Tokyo
Child’s play: fun for all in Tokyo
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
5.0
(23)
Child’s play: fun for all in Tokyo
Discover the best of Tokyo to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get an experience that’s personalized to your family’s interests and what you’d most like to see in Tokyo
- Explore some of Tokyo’s popular family attractions together and soak up the city’s electric energy
- Kick back as the kids run off some energy in one of the many stunning parks
- Your host will reveal the most family friendly spots in the city and show you how best to get around
- Visit a quirky themed cafe: from an owl cafe (with real owls, no less) to a Mad Hatter’s tea party in an Alice in Wonderland themed cafe
- Wow the kids with otaku and cosplay (gaming) culture in Akihabara Electric Town
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
NewDays Harajuku - The host will wait in front of the store, located inside JR Harajuku Station.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Tokyo’s scale may look intimidating for a family vacation, but your host can show you an alternative, more manageable ways to enjoy it. You could investigate miniature cities at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, if you fancy living history, Tokyo’s aquariums can give you the deep dive you need, but nothing can prepare you for Sunshine Department Store’s flying penguins.
A vivid high tea at an Alice in Wonderland Cafe might be in order before nap time among the orchards of Yoyogi Park. Travel books will have you believe that Tokyo’s cuisine is an elaborate affair, but our local heroes know how to turn a bowl of ramen into a sumptuous slurp-fest!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
Kanpai from the coziest izakaya
A peaceful moment at Kanda Shrine
Flying high for Children's Day!
New friendships over late-night ramen
Shared plates, shared smiles
Takeshita Street, where quirky fashion, sweet treats, and pop culture collide
History meets gold at Ueno Toshogu Shrine
From navigating to sharing hidden stops
Press start on an Akihabara adventure!
Night out, Tokyo-style
Neon Nights, New Friends
Layover Magic at Tokyo Station
Quirky Café Moments
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What travelers think of this experience
Adam
Apr 2025
Rebecca
Jan 2025
We visited Tokyo in January 2025 and booked a private tour with Mari. She was amazing! Super friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. We would not have experienced a fraction of Tokyo in the short time that we had if not for Mari. She was fantastic with the kids and I would highly recommend booking a tour. Thanks again Mari, we had the beat time! Regards Rebecca
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Rebecca
Jan 2025
We loved that we got a mix of culture and sightseeing. Everyone had the best day and Mari was the highlight of our trip!
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Danica
Dec 2024
This was a wonderful experience for my family. Hiroko was our fabulous tour guide. She is the seriously the best and I would highly recommend requesting her. She met my family in our hotel lobby, showed us how to use the train system, customized our day for us based on our requests. Instead of trying to navigate through Tokyo oursleves, she provided a fun day for all of us to just enjoy and take in all the joys of this fascinating city. She was so informative and explained things to us with a little humor so the kids really connected with her. By the end of the tour, we felt we had known her for years. Hiroko became part of the family! I would highly recommend this activity especially one of the first few days of your trip so you can get acclimated with city. Thank you Hiroko for the best day in Tokyo. We miss you and hope to see you again soon. Btw, she is also an excellent, knowledgeable shopping guide if you want to have that kind of experience too.
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Ryan
Oct 2024
Ryoko was our tour guide for a children's tour in Japan. This was the first time our family of 5 (3 children ages 6, 4, and 2) did an organized tour with a tour guide. Ryoko did such a wonderful job with our kids. She planned the day excellently with fun activities for our kids and even had a little bit of time for my wife and I to just chat while she played with the kids at one of our fun activities. She took us to explore the Odaiba area and a wonderful animal cafe to explore. Thank you Ryoko for the wonderful experience!
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Steven
Sep 2023
First of all Saya was very knowledgeable about her City. We visited a beautiful Shrine in Harajuku. She guided us along some of the wonderful sites between Harajuku and Shibuya. We saw a lot but it all felt well managed and tailored for our family. We would highly recommend Saya. Thank you Saya. Arigoto gozaimas.
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