Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple): Start your day in Asakusa, home to the historic Senso-ji Temple, where your host will share the fascinating stories behind these famous landmarks. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Kappabashi Street or Skytree: Take a stroll down Kappabashi Street for a unique insight into Tokyo's culinary tradition. Alternatively, you may opt to visit the towering Skytree for a breathtaking panorama of Tokyo. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Yanaka (Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street): Uncover old Tokyo in Yanaka, a neighborhood with a charming "shitamachi" atmosphere. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, dotted with quaint shops and galleries. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Dive into Ginza's upscale retail scene, where you can discover landmarks like the classic Mitsukoshi department store and the traditional Kyukyodo stationery store. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Shinjuku (Metropolitan Government Building, Omoide Yokocho): Visit Shinjuku, known for panoramic views from the Metropolitan Government Building and the nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere of Omoide Yokocho. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Shibuya: You may choose to experience the bustling energy of Shibuya and its famous crossing. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.Harajuku (Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine): End the day in Harajuku, a hub of eclectic fashion on Takeshita Street, or find tranquility at the nearby Meiji Shrine. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your interests and preferences.
Japan · City Tours
Private Tokyo Tour: Local Guide, Custom Stops & Hidden Gems
The journey
- 01 Private Tokyo experience tailored to your interests
- 02 Flexible walking route with a local host
- 03 Explore neighborhoods such as Asakusa, Yanaka, Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Harajuku
- 04 Visit cultural landmarks including Sensō-ji Temple and Meiji Shrine
- 05 Option to discover local shopping streets and hidden corners of old Tokyo
- 06 Enjoy local insight, context, and conversation throughout
- 07 Pace the day around what you want to see and do
Discover Tokyo your way on a private walking experience shaped around your interests, pace, and curiosity. Rather than following a fixed route, you’ll explore the city with a local host who helps bring each neighborhood to life through stories, context, and conversation.
Depending on your preferences, your time may include historic areas such as Asakusa and Sensō-ji Temple, local streets in Yanaka, the energy of Shibuya and Harajuku, or panoramic city views from Tokyo Skytree or the Metropolitan Government Building. This flexible experience is ideal for travelers who want a more personal introduction to Tokyo, with room to adapt as the day unfolds.
Rather than following a fixed route, you’ll explore the city with a local host who helps bring each neighborhood to life through stories, context, and conversation.
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What this trip includes
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The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Private experience shaped around your interests and pace
- Pre-experience questionnaire to personalize your time together
- Direct communication with your local host before the experience
- Flexible route and pacing, adjusted as you go
- Local insight, context and conversation tailored to you.
- Local host can meet your at your accommodation if it is central
What's Not Included
- Fixed itinerary or guaranteed list of attractions
- Food, drinks or entry fees (chosen together on the day, if desired)
- Transportation costs during the experience
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
- Once you've booked your experience, your local host will personally reach out to tailor the adventure to your interests. Whether you're seeking authentic food spots, cultural insights, or hidden gems, we ensure your journey is immersive, personalized, and uniquely yours, transforming your tour into a meaningful connection with the city.
- This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Shibuya.
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