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Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver

5.0(60)Tokyo1 hour
VIATOR5.0(24)TRIPADVISOR5.0(36)

Description

Stand beneath Shinjuku’s dazzling skyline, watch the hypnotic flow of people at Shibuya’s famous crossing, or glimpse salarymen unwinding in the chic bars of Ginza—Tokyo’s energy feels straight out of "Blade Runner" or "Lost in Translation". Yet just minutes away, serenity awaits: step into a 17th-century Japanese garden, where time slows over a cup of ceremonial matcha tea. Walk along the sacred paths of Meiji Shrine, where towering Torii gates rise in quiet reverence. Explore Asakusa’s historic streets, where the scent of incense drifts through the grand halls of Senso-ji Temple. With a private guide and chauffeured car, discover the hidden stories behind Tokyo’s iconic sights in a way that’s uniquely yours. Whether you seek the elegance of tradition, the thrill of modern innovation, our private Tokyo tour promises an unforgettable journey. There’s never enough time in Tokyo—so much to see, and it’s growing every day. Let us help you explore the city’s highlights.

Tour Options

8H Tour
  • Duration: 8 hours Pickup included
8H start or end Yokohama / HND
  • From Yokohama or Haneda airpor Pickup included
6H Tour
  • Duration: 6 hours Pickup included
8H start or end at Narita
  • Narita Airport Pickup included
6H Tour & HND transfer
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

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Watch THE TOKYO from the world most known intersection.

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See the statue of the loyal Dog Hachiko known as Hachi.

Admission not included30 min

See and take pictures or go up the observation deck.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 2 hours)

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The most visited Shrine in Tokyo. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

30 min

The oldest and most visited historic temple in Tokyo. usually 60 minutes

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See and take pictures or go up the observation deck. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

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Japan's heart of fashion and culture. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)

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find Japanese souveniers

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The residence of the Emperor of Japan.

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Stroll the old town of Tokyo and the oldest temple.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

30 min

The outer market of Tsukiji market, street food, and lots of Sushi restaurants. (the visit is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour if you want to have lunch here)

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The oldest amusement park in Japan opened in 1853

Admission not included45 min

the new shopping center with a rooftop deck to view Tokyo from 229m high.

Admission not included30 min

Beautiful Japanese garden next to the Tokyo Bay.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

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Very popular for cherry blossom ( sakura ) viewing. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos)

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Heart of Tokyo for business and high-end shopping street.

15 min

See the interesting construction built in 1936.

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Historical Shrine built for the men who sacrificed their lifes for the country. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

Admission not included30 min

Beautiful peaceful Japanese garden built in the Edo period.

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See the Edo Castle ruin as a garden today.(the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

Admission not included30 min

Shopping and nightlife.

30 min

Enjoy a great view of Tokyo from the 45th floor, 200m high.

30 min

A mix of a Japanese and Western garden, enjoy seasonal flowers. (the visit is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour)

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Enjoy the view of Tokyo from the artificial island and enjoy shopping at Aquacity, Venus Fort and Divercity.

10 min

See the real size Gundam, light up show every hour.

5 min

Permanently installed in the year 2000 as a symbol of friendship between Japan and France.

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Park of art and culture with museums, shrine, and zoo, also popular for cherry blossom ( sakura ) viewing. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos)

Admission not included5 min

A subsidiary shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu know for its peony garden.

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The Japanese anime, manga, figurines, games, and all sorts of electronic devices to find as well as the famous maid cafe. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)

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Open air market in Uneno. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)

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The sumo stadium

30 min

Sumo Museum

Admission not included60 min

Get a quick overview of Japan from ancient times to today. (the visit is usually 1 to 2 hours)

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The sleepless town of Tokyo. it also became famous from the movie Los In Translation. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)

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Omoide Yokocho, meaning good memory alley, reminding the good old days of the 60's to the 80's Japan. A foodie destination too. Please let us know if you wish to make a stop for photos and food.

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Godzilla Road is actually more known as the main street of Kabukicho, the most lively quarter in Tokyo. (Please tell us if you wish to make a stop for photos and shopping)

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Must reserve an advance ticket. The tickets for the following month start to be sold online every 10th of the previous month. the visit will usually be 1 to 2 hours

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The one and the unique leading spot of the KAWAII and the young Asian fashion and subculture to the world. (Please let us know how much time you wish to spend your time here)

Admission not included5 min

Please purchase online advance tickets to visit this attraction. (the visit is usually 1 to 1.5 hours)

Highlights

Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
DVD player in minivan
One bottled water per person
Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
Hotel pickup/drop-off

What's included

Included
Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
DVD player in minivan
One bottled water per person
Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Admission to facilities
Gratuity *5-20%
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Tower
Shibuya Sky
Rikugien Garden
teamLab Planets TOKYO

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
  • You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
  • Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.

Reviews(60)

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Glenda_S
May 3, 2026
Tokyo sights

We had a great time with Yoshi. The whole day was amazing and full of fun experiences. She was friendly and knowledgeable and she and the driver worked together to make our first day in Tokyo, a memorable one.

Operator response

Thank you for such heartwarming review! We are so glad to hear you and your family had a great time with us, even though it was only 6 hours. We hope this tour was helpful as the start of your trip in Tokyo. We look forward to serving you again! Yoshimi

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welschlaetitia
April 15, 2026
Fabulous

For our second visit to this beautiful country, we did not hesitate to call on Japan Star Travel Agency. Our guide fluent in French offered us 3 days of visits around Osaka taking into account our desires and imperatives. I highly recommend

Operator response

Merci Nicolas C'était un très grand plaisir de vous revoir et connaitre le fait que votre fils poursuit son rêve d’illustrateur d’animation qu’il m’avait partagé lors de sa première visite au Japon. J’ai également été profondément ému que vous ayez tous les trois fait le tatouage avec ce mot [絆] que je vous avais suggéré. Au grand plaisir de vous revoir dans les prochaines années, et de recevoir des nouvelles de la part de votre fils au Japon. En vous remerciant infiniment. Taiji

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C2845VMjeffs
April 11, 2026
Wonderful experience!

Beautiful city, very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Clean, new vehicle, with very friendly driver. I would love to use them again!

Operator response

Thank you very much for such heartwarming review! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such wonderful review. It motives us to improve better. We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Yoshimi

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500noelk
April 9, 2026
Tokyo brought to life

Yoshimi was an incredible host, Tokyo was brought to life and into context by the information shared and the amazing places we visited on the day. Brilliant!!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure serving you. We are so glad to hear you had a great time with us. Hope to see you again soon! Yoshimi

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Sharon_H
January 13, 2026
Our Day In Kochi

Mihoko was a delight from the beginning, she was easy to communicate with while making our plans for the tour. She was prompt meeting us and was a wonderful guide because she was very knowledgeable about Kochi. She was accommodating when we kept changing our plans. We were a group of six people and we all give her 5 stars. Thank you Mihoko for a great day.

Operator response

Dear Sharon, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was truly happy that you were able to experience the New Year atmosphere at Meiji Jingu and enjoy the early-blooming cherry blossoms at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. I also appreciated the many thoughtful questions you asked while viewing the vast city of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower. Your curiosity made the experience even more enjoyable for me as well. I wish you a delightful remainder of your journey and hope Tokyo leaves you with many memorable moments. Warm regards, Mihoko

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Quest161361
December 31, 2025
Great Experience!

Yoshi planned our trip with great detail! He had a lot of knowledge and the tour was 100% worth it! Highly recommend. Definitely plan the Tokyo Tower on your trip.

Operator response

Many thanks, once again, for such a lovely day. It was an absolute pleasure to guide you around Tokyo! I’m delighted that we managed to accomplish such an ambitious itinerary and cover so much ground (as well as heights!) within the limited time we had. Thank you for your kindness, flexibility and cooperation! I hope you enjoyed the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. Wishing you all a very wonderful year ahead. Thank you and best regards, Yoshi

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Relax46298058762
December 3, 2025
It was a pleasant experience with Yoshimi and team.

Yoshimi was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She was very friendly, helpful and professional. Her partner was also highly professional. We enjoyed our tour with them. Would recommend them to anyone who is going to be in the area.

Operator response

What a fantastic review! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your great experience. We are so glad you had a memorable time. This tour was limited in time due to flight transfers, but the driver, Toshi and I have planned this tour to show you as many beautiful and varied views of Tokyo as possible. We hope to see you all on another one of our tours in the future! Yoshimi

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Brittany_H
November 4, 2025
Amazing tour with Masae

This was an amazing tour worth every penny. Masae was our guide, she was wonderful. Spoke excellent English and was very personable, accommodating and knowledgeable. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough, especially with Masae!! Thank you!

Operator response

To Brittany & Michael Thank you for writing a great review on our 6H Tokyo tour. Motivated by your interest in Japanese subculture since your childhood, I was very excited to show you around Akihabara and Nintendo shop. Please come back soon as Tokyo got a lot more to see, maybe for your another birthday 🎉 Masae

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jlab123
November 1, 2025
Tokyo in a day

Had the best day with Shun and his driver ! We got to see so much of Tokyo in one day which is a difficult feat! Shun had perfect English and showed us things we would never have seen on our own.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind review. It was fun with you and I am glad you enjoyed the various faces of Tokyo. As you notice, the city has a lot of aspects from tradition to modern culture. Please enjoy the rest of your time in Japan! Shun

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jossn846
June 25, 2025
Highly recommended customizable and adaptable introductory tour!

Yuko and Tak were amazing tour guides for our first full day in Tokyo. They designed the tour to give us exactly what we wanted, a thorough introduction to this sugoi city and tips for navigating the rest of our trip. Yuko is incredibly knowledgeable about Tokyo and its history, speaks English very well, and is very accommodating. She seamlessly adjusted our tour throughout the day based on weather and our comfort levels. Having her partner with Tak—who was ready to pick us up at a moment’s notice even if we had walked to a new spot—made the day very easy and efficient. I can’t wait to kick off the rest of our stay in this beautiful city armed with the knowledge and experience that we gained from this tour. Thank you so much!

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us such a wonderful review. It was a great pleasure for me to be with you and show you around Tokyo on this tour. Although the weather was not nice, I think you enjoyed the variety of places, from classical to futuristic, in Tokyo. We hope you will explore Tokyo to the fullest during this visit and come back to Japan in the near future. Arigato gozaimashita!! Yuko

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