Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver
Overview
Stand beneath Shinjuku’s dazzling skyline, watch the hypnotic flow of people at Shibuya’s famous crossing, or glimpse salarymen unwinding in the chic bars of Ginza—Tokyo’s energy feels straight out of "Blade Runner" or "Lost in Translation". Yet just minutes away, serenity awaits: step into a 17th-century Japanese garden, where time slows over a cup of ceremonial matcha tea.
Walk along the sacred paths of Meiji Shrine, where towering Torii gates rise in quiet reverence. Explore Asakusa’s historic streets, where the scent of incense drifts through the grand halls of Senso-ji Temple.
With a private guide and chauffeured car, discover the hidden stories behind Tokyo’s iconic sights in a way that’s uniquely yours. Whether you seek the elegance of tradition, the thrill of modern innovation, our private Tokyo tour promises an unforgettable journey.
There’s never enough time in Tokyo—so much to see, and it’s growing every day. Let us help you explore the city’s highlights.
What's Included
- Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Admission to facilities
- Gratuity *5-20%
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Sky
- Rikugien Garden
- TeamLab Planets TOKYO
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Tokyo Skytree
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meiji Jingu Shrine (pass by)
Senso-ji Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tokyo Tower (pass by)
Omotesando (pass by)
Asakusa (pass by)
Tsukiji Jogai Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shibuya Sky
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hama Rikyu Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yoyogi Park (pass by)
National Diet Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yasukuni Shrine (pass by)
Rikugien Garden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace - Edo Castle Ruin (pass by)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Odaiba District (pass by)
Unicorn Gundam Statue
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ueno Park (pass by)
Ueno Toshogu Botanen
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Akihabara (pass by)
Ameyoko Shopping Street (pass by)
Tokyo National Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Shinjuku (pass by)
Omoide Yokocho (pass by)
Godzilla Road (pass by)
Ghibli Museum Mitaka (pass by)
Takeshita Street (pass by)
teamLab Planets TOKYO
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan.
- DVD player in minivan.
- One bottled water per person.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available).
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- Admission to facilities.
- Gratuity *5-20%.
- Tokyo Skytree.
- Tokyo Tower.
- Shibuya Sky.
- Rikugien Garden.
- teamLab Planets TOKYO.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- DVD player in minivan
- One bottled water per person
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Admission to facilities
- Gratuity *5-20%
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Sky
- Rikugien Garden
- TeamLab Planets TOKYO
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
