If you want to pack a lot into a day tour of Tokyo, this is the one for you. Your guide will work with you to plan the sites you’d like to visit. They will help you navigate the busy city, and make the most of your time on the tour. You’ll see the city like a local, taking public transport or a private vehicle, and walking the streets like a Tokyo resident.

Customize this entire tour with your guide
Your guide will make any reservations or bookings you need for ease
You’ll be conveniently collected from your hotel to start the tour
This tour is great for first timers to Tokyo, or if you’ve been here before

What's Included

4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf.
Restaurant or other venue reservations must fall within tour hours.
Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle)
English-speaking professional tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
Service fee for planning and organizing the tour .

Meals, food and drinks not specified
Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
The details of the meeting point will be discussed after you have booked this tour

Pickup point

Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
The details of the meeting point will be discussed after you have booked this tour

Start time

08:00 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

If guests are already in Tokyo, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.

What To Expect

Tokyo Skytree (Pass By)

Akihabara (Pass By)

Imperial Palace (Pass By)

Senso-ji Temple (Pass By)

Ueno Park (Pass By)

Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street (Pass By)

Ginza (Pass By)

Tokyo Tower (Pass By)

Yasukuni Shrine (Pass By)

Shibuya (Pass By)

Meiji Jingu Shrine (Pass By)

Shinjuku (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Children that are age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult that is age 18 or older
Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour.
We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help.
With many options and attractions to choose from in the city, it may seem easier to just choose a set tour that’s already available out there, but after you book this Custom Tour, we’ll work closely with you on designing the perfect tour that is only for you. To make it easier for you, after the tour is booked, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form with various potential options and themes for you to easily choose from. We’ll also consider all your preferences: whether you are into Japanese culture, history, food, nature and scenery, seasonal experiences such as Winter Illuminations, or other, you’ll be able to easily make your selections and identify any spots on your wish-list before we start planning away for you.
As for mode of transportation, you’ll have the option to choose public transportation option (utilizing the excellent train and bus systems) or the private vehicle option (with a meticulously clean and comfortable chartered vehicle with personal driver) to take you around the city for your own comfort. The choice is yours. We are just here to make the planning and arranging process easy for you.
Price: Select number of people under Booking Request for pricing
Included:
8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf (restaurant or other venue reservations must fall within tour hours)

Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
English-speaking professional tour guide (or other language may be available based on request)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences.
How far in advance should I book?
Preparing a customized tour requires some time, especially if reservations for restaurants or other venues are required. We recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Ideally, it should be 3 months before your travel date, or 1 month before the travel date at the very least. For Custom Tour bookings that are requested with less than 7 days before the travel date, we may not be able to arrange your custom tour in time so your booking request may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
Why am I charged a service fee if I make a cancellation after you started planning the trip?
Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be very challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and your answers from the Custom Tour form, we will begin putting together your Itinerary Sheet and will start arranging your tour guide, buying tickets, making reservations at venues for your tour, etc.
If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary Sheet, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
Moderate Cancellation Policy :
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM: After your booking, you will receive a link to the Tokyo Form that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Tokyo Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Such an Amazing time!

GloriaJean_H, July 2023

Our tour guide was kind, sweet and fun and ready for new experiences with my group. Definitely recommend! Exploring the area with her was amazingly fun, as she went out of her way to show us a maid and cat cafe! As well as one of the biggest anime stores that Akihabora has to offer!

Great experience with Japan awaits (half day tour Tokyo tour)

Mandana_M, Mar 2023

We had a great half day tour with Japan awaits that we were able to customize ahead of time with our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour operator!