Where Everyday Life Happens — Tokyo Tour

Where Everyday Life Happens — Tokyo Tour

from $277.00

To truly experience a culture in a short time, you need to go where everyday life happens—spend time with locals and do real-life chores instead of just visiting sights.

This tour is exactly that: a deep dive into how daily life in Japan really feels.

It includes experiences such as:

  • Visiting local parks where grandparents and children play together

  • Stopping by a neighborhood barber shop — even getting a haircut if you wish

  • Buying groceries the way locals do in a small, non-touristic market

  • Eating at mom-and-pop restaurants with no English menu

  • Joining the guide in a simple real-life task — for example, stopping by a laundromat while they share quirky, hidden sides of Japanese life that tourists never hear about

This tour gives you what sightseeing never can — a real connection to the city’s soul, the kind of insight you carry home within you, not on your camera roll.

The price listed below is per group, not per person.

Number of Participants (Adults & Children):
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Tour Summary

⚲ Location: Tokyo

⏱ Duration: 3 hours

➡︎ Meeting Time: 5 p.m.

⌕ Meeting Location: your hotel lobby (your guide will contact you to confirm the exact spot)

⬅︎ Drop-off Time: 8 p.m.

⌕ Drop-off Location: your hotel lobby or the last destination

⚐ Language: English (other languages may be available upon request)

NOTE: YOUR TOUR IS ENTIRELY PRIVATE — NO OTHER TOURISTS WILL BE JOINING, MAKING IT A FULLY PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE.

THE DETAILS ABOVE CAN BE ADJUSTED UPON REQUEST.

Tour Details

  • This exclusive itinerary remains a secret—shared only via email after your booking is confirmed.

  • ✔ Dedicated, multilingual, professional local tour guide’s time and expertise (for 3 hours), along with their personal expenses.

    ✔ All Entrance Fees, if needed: All entrance fees for any attractions are fully included in the tour (if needed), ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for our guests.

    ✔ Stovenirs: A unique souvenir for each guest on the tour (see section below).

    ✔ Customizable Itinerary: Flexibility to tailor the tour according to your preferences and interests.

    ✔ Personal Support: If customers who book contact us with any questions about their Japan trip, we will respond promptly.

  • ✖ Meal Costs: Participants are responsible for their own meals (e.g., lunch).

    ✖ Transportation Costs: Participants handle their own transportation costs (public or private).

    Note: For those who booked the 'Luxury Wand' asset, everything mentioned above is fully covered, including private transportation.

    More about the 'Luxury Wand' here.

  • Stovenirs = Souvenirs + Stories.

    贈り物の背後には、心のこもった物語が広がっています。

    (Okurimono no haigo ni wa, kokoro no komotta monogatari ga hirogatteimasu.)

    Translation: "Behind every gift, there is an heartfelt story unfolding."

    For direct bookings made through our website, every guest will receive a special "stovenir" during the tour—a thoughtfully chosen souvenir accompanied by a captivating story about Japan, shared by your guide.

    These stovenirs are designed to enrich your experience, making your tour not just memorable but deeply meaningful.

  • 1. Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of booking.

    2. Resources: We will email you "Preparing for Your Japan Trip" and "Japan Secrets" digital guides to help you make the most of your experience.

    3. Personalized Contact: Your guides will reach out to you three times (via email or Whatsapp):

    a… 2-4 weeks before your tour.

    b… again the day before your tour with them.

    c… and finally at the meeting point on the day of the tour.

    4. Support: We will follow up with you to ensure everything is going smoothly and offer support if any issues arise.

You may have more inquiries. Why not explore our Frequently Asked Questions section?

For cancellations made more than 15 days before the tour date, an 80% refund will be issued. This reflects the time spent assigning your guide and tailoring your itinerary. For cancellations made 2 to 14 days before the tour date, a 50% refund will be issued. Cancellations less than 2 days before the tour date or no-shows are non-refundable.
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