Tokyo private tour with driver: Customize your day

You pick the stops, the driver handles the route through eight Tokyo neighborhoods.

A private full-day Tokyo tour with your own driver lets you build the itinerary around the sites that matter to you (Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing) without navigating public transit or hailing taxis between them. The tour runs ten hours with bottled water included. Pickup is arranged, and a live English or Hindi-speaking guide is available. You choose from three vehicle options at checkout: a luxury chauffeur drive, a spacious six-seater van, or a larger six to thirteen-seater for groups.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Senso-ji Temple1h
2. Tokyo Imperial Palace1h
3. Tokyo Skytree1h
4. Tokyo Tower30m
5. Ginza30m
6. Harajuku30m
7. Meiji Shrine1h
8. Shibuya Crossing30m

Explore Tokyo's iconic landmarks

• Visit Tsukiji Outer Market
• Explore Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street
• Walk through Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
• Enjoy views from Tokyo Skytree observation decks
• See panoramic city views at Tokyo Tower
• Shop and dine in Ginza district
• Visit Takeshita Street in Harajuku
• Explore Meiji Shrine grounds
• Experience Shibuya Crossing

The experience

The core of this tour is control. Instead of following a fixed route that stops at sites you may not care about, you tell the driver which neighborhoods matter to you and how long to spend at each one. Senso-ji Temple draws over 20 million visitors a year. It's Japan's most visited temple, over 1,400 years old, with the famous Kaminarimon Thunder Gate and Nakamise Street's traditional shops running alongside it. Tokyo Skytree, at 634 meters the world's tallest freestanding tower, has two observation decks at 350 and 450 meters. The upper one spirals in glass so you're suspended above the city, and on clear days Mount Fuji is visible. Tokyo Tower, built in 1958 as a symbol of Japan's post-war recovery, stands 333 meters tall and offers its own panoramic views. Ginza is the luxury shopping district: Ginza Six alone has over 240 stores, rooftop gardens and art installations, while Mitsukoshi, Tokyo's oldest department store, blends history with contemporary shopping. You move between these on your own schedule.

The other stops depend on what you want. Harajuku's Takeshita Street is the center of youth fashion and kawaii culture, lined with boutiques and crepe vendors. Meiji Shrine sits in a forest of over 100,000 trees in the heart of the city, offering a quiet counterpoint to the busier neighborhoods. The Imperial Palace grounds include the East Gardens with seasonal blooms, though the inner palace is closed to the public. Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian intersection: 2,500 people cross at each light change in a scramble pattern where all traffic stops and people cross from every direction at once. Tsukiji Outer Market, known as Japan's Food Town, has wholesale and retail shops alongside eateries serving everything from classic dishes to the latest trends. You decide which of these fit your day.

A private driver means no waiting for trains or figuring out which line goes where. The vehicle picks you up and takes you directly between stops. Bottled water is included. The tour runs ten hours total. You'll have a live guide speaking English or Hindi depending on the option you choose. Three vehicle types are available at checkout (a luxury chauffeur drive for a smaller group, a spacious six-seater van, or a larger vehicle for six to thirteen passengers), so the choice depends on your group size and comfort level.

What’s included

• Pickup arranged at your hotel or meeting point.
• a private driver for the full ten hours.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a live guide speaking English or Hindi (depending on your selected option).
• and the freedom to customize which of the eight neighborhoods (Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing). You visit and how long to spend at each.

Options for this experience

3 options

Luxury Chauffeur DriveUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Car; pickup is included

Roomy 6-Seater VanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00Van offering ample space and comfort for passengers; pickup is included

Travel Together in a 6–13 Seater VehicleUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00Large Van; includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to5h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Audio guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tokyo 360 tours

Is this one for you?Choose the vehicle size that matches your group at checkout: the luxury chauffeur drive for two to four travelers, the spacious six-seater van for a small family, or the larger option for groups of six or more. The private driver means no time spent on public transit or waiting for taxis, so the ten-hour day stretches further across the neighborhoods that matter to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Senso-ji Temple like when you arrive?

Senso-ji Temple is Japan's most visited temple, over 1,400 years old, with the iconic Kaminarimon Thunder Gate at the entrance: a vibrant gate adorned with a giant red lantern. Beyond the temple itself, Nakamise Street runs alongside with traditional shops selling Japanese souvenirs and street foods, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Can you see Mount Fuji from Tokyo Skytree?

On clear days, Mount Fuji is visible from the upper observation deck at 450 meters, the highest in Japan. The upper deck features a spiraling glass corridor that gives the sensation of floating above the city.

How does the customizable itinerary work?

You tell the driver which of the eight neighborhoods and attractions you want to visit and how long to spend at each one. The driver takes you directly between stops without waiting for public transit, so you build the day around what interests you most.

What vehicle options are available?

Three options are available at checkout: a luxury chauffeur drive for smaller groups, a spacious six-seater van, or a larger vehicle seating six to thirteen passengers. You choose based on your group size and preference.

What is Ginza known for?

Ginza is Tokyo's premier luxury shopping district. Ginza Six, the largest shopping complex in the area, has over 240 stores, rooftop gardens and modern art installations. Mitsukoshi Ginza, Tokyo's oldest department store, combines history with contemporary shopping, from fine Japanese crafts to gourmet food floors.