Tokyo cityscape

Discover Tokyo your way

Fully customized private tours with a local guide

¥8,000/hour

Transparent pricing

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours before

Hotel pickup

Convenient start

100% customized

Your interests, your pace

Explore your interests

Every tour is completely customized. Here are some popular themes to inspire you.

Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

Temples, shrines & traditions

Modern Tokyo

Modern Tokyo

Skyscrapers & city lights

Food Adventures

Food Adventures

Ramen, sushi & street food

Zen Gardens

Zen Gardens

Peaceful green spaces

Fashion & Style

Fashion & Style

Trendy neighborhoods

Bath House Culture

Bath House Culture

Sento, onsen & relaxation

Tokyo Hide Outs

Tokyo Hide Outs

Secret spots & local gems

Listening Bar

Listening Bar

Vinyl, jazz & audiophile culture

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東京タワーTokyo Tower
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浅草寺Senso-ji
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渋谷Shibuya
15
秋葉原Akihabara
03
原宿Harajuku
14
スカイツリーSkytree
08
新宿Shinjuku
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浅草Asakusa
16
上野Ueno
09
銀座Ginza
04
六本木Roppongi
25
池袋Ikebukuro
05
下北沢Shimokitazawa
02
恵比寿Ebisu

How It Works

Your personalized Tokyo adventure in 6 simple steps

Book Your Date

Step 1

Select your preferred date and time through our simple booking system

Meet at Your Station

Step 2

I'll pick you up at a convenient station close to your hotel

Morning Exploration

Step 3

Discover hidden gems and iconic spots tailored to your interests

Authentic Lunch

Step 4

Enjoy a delicious meal at a local favorite restaurant

Afternoon Adventure

Step 5

Continue exploring with renewed energy and new discoveries

End & Pay

Step 6

Finish at a convenient location. Pay only for hours used

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What to Bring

Pasmo Card

Pasmo Card

Your key to getting around Tokyo

Camera

Camera

Capture hidden gems and unforgettable moments

Good Shoes

Good Shoes

We'll walk 10-15k steps exploring Tokyo's streets

Cash

Cash

Many small shops and temples only accept yen

Day Backpack

Day Backpack

Keep your hands free while exploring the city

Max - Your Tokyo Tour Guide

Hey I'm Max.

Meet your guide

10+ years in TokyoEnglish & Japanese500+ tours given

Hey there! I'm your local guide who's been calling Tokyo home for over a decade. What started as a short visit turned into a lifelong love affair with this incredible city.

I believe the best way to experience Tokyo is through the eyes of someone who lives here. No cookie-cutter tours, no rushing through checkboxes. Just authentic experiences tailored exactly to what you're curious about.

What travelers say

Experiences from travelers who explored Tokyo with me

An absolutely incredible experience! The personalized tour exceeded all expectations. Every detail was tailored to our interests.

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

New York, USA

Best tour guide in Tokyo, hands down. The local knowledge and passion for the city made our trip unforgettable.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Singapore

We booked a custom food tour and it was phenomenal! From hidden ramen shops to exclusive sushi restaurants, every stop was perfect.

Emma & David Miller

Emma & David Miller

London, UK

Traveling solo in Tokyo felt daunting, but this tour made it incredible. Felt safe, well-cared for, and got to experience authentic Tokyo.

Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson

Melbourne, Australia

Ready to explore Tokyo?

Book a time that works for you and let's start planning your perfect adventure

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour

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寿司Sushi
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ラーメンRamen
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天ぷらTempura
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団子Dango
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おにぎりOnigiri
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カレーライスCurry Rice
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おでんOden
🥟
餃子Gyoza
🍱
弁当Bento
🍲
Nabe
🥢
蕎麦Soba
🍘
煎餅Senbei
🥩
和牛Wagyu
🍥
なるとNarutomaki
🦪
カキフライKaki Fry
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抹茶Matcha
🥚
卵焼きTamagoyaki
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日本酒Sake
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かき氷Kakigori
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プリンPurin
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Mochi

The Taste of Tokyo

Culinary journeys through each neighborhood

Tsukiji Sushi

築地 おまかせ寿司
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Experience the freshest seafood in the world at this legendary fish market. Watch master sushi chefs work their magic at dawn.

Taste the neighborhood

Shinjuku Ramen

新宿 豚骨ラーメン
Tonkotsu Ramen

Dive into steaming bowls of rich tonkotsu broth in the neon-lit alleys. Late-night ramen culture at its finest.

Taste the neighborhood

Asakusa Tempura

浅草 天ぷら
🍤

Crispy golden tempura served in traditional style near the ancient Senso-ji temple. Tokyo's classic comfort food.

Taste the neighborhood

Harajuku Crepe

原宿 原宿クレープ
🍦

Sweet, colorful crepes filled with fresh fruits and cream. The iconic street food of Tokyo's fashion district.

Taste the neighborhood

Ginza Ryori

銀座 懐石料理
🍱

Multi-course seasonal cuisine elevated to an art form. Experience Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo's most elegant district.

Taste the neighborhood
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坂本龍一Ryuichi Sakamoto
HU
宇多田ヒカルHikaru Utada
NJ
ヌジャベスNujabes
AK
エーケービーAKB48
MN
松原みきMiki Matsubara
YA
ヨアソビYOASOBI
JH
久石譲Joe Hisaishi
MO
山口百恵Momoe Yamaguchi
AN
杏里Anri
KY
米津玄師Kenshi Yonezu
MT
竹内まりやMariya Takeuchi
AS
中森明菜Akina Nakamori
TK
大貫妙子Taeko Ohnuki
TY
山下達郎Tatsuro Yamashita
YM
イエロー・マジックYMO
SM
松田聖子Seiko Matsuda
NK
安室奈美恵Namie Amuro
PF
パフュームPerfume
AD
アドAdo
SR
椎名林檎Sheena Ringo
AU
浜崎あゆみAyumi Hamasaki

The Sound of Tokyo

Curated playlists of the best spots in each area

Shibuya

渋谷

Trendy fashion, nightlife & iconic crossing

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Shinjuku

新宿

Neon lights, entertainment & hidden bars

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Asakusa

浅草

Traditional temples & old Tokyo charm

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Harajuku

原宿

Street fashion, cafes & youth culture

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Ginza

銀座

Luxury shopping & fine dining

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AK
黒澤明Akira Kurosawa
HM
宮崎駿Hayao Miyazaki
YO
小津安二郎Yasujiro Ozu
TK
北野武Takeshi Kitano
SK
今敏Satoshi Kon
MK
新海誠Makoto Shinkai
KK
溝口健二Kenji Mizoguchi
NK
河瀬直美Naomi Kawase
HK
是枝裕和Hirokazu Koreeda
SO
園子温Sion Sono
IT
高畑勲Isao Takahata
MT
細田守Mamoru Hosoda
NM
大島渚Nagisa Oshima
SM
塚本晋也Shinya Tsukamoto
TM
三池崇史Takashi Miike
HN
庵野秀明Hideaki Anno
RM
濱口竜介Ryusuke Hamaguchi
MM
小林正樹Masaki Kobayashi
KF
深作欣二Kinji Fukasaku
YI
山田洋次Yoji Yamada
MI
西川美和Miwa Nishikawa

The Look of Tokyo

Curated films that capture the soul of each area

All About Lily Chou-Chou

by Shunji Iwai (岩井俊二)

A haunting tale of adolescence, bullying, and escape through music set in Tokyo's youth culture capital.

Explore the movie sets

Lost in Translation

by Sofia Coppola (ソフィア・コッポラ)

Two lonely souls find connection in the neon-lit streets and quiet hotel bars of Shinjuku.

Explore the movie sets

Tokyo Story

by Yasujiro Ozu (小津安二郎)

A timeless meditation on family, aging, and the quiet sadness of generational disconnect.

Explore the movie sets

Kamikaze Girls

by Tetsuya Nakashima (中島哲也)

A vibrant clash of Lolita fashion and biker gang culture creates an unlikely friendship.

Explore the movie sets

Shoplifters

by Hirokazu Koreeda (是枝裕和)

A makeshift family survives on the margins of society, questioning what truly makes a family.

Explore the movie sets
安藤
安藤忠雄Tadao Ando
丹下
丹下健三Kenzo Tange
隈研吾Kengo Kuma
伊東
伊東豊雄Toyo Ito
妹島
妹島和世Kazuyo Sejima
磯崎
磯崎新Arata Isozaki
黒川
黒川紀章Kisho Kurokawa
坂茂Shigeru Ban
槇文彦Fumihiko Maki
西沢
西沢立衛Ryue Nishizawa
藤本
藤本壮介Sou Fujimoto
青木
青木淳Jun Aoki
内藤
内藤廣Hiroshi Naito
谷口
谷口吉生Yoshio Taniguchi
原広司Hiroshi Hara
芦原
芦原義信Yoshinobu Ashihara
菊竹
菊竹清訓Kiyonori Kikutake
大江
岡田新一Shinichi Okada
村野
村野藤吾Togo Murano
前川
前川國男Kunio Maekawa
吉田
吉田五十八Isoya Yoshida

The Shape of Tokyo

Iconic architecture that defines the cityscape

Omotesando Hills

表参道ヒルズ
🏛️

Tadao Ando's concrete poetry meets fashion. The Omotesando Hills complex redefines urban retail architecture with its spiraling interior.

Explore the architecture

National Art Center

国立新美術館
🏢

Kenzo Tange's National Art Center curves through the landscape like a glass wave. Japan's largest exhibition space with no permanent collection.

Explore the architecture

Fuji TV Building

フジテレビ本社
Fuji TV Building

Kenzo Tange's Fuji TV headquarters defies gravity with its iconic suspended sphere. A symbol of Tokyo's futuristic ambitions.

Explore the architecture

Shibuya Stream

渋谷ストリーム
🏙️

Kengo Kuma's wooden lattice spirals skyward at Shibuya Stream. Traditional Japanese craft meets contemporary urban design.

Explore the architecture

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

東京都庁
🏬

Kenzo Tange's twin towers pierce the clouds. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers free panoramic views of the city.

Explore the architecture
Torii Gate
Udon
Ebisu
Takoyaki Stand
Washlet
Yamanote Train
Tokyo All Stars
Tokyo baseball jersey
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