Tokyo Private Car Tour: Skip the Subway, See 5 Landmarks

Six hours in a private car, moving through Tokyo on your schedule instead of a transit map.

A six-hour private car tour of Tokyo with an English-speaking driver and no guide, letting you set the pace and choose which landmarks to visit from a list that includes Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing and the Imperial Palace grounds. Hotel pickup is included, and the itinerary can shift based on your interests and where you're staying. You pick 3–4 sites from the available stops. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Senso-ji Templepassing by
2. Kitchen Town30m
3. Tokyo Imperial Palace1h
4. Tokyo Towerpassing by
5. Meiji Shrine1h
6. Harajuku30m
7. Shibuya Crossingpassing by

Explore Tokyo highlights by private car

• Meet at your hotel
• Visit Senso-ji Temple area
• Shop at Kappabashi Street
• See Tokyo Imperial Palace exterior
• View Tokyo Tower main deck
• Visit Meiji Shrine
• Explore Harajuku shopping streets
• Pass by Shibuya Crossing

The experience

You arrive in Tokyo and the subway map looks like a circuit board. This tour solves that: a private vehicle waits at your hotel, and an English-speaking driver handles the navigation while you decide where to stop. No guide means no scripted commentary or group pace. You move when you're ready and linger where you want. The six-hour window is long enough to see the major landmarks without rushing through them, and short enough to fit into a first day or a free afternoon.

The route itself is flexible. You'll choose 3–4 stops from a list that spans Tokyo's neighborhoods: Senso-ji Temple and Kappabashi Street (the restaurant supply district) in Asakusa; the Imperial Palace grounds in Chiyoda; Tokyo Tower in the center; Meiji Shrine in Shibuya; Harajuku's fashion streets; and Shibuya Crossing itself, one of the world's busiest intersections. Because you're in a private vehicle, you can move between them without decoding train lines or waiting for connections. The driver knows the city and speaks English, so questions about what you're seeing get answered on the spot.

Entrance fees to any sites and lunch are on you: the tour covers transport and the driver's time. If you need a car seat or booster seat for children, contact the operator directly. They have a limited supply and rear-facing seats aren't available. The vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible, and all the stops have accessible surfaces, so mobility isn't a barrier to the day.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and English-speaking driver for six hours.
• hotel pickup.
• customizable itinerary of 3–4 sites from the available landmarks.

Options for this experience

2 options

Minivan for up to 5 passengersUp to 5 per booking · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Minivan for up to 5 passengers, pickup is included

Van for up to 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Van for up to 8 passengers, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Japan Guide Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you're new to Tokyo and want to see multiple neighborhoods without navigating the subway system yourself, or if you have a short window and need the flexibility to move at your own pace. Choose the van if you're traveling with a larger group. The minivan works for smaller parties or families with children who need car seats.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 6): free.

Can I pick which landmarks I want to see, or is the route fixed?

You choose 3–4 stops from the available list, which includes Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, the Imperial Palace grounds and Kappabashi Street. The driver will adjust the route based on your interests and where your hotel is located.

Does the tour include entry to the inside of Tokyo Tower or the Imperial Palace?

Tokyo Tower entry is only up to the main deck. The top deck is not included. The Imperial Palace tour does not include access to the inside of the buildings. You see the grounds and exterior. Entrance fees to any sites are separate from the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

The private vehicle, English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and six hours of transport are included. Meals, entrance fees to attractions and any personal expenses are not covered.

Is this tour private to my group, or will I share the vehicle with other travelers?

The tour is private to your group. You cannot combine multiple tour groups in the same vehicle.

What size vehicle will I be in?

You can choose between a van (up to 8 passengers) or a minivan (up to 5 passengers) at checkout. Both are private to your group.