Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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Is Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour worth booking?
Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour is a 8-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $11600 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 14 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (14)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $11600 per person
Discover Tokyo city with a private 8-hour tour customized to your preferences. Select 4 to 5 must-visit spots, guided by an expert who ensures a smooth and enriching experience. From historic landmarks to modern attracti
What you get
- Choose 4 to 5 sites for a personalized tour of Tokyo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- Transportation within the city only
About this experience
Discover Tokyo city with a private 8-hour tour customized to your preferences. Select 4 to 5 must-visit spots, guided by an expert who ensures a smooth and enriching experience. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, this tour offers the perfect way to explore the vibrant energy of Tokyo at your own pace. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a tailored adventure.
What's included
Included
- Choose 4 to 5 sites for a personalized tour of Tokyo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- Transportation within the city only
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
- Meals, food and drinks not specified
What you'll see and do
Tsukiji
Tsukiji Outer Market, a fresh seafood market and was originally known for its tuna auctions.
Pass by without stopping
Akihabara
Famous for its many electronics shops and is the centre of Japan's otaku and manga culture.
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Imperial Palace
On the site of the former Edo Castle and is the residence of the Imperial Family.
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Asakusa
Tokyo's oldest and most significant temple since 645, with shops along Nakamise-dori that are over 100 years old.
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Tokyo Skytree
Tallest structure in Japan with the best views of the city at 450 meters tall.
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Ueno Park
Large park, originally owned by ruling Tokugawa clan.
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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
District with a pleasant atmosphere of old Tokyo, within walking distance of Ueno Park.
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Ginza
Tokyo's most famous premier shopping district.
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Tokyo Tower
The world's tallest tower, as a symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth
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Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko statue.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
The most important Shinto shrine in Tokyo.
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Harajuku Station
District around the world's busiest railway station.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
We meet all travelers at a starting point.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We meet all travelers at a starting point.
Options you can book
Private: 1 Driver + 1 Guide
Private Car: This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.
Public Transport
Bus, Trains or other: This tour includes public transportation costs with your tour expert (1 tour guide only). All transportation costs included.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Awaits
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Tokyo Form (within 48 hours) 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
- 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
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- 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
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Family trip to Japan, Tokyo
Throughout our trip to Tokyo Ms. Hitomi Kohara guided us through the trip and we thank her alot. She was kind, thoughful and helpful.She provided us imformation about everything during the trip and gave suggestions. We recomend her to everyone visiting japan that needs help. Thanks Ms. Hitomi Kohara fof this amazing trip.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience with Japan Awaits and Tokyo Guide!
Our tour guide (for 4 of us) named Kyoe Tachibana from Japan Awaits was superb! It was our first day in Japan and we only had a cursory understanding of the best things to see in Tokyo. Kyoe completely understood and created a perfect one-day tour of the top sites in Tokyo and she was a wealth of information, kind, flexible and very patient. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her and Japan Awaits. Japan Awaits connected us with Kyoe and another great guide. They were easy to work with and very responsive - also highly recommend for visitors to Japan.
via Tripadvisor
The best private custom tour possible
Hitomi was my guide and it was hands down the best experience I ever had. She not only showed me hidden places that I would have never found on my own but also adjusted plans when I spontaneously saw an otaku activity I wanted to do. She was extremely polite, knowledgeable, kind and just great to spend a day with. I will never forget this tour and when I come back to Japan, I will absolutely book her again to show me more. Anyone looking for a super customizable tour that leaves you absolutely satisfied - this is it. The money is 10000% worth it. And request Hitomi. She deserves it :)
via Tripadvisor
Best way to see Tokyo
This trip was amazing! First, we customized our itinerary to the places we wanted to see, which was based on my son’s interests. This included locations, interests, and food. This is the best way to see exactly what you want to see. Second, our guide, Rieko, was fantastic! Even though she had developed our itinerary ahead of time, based on our choices, she adjusted as she found out more about what my son wanted to see and experience. Finally, as Rieko found out more about our interests during our day together, she sent out other points of interest for my son and I to see during our time in Japan. Such a fantastic day. I wish I would have booked our car tour with this group.
via Tripadvisor
One day tour in Tokyo
Our tour guide was organized, met us promptly with a sign, included everything we wanted to see plus more. She had prepaid metro tickets and kept an eye on us all the time. It was an awesome day!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $11600 to $134600
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $11600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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