Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (TMG) Tours and Activities

Get an intimate look at Tokyo during this bike tour. Discover the city’s hidden paths and top landmarks, cycling beneath the skyscrapers of Shinjuku to a local shrine and exploring neighborhoods like Ginza and Roppongi Hills. Pass landmarks like Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the Imperial Palace before ending at the top of the 48-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A guide, bike, and helmet are included.

Get acquainted with a real-life geisha during a cultural experience in Tokyo. An intimate encounter designed for travelers interested in Japanese culture, this tour includes a geisha performance, traditionally featuring songs, dances, and games, and refreshments such as tea and sweets. Learn about the history of the geisha and upgrade to include lunch and unlimited drinks.

A chauffeured private tour is the perfect way to see Tokyo if you have a limited time or want to get your bearings in the city. Enjoy round trip transportation from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle. Relax on a full day excursion that showcases the diversity of Tokyo, from its high tech present to its traditional roots. Customize the tour to your must-see locations.

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

-An unforgettable adventure through metropolitan Shinjuku- Explore the hidden Omoide Yokocho, and take photos in a "Blade Runner"-esque setting. Then, walk around the metropolitan areas of Shinjuku in photogenic places recommended by photographers. -Visit the famous LOVE Statue and commemorate your visit to Shinjuku with more snapshots- Your guide will slowly take you to the vibrant side of Shinjuku but first, we will stop by some quiet and relatively unknown shrines around the area. -Deep down the vibrant Kabukicho- Walk through the legendary Golden Gai, through Hanazono Shrine and the corners of Kabukicho. You'll then journey through the famous Scramble Crossing at Shibuya, and have a birds eye view of this famous location! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Explore one of Shibuya’s most interesting and laid-back neighborhoods—Ebisu, on this action-packed food tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as you’ll have a guide to navigate and take you down alleyways and side streets that locals love. Visit multiple restaurants and food stalls, and enjoy trying Japanese specialities, as well as a beer, sake, or soft drink.

It is around sunset time that Tokyo begins its transformation. Day time activities end and temples close while izakaya and drink allies start to be populated with people. Follow our guide around those narrow drinking streets and learn more about the night culture in Tokyo. Choose from 4 areas to visit where we will try the recommended foods and drinks while learning about Japan’s nightlife.

For outsiders, it can be difficult to get an insight into Japanese cultural life. This experience offers you a deeper perspective than most. In the company of a geisha, learn how geisha prepare their makeup and dress in kimono. Unlike other makeover experiences, you'll actually be learning from geisha themselves.

Shinjuku, being the largest city in Tokyo, naturally offers much to do and see during the day, however the city really comes to life when the sun goes down. If you only have a couple of hours to spare but want to experience the local life of Shinjuku, or simply want to get acquainted with the city, then this carefully-planned personal tour will efficiently make the most of your time. Here is the overview of what you will see and visit