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Child’s play: fun for all in Tokyo

4 hours English
5 (96)
100% Personalized

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

Susumu
Susumu
momoko/momo-chan
momoko/momo-chan

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

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 experience

What 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.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

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 travelers think of our Tokyo experiences

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Rebecca 15 January 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 15 January 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 2 December 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 15 October 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 23 September 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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What 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!

Real Stories, Real Connections

A cheerful moment with a pixelated character in Tokyo.

A cheerful moment with a pixelated character in Tokyo.

Sharing a warm moment over sake in a cozy Tokyo nook.

Sharing a warm moment over sake in a cozy Tokyo nook.

Exploring futuristic vibes in a vibrant Tokyo shop window.

Exploring futuristic vibes in a vibrant Tokyo shop window.

Amid digital wonder, a curious encounter with a playful dinosaur.

Amid digital wonder, a curious encounter with a playful dinosaur.

Standing together beneath Tokyo's iconic pagoda, embracing the day's adventure.

Standing together beneath Tokyo's iconic pagoda, embracing the day's adventure.

The tower pierces the clear Tokyo sky with modern elegance.

The tower pierces the clear Tokyo sky with modern elegance.

Laughs shared over hot pot in a cozy Tokyo dining spot.

Laughs shared over hot pot in a cozy Tokyo dining spot.

A vibrant glow spills from the Tokyo Tower into the night.

A vibrant glow spills from the Tokyo Tower into the night.

A quiet moment near the incense burner in a tranquil Tokyo retreat.

A quiet moment near the incense burner in a tranquil Tokyo retreat.

Admiring the grandeur of Tokyo's iconic Senso-ji Temple entrance.

Admiring the grandeur of Tokyo's iconic Senso-ji Temple entrance.

Against a cloudy Tokyo sky, nostalgic architecture draws attention on the street.

Against a cloudy Tokyo sky, nostalgic architecture draws attention on the street.

Sipping iced drinks on a sunny stroll through Tokyo.

Sipping iced drinks on a sunny stroll through Tokyo.

A sunny day in Tokyo with the Great Buddha towering nearby.

A sunny day in Tokyo with the Great Buddha towering nearby.

Exploring Tokyo's blend of tradition and modernity under clear skies.

Exploring Tokyo's blend of tradition and modernity under clear skies.

Friends gather beneath Tokyo's towering skyscrapers on a sunny day.

Friends gather beneath Tokyo's towering skyscrapers on a sunny day.

Beneath a canopy of glowing trees, the night buzzes with life.

Beneath a canopy of glowing trees, the night buzzes with life.

A sunny day stroll in vibrant Tokyo's winter chill.

A sunny day stroll in vibrant Tokyo's winter chill.

Discovering Tokyo's skyline under a bright, clear sky.

Discovering Tokyo's skyline under a bright, clear sky.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by the serene pond in Tokyo.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by the serene pond in Tokyo.

A cheerful group poses with a Godzilla figure in Tokyo.

A cheerful group poses with a Godzilla figure in Tokyo.

A joyful group selfie beneath bright station signs in Tokyo.

A joyful group selfie beneath bright station signs in Tokyo.

In Tokyo, lanterns twinkle above the serene canal at dusk.

In Tokyo, lanterns twinkle above the serene canal at dusk.

Smiling beneath cherry blossoms, enjoying their first day in Tokyo.

Smiling beneath cherry blossoms, enjoying their first day in Tokyo.

Admiring the breathtaking ceiling of an elegant Tokyo station.

Admiring the breathtaking ceiling of an elegant Tokyo station.

Beneath cherry blossoms, smiles light up a Tokyo afternoon.

Beneath cherry blossoms, smiles light up a Tokyo afternoon.

Enjoying a stroll by Tokyo's iconic red brick station.

Enjoying a stroll by Tokyo's iconic red brick station.

Strolling under Tokyo's cherry blossoms with smiling faces all around.

Strolling under Tokyo's cherry blossoms with smiling faces all around.

Enjoying the panoramic view of Tokyo's bustling cityscape below.

Enjoying the panoramic view of Tokyo's bustling cityscape below.

Exploring Tokyo's vibrant sake barrel wall in the autumn sunlight.

Exploring Tokyo's vibrant sake barrel wall in the autumn sunlight.

Savoring a comforting bowl of noodles in cozy Tokyo setting.

Savoring a comforting bowl of noodles in cozy Tokyo setting.

Relaxing beneath Tokyo's cherry blossoms on a sunny day.

Relaxing beneath Tokyo's cherry blossoms on a sunny day.

Sharing a joyful moment outside a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Sharing a joyful moment outside a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Enjoying street food smiles in the heart of Tokyo.

Enjoying street food smiles in the heart of Tokyo.

Enjoying sushi with friendly laughter in a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Enjoying sushi with friendly laughter in a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Savoring creamy delights in a cozy nook of Tokyo.

Savoring creamy delights in a cozy nook of Tokyo.

Smiles beneath Tokyo's grand temple lantern.

Smiles beneath Tokyo's grand temple lantern.

Warm smiles beneath vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo's winter sun.

Warm smiles beneath vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo's winter sun.

People crossing the iconic Shibuya intersection under a bright Tokyo sky.

People crossing the iconic Shibuya intersection under a bright Tokyo sky.

Friends smile together in the bustling heart of Shibuya, Tokyo.

Friends smile together in the bustling heart of Shibuya, Tokyo.

Exploring Tokyo's historic charm amidst bustling temple crowds.

Exploring Tokyo's historic charm amidst bustling temple crowds.

Enjoying a warm, hearty meal in a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Enjoying a warm, hearty meal in a cozy Tokyo eatery.

Savoring sweet delights in a cozy corner of Tokyo.

Savoring sweet delights in a cozy corner of Tokyo.

Capturing a fun moment at Tokyo's iconic temple gate.

Capturing a fun moment at Tokyo's iconic temple gate.

Exploring Tokyo Station's historic charm amidst towering modern skyscrapers.

Exploring Tokyo Station's historic charm amidst towering modern skyscrapers.

Smiles abound while exploring Tokyo's bustling culinary scene together.

Smiles abound while exploring Tokyo's bustling culinary scene together.

Smiling with colorful cotton candy in the heart of Tokyo.

Smiling with colorful cotton candy in the heart of Tokyo.

Enjoying the cherry blossoms beneath a cloudy Tokyo sky.

Enjoying the cherry blossoms beneath a cloudy Tokyo sky.

Sharing laughs in a lively Tokyo izakaya.

Sharing laughs in a lively Tokyo izakaya.

Cherry blossoms and laughter fill the air on a sunny afternoon.

Cherry blossoms and laughter fill the air on a sunny afternoon.

Rain-soaked strolls beneath Tokyo's iconic pagoda bring unexpected joy.

Rain-soaked strolls beneath Tokyo's iconic pagoda bring unexpected joy.

Exploring Tokyo's iconic torii gate on a leisurely stroll.

Exploring Tokyo's iconic torii gate on a leisurely stroll.

Gliding along Tokyo's tranquil waters in a whimsical swan boat.

Gliding along Tokyo's tranquil waters in a whimsical swan boat.

A sunny stroll through Tokyo brings joyful smiles all around.

A sunny stroll through Tokyo brings joyful smiles all around.

Exploring a serene water ritual amidst Tokyo's urban landscape.

Exploring a serene water ritual amidst Tokyo's urban landscape.

A peaceful stroll under vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo.

A peaceful stroll under vibrant red torii gates in Tokyo.

A group stands beneath the towering torii gate in sunlight.

A group stands beneath the towering torii gate in sunlight.

Admiring the intricate carvings beneath Tokyo's vibrant temple lantern.

Admiring the intricate carvings beneath Tokyo's vibrant temple lantern.

Enjoying a sunny day by Tokyo's iconic Hachiko statue.

Enjoying a sunny day by Tokyo's iconic Hachiko statue.

Pausing to admire a golden Buddha statue in a Tokyo shrine.

Pausing to admire a golden Buddha statue in a Tokyo shrine.

Kanpai from the coziest izakaya

Kanpai from the coziest izakaya

 A peaceful moment at Kanda Shrine

A peaceful moment at Kanda Shrine

 Flying high for Children's Day!

Flying high for Children's Day!

 New friendships over late-night ramen

New friendships over late-night ramen

Shared plates, shared smiles

Shared plates, shared smiles

 Takeshita Street, where quirky fashion, sweet treats, and pop culture collide

Takeshita Street, where quirky fashion, sweet treats, and pop culture collide

History meets gold at Ueno Toshogu Shrine

History meets gold at Ueno Toshogu Shrine

From navigating to sharing hidden stops

From navigating to sharing hidden stops

Press start on an Akihabara adventure!

Press start on an Akihabara adventure!

Night out, Tokyo-style

Night out, Tokyo-style

Neon Nights, New Friends

Neon Nights, New Friends

Layover Magic at Tokyo Station

Layover Magic at Tokyo Station

Quirky Café Moments

Quirky Café Moments