Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Car with Licensed Guide

See Tokyo's mix of old temples and modern districts in one day without the subway confusion.

A full-day private car tour from Yokohama to Tokyo with a licensed English-speaking guide, covering 3 to 4 sites of your choice from landmarks like Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, and Hama Rikyu Gardens. The guide handles navigation and pacing while you travel in a private vehicle. You pick which neighborhoods and attractions fit your interests. A van seats up to seven passengers. A regular car fits two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tokyo Imperial Palace30m
2. Shinjuku Park15m
3. Shibuya Crossingpass by
4. Meiji Shrine30m
5. Akihabara30m
6. Hama Rikyu Gardens15m
7. Tokyo National Museum15m
8. Tokyo Skytree30m
9. Rikugien Garden30m
10. Harajuku30m
11. Roppongi30m
12. Odaiba Seaside Park30m
13. Shibamata30m

Explore Tokyo highlights by private car

• Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
• See Tokyo Imperial Palace exterior
• Walk in Shinjuku Gyoen Park
• Pass by Shibuya Scramble Crossing
• Explore Tsukiji Outer Market
• Visit Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park
• Explore Akihabara electronics district
• Visit Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
• Visit Hama Rikyu Gardens
• See Tokyo National Museum
• Visit Tokyo Skytree area
• Explore Harajuku shopping district
• Visit Roppongi Hills complex
• Explore Odaiba Seaside Park
• Visit Shibamata neighborhood
• Explore Yanaka and Nezu neighborhoods

The experience

Eight hours is tight for Tokyo's scale, but a private guide and vehicle let you skip the subway system's complexity and move between neighborhoods on your own schedule. You'll choose which 3 to 4 sites matter most, whether that's the 7th-century Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with its centuries-old shopping street, the controlled chaos of Shibuya Crossing, the forested grounds of Meiji Shrine near Harajuku, or the tidal gardens of Hama Rikyu overlooking Tokyo Bay. The guide speaks English and knows how to fit the sights into a single afternoon without wasting time on transfers.

Tokyo splits into distinct neighborhoods, each with its own rhythm. Asakusa holds the old downtown feel: narrow lanes, traditional snacks, the temple itself built in the 7th century. Shibuya and Harajuku are the opposite: packed intersections, trend-driven shops, modern energy. Meiji Shrine sits in a forested pocket despite being steps from a busy train station. Hama Rikyu is a landscape garden with seawater ponds that shift with the tides, a teahouse on an island, and skyscrapers visible across the water. Your guide picks the route and timing based on what you want to see.

The vehicle is private to your group, so you're not waiting for other tourists or following a fixed itinerary that doesn't match your pace. Entrance fees to sites are separate, and lunch is on you. The guide will know where to eat but won't be included in the cost. If you're traveling with young children, car seats and booster seats are available but limited. Contact the operator directly if you need a rear-facing seat. The tour works for all fitness levels and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available.

What’s included

• Private vehicle (van for up to 7 passengers or regular car for up to 2).
• licensed local English-speaking guide for 8 hours.
• customizable itinerary of 3 to 4 sites from the available attractions.
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle options and car seats available upon request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Van (seats up to 7 passengers)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Van (seats up to 7 passengers), includes pickup

Regular car (seats up to 2 passengers)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Japanese · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Regular car (seats up to 2 passengers), includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2d before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Japan Guide Agency

Is this one for you?Choose the van if you're traveling as a family or small group and want to keep everyone together. Pick the regular car if it's just two of you and you prefer a more intimate pace. Either way, the private vehicle and guide let you move between neighborhoods without learning Tokyo's subway system or waiting for group departures.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

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

Can I pick which Tokyo neighborhoods I want to see on this tour?

Yes. You choose 3 to 4 sites from the list: Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Akihabara, Roppongi, Shinjuku Park, Tokyo Imperial Palace, and others. The guide will help you fit them into the eight-hour window based on location and your interests.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?

The private vehicle, guide, and their time for eight hours are included. Entrance fees to temples, gardens and museums are separate, as is lunch. The guide's entry fees only cover the sites you choose from the tour list.

Do I need to know how to use Tokyo's subway system?

No. The whole point of this tour is to avoid the subway. You travel by private car instead, and the guide handles navigation and knows the best times to visit each neighborhood to avoid crowds.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

A van seats up to seven passengers with their luggage. A regular car fits up to two. You pick which one at checkout. Both are private to your group only.

What's the difference between Asakusa and the other neighborhoods on this tour?

Asakusa is Tokyo's old downtown, or shitamachi, where the atmosphere of decades past survives: narrow lanes, traditional wooden buildings, the 7th-century Senso-ji Temple, and a shopping street that's been serving temple visitors for centuries. Most other stops on the tour are modern Tokyo: busy train stations, shopping districts, parks, and contemporary landmarks like Shibuya Crossing and Roppongi Hills.