Sensō-ji, in the heart of Asakusa.
Private walking tours · 4–7 hours
Tokyo Private Tour: Temples, Culture & Modern City Highlights
¥37,800
5 hours · 2 travelers · Total for your group
−10% on direct booking
Free cancellationUntil 24 hours before your start time.
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Your Tokyo, your pace
Discover the city.
Make the day yours.
Temples, local streets and modern Tokyo, with a private guide who adapts the day to you.Choose how long you’d like to explore.
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Your itinerary · 5 hours
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- 1
Sensō-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street
Discover Sensō-ji Temple and its great lantern, then browse the shops along Nakamise. A first glimpse of Asakusa’s traditions and lively streets.
- 2
Sumida River Riverside Walk
Take a break beside the river, with bridges, riverside paths and views of Tokyo Skytree. A chance to take photos and enjoy a more open side of the city.
- 3
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Explore a lively market around the railway tracks, with shops, food stalls and small places to eat. An energetic glimpse of everyday Tokyo.
- 4
Ueno Park & Shinobazu Pond
Walk through the park and around Shinobazu Pond. Green paths, temples and waterside views offer a quieter moment during your day.
- 5
Takeshita Street, Harajuku
Explore Takeshita Street’s colourful shops and youth fashion. Crêpes and other tempting treats are also part of this lively street’s charm.
- 6
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Pass through the great torii and wooded paths to reach the shrine. Your guide introduces this peaceful place and the customs of visiting a Shinto shrine.
Suggested route, adapted to your interests and meeting point. On foot and by public transport.
Fancy a detour?
Tsukiji Fish Market
Explore the outer market’s lanes, seafood stalls and small eateries. A tempting alternative for Japanese food lovers; purchases and tastings are at your own expense.
Akihabara Electric Town
Discover electronics, manga, video games and figurines in Akihabara. Your guide adapts the stop to your interests, whether you want a neighbourhood walk or time in a few shops.
Kappabashi Kitchenware Street
Browse kitchenware, tableware and Japanese knife shops. Plastic food displays add a playful touch to this walk between Asakusa and Ueno.
Nezu Shrine
Discover a shrine surrounded by greenery and a passage of red torii gates. A calmer alternative, with traditional architecture and small details to look out for.
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens and remnants of Edo Castle. This stop can be included depending on your tour duration and the gardens’ opening days.
These places can replace some stops, depending on your interests, tour duration and opening days.
Before you request
Good to know.
This is a walking tour using Tokyo’s public transportation.Every route can be adjusted to your interests, pace and mobility needs.
Included
- Private English, French, Japanese or Spanish-speaking guide
- Guide meets you at your hotel in central Tokyo
- Flexible, fully customizable itinerary
- Photo assistance and local photo spots
- Entrance to free temples, shrines, parks and observatories
Direct booking · Day tours
Your day, with peace of mind.
01 · RequestChoose your tour at least 48 hours ahead.
Private groups of up to 20, including children and infants.
02 · Personal confirmationRenaud checks availability and confirms your itinerary, meeting point and final price.
No payment before confirmation.
03 · Keep your slot, pay laterPay one week before your tour by credit card or domestic bank transfer.
Payment instructions arrive with confirmation.
For tours confirmed within seven days, Renaud specifies the payment deadline in your confirmation.
Cancellation & bad weather
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts (Japan time), with a full refund if already paid. No refund after that deadline.
Bad weather is an exception: if you prefer to cancel because of the weather, cancellation is free, including within 24 hours, with a full refund if paid.
Contact Renaud to arrange it.
Where is hotel meetup included?
Free hotel meetup covers these central areas: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Asakusa, Akihabara, Tokyo Station / Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi and the Shinagawa Station area. Renaud confirms eligibility using your hotel’s exact address.
The bay area is outside this zone: Odaiba, Ariake, Toyosu and other Tokyo Bay hotels. Airports and other prefectures, including Chiba and Saitama, are also excluded from free hotel meetup.
Staying outside the zone? Meet at an agreed central location at no extra meetup charge, or request an outside-zone hotel meetup for ¥10,000 per booking, subject to confirmation.
This is a guide meeting you on foot, not a car transfer. Transport fares are separate.
