Tokyo Private Custom Tour:Must-Sees & Hidden Gem with local guide

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Tokyo Private Custom Tour:Must-Sees & Hidden Gem with local guide

By Michitabi Tokyo

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Free cancellation available
8h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This is not a typical Tokyo tour.

Instead of following a fixed list of famous spots, you’ll discover hidden sides of Tokyo with your private local guide — like a friend showing you around their city.
Walk through backstreets, step into small shops, take a break at a local café, and enjoy moments you won’t find in a guidebook.

The day is fully tailored to your interests, whether that means food, culture, quiet areas, or simply wandering at your own pace.
While the experience feels relaxed and flexible, your guide thoughtfully shapes the day so you can make the most of your time.

About Us (Michitabi)
We believe that who you explore with matters just as much as where you go.
Our guides do more than lead the way — they create a personal, relaxed, and meaningful experience.

Yuta brings warm energy and easy smiles.
Tomoki is flexible and responds naturally to your requests and mood.
Subaru is friendly, open, and makes exploring Tokyo feel like spending time with a friend.

Activity location

Senso-ji Temple
- 2-3-1
- 111-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Senso-ji Temple
- 2-3-1
- 111-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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2 hours tour

8h
English

Recommended for: This short tour is perfect for visiting a place you missed or getting a feel for how to explore Tokyo.
Duration: 2 hours: Explore 1 spot, from Tokyo’s must-see highlights to hidden local areas that most tourists never get to see.
About the Guide: Your local bilingual guide, who grew up in Japan, will make the experience smooth, easy, and enjoyable.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$118.90 x 1 AdultNZ$118.90

Total

Until Sat, 20 Jun

What's included, what's not

Personalised itinerary created after booking by an expert local guide
Private Walking Tour with Public Transport
Cultural insights and local perspectives to help you experience Tokyo like a local
Hotel pickup
Travel support for currency exchange, hotel reservations, and traffic
Photo-taking support
Food and Drinks (For you and Guide)
Your transport Fee
Entry/Admission -ex.Rikugien Garden, Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Senso-ji Temple

Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The area is lively and full of traditional architecture, local snacks, and souvenir shops. Together with us, you can also enjoy learning about traditional temple customs such as omikuji fortune slips and how to purify your hands at the temizuya in a fun and easy way.

Kaminarimon Gate

Kaminarimon Gate is one of the most famous landmarks in Tokyo and the symbolic entrance to Asakusa. It is known for its giant red lantern, which weighs around 700 kilogrammes, and for the statues of Fujin and Raijin, the gods of wind and thunder, standing on each side. It is more than just a photo spot and offers a memorable first impression of old Tokyo.

Shin Nakamise Shopping Street

Nakamise Street is the lively shopping street leading up to Senso-ji Temple and one of the best places to enjoy the traditional atmosphere of Asakusa. Lined with long-established shops, local snacks, souvenirs, and seasonal treats, it offers a fun and classic Tokyo experience. We also love taking guests to some of our favourite local shops here that have been loved for generations.

Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

Kappabashi Kitchen Town is a unique shopping street known for everything related to food and cooking. From Japanese knives and tableware to restaurant supplies and realistic plastic food samples, it is a fascinating place even if you are not a professional chef. It is still not very well known among many tourists, which makes it feel even more special.

Takeshita Street

Takeshita Street is one of Tokyo’s most famous youth culture streets, filled with colourful shops, trendy sweets, fashion boutiques, and a lively pop atmosphere. It is especially known for bold street fashion, playful food, and unique experiences such as animal cafés. It is a great place to experience the fun and expressive side of Harajuku.

Omotesando

Omotesando offers a completely different atmosphere from nearby Harajuku, with stylish architecture, luxury brands, elegant cafés, and wide tree-lined streets. It is one of Tokyo’s most sophisticated areas, where fashion, design, and modern city life come together beautifully.

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of Tokyo’s most peaceful and important Shinto shrines, surrounded by a large forest in the middle of the city. The moment you step inside, the noise of Tokyo fades away and the atmosphere becomes calm and almost sacred. It offers a beautiful contrast to the busy city around it.

Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo’s most popular parks and a favourite gathering place for both locals and visitors. On weekends especially, it is full of life, with people having picnics, playing music, practising dance, or simply relaxing on the grass. It is a lovely place to slow down and enjoy a more everyday side of Tokyo.

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is one of the most famous crossroads in the world and a true symbol of modern Tokyo. When the lights change, people cross from every direction at once, creating an exciting and unforgettable scene. Standing there in person really captures the speed, energy, and scale of the city.

Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is one of the most important historical sites in Japan and the residence of the Imperial Family. Surrounded by moats, stone walls, and spacious gardens, it offers a calm and elegant atmosphere right in the centre of Tokyo. It is a wonderful place to experience a more refined and historic side of the city.

Akihabara

Akihabara is one of the best places in Tokyo to experience anime, manga, games, and Japanese pop culture. Electronics shops, arcades, and speciality stores line the streets, attracting fans from Japan and around the world. If you join our tour, we can enjoy Akihabara together in a more local and fun way by trying unique game spots and experiences that many visitors might not discover on their own.

Uenokoen

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo’s most famous public parks, where culture, nature, and everyday local life all come together. The park is home to museums, temples, seasonal flowers, and spacious walking paths. During cherry blossom season, it becomes even more special, with beautiful sakura views and great photo opportunities.

Ameyoko Shopping Street

Ameyoko Market is a lively street market near Ueno that still keeps the energy of old Tokyo. The area is packed with small shops selling street food, snacks, seafood, clothes, and everyday goods. It feels busy, local, and full of character in the best way.

Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine known for its beautiful grounds, traditional architecture, and peaceful atmosphere. It is especially famous for its azalea garden in spring, but remains charming throughout the year. Compared with more famous shrines, it feels quieter and more intimate

Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

Yanaka is one of the best places to experience the nostalgic charm of old Tokyo. With its quiet backstreets, small local shops, temples, shrines, and traditional atmosphere, walking here feels almost like stepping back in time. It is perfect for travellers who want to discover a softer and more personal side of the city.

Rikugien Garden

15m
Admission ticket not included

Rikugien Garden is one of Tokyo’s most beautiful traditional Japanese gardens, designed for peaceful strolling and seasonal appreciation. The paths, pond, bridges, and carefully arranged landscapes create a calm and elegant setting far removed from the busy city outside.

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street

Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street is often known as “Grandma’s Harajuku,” but its charm goes far beyond the nickname. The street has a warm atmosphere, with traditional sweets, local food, and everyday shops. It is a wonderful place to experience a more nostalgic and local side of Tokyo.

Tsukiji Jogai Market

Tsukiji Outer Market is one of Tokyo’s most historic markets. With more than 400 shops and stalls lining the streets, it offers a wide variety of fresh foods to enjoy and is an excellent spot for breakfast or lunch. As local guides born and raised in Tokyo, we also know the very best shops in terms of both quality and price — places you might not discover on your own.

Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens

15m
Admission ticket not included

Hama-rikyu Gardens is a beautiful traditional garden that once served as a feudal lord’s residence during the Edo period. Surrounded by modern skyscrapers, it offers a striking contrast between old and new Tokyo. The seawater pond, teahouse, and seasonal landscapes create a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.

Ginza

Ginza is Tokyo’s most famous luxury shopping district, known for its elegant streets, department stores, designer brands, and refined atmosphere. At the same time, it also has long-established cafés and traditional shops, giving the area more depth than just high-end shopping.

Toyosu Market

Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s modern wholesale market and the successor to the inner market functions once found at Tsukiji. It is known for its clean, organised facilities and its connection to the city’s seafood culture. It is a great stop for travellers interested in food and the behind-the-scenes side of Tokyo.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo’s most beautiful and spacious parks, offering a peaceful escape right next to one of the busiest areas in the city. The garden combines Japanese, English, and French landscape styles, creating a unique and elegant atmosphere. It is especially popular during cherry blossom season, but remains beautiful all year round.

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is one of Tokyo’s most famous entertainment districts, known for its neon lights, nightlife, and intense energy. It shows a very different side of the city from temples and gardens, with countless restaurants, bars, signs, and streets full of movement. If you explore Kabukicho with us, we can help you understand the real atmosphere of Japanese night culture beyond the surface.

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Golden Gai is a one-of-a-kind nightlife district in Shinjuku, where over 300 tiny bars are packed into narrow alleyways. Most of the buildings are traditional two-story wooden structures, creating a very distinctive atmosphere. Its unusual history adds even more character to this unforgettable part of Tokyo.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and a lasting symbol of postwar Tokyo. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower but with its own distinct character, it represents Japan’s period of rapid growth and modernization. Even today, it has a nostalgic charm that feels different from Tokyo’s newer skyscrapers.

Zojo-ji Temple Daimon

Zojo-ji Temple is a historic temple founded during the Edo period and is known as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. Located right beneath Tokyo Tower, it offers a beautiful contrast between traditional history and the modern skyline. It is a peaceful spot where you can quietly experience the history of Tokyo.

Roppongi Hills, Shop & Restaurant

Roppongi Hills is a large modern complex that combines shopping, dining, art, and city views in one place. Known for its stylish atmosphere and international feel, it is a good place to experience Tokyo’s modern, polished, and cosmopolitan side.

Odaiba District

Odaiba is a popular waterfront area known for its wide open spaces, futuristic atmosphere, and great views of Tokyo Bay. It is home to attractions such as the life-size Gundam statue, modern entertainment complexes, and retro spots like Odaiba Retro Museum. It offers a very different side of Tokyo that feels open, playful, and memorable.

Nakano

Nakano is a Tokyo subculture hotspot where anime, manga, collectible figure shops, vintage stores, small bars, and live music venues all come together. Best known for Nakano Broadway, it offers a side of Tokyo that feels deep, local, and uniquely authentic.

Koenji Nakadori Shotengai

Koenji is one of Tokyo’s most creative and independent areas, known for vintage clothing shops, music culture, small cafés, and a relaxed local vibe. It is a great place to experience a more alternative and personal side of the city.

Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular areas for vintage fashion, independent shops, and creative street style. It is especially loved for its relaxed atmosphere, unique clothing stores, and the feeling of discovering something special as you walk through its small streets. For travellers interested in fashion, this is one of the best places to experience Tokyo’s local style culture.

Kanda Jinbocho

Jimbocho is one of the world’s most famous book towns, lined with countless new and secondhand bookshops. The area has a calm and intellectual atmosphere, with old cafés, long-established shops, and a strong cultural feel. It is also well known as Tokyo’s curry district, where many classic curry restaurants can be found.

Location

Activity location

Senso-ji Temple
- 2-3-1
- 111-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Senso-ji Temple
- 2-3-1
- 111-0032, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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