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Private Tokyo Walking Tour – Discover Tokyo Your Way

English
4-8 hours
Experience Tokyo on a private, custom-designed walking tour tailored entirely to your interests. Explore iconic sights, hidden neighborhoods, local food spots, and cultural highlights at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide.

  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Professional guide
  • Children 11 & under free
What's not included
  • Public transportation (subway)
  • Food and drinks

  • Fully private tour for your group only.

  • The tour is stroller and pram accessible.

  • Infants must have their own seat and cannot sit on laps.

  • Infant seats are not provided.

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Service animals are allowed.

  • Up to 14 guests; extra fee applies for participants 12+ after the first 8.

  • Children 11 and under join free; please inform us if they are coming.

  • Admission fees, meals, snacks, and drinks are not included.

  • Tour is customised based on a short questionnaire about your interests.

  • Themes can include history, culture, food, politics, architecture, education, and more.

  • Special interests like photography, anime, crafts, or animal cafés can be accommodated.

Additional Information

  • Tour duration ranges from four to eight hours.

  • Tours may begin any time between 8 am and 7:30 pm, with eight-hour experiences required to start by 3:30 pm.

  • The tour is near public transportation.

  • Tours are on foot and use Tokyo’s public transport.

  • Transport costs are not included; subway pass needed.

  • Private vehicle tours available on request with separate pricing.

  • Pickup is available from any hotel or Airbnb in downtown Tokyo.

  • Tour can end at your hotel or another agreed location.

  • Tours operate in all weather conditions except when a Red Warning or Purple Emergency Warning is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

  • Guests are encouraged to check the latest weather updates on the agency’s official website.

Pickup from one of these locations where our vehicle will collect you:
3-19-10,
3-10-9 Akasaka,

  • A cancellation fee of 50% applies for cancellations within 168 hours of the start time.
  • Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the start time.

Reviews

Private Tokyo Walking Tour – Discover Tokyo Your Way

Itinerary

2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

Soak in the view of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area from the observatory on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. On a clear day you can see Mount Fuji.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office
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Shinjuku City, Tokyo

Tokyo’s liveliest entertainment and red-light district. Packed full of karaoke bars, girly bars, restaurants and home to the infamous "Robot Restaurant" as featured on many travel shows.

Kabukicho
3

1 Chome-1-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars, each measuring only 10 to 15 square meters. 

Shinjuku Golden Gai
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21 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Join the crowds and make your way across the Shibuya Scramble; the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world!

Shibuya Crossing
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2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Meet the bronze statue of Hachiko, the symbol of loyalty and faithfulness.

Hachiko
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21 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Check out the trendy stores of Center-Gai.

Shibuya Crossing
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Shibuya City, Tokyo

Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagrammable food, it's the epitome of quirky Japan.

Harajuku
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1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine in the heart of a beautiful 700,000 m2 forest. Learn about Japan’s indigenous religion of Shintoism.

Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Minato City, Tokyo

Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet.

Aoyama
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6 Chome-30 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Tokyo’s executive class area where art, architecture and high fashion meet.

Omotesando
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1 Chome-6 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Packed full of street art, wacky youth fashion, animal cafes and instagrammable food it's the epitome of quirky Japan.

Harajuku
12

Taito City, Tokyo

The historic center of Tokyo housing, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and many traditional craft shops. Best to visit during the day.

Asakusa
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2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

The tour begins with a stroll at Sensoji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Leading up to the temple is Nakamise Street, full of souvenirs and traditional Japanese sweets.

Senso-ji Temple
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1 Chome-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

A 250 meter stretch of fantastic stalls on the approach to the Sensoji Temple.

Nakamise Shopping Street
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1 Chome-1-5 Yanagibashi, Taito City, Tokyo

Admire the waterfront view along the Sumidagawa River. Option to take a boat ride through the city to the beautiful Hama Rikyu garden (35 minutes cruise).

Sumidagawa River Terrace
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Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens, a traditional Japanese garden located next to Tokyo Bay. Enjoy seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms and rapeseed blooms, set against the modern skyline of the Shiodome district.

Hama Rikyu Gardens
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Taito City, Tokyo

The favourite hangout place of diehard fans of gaming, manga and anime you are sure to see some interesting characters wandering the streets! 

Akihabara
18

Chuo City, Tokyo

Visit Tokyo's sleek shopping district.

Ginza
19

4 Chome-13-13 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo

Explore the former home of the world's largest fish market and world-famous tuna auction.

Tsukiji Fish Market
20

Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Tokyo’s sleek business district surrounding the Imperial Palace. Impressive architecture and great food. Equally good to see during the day or evening.

Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit
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1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Visit the East Garden and get up close to the some of the remnants of Edo Castle, including the moat walls. With advance booking we can take a 1 hour 15 minutes tour of the Palace’s inner compound.

Imperial Palace
22

3 Chome-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Access one of Tokyo's most notable architectural highlights.

Tokyo International Forum
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1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Access Tokyo's most notable architectural highlights.

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
24

Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Eat at a Gado Shita (small restaurant under the railway tracks) for an authentic foodie experience.

Yurakucho
25

Chuo City, Tokyo

The original center of all trade and commerce from the Edo Period (1603 to 1868), Nihonbashi is steeped in history and packed with traditional food and craft shops.

Nihonbashi
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1 Chome-8 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo

Cross Japan's most important bridge; the Nihonbashi Bridge where the kilometer zero marker is located.

Nihonbashi

1 Chome-4-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo

Visit Mitsukoshi, Japan's first department store. A beautiful 1920s building with an outstanding food hall.

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The stops listed in the itinerary are suggestions. Your private walking tour is fully customizable based on your interests and the duration you book.

When booking, you’ll answer questions about your interests and goals. We use your responses to design a customised tour covering topics such as history, culture, daily life, food, architecture, and more. You can also request specific interests like photography, crafts, anime, animal cafés, or other areas you’d like to explore.

Yes. You will need to purchase public transportation tickets or a travel pass as transport costs are not included.

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, or meet you at another convenient location if you have prior plans.

The tour can finish at your hotel or another location that suits your schedule.

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Great walking tour ofTokyo with Iain.
Iain subbed in for the person who was originally going to be my guide, and I have to think it was lucky for me that he was able to jump in at the last moment and put together a perfect itinerary to introduce me to Tokyo. His knowledge of the history of the city and the various sites we covered was impressive and exactly what I wanted to hear about. In addition, he's just a really good guy who I enjoyed getting to know.
william w
February 25, 2026
Tokyo 4 hr private walking tour
Miko was wonderful! Very informative and friendly! We learned so much about Japanese history while having a fun afternoon. She also chose an authentic Japanese spot for lunch that was delicious. She helped us navigate public transit which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. I’d highly recommend Hello Tokyo and Miko.
Jennifer G
February 10, 2026
william w
February 25, 2026
Great walking tour ofTokyo with Iain.
Iain subbed in for the person who was originally going to be my guide, and I have to think it was lucky for me that he was able to jump in at the last moment and put together a perfect itinerary to introduce me to Tokyo. His knowledge of the history of the city and the various sites we covered was impressive and exactly what I wanted to hear about. In addition, he's just a really good guy who I enjoyed getting to know.
Jennifer G
February 10, 2026
Tokyo 4 hr private walking tour
Miko was wonderful! Very informative and friendly! We learned so much about Japanese history while having a fun afternoon. She also chose an authentic Japanese spot for lunch that was delicious. She helped us navigate public transit which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. I’d highly recommend Hello Tokyo and Miko.
March 2026
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