Tokyo Private Curated Tour : Must Sees & Real Local Gems

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  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 kilograms, 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  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 favorite local shops here that have been loved for generations.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Takeshita Street

  Takeshita Street is one of Tokyo’s most famous youth culture streets, filled with colorful 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Yoyogi Park

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

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Shibuya Crossing

  Shibuya Scramble Crossing is one of the most famous intersections 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  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 center of Tokyo. It is a wonderful place to experience a more refined and historic side of the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Akihabara

  Akihabara is one of the best places in Tokyo to experience anime, manga, games, and Japanese pop culture. Electronics shops, arcades, and specialty 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  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

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  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 travelers who want to discover a softer and more personal side of the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Rikugien Garden

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 17
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 20
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  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, organized facilities and its connection to the city’s seafood culture. It is a great stop for travelers interested in food and the behind-the-scenes side of Tokyo.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 23
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 24
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 25
  Tokyo Tower

  Tokyo Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 26
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 27
  Roppongi Hills Shops & Restaurants

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 28
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 29
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 30
  Koenji Nakadori Shotengai

  Koenji is one of Tokyo’s most creative and independent neighborhoods, 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 31
  Shimokitazawa

  Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods 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 travelers interested in fashion, this is one of the best places to experience Tokyo’s local style culture.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 32
  Kanda Jinbocho

  Jimbocho is one of the world’s most famous book towns, lined with countless new and secondhand bookstores. 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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

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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