Experience the best of Tokyo with Withlocals

"Our food tour with Ai was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Tokyo. She went above and beyond from the very beginning—she met us at our hotel to help us navigate the train system and brought us to a local neighborhood we never would have discovered on our own. From there, the afternoon turned into an incredible culinary adventure. We sampled a variety of local foods, each one more delicious than the last. Everything was authentic, fresh, and absolutely scrumptious. It felt like we were being introduced to the real flavors of Tokyo rather than the typical tourist spots. What made the experience even more special was how much Ai shared along the way. She was also incredibly helpful with a gift we needed to purchase and helped us navigate the shops to find the perfect item. It truly felt like exploring Tokyo with a knowledgeable friend who wanted us to experience the best of the city. If you want amazing food, local insights, and a memorable afternoon in a neighborhood you’d never find on your own, this tour is a must-do. Thank you for a great day, Ai! "

"Our time in Tokyo was unforgettable, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide-Gerald. From the moment we met him he was warm, engaging, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city with us. Gerald took us far beyond the typical tourist experience—guiding us through the Shibuya district and beyond. We visited a beautiful neighborhood shrine, a peaceful cemetery, and charming local neighborhoods we never would have discovered on our own. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about Japanese culture, history, and daily life that gave us a much deeper appreciation for Tokyo. What truly stood out was his kindness and enthusiasm. Every stop felt thoughtful and personal, and he created such a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that the day felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend rather than being on a tour. If you're visiting Tokyo and want an experience that is authentic, insightful, and genuinely enjoyable, We cannot recommend Gerald enough. It was one of the highlights of our trip. "

"Kennedy was amazing. She had done her homework on us from the message I had sent explaining how we would like to spend the time with her. We booked Kennedy for our second day of our three week stay in Japan and asked her all about train tickets, experiences and ideas that she thought would be of interest specificly to us. The time went quickly but we learnt so much about the Japanse culture and modern thinking. Also she helped us book for the theatre which we wouldn't have known about unless she had told us. Also, she continued to give us ideas after our visit. Over all, I can highly recommend Kennedy if you would like to experience this amount of detail in your time."

"Our evening with Sena was a highlight of our trip to Tokyo. She was so friendly and pleasant. The pace of the experience was perfect and the tastings were thoughtfully selected and definitely things we would have never tasted on our own. The neighborhood she selected was really cool and somewhere we would not have explored without her help. I highly recommend booking with Sena!"

"Our day with Marc was super. He knows Tokyo so well, and it was super fun to follow him around a city he adores and knows so much about. He found all the off the beaten spots for us to learn and about, and it all sort of turned out to be a fun food tour as well. We loved starting our trip off with him! Thank you Marc!"

"Superb tour, Sayuri's knowledge of Tokyo was very good, she gave us a choice of train or walk, we decided due to weather train would be better. We only had JR tickets so she helped us get underground tickets She took us to lunch in a lovely ramen restaurant which we would never have found on our own, or tried, the Shinto shrine was lovely again would we have found it on our own? Probably not She went over and above in helping us arrange a trip on the bullet train, the tour had finished and she stayed to help us and make sure everything was ok. Sayuri was very personable and we enjoyed our 3 hours with her. It was so nice to be shown around rather than trying to do it ourselves and miss a lot of it We cannot recommend her highly enough "

"Ai was a super nice and kind host, who seemed to enjoy answering all our questions! She took my bestie and I to some really good food places. Places we would not have visited ourselves. It was really an amazing experience for us. Definitely one you don't want to miss!"

"Sedan was so a great guide. We took the street food tour with her on the day we landed in Tokyo and we were all heavily jet lagged but she was so thoughtful and kept the pace steady. She accommodated all our preferences , we are all quite fussy, and gave us so much information about what to do while we were in Japan. It was the best thing to do on the first day as it gave us more understanding about the different food but also the culture: "

"Here is a polished review you can post: ⸻ We had an excellent experience touring Tokyo with Sheilina. From the start, she was organized, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to spend time with. She gave us a great overview of the areas we visited and helped us understand not just what we were seeing, but why it mattered historically and culturally. What really stood out was her flexibility. We had already visited one of the planned stops the day before, and when she learned that, she immediately pivoted and adjusted the itinerary without hesitation. Instead of simply filling time, she surprised our family with a stop at Nintendo — which was a huge hit with our adult kids. Watching them light up over Pokémon and the gaming displays made the experience even more special. Sheilina also shared practical tips that will help us for the rest of our trip — from navigating transit confidently to local food recommendations and cultural etiquette. That kind of guidance goes beyond a typical tour and really helps you feel comfortable in a big city like Tokyo. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting both a thoughtful introduction to Tokyo and a guide who truly listens and adapts to your interests. ⸻ "

"I can't express enough how pleased we were with Gerald. Immediately upon introductions, he was easy to 'hang' with, fun to converse with, and had an easy sense of humor. The pace was perfect. Nothing felt rushed, yet we covered a lot of territory. Overall, it felt like hanging out in the city with your best friend- only if your best friend knew everything about Tokyo culture. We will definitely seek Gerald on our next Tokyo trip. Thanks, Gerald!"