I expected. I left the day with a much deeper understanding of both my research topic and the city itself.

Alvina P.

Melody S.

Alvina, thank you very much for your wonderful review. Unlike a typical sightseeing tour, a "market research tour" requires a tremendous amount of preparation beforehand, so I honestly hesitated before accepting your request. However, I was truly impressed by your passion for your business, and I realized that we shared many of the same interests. That's why I decided to take on your tour. I also designed an itinerary that included many places no other tour guide would know about. Akihabara, where I live, is a truly unique neighborhood unlike anywhere else in the world. On the day of the tour, we visited around eight different locations, including Akihabara, so it was certainly a busy day. But I hope all those visits gave you valuable knowledge, fresh insights, and ideas that will be useful for your business. Thank you again, and I wish you continued success with your work!

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$359/ per group

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