1-Day in Tokyo as a Local
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Tired of the tourist trail, or simply want to experience Tokyo the way locals do on their days off? This tour is all about hanging out like locals — grabbing coffee at a cute café, wandering through hidden neighborhoods, trying local fun activities such as purikura (Japanese photo booths), or singing karaoke, joining local events or festivals and just enjoying the city at a relaxed pace.
There’s no heavy history lesson here (unless you want one!). Instead, think of this as spending a day with a Tokyo local friend who knows all the fun spots, from art exhibitions to matcha lattes to neighborhood festivals.
Itinerary
This tour is completely flexible and customizable. Choose 3-5 activities, or request others you’d love to try!
Stroll Tokyo neighborhoods (Ebisu, Azabu, Kagurazaka, Waseda, Jiyugaoka, Odaiba etc.)
Visit a cute café for sweets, matcha lattes, or ice cream or have lunch at a local chain
Discover an art or photo exhibition
Check out a festival, live event, or creative workshop (the guide will provide options depending on the season, timing etc)
Try to win at a crane game or other games at a game center
Pop into a rescue cat café (an ethical alternative to regular animal cafés)
Shop for fashion, cosmetics, or quirky gifts
Go up to a city observatory for skyline views
Try karaoke, or end the day at a cozy cocktail bar
Visit famous landmarks with a casual twist
Have photos taken in different spots
Perfect For:
Travelers looking to experience Tokyo beyond the tourist spots,
Solo adventurers who’d love a local friend for the day (who can also take lots of photos of them)
Couples or friends looking for a fun and casual outing
Anyone curious about how Tokyoites actually spend their weekends and prefer a relaxed, flexible vibe over structured sightseeing.
What's included:
Private guide fee
Guide’s travel expenses
*Entrance fees, meals and other expenses are not included. Kindly cover these during the tour.
About cancellations: you may cancel free of charge for up to 5 days before the tour. For cancellations requested in less than 5 days, a cancellation fee of ¥15,000 applies.
About the guide / tour creator
Alina has been living in Japan since 2015 and working in the tourism industry since the post-COVID reopening. She’s spent years curating experiences that combine the richness of traditional Japan with the excitement of its evolving plant-based food scene.
Send a request to book this tour
Tour Duration: aprox. 4h (half-day) / 7h (full-day)
Start/End Location: central Tokyo (depending on the tour) or your hotel in Tokyo
Tour Price: ¥28,000 (half-day) / ¥38,000 (full-day)
Size: 1-4 guests (private tour)
