STOP 01
Tsukiji Outer Market
Browse Tsukiji’s food stalls and see the striking Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple nearby.
Photo: Jonathan Forage / Wikimedia Commons · CC0THE EXPERIENCE
Experience Overview
Discover Tokyo with your own English-speaking guide on an eight-hour private walking tour. Experience the city’s lively markets, historic landmarks, pop-culture streets and traditional neighborhoods using local trains and buses.
We can adjust the suggested sightseeing route to your interests and walking pace. The stops shown are examples; the final route depends on travel time, opening hours and your priorities, so not every location is guaranteed on one day.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
01
Private English-speaking guide
Sightsee with a guide dedicated to your group.
02
Landmarks & local neighborhoods
Blend Tsukiji, Imperial Palace views, Akihabara and old-Tokyo streets.
03
Personalized route
Share your interests and favorite types of places, and your guide can adapt the route within the eight-hour schedule.
04
Explore by public transport
Walk and use local trains or buses as needed; no private vehicle is included.
PLAN YOUR DAY
Visual Itinerary
8:50 AM · Meet in Tsukiji
Outside Tsukiji Sushi Ko Souhonten; tour starts at 9:00 AM.
Approx. 5:00 PM · Finish
Shinjuku Station or another agreed central-Tokyo location.
STOP 02
Imperial Palace Outer Gardens
Explore the outer palace grounds, moats and surviving Edo Castle structures.
Photo: Tokyo538 / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
STOP 03
Akihabara
Discover anime, manga, electronics and gaming culture in Tokyo’s pop-culture district.
Photo: DLKR / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
STOP 04
Ueno & Yanaka
Explore Ameyoko and Ueno Park, then enjoy Yanaka’s temples and old-Tokyo streets.
Photo: SuFlyer / Wikimedia Commons · CC0Suggested route, not a fixed checklist. Ueno Park, Ameyoko, Yanaka Cemetery, Tennoji Temple and food stops may be combined or adjusted according to your interests and timing. Photo stops and optional visits depend on the final route.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included & Not Included
Included
- Private 8-hour walking tour for your group
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Local train and bus transportation during the scheduled tour
- Sightseeing and photo stops along the agreed route
Not Included
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Guest admission or activity fees, if applicable
- Personal purchases and optional activities
- Gratuities (optional)
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to Know
Meeting point
Meet at 8:50 AM outside Tsukiji Sushi Ko Souhonten, 3-16-9 Tsukiji. Your confirmation includes meeting instructions and a photo.
Tour hours
Approx. 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. End at Shinjuku or another central location agreed in advance.
What to wear
Expect plenty of walking, steps and local train trips. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Weather & smoking
The route may change for severe weather. Most indoor venues are non-smoking; use designated smoking areas only.
Children
All guests must be listed when booking. Please confirm child and infant pricing at checkout.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking & Cancellation
Price & booking
Select your group size in the booking calendar to see the total price. The price displayed at checkout is the final booking price.
Payment
Stripe at checkout or Flywire, where available. Final meeting instructions are provided before your tour.
Cancellation fees
30–22 days before25%21–15 days before50%14 days or less100%
The applicable checkout terms take precedence. Please review them before booking.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’m late?
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Your guide will wait up to 30 minutes at the meeting point. If you arrive later, the tour may begin without you and no refund will be available. Please contact Japan Awaits as soon as possible if you expect a delay.
What if I have visited Tokyo before?
Tell us which neighborhoods and attractions you have already seen and what you would prefer to explore this time. Your guide can adjust the suggested route to focus on places that better match your interests, subject to travel time and opening hours.
Does the tour visit every location listed?
Not necessarily. The itinerary shows potential highlights, not a guaranteed checklist. Your guide will prioritize suitable stops based on your interests, the eight-hour schedule, local transport and conditions on the day.
Where does the tour start and finish?
Meet your guide outside Tsukiji Sushi Ko Souhonten at 8:50 AM for a 9:00 AM start. The tour normally finishes around 5:00 PM at Shinjuku Station or another central Tokyo location agreed in advance.
Are train fares and attraction tickets included?
Local train and bus transportation during the tour is included. Guest admission fees, meals, shopping and any optional paid activities are not included unless your booking explicitly states otherwise.
Can families with children join?
Yes. All participants should be included in your booking. Please check the current age categories and final price in the booking calendar before checkout.
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