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Tokyo Private Car Tour: Experience High Tech Tradition With a Professional Guide
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Shibuya
Embark on a Tokyo private car tour with a professional guide to experience the high-tech tradition of the city. From skyscrapers to local izakayas, explore the contrast of futuristic and old-school Tokyo. Select your destinations or ask for recommendations.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shibuya Crossing - Experience Tokyo from the world’s most famous intersection.
- Hachiko - Visit the statue of the loyal dog Hachiko, also known as Hachi.
- Tokyo Skytree - Capture photos or ascend the observation deck. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 2 hours)
- Meiji Jingu Shrine - Tokyo’s most frequented shrine. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Senso-ji Temple - The oldest and most popular historic temple in Tokyo. (Visits usually last 60 minutes)
- Tokyo Tower - Take photos or go up the observation deck. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Omotesando - The heart of Japan’s fashion and culture. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and shopping)
- Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) - Find Japanese souvenirs.
- Imperial Palace - The residence of Japan’s Emperor.
- Asakusa - Explore Tokyo’s old town and its oldest temple. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Tsukiji Jogai Market - The outer market of Tsukiji, featuring street food and numerous sushi restaurants. (Visits typically last 30 minutes to 1 hour if you plan to have lunch)
- ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI - Japan’s oldest amusement park, opened in 1853.
- Shibuya Sky - A new shopping center with a rooftop deck offering views of Tokyo from 229 meters high.
- Hama Rikyu Gardens - A beautiful Japanese garden by Tokyo Bay. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Yoyogi Park - A popular spot for cherry blossom (sakura) viewing. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos)
- Ginza - Tokyo’s business hub and high-end shopping street.
- National Diet Building - Admire the intriguing structure built in 1936.
- Yasukuni Shrine - A historic shrine dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives for the country. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Rikugien Garden - A serene Japanese garden from the Edo period.
- The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - Explore the Edo Castle ruins, now a garden. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Roppongi District - Known for shopping and nightlife.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings - Enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the 45th floor, 200 meters high.
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - A blend of Japanese and Western garden styles, featuring seasonal flowers. (Visits typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Odaiba District - View Tokyo from this artificial island and shop at Aquacity, Venus Fort, and Divercity.
- Unicorn Gundam Statue - See the life-sized Gundam, with a light show every hour.
- Statue of Liberty - Installed in 2000 as a symbol of friendship between Japan and France.
- Ueno Park - A cultural hub with museums, a shrine, and a zoo, also popular for cherry blossom (sakura) viewing. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos)
- Ueno Tosho-gu Botanen - A subsidiary shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, known for its peony garden.
- Akihabara - The go-to place for Japanese anime, manga, figurines, games, and electronics, as well as the famous maid cafes. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and shopping)
- Ameyoko Shopping Street - An open-air market in Ueno. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and shopping)
- Ryogoku Kokugikan - The sumo stadium.
- Sumo Museum - A museum dedicated to sumo.
- Tokyo National Museum - Get an overview of Japan from ancient times to the present. (Visits typically last 1 to 2 hours)
- Shinjuku - Tokyo’s sleepless town, also famous from the movie “Lost in Translation.” (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and shopping)
- Omoide Yokocho - Meaning “Memory Lane,” this area evokes the good old days of Japan from the 60s to the 80s and is a foodie destination. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and food)
- Godzilla Road - Known as the main street of Kabukicho, Tokyo’s most lively quarter. (Let us know if you’d like to stop for photos and shopping)
- Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Advance ticket reservations are required. Tickets for the following month go on sale online every 10th of the previous month. (Visits typically last 1 to 2 hours)
- Takeshita Street - The leading spot for KAWAII culture and young Asian fashion. (Let us know how much time you’d like to spend here)
- teamLab Planets TOKYO - Please purchase advance tickets online. (Visits typically last 1 to 1.5 hours)
What's Included
- Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Admission to facilities
- Gratuity *5-20%
Additional Information
Being surrounded by skyscrapers with the neon of Shinjuku, seeing thousands of people crossing the intersection of Shibuya, and businessmen going for a couple of beers after hours in Ginza, these scenes might make you feel like a Deja Vu of some scenes from “Blade Runner” or “Lost in Translation”.
Just next to this, in the middle of the city, you can suddenly be in a quiet Japanese garden dating back to the 17th century, out of the noisy crowd, and relax with a cup of traditional matcha green tea.
We offer round trip transportation from your accommodation for a full day excursion that showcases the diversity of Tokyo to show you at ease the contrast of this immense capital from traditional to futuristic high-tech aspects.
1)A qualified guide and a driver or a guide with both skills will accompany your party in a private car.
2)Fully operated by Japanese staff who have great knowledge of the surroundings, and curate your personalized hassle-free tour
3)Please ask if you are over 9 pax
- The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
- You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
- Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
- The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
Location
Shibuya Crossing
2 Chome-2-1 Dogenzaka
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Beckyinman
Aug 1, 2024
Yoshimi was the best! We had so much fun!! - Yoshimi was so amazing! She is so knowledgeable and was endless fun! There were so many things we wanted to see and she ensured we experienced it all. Her private transportation was excellent and clean. We loved the variety of experiences she offered. We loved her positive energy!! We will call her the next time we are in town.
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A3766mprichardo
Jul 26, 2024
Best local tour of Tokyo - We had an incredible day tour of Tokyo with Yoshimi and Toshi-he’s the best driver in Tokyo!
Great way to hit all the highlights of Tokyo then decide later which areas you would like to explore in more depth.
Yoshimi gives you a great overview and history of Tokyo area which really helps you to understand the history and culture of Tokyo.
I would highly recommend this tour and Yoshimi and Toshi! They are ichiban!
Arigatogozaimasu! The Ogawa family
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Reenass8438um
Jul 18, 2024
Great private tour of Tokyo! - Our family really enjoyed the tour and learning about Tokyo! Masae and Toshi were wonderful and very knowledgeable. They were very kind and took our requests at showing us around the city and even making a detour. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Linhphuong_p
Jul 6, 2024
Spectacular experience. - Miho was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. My family had a great time because she accommodated our every need. It was great not having to use the public transportation in the heat.
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Irina_s
Jun 12, 2024
Perfect tour of Tokyo - Taiji gave us the most amazing tour of Tokyo. I have done many tours on Viator and this one was by far the best. Very knowledgeable, perfect English (and perfect French), super friendly and personable. We were a group of 8 including children age 10-14.
Started with breakfast at Tsukiji fish market (who said you can't have fish or strawberry mochi for breakfast?!). Then, we headed to Hamarikyu garden (Imperial Garden) for tranquility and some matcha tea, followed by Sky Tree and Sumida Aquarium for the best views of the city from Japan's tallest building. Visited Asakusa and Sensoji temples, with some shopping from the stores in between. Next was the National Museum for a little bit of history. Of course, the boys couldn't miss Akihabara, famous for its anime and electronic shopping. Finished with a delicious meal at a Shinjuku izakaya.
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Farrah
Jun 6, 2024
Spectacular - Wonderful experience for myself and my 10 year old daughter. Very flexible and tailored for any request. Absolutely worth it!
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S6371elguadalupev
May 31, 2024
Excellent service - Many thanks to my highly recommended and very professional guide Haruko.
We highlight the aptitude and service of my guide and my driver. Really very professional, everything.
They took us to all the best of Tokyo. And even eat the most traditional way.
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Gazzi-family
May 5, 2024
Exceptional guides! - Exceptional guides, I recommend without hesitation!
Lots of kindness from Taiji and Elina throughout the stay. Take care of us. There were no misses.
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Campostt
May 4, 2024
Fun personalized tour around Tokyo - Taiji was super knowledgeable of Tokyo History and culture. Amazing service and it also helps that Taiji is so fluent in English. Very entertaining tour.
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Manchetravelling
Apr 12, 2024
A Chauffeured Private Tour of Tokyo with Tetsuya, - A private chauffeured tour with an English speaking guide is what we arranged to see sites in Tokyo. Tetsuya (aka Teddy) was our superb, friendly guide who exceeded our expectations. Received an itinerary the day before and they arrived at our hotel on time the following morning. We visited Meiji Jungu shrine with its wonderful plants and panoramic views/walkways, Imperial Palace, even seeing the changing of the guard, Flowering Cherry Blossom, Hamarikyu Gardens, Fish Market with its different fish and unknown vegetables, a great fun experience, followed by the Asakusa Sensoji Temple with its sweet smelling incense fragrance. We stopped for a baguette lunch with a huge glass of lager at Brasserie aux Bacchanales, Ginza. We were fortunate to experience a warm, sunny day and Tetsuya’s knowledge and information made our tour such a special memorable day of Tokyo sights. The chauffeur was great in dropping us off/picking us up at each venue which made it easy. We would highly recommend the private chauffeured tour of Tokyo, and if you request Tetsuya as a guide you will experience a very memorable day with such a charming and experienced, fun guide. Thank you Tetsuya, Peter and I will remember you and our wonderful tour of Tokyo in April. Dohmo Arigatoh.
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