--- title: VIP CAR customized TOKYO tour WI TOKYO NATIVE lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 434 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/vip-car-customized-tokyo-tour-wi-tokyo-native/ --- # VIP CAR customized TOKYO tour WI TOKYO NATIVE **Guidekin's take:** Set your own Tokyo stops and pace with an SUV on a private tour for your party. A local guide is included; food and drinks for both you and the guide are extra. 5 from 37 reviews at €434 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #22 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview comfortable for luggage, shopping bags, and several passengers. More comfortable — useful if you're touring Tokyo for many hours or travelling with family. ️ Premium/private feel — an SUV can make a customised tour feel more exclusive than a standard taxi. Flexible itinerary — you can choose where to go and how long to stay rather than following a fixed tour schedule. ️ Better in bad weather — you can move between attractions without relying as much on trains or walking. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point Meet in front of Starbucks… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 11:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food and Drinks (For you and Guide) - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €434 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Welcometokyotours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 37 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37. - 5 stars: 37 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise friendly guidance and palace history; these accounts concern walks around the palace grounds. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of palace, shogun and imperial history - Friendly, welcoming guidance and easy conversation - Helpful answers to questions about Japanese history - Relaxed walks through the palace gardens and grounds **Complaints:** - No complaints are stated in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-02-07 to 2026-08-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - • Exclusive & Relaxed: Private Tour , no dress code, and tattoo-friendly. - • History in Motion: Explore 400 years of the Shogunate & modern Tokyo. - • Hidden Gems: See the former palace miniature & rare "ornamental" koi. - Expert Local Guide: Deep dives into Samurai lore & Tokyo’s evolution. - • Botany & Views: Trees from across Japan + the city's best photo ops. ## Not included - Access to the Inner Palace (note: not open to the public) - Food and Drinks (For you and Guide) ## Itinerary 1. **Shibuya Crossing** (15m) - New york Times Square in Tokyo hibuya Crossing is recognized as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, with up to 3,000 people crossing in a single green light cycle during peak hours. It is estimated that between 250,000 to 500,000 pedestrians walk across Shibuya... 2. **Shinjuku** (15m) - is a major commercial, business, and entertainment hub in Tokyo centered around Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest railway station. It is famous for its towering skyscrapers, massive shopping districts, vibrant nightlife, and quiet green spaces there are Huge Gozzila and... 3. **Meiji Jingu Shrine** (30m) - Meiji Shrine is famous as Tokyo’s premier Shinto shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. It is renowned for its massive 70-hectare man-made forest in the heart of the city, drawing the largest New Year's visitor turnout in Japan 4. **Takeshita Street** (30m) - is a vibrant 350-meter pedestrian shopping lane located directly across from JR Harajuku Station in Tokyo. Known as the epicenter of Japan’s kawaii culture and youth fashion, it is packed with trendy clothing boutiques, crepe stands, and purikura sticker photo booth amous for... 5. **Harajuku Station** (30m) - known globally as the center of Japan's youth culture, street fashion, and "kawaii" (cute) style. Located along the JR Yamanote Line between Shibuya and Shinjuku, it blends hyper-modern trends with peaceful historical landmarks 6. **Senso-ji Temple** (40m) - Sensō-ji is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, founded in 628 AD. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and is famous for its iconic Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon), the historic Nakamise shopping street, a grand five-story pagoda, and drawing over 30 million visitors each... 7. **Akihabara** (1h) - is Tokyo's famous "Electric Town" and global center for anime, manga, video games, and otaku culture. Located just minutes from Tokyo Station, it packs multi-story electronics megastores, retro gaming dens, capsule toy shops, and themed cafes into a vibrant, neon-lit district. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point Meet in front of Starbucks Coffee Kōkyo Gaien Wadakura Fountain Park Store. Address: 3-1 Kōkyo Gaien, Chiyoda City, Tokyo https://maps.app.goo.gl/Caab3X6fhK6yaU4QA Your Guide will be holding a sine that says " Welcometokyotours" Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Near public transportation ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 63** | €434 | 8h | 5.0 (37) | private | | [Tokyo Private Discovery Tour / Unique Insights & Must Sees](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-private-discovery-tour-unique-insights-must-sees/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 5.0 (289) | private | | [Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-tailor-made-akihabara-anime-tour-with-a-local-otaku-guide/?format=md) | €138 | 3h | 5.0 (185) | private | | [Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-customized-private-tour-must-see-places-in-1-day/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 4.95 (2463) | private | Ranked #22 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €7240, median €122; typical length 4h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/vip-car-customized-tokyo-tour-wi-tokyo-native/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md