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Chill Out in Tokyo: Personalized Private Tours with Local Friends
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Chill Out in Tokyo: Personalized Private Tours with Local Friends

By Howzit Japan
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Ages 7-64
Duration: 2–4 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Private and personalized experience
  • 2-4 hours tour with your guide - Including pickup (We don't typically use vehicles))
  • Walking tour, with some public transportation used as well.
  • Optional meet-up at your desired location
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Transportation fee
  • Lunch, for yourself and your guide. Lunch is usually 1,000~3,000JPY per person.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Shibuya Station, 2 Chome-24, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
    After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Pickup details
  • Please let us know your accommodations in Tokyo in advance. Note: If you are booking within 24 hours of the tour departure time, it may be difficult for us to pick you up at your accommodations. In this case, within 24 hours, our guide will let you know the meet-up location.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 460223P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number and reference the product code:
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 460223P2

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      • Howzit Japan
        58
        Japan
        Joined in January 2024
      • 長瀬立樹
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        ありがとう
        Kota was an amazing guide! He took us through the busy streets of Shibuya, where we saw the famous scramble crossing and had delicious sushi at a local spot. We also explored hidden alleys in Harajuku and found some cool street art and unique shops. Kota’s energy and stories made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend!
        Written 22 May 2024
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      Kai B
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had the most incredible experience with our Tokyo tour guide! Our group of 8, which included 3 teenagers, felt so well taken care of from start to finish. Our guide was not only friendly and personable, but also incredibly helpful and attentive to every detail of our trip.

      What stood out the most was how flexible and accommodating they were. We had a few last-minute changes in plans, and they adjusted our itinerary effortlessly, always with a smile. Whether it was switching up destinations or giving us recommendations tailored to the teens in our group, they made sure everyone was engaged and enjoying the experience.

      Their local knowledge and passion for Tokyo shone through, making the tour both educational and fun. We felt like we were seeing the city with a friend who genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. I can’t recommend this guide enough – if you’re looking for a personalized, stress-free, and unforgettable Tokyo tour, this is the way to go!
      Written 24 October 2024
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      Tony Y
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We’re not tour people in a traditional sense, so when we found Howzit, we were so excited. We booked this for our first full day in Tokyo, so we could take advantage of going back to areas we enjoyed later on our trip. As a matter of fact, we moved our hotel to for the back half of our trip as a result of this tour!

      From pre-booking to tour, the Howzit team was extremely responsive, proactive AND knowledgeable.

      We submitted an inquiry via their web form, and got a response that was NOT canned within 24hrs. A human wrote the email! The Howzit team responded letting us know next steps for booking, payment, and when we would expect an introduction to our tour guide and subsequent customized itinerary.

      The itinerary is key, here. We provided some background info on ourselves, interests, and any “must-see” sites; Howzit did the rest. This is not a cookie cutter tour that everyone gets. They literally customize the tour to YOUR preferences and they match you up with a tour guide that’s a good fit.

      Week of the tour we got our intro to our guide, and the outline for our tour. We were asked for any notes or feedback so they could fine tune, and then we just set up a time for pick up at our hotel!

      Our guide met us in the lobby, and off we went! I cannot stress this enough, the guide is a friend. This did not feel like a stuffy tour but rather a reunion with an old friend. Friendly, informed, flexible, and SO easy to spend the day with.

      We were interested in food/drink and “doing as the locals do”. Despite that very vague outline, we got an amazing mix of izakayas, market eateries, truly hidden gems, unique temples, while still learning invaluable info such as local customs, basic language advice and so forth.

      Again, the guide IS a friend. We learned about her as much as she learned about us. She took so many photos of us as a group and shared them via AirDrop at the end as well (we’re awful at taking photos, so this was such a nice perk!). She helped us plan our next leg in Hakone and Kyoto including booking our Shinkansen while we had our final birū.

      I really cannot recommend Howzit enough. This team cares about you, and showing you the side of Japan you want to see.

      Our advice? Be flexible, trust their team, and you’ll have an amazing time! You can do a pre-packaged tour anywhere in the world, this is the only experience we’ve ever had where something is this customized and tailored to our interests. 10/10!
      Written 3 November 2024
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      Ella97062
      Tualatin, OR5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Couples
      My husband and I (50- and 60-somethings) were lucky to have Nanako as our personal tour guide of Tokyo and it was definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan. After viewing funny and informative Howzit Japan YouTube videos, we easily booked an eight-hour tour online and had excellent communication with the company from the beginning. We asked to see the old and the new of Tokyo without anything specific other than we wanted an authentic Japanese dining experience and to visit an Izakaya.

      That is EXACTLY what we got.

      Our tour guide, Nanako, sent us a suggested itinerary in advance and welcomed revisions. We didn't change what she suggested. Nanako was knowledgeable about the temples we visited and took us to some great shopping areas; her recommendation for a shabu-shabu lunch was what we hoped for (and still talk about today). She was a fun and engaging tour guide - I loved learning about her life and I so appreciated her tips on using chopsticks and certain helpful Japanese words and phrases. At the end of the day, we believed eight hours was enough to see *some* of the highlights of Tokyo (you can't see it all in that amount of time, of course!).

      If you don't have a lot of time to spend in Tokyo, hiring Howzit Japan is an excellent way to maximize your time there. We highly recommend hiring Howzit Japan, and if you're lucky enough to get Nanako as your tour guide, you are lucky!
      Written 20 October 2024
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      FromSoCaltoBI
      Island of Hawaii, HI90 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Couples
      We booked an all day Tokyo city tour with Howzit Japan guides, and we were not disappointed! I chose them after seeing some of their videos on YouTube, which looked super fun. We live in Hawaii, where "howzit" is the common term for "what's up/how are you" so that appealed to us! My husband and I are active senior citizens, but have never been to Japan before. I felt we needed a guide to help us navigate the city easily and get to a lot of the must-see sights. Communication was easy leading up to the trip through email and then WhatsApp. We paid ahead with PayPal. Our guide was a wonderful young woman named Hanon, who communicated with us prior to coming as to what sights we'd like to see and made some suggestions for an itinerary, which was perfect. She met us at the hotel, and made sure we had everything we needed to get on the trains and get around town.
      She spoke excellent English, was very kind, patient and a lot of fun to hang out with! She also explained the history and significance of various sights, and was happy to recommend other things to do and offer help etc, outside of the tour. I also work in tourism in Hawaii, so I can appreciate the excellent attention to detail and helpfulness! Highly recommend this tour company. Arigatou gozaimasu Hanon san and Howzit Japan!
      Written 15 November 2024
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      Ambassador829043
      13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2024 • Family
      I have been in the tourist industry in Hawaii for 35 yrs, so I wanted to find a local guide since it was my first trip Japan. I found this company on U tube after watching a good number of their videos. Those videos gave me the confidence to reach out to them

      Pre trip communication was excellent. Answered all of our question promptly, especially since it was my first trip to Tokyo, Japan.

      Our guide who felt more like a friend, Nanako, was very friendly and provided so much useful, local information about Asakusa, where we staying. The type information and local knowledge you can’t find on your smart phone or google maps. This short 4 hour experience with her allowed us to appreciate this area and experience what locals do vs what most tourist do.

      We can now spend the remainder of our trip and future trips to Japan exploring places that she shared with us during our short time with her. She sent us photos and videos from our day together along with links of the places that we shopped and ate lunch at as well as others to explore on our own.

      I would not hesitate to connect with them again in the future. You can feel confident that Kota and his team will take good care of you and your party. I highly recommend Howzit Japan.
      Written 3 January 2025
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      Mary N
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Family
      All I can say is WOW! From my initial inquiry to booking to saying sayonara at the end of our tour, the responsiveness, personalization and attention to detail by Howzit Japan was impeccable. I initially booked a tour with another provider that we’ve used many times, but after reading Howzit’s rave reviews, I cancelled and booked with them. The effervescent Kota made our first day in Tokyo enjoyable for us and our 25 year-old son, providing personal insight on life in Japan, tips on navigating the confusing transportation system, and answering the hundreds of questions we peppered him with all while taking us to some beautiful sites around Tokyo. We only wish he could have accompanied us every day while we were in Tokyo! The smile you see in photos of him is genuine, and you will your smile will be just as big during your time with him or any of the Howzit guides. Our day with Kota was the one of the highlights of our trip, and the perfect way to start our vacation. You WILL NOT regret booking a tour with Howzit Japan!
      Written 18 October 2024
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      Ben S
      Tel Aviv, Israel4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      While planning my trip to Japan I watched videos of howzit and I really loved how fun they are so I decided to take 8 hours private tour

      The booking was very easy to complete and howzit created special itinerary based on my preferences.

      Few days before the planned trip I received a message from my guide Yu-san to confirm the time and location for meeting.

      Yu-san is very friendly and her English is perfect so communication was very easy. She explained about Japan culture and answered so many questions I had about Japan.

      Even though we traveled between few locations I did not feel like rushing through and even the rides on the local trains were fun and interesting. We also ended at a maid cafe which wasn’t part of the main itinerary but was really fun!

      Thank you howzit and especially to Yu-san for making an amazing day in Tokyo
      Written 17 November 2024
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      Rida A
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is my first time in Japan and I decided to book with Howzit Japan. I had a great time walking around the city with Hanna-san, she taught me about the history and culture, and showed me some hidden gems I couldn’t find on my own. I also went bar hopping with Kota-san and we had a great time chatting and drinking in Japanese Izakaya. They both speak English really well and listened to and answered all my questions genuinely. I highly recommend anyone looking for a tour guide to book with Howzit Japan.

      I definitely would book with them again.
      Written 24 October 2024
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      100mi_runr
      Winter Garden, FL5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2024 • Family
      We reached out to Howzit with interested in visiting a Robata as well as experiencing Pachinko. After contacting Howzit we were matched up with guide Nanako. She did a great job ahead of our trip asking questions to better customize our tour and experience.

      Howzit advertises that their tours are like seeing the city with a friend. It is absolutely truly! Nanako was very personable and legitimately felt like a friend right from the start. She was able to share incites to Japanese culture and customs.

      During our pre-trip communications she learned about my passion for rum, and was able to introduce us to brown sugar shochu as well as share her personal family connections to the region in the south of Japan where it is produced.

      Among my wife and I's many travels across the world, we have continually found it is the people that make experiences great. I have no doubt the crew at Howzit Japan would provide anyone with an amazing personalized experience as they did for us.

      My wife's parents will be visiting Japan this next year and we will be booking a tour with Howzit for them. Additionally on our next visit we will look forward to hiring Nanako again!
      Written 17 November 2024
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      Joseph S
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Family
      Our last night in Japan couldn’t have been more perfect! My wife, sister, and I had an amazing time, thanks to our guide. We honestly wish we had started our Tokyo stay with him—he showed us sides of the city we’d never have found on our own. One highlight was a stunning, hidden garden tucked right in the city—such a peaceful escape! And to cap it all off, we ended up singing karaoke at a ninja bar, drinking with the staff and just soaking in those unforgettable memories. Thank you for an incredible night!
      Written 30 October 2024
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