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Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Enjoy the company of your private guide for the entire day of sightseeing. Explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can venture further into Harajuku, a neighboring district renowned for its cutting-edge street and sweet street food. Travel back in time and explore the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest in the city, in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Get a lesson in Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist history, and see the awe-inspiring Asakusa Shrine, which honors the three founders of the Sensō-ji. Walk through the traditional streets to the neighboring Ueno district, an old downtown area home to several attractions like museums, historical monuments, and the popular Ueno zoo, all found inside the sprawling 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your personalized itinerary will be planned and adapted to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the activity provider's team will be in touch, so let them know if you have any special requirements.

Tokyo Private Guided Customized Tour

Tokyo Private Guided Customized Tour

Explore the vibrant city of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour with your own guide. Tailor your adventure to suit your interests and preferences, and enjoy a day of personalized exploration. Discover the bustling heart of Tokyo in districts like Shibuya, famed for its dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Venture into nearby Harajuku, a district celebrated for its cutting-edge fashion and delicious street food. Step back in time at the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, located in the historic Asakusa district. Learn about Tokyo's rich Buddhist history and visit the impressive Asakusa Shrine, dedicated to the three founders of Sensō-ji. Stroll through the traditional streets to the Ueno district, an old downtown area that boasts numerous attractions, including museums, historical landmarks, and the popular Ueno Zoo, all situated within the expansive 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your itinerary will be customized to your preferences. After booking, a member of the activity provider's team will contact you to discuss any special requirements you may have. Enjoy a personalized experience designed just for you.

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Enjoy the company of your private guide for the entire day of sightseeing. Explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can venture further into Harajuku, a neighbouring district renowned for its cutting-edge street and sweet street food. Travel back in time and explore the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest in the city, in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Get a lesson in Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist history, and see the awe-inspiring Asakusa Shrine, which honours the three founders of the Sensō-ji. Walk through the traditional streets to the neighbouring Ueno district, an old downtown area home to several attractions like museums, historical monuments, and the popular Ueno zoo, all found inside the sprawling 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your personalized itinerary will be planned and adapted to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the activity provider's team will be in touch, so let them know if you have any special requirements.

Self-drived audio guide Route Tokyo contrasts route

Self-drived audio guide Route Tokyo contrasts route

The route from Asakusa to Ueno and then to Odaiba in Tokyo is a fascinating journey through the contrasts that define this metropolis: the harmonious coexistence of the traditional and the ultra-modern. This itinerary offers an in-depth look at Tokyo's history, culture, and futuristic innovation, all in the span of a day or two, depending on how much time you want to spend in each location. Asakusa, the starting point, is a district that feels like a time trip to Tokyo's past. The iconic Senso-ji Temple, dedicated to the Buddhist goddess Kannon, is the spiritual heart of Asakusa and an impressive sight with its enormous red lantern and Nakamise shopping street, lined with stalls selling souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks. Exploring the streets around the temple also reveals hidden gems such as small shrines, traditional gardens and tea houses, where you can experience the local life of a bygone era. Ueno is the next stop, accessible via a short train or subway ride. Ueno is known for Ueno Park, a vast green space that is home to world-class museums, such as the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as the Ueno Zoo. During spring, the park is transformed with the blooming of cherry trees, a spectacle that draws crowds of people for hanami (flower viewing). Ueno also offers an interesting contrast with its more relaxed and cultural atmosphere compared to the hustle and bustle of other areas of Tokyo. The final stop, Odaiba, is best reached via a scenic ride on the Yurikamome, an automated train that crosses the Rainbow Bridge offering spectacular views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline. Odaiba is a futuristic artificial island known for its innovative architecture, entertainment attractions and shopping malls. Highlights include the Fuji TV building, with its distinctive observation sphere; Palette Town and its gigantic Ferris wheel; and the diverse Decks Tokyo Beach entertainment center. Odaiba is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of the city, especially at dusk when the Tokyo skyline is illuminated with thousands of lights. This route from Asakusa to Ueno and Odaiba, called the "route of contrasts", encapsulates the essence of Tokyo: a place where the past and the future not only coexist but complement each other, offering visitors a rich and varied experience that reflects the complexity and beauty of the Japanese capital.

Ueno Zoo: Our most recommended tours and activities

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Enjoy the company of your private guide for the entire day of sightseeing. Explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can venture further into Harajuku, a neighboring district renowned for its cutting-edge street and sweet street food. Travel back in time and explore the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest in the city, in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Get a lesson in Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist history, and see the awe-inspiring Asakusa Shrine, which honors the three founders of the Sensō-ji. Walk through the traditional streets to the neighboring Ueno district, an old downtown area home to several attractions like museums, historical monuments, and the popular Ueno zoo, all found inside the sprawling 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your personalized itinerary will be planned and adapted to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the activity provider's team will be in touch, so let them know if you have any special requirements.

Tokyo Private Guided Customized Tour

Tokyo Private Guided Customized Tour

Explore the vibrant city of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour with your own guide. Tailor your adventure to suit your interests and preferences, and enjoy a day of personalized exploration. Discover the bustling heart of Tokyo in districts like Shibuya, famed for its dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Venture into nearby Harajuku, a district celebrated for its cutting-edge fashion and delicious street food. Step back in time at the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, located in the historic Asakusa district. Learn about Tokyo's rich Buddhist history and visit the impressive Asakusa Shrine, dedicated to the three founders of Sensō-ji. Stroll through the traditional streets to the Ueno district, an old downtown area that boasts numerous attractions, including museums, historical landmarks, and the popular Ueno Zoo, all situated within the expansive 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your itinerary will be customized to your preferences. After booking, a member of the activity provider's team will contact you to discuss any special requirements you may have. Enjoy a personalized experience designed just for you.

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Tokyo: Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Enjoy the company of your private guide for the entire day of sightseeing. Explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can venture further into Harajuku, a neighbouring district renowned for its cutting-edge street and sweet street food. Travel back in time and explore the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest in the city, in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Get a lesson in Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist history, and see the awe-inspiring Asakusa Shrine, which honours the three founders of the Sensō-ji. Walk through the traditional streets to the neighbouring Ueno district, an old downtown area home to several attractions like museums, historical monuments, and the popular Ueno zoo, all found inside the sprawling 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your personalized itinerary will be planned and adapted to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the activity provider's team will be in touch, so let them know if you have any special requirements.

Self-drived audio guide Route Tokyo contrasts route

Self-drived audio guide Route Tokyo contrasts route

The route from Asakusa to Ueno and then to Odaiba in Tokyo is a fascinating journey through the contrasts that define this metropolis: the harmonious coexistence of the traditional and the ultra-modern. This itinerary offers an in-depth look at Tokyo's history, culture, and futuristic innovation, all in the span of a day or two, depending on how much time you want to spend in each location. Asakusa, the starting point, is a district that feels like a time trip to Tokyo's past. The iconic Senso-ji Temple, dedicated to the Buddhist goddess Kannon, is the spiritual heart of Asakusa and an impressive sight with its enormous red lantern and Nakamise shopping street, lined with stalls selling souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks. Exploring the streets around the temple also reveals hidden gems such as small shrines, traditional gardens and tea houses, where you can experience the local life of a bygone era. Ueno is the next stop, accessible via a short train or subway ride. Ueno is known for Ueno Park, a vast green space that is home to world-class museums, such as the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as the Ueno Zoo. During spring, the park is transformed with the blooming of cherry trees, a spectacle that draws crowds of people for hanami (flower viewing). Ueno also offers an interesting contrast with its more relaxed and cultural atmosphere compared to the hustle and bustle of other areas of Tokyo. The final stop, Odaiba, is best reached via a scenic ride on the Yurikamome, an automated train that crosses the Rainbow Bridge offering spectacular views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline. Odaiba is a futuristic artificial island known for its innovative architecture, entertainment attractions and shopping malls. Highlights include the Fuji TV building, with its distinctive observation sphere; Palette Town and its gigantic Ferris wheel; and the diverse Decks Tokyo Beach entertainment center. Odaiba is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of the city, especially at dusk when the Tokyo skyline is illuminated with thousands of lights. This route from Asakusa to Ueno and Odaiba, called the "route of contrasts", encapsulates the essence of Tokyo: a place where the past and the future not only coexist but complement each other, offering visitors a rich and varied experience that reflects the complexity and beauty of the Japanese capital.

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3.7
(253 reviews)

Chris, our guide was excellent. He understood the Japanese, British, Cantonese and Mandarian cultures which helped us understand in a deeper sense what we were experiencing. He was patient to understand our preferences at the start of the day and customized our whole experience perfectly. I would recommend him anytime. The singing of the song “Marching on together….” added an extra personal touch for us. Excellent!!

I'm very happy with our lead agent Lucy for the transportation arrangement and tour private events. She connected us with Chris Chan, the best tour guide, very friendly, knowledgeable about Japan History and the best photographer. Also, thank you for the Driver, he made the drive very efficient, safe, and easy. Thank you all!

Kota is an energetic and passionate guide with a deep understanding of Japan. I had so much fun chatting with him! Visiting Asakusa and Meiji Shrine, I learned about the differences between Shinto and Buddhism. His explanations were clear and insightful. Highly recommended!

Yvonne was excellent! She was very knowledgeable, sweet and very patient with the kids. She accommodated to all our requests and went beyond our expectations to help us out. It was a great first day in Tokyo. Would recommend her to anyone!

Exploring the city through the lens of a local was an amazing experience! It gave me a unique perspective and a deeper appreciation for the culture and hidden gems.