Fully Customized Tokyo Japan Private Locals Guide

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience Tokyo’s most iconic highlights in a refined private journey designed exclusively for you. From Tokyo Tower’s classic skyline views to the serenity of Meiji Shrine, the vibrant energy of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, and the breathtaking height of Tokyo Skytree, this experience balances tradition and modern Japan with effortless comfort. Personalized pacing, insider knowledge, and seamless flow make this a truly elevated Tokyo day.

What's Included

Private local guide Pre-tour consultation Fully customized itinerary Real-time adjustments
Food and Personal Expenses
Transportation Fees
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Tokyo Mode Gakuen

Tokyo Mode Gakuen entrance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Tokyo Tower — A Private VIP Experience Tokyo Tower is more than a landmark; it is a symbol of Japan’s postwar rebirth, engineering excellence, and cultural confidence. Completed in 1958, the 333-meter structure has stood for decades as a quiet witness to Tokyo’s transformation into one of the world’s most sophisticated global cities. Inspired by European tower design yet built to meet Japan’s strict seismic standards, Tokyo Tower represents a fusion of international influence and Japanese precision. Its structure reflects an era when Japan chose to express modernity not through excess, but through purpose, balance, and craftsmanship. The tower offers two observation levels, each delivering a distinct experience. The Main Deck provides a broad, uninterrupted perspective of Tokyo’s vast urban landscape, allowing guests to understand the city’s scale, order, and rhythm from above.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Meiji Jingu — A Sacred Space of Modern Japan Meiji Jingu is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines and a profound symbol of the nation’s modern identity. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the shrine honors the era in which Japan transitioned from a feudal society into a modern state while preserving its cultural foundations. Completed in 1920, Meiji Jingu was intentionally designed as a place of spiritual calm rather than grandeur. The shrine’s architecture reflects traditional Shinto principles—simplicity, harmony with nature, and respect for sacred space. Built primarily from cypress wood and copper, its understated design emphasizes purity and balance over ornamentation.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tsukiji Jogai Market

    Tsukiji Outer Fish Market — The Living Heart of Tokyo’s Food Culture Tsukiji Outer Fish Market is one of Tokyo’s most important culinary districts and a living symbol of Japan’s deep connection to food craftsmanship. While the wholesale fish market operations moved to Toyosu in 2018, Tsukiji’s outer market has remained active, preserving decades of tradition, expertise, and daily professional life. Rather than a single marketplace, Tsukiji Outer Market is a network of narrow streets lined with specialty vendors, many of whom have operated here for generations. These businesses supply professional chefs, restaurants, and food artisans across Tokyo, offering ingredients and tools that reflect Japan’s uncompromising standards for freshness and precision.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo Skytree — A Contemporary Landmark of Modern Japan Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Japan and one of the most advanced broadcasting and observation towers in the world. Completed in 2012, the tower stands at 634 meters and represents Japan’s modern engineering capabilities combined with refined architectural design. Unlike older landmarks built as symbols of a specific historical era, Tokyo Skytree reflects contemporary Japan—technologically advanced, structurally precise, and carefully integrated into its urban environment. The tower was designed to serve both functional and experiential purposes, acting as a broadcasting facility while also offering a panoramic perspective of Tokyo on an unprecedented scale.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Day Trips
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Fashion Tours
Shore Excursions
Fashion Shows
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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