Roy was very personable and listened to our wants making the 6 hour tour perfect for our family of 4! He walked around with us and provided information about what we were seeing giving recommendations on foods to try and souvenirs that would interest us. He communicated well prior to the trip as well as securing us tickets to an attraction that interested us (which was an additional cost that we were aware of prior to committing to). Overall would highly recommend. This made our layover go by quickly.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Itinerary fully customizable on preference and time restrictions
- Driver/guide fluent in native level in English, Japanese and Korean
- Gift bag filled with Japanese goodies
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer in a luxury SUV
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to attractions may cost $1-$40 depending on the venue
- Food and Drinks during the tour
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Our driver/guide will pick your group up from the specified terminal. Please let us know your arrival terminal at the time of booking.
Itinerary
Your journey starts as our guide picks up your group at Haneda Airport outside of the arrival exit.
Tokyo's oldest temple in historic Asakusa, Senso-ji beckons through its majestic Kaminarimon gate, leading to the vibrant Nakamise-dori shopping street. Experience deep spirituality, rich history, and cultural vibrancy all in one captivating visit.
Known as Tokyo's luxury shopping district, even a drive through Ginza’s boulevards gives a glimpse of Japan's high-end taste, from flagship designer stores to iconic theaters.
Arguably the world's busiest intersection, Shibuya Crossing is a spectacle and offers the hustle and bustle feel of Tokyo.
Harajuku area, fashion-forward district known for quirky shops, trendy boutiques, and a blend of traditional and contemporary culture. Also many animal cafes including Shiba-inu and owl cafes.
Tokyo's electric town is a wonder for fans of anime, manga, and electronics. The colorful billboards and vibrant energy are quintessentially Tokyo.
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At the last minute I planned a solo excursion during a lengthy layover in Tokyo. I was assigned Kan as my guide and we chatted at length about my interests in the few days leading up to the event. Kan also helped address my random questions (like what do I do with my luggage?) and was thoughtful about showing me the highlights of daytime Tokyo. Kan took the opportunity to foster my interests and encouraged me to try new things. It was so fun to explore the city through his eyes and see so much of Tokyo in such a short time. The transit to and from the airport was seamless with fantastic and beautiful vehicles. Even though I was alone, I felt perfectly safe AND I feel like I made a new friend in the process. I absolutely would recommend this experience.
I am so lucky to have had this tour of Tokyo. I landed very late at night (11pm) and they got me set up in my hotel at the airport then headed out into the city for sushi and beer with locals, shopping for my nieces and nephew for Pokemon and Hello Kitty then living room Karaoke until 4am!! Back to my hotel at the airport for a couple hours of sleep then flew out at 10am. Seriously coolest night ever!! 10/10 recommend this night tour of Tokyo!
When our transfer plans through Tokyo hit a snag and required last minute changes, Roy was both understanding and helpful.
This was an experience of a lifetime for my family! Roy was AMAZING! He is very professional, kind, patient, considerate and knowledgeable. We got to experience so much in Japan from the culture and history to food and shopping during our 9 hour layover! Thanks again Roy for everything! I would highly recommend him because of his topnotch service and professional approach! If we should ever decide to go back to Japan, we will be seeking out his services so that we get the full experience again! ☺️
Roy was fantastic! He was hyper-communicative in advance and tailored the tour. The day was terrific and hit everything I could have asked for in the time we had. I highly recommend!
Highly recommend Roy M. and Elite tours. I booked a layover tour for my parents (75 & 74) transiting through Tokyo on their way to the US. Roy M. treated my parents as if they were his own. He adjusted the tour to avoid much walking, showed them the key spots. Along the way he took pictures and sent them to me. On the way back, he helped my mom get a wheelchair back at the airport counter. Thank you, so much!
This went above and beyond our expectations! Roy made our time in Tokyo memorable and we could not have been more pleased. Highly recommend to anyone considering this experience.
The entire experience was first rate. Roy was on-time and communicated regularly leveraging WhatsApp. He asked me questions about what I wanted to experience in my short time in Tokyo and he created a great customized itinerary. Very personable and easy to talk with. Highly recommended!
Ron is exceptional, thorough professional, made the entire experience a breeze. I had a fantastic time learning about Japenese culture, traditions and food!
This tour was a smooth process from start to finish. Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable. We were able to see some of Tokyo’s best sights with no stress or planning on our part. We highly recommend this tour.
I highly recommend this tour! We had a 10 hour layover in Tokyo and wanted to see the highlights of Tokyo. Our guide, Roy, was amazing. He sent us a survey about a week before our arrival asking what we wanted to see. Our tour was exactly what we wanted to see and do. Roy did an amazing job as our guide! His car was also very nice and clean.
From booking to the end off the trip it was smooth sailing, no anxiety about… ‘is this going to work’, our guide Ray made it work effortlessly. Roy collected us at a prearranged spot in the arrivals hall, on time, with a quick walk to his luxury SUV, he offered us cold drinks and then before getting underway we quickly discussed our itinerary, Roy offered further suggestions due to the heat (>36c and high humidity) which we gladly accepted, a good call on his behalf. Roys English having lived in America was excellent and any fear of communication issues quickly abated. We had great chats on Japanese customs, traditions and its culture, no questions were left unanswered and being seasoned travellers there were plenty from us. His laid back nothing is a problem attitude with a good sense of humour made spending 7 hours with him a joy. His recommendations of a places to eat also excellent and he ensured the restaurant were aware of our allergies which made lunch a very enjoyable affair. The whole time with Roy he kept us up to date of the where, what, when and how we needed to do things and felt like we had an old friend guiding us around as he wasn’t fussing, just keeping an eye on things quietly in the background and guiding us when we needed it. A great introduction tour to one of the worlds Mega cities. We will certainly being using his services when we go back to Tokyo in January 2025 and this time we will be asking him to curate a foodies tour of Tokyo.
The 6 hours we spent in Tokyo was a wonderful experience. Mr. Roy was our guide and was knowledgeable. He did not rush us and customized the trip for us. We eneded up covering more than planned and he spent .ore than 6 hours. He picked us up on time and there was never any confusion. He also helped us pick up food based on our dietary needs. Overall a great experience.
The Perfect Day. We travel often internationally and look for opportunities to maximize our time because we never know if we will be returning to that place again soon. We arrived back to Tokyo from a twelve day cruise disembarking at 8AM. Our flight was not departing until 6:30pm. We were looking for a guide that could pick us up and spend the day touring before dropping us off at the Haneda Airport. We also had luggage to keep with us all day. Well we found Roy and we could not have been happier with our decision. Roy responded immediately to all our pre-trip inquiries using perfect English and keeping in touch with us periodically until our tour date. It turns out Roy is Japanese but was schooled in the US making him bilingual. Big advantage when touring in Japan as we found out. Not only is Roy young, intelligent and articulate but he will pick you up in a new BMW SUV or equivalent and have waters eating for you. Roy asked us in advance what we had already toured on our trip so as not to duplicate and then sent us a suggested itinerary in advance. We cannot say enough nice things about this tour service. When in Tokyo, call or email Roy at Elite Tokyo Tours!!
Roy was very personable, knowledgeable, and a great guide. We covered a lot of ground, saw interesting things, had a great meal, and he gave many suggestions for other cities we will be visiting. very sweet guy.
I had an 8-hour layover at Haneda and booked this private Tokyo tour to fill the time. The host/driver Roy was very friendly and knowledgeable, and went out of his way to ensure I had a great time and got to explore the parts of the city that I wanted to see. I would absolute book again.
We had a 10 hour layover at Haneda, and found Elite Tokyo Tours. Best decision - turned a potentially torturous layover into a vacation highlight! Roy made it easy to find him at Haneda, and was right on time. Our car was clean and definitely "bespoke." It's amazing how much we packed in to our short visit, without at all feeling rushed. We saw shrines/temples, saw all of Tokyo from the SkyTree, and did a little shopping geared towards our teenage son (shops with anime themes/stuff). But the highlight was lunch - first course at a great sushi restaurant and then second course at a ramen house, both in the "hip" Shibuya district. Can't recommend Roy and Elite Tokyo Tours enough!
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