Tokyo 6hr Private Guided Tour & Kintsugi Experience

Discover Tokyo’s charm and master Kintsugi art in a 6-hour private tour. Walk, learn, and create with expert guidance. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Asakusa - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Start from your hotel and travel to any destination of your choice. You can visit 3 to 4 locations within 6 hours. Select your preferred spots from the list below and customize your tour with your guide!
  • Imperial Palace - This tour offers a more efficient way to explore Tokyo in a single day. Start from your hotel and travel to any destination of your choice.
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine - Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Situated next to the bustling Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Meiji Shrine and the nearby Yoyogi Park form a large forested area within the densely built city. The expansive shrine grounds feature walking paths perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The shrine was completed and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in 1920, eight years after the emperor’s death and six years after the empress’s. It was destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt shortly after.

  • Akihabara - Akihabara (秋葉原), also known as Akiba after a former local shrine, is a central Tokyo district renowned for its numerous electronics shops. Recently, Akihabara has also become known as the hub of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture, with many stores and establishments dedicated to anime and manga interspersed among the electronics shops. On Sundays, Chuo Dori, the main street through the district, is closed to car traffic from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
  • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden - Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo’s oldest and finest Japanese gardens. It was constructed in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family. The garden was named Korakuen after a poem encouraging a ruler to seek pleasure only after ensuring the happiness of his people. Koishikawa is the district where the garden is located.
  • Hama Rikyu Gardens - Hama Rikyu (浜離宮, Hama Rikyū) is a large, beautiful landscape garden in central Tokyo. Situated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu features seawater ponds that change with the tides and a teahouse on an island where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. The traditional garden contrasts sharply with the skyscrapers of the nearby Shiodome district.
  • Tokyo National Museum - The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is the oldest and largest of Japan’s premier national museums, which also include the Kyoto National Museum, the Nara National Museum, and the Kyushu National Museum. It was initially established in 1972 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later.

The Tokyo National Museum houses one of Japan’s most extensive and finest collections of art and archaeological artifacts, comprising over 110,000 items, including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any given time, about 4,000 different items from the permanent collection are on display. Additionally, temporary exhibitions are held regularly. Comprehensive English information and audio guides are available.

  • Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji (浅草寺, Sensōji), also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and popular temples.
  • Rikugien Garden - Rikugien (六義園) is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful Japanese landscape garden, alongside Koishikawa Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien means “six poems garden” and recreates in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is a prime example of an Edo Period strolling garden, featuring a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
  • Yoyogi Park - Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo’s largest city parks, offering wide lawns, ponds, and forested areas. It is an excellent spot for jogging, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.
  • Takeshita Street - Harajuku (原宿) refers to the area around Tokyo’s Harajuku Station, located between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. It is the epicenter of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles but also offers shopping for adults and some historical sites.

The heart of Harajuku’s teenage culture is Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) and its side streets, which are lined with trendy shops, fashion boutiques, used clothing stores, crepe stands, and fast food outlets catering to fashion-conscious teens.

  • Odaiba District - Odaiba (お台場) is a popular shopping and entertainment district on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. It began as a series of small man-made fort islands (daiba means “fort”), constructed towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo from potential sea attacks, specifically in response to Commodore Perry’s gunboat diplomacy.

Over a century later, the small islands were merged into larger ones through massive landfills, and Tokyo embarked on an ambitious development project in the extravagant 1980s to transform the islands into a futuristic residential and business district. However, development slowed significantly after the burst of the “bubble economy” in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.

  • Shibamata - Shibamata (柴又) is a neighborhood on Tokyo’s eastern edge, near the Edogawa River, which forms the natural border between Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture. The town retains its old-world charm and is a perfect escape from modern Tokyo. One of the main attractions is the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, located not far from the station.
  • Nezu - Miraculously spared from major damage during world wars and natural disasters, Yanaka and Nezu—two neighborhoods that make up shitamachi, Tokyo’s old downtown—retain their early 20th-century charm. You’ll find historical sites like Yanaka Cemetery and Nezu Shrine nestled among shitamachi’s narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, izakaya pubs, atmospheric coffee shops, and retro stores selling old-fashioned sweets and snacks. Here, you can step back in time to a slower-paced, more genteel Tokyo.
  • Kabukicho District - Golden Gai is said to have originated around 1950 when the black market that had emerged in front of Shinjuku Station relocated, and numerous eating and drinking establishments set up shop in this new area. Although Shinjuku has undergone significant modernization since then, Golden Gai has remained largely unchanged.

The alley is narrow and crowded with countless signs advertising the various establishments lining the way. Many of the buildings are wooden, remnants from the Showa Era, and most measure only around thirteen square meters (142 square feet). It’s a dim, lively place filled with the aromatic smoke of grilling meats. Despite the abundance of sleek new restaurants in Shinjuku, this little alley continues to attract foreign tourists. Golden Gai is a popular “un-touristy” tourist spot.

  • Tokyo Tower - The retro-cute version of Tokyo Skytree! This vermillion tower has been a Tokyo icon for generations and is featured in the background of many famous animes!
  • 器 日本橋夢東本店 / 日本橋左近本店 - This is where you will experience Kintsugi at the end of the tour. Please bring 550 Yen for the tools and materials used in the craft.
What's Included
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • Kintsugi experience: Age 6 or over & Customizable Tour 2-3 sights
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • The cost of the utensils used in the experience (from 550 JPY)
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

This 6-hour walking tour features a 2-hour Kintsugi experience at Mutoh. Before diving into Kintsugi, enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide! After a 4-hour walk, your guide will escort you to Mutoh. Start time: The start time for your experience may vary. The total duration will be approximately 4 hours from the beginning of the tour. You can personalize your tour by discussing your preferences with the guide after booking. Please select 2 to 3 spots from the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list to create your itinerary. Remember to bring 550 Yen for the tools and materials used in the craft.

Location
Asakusa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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