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Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 906 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.

Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.

Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

  • Asakusa
    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Asakusa
    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
RM 905.88 x 1 AdultRM 905.88
Total
Price is RM 905.88
Until Mon, 7 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMeet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCustomizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate Vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYou cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Activity itinerary

Asakusa
  • 1m
Asakusa (浅草) is the center of Tokyo's shitamachi (literally "low city"), one of Tokyo's districts, where an atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades survives. Asakusa's main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
Imperial Palace
  • 1m
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867. In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the country's capital and imperial residence were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. In 1888 construction of a new Imperial Palace was completed. The palace was once destroyed during World War Two, and rebuilt in the same style, afterwards.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park's spacious lawns, meandering walking paths and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it. In spring Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms.
Shibuya Crossing (Pass by)
Said to be the busiest crossing in the world, Shibuya Scramble is a marvel of modern cities. You can also visit the loyal Hachiko dog statue here!
Tsukiji Fish Market
  • 1m
Explore the old fish market in Tokyo!
Meiji Jingu Shrine
  • 1h
Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter.
Akihabara
  • 1m
Akihabara (秋葉原), also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. In more recent years, Akihabara has gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens. It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. Like its namesake in Okayama, the garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to enjoy pleasure only after achieving happiness for his people. Koishikawa is the district in which the garden is located in.
Hama Rikyu Gardens
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū), is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo. Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds which change level with the tides, and a teahouse on an island where visitors can rest and enjoy the scenery. The traditionally styled garden stands in stark contrast to the skyscrapers of the adjacent Shiodome district.
Tokyo National Museum
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan's top-level national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum and the Kyushu National Museum. It was originally established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later. The Tokyo National Museum features one of the largest and best collections of art and archeological artifacts in Japan, made up of over 110,000 individual items including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any one time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. In addition, visiting temporary exhibitions are also held regularly. Good English information and audio guides are available.
Senso-ji Temple
  • 1m
Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and popular temples. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River, and even though they put the statue back into the river, it always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
Rikugien Garden
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
Yoyogi Park
  • 30m
Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it makes for a nice cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Furthermore, it is known for its ginko tree forest, which turns intensely golden in autumn.
Takeshita Street
  • 30m
Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku Station, which is between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan's most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights. The focal point of Harajuku's teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined by many trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothes stores, crepe stands and fast food outlets geared towards the fashion and trend conscious teens.
Odaiba District
  • 30m
Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. It originated as a set of small man made fort islands (daiba literally means "fort"), which were built towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against possible attacks from the sea and specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry. More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo began a spectacular development project aimed to turn the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. But development was critically slowed after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.
Shibamata
  • 1m
Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on the eastern end of Tokyo, not far from the Edogawa River which is the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-school charm from yesteryear and is a perfect break away from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions to see is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple not far from the station.
Nezu
  • 1m
Having miraculously avoided major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two of the neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo's old downtown—retain their last-century charm. You'll find historical sites such as Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine tucked away among shitamachi's narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops and retro stores selling old-style sweets and snacks. Here you can slip back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Pass by)
Golden Gai is said to have started around 1950 when the black market that had arisen in front of Shinjuku Station moved and, in this new area, a number of eating and drinking establishments set up shop. Although Shinjuku has undergone considerable modernization since then, Golden Gai seems to have remained largely unchanged. The alley is narrow and cramped with countless signs advertising the various establishments that line the way. Many of the buildings themselves are made of wood, remnants hanging on from the Showa Era. Most measure only around thirteen square meters (one hundred forty-two square feet). It's a dim, boisterous place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Yet despite the nearly endless number of slick new restaurants available in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to draw the attention of foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.
Tokyo Tower
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, built in 1958. At 332.9 meters, it is the second-tallest structure in Japan.
Gotokuji Temple
  • 10m
Gotokuji Temple, located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, is a Buddhist temple that is said to be the birthplace of the maneki-neko, or “luck-inviting cat figurine.” These small statues, which portray a cat sitting up and beckoning with its front paw, have become quite popular all over the world with cat-lovers.

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    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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6.0 out of 10

Clare_F

Reviewed on Viator
31 Mar 2025
We were disappointed with our half-day tour. It was more like an accompaniment than a tour, badly-timed (we arrived 30mins before our museum timeslot just to wait around) and museum was not suitable for our group with two children. Make sure to clearly indicate what you want when communicating prior to the tour date. We wanted more cultural, historical information, maybe some fun facts. Unfortunately the tour was not what we were expecting and not worth it. We could have done the same on our own.
10.0 out of 10

MERYL_R

Reviewed on Viator
29 Mar 2025
Using a private guide is the best way to focus on your interests as a visitor to a new city. Our licensed guide, Shuji, was very knowledgeable of history and culture, enthusiastic and energetic. We selected some sites of interest to us, then Shuji arranged our tour. He met us at our Shinjuku hotel, guided us on the subway to Tsukiji Market. As the morning downpour continued, we requested to change our plan. Shuji quickly got us on the subway to Ueno, where we walked thru the cherry blossom park, in full bloom, then moved indoors for his guided tour of the Tokyo National Museum. Shuji returned us to our neighborhood. The licensed guides must meet very rigorous standards, and Shuji was one of the best.
10.0 out of 10

Helen_C

Reviewed on Viator
29 Mar 2025
Excellent tour. Sam, listened to our needs and preferences and devised a tour that best suited our schedule. Sam was excellent at navigating our way through the major Tokyo attractions via the public transport system. This made the short time we had very efficient. we would highly recommend this tour and Sam as a guide Thank you so much Sam
10.0 out of 10

Russel_K

Reviewed on Viator
26 Mar 2025
Kei met me at my hotel and led me on an interesting tour of Tokyo culture. We hit shrines, temples, and some tasty snacks.
10.0 out of 10

Wendy_W

Reviewed on Viator
23 Mar 2025
Our guide Maki met us in reception and walked with us to the subway she explained how to buy the tickets and other useful information. We toured all the main areas that she suggested and more. She was really knowledgeable and kind. Would recommend as your first day to get your bearings in this big city
10.0 out of 10

Jutta_W

Reviewed on Viator
22 Mar 2025
Noripy as my Guide was excellent - we have contact in advance, she made suggestions but also ask for my wishes and we did it all!! Thank you very much for this great tour
10.0 out of 10

Lianna_R

Reviewed on Viator
20 Mar 2025
We had such a wonderful time with Koji exploring the city of Tokyo on our first full day in! We saw the imperial palace and its garden, went through Akihabara pop culture center, headed to the national park and then finally walked through Takeshita street. Koji was such a massive help to us explaining how the trains worked and how to purchase a ticket. Gave us interesting historical context for our stops. He was so welcoming and knowledgable! We appreciate this tour because as first time visitors it helped us decide what places we wanted to explore further. Thank you Koji!!
10.0 out of 10

Victoria_G

Reviewed on Viator
20 Mar 2025
Izumi very friendly and knowledgeable. He took very good care of us from the time he picked us up till our return to our hotel. He took to the places and areas we wanted to visit. He was excellent!
10.0 out of 10

Mark_H

Reviewed on Viator
19 Mar 2025
This was a most helpful way to start our trip in Japan. Nobby was not only a good tour guide but also helped us to understand the practicalities of using the city train system and social etiquette. He is very knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills and we enjoyed his company.
10.0 out of 10

ronald_d

Reviewed on Viator
8 Mar 2025
Fabulous tour of Tokyo. Shuji was our guide and he was great. Very informative and fun. We were fortunate to have him for each of our 3 tours in Tokyo. We can highly recommend shuji.

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