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Private Tokyo Tour for Families with Children

Interactive stops. Kid-friendly pacing. A guide who reads the room before the meltdown.

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Why Choose Hinomaru One

Why Choose This Experience

Kid-Tested Itineraries

Arcades, street food tastings, temple scavenger hunts — activities that hold attention, not just slow the pace

Stroller-Smart Routes

Your guide knows which stations have elevators, which streets are flat, and when to grab a taxi instead

Sequential Fun for Every Age

Everyone takes turns — Pokémon Center for the 7-year-old, Harajuku for the teen, temples for the adults

Meltdown-Proof Flexibility

Built-in rest stops, backup plans for rain, and a guide who pivots before anyone hits the wall

What You'll Experience

Private Tokyo Tour for Families with Children Highlights

Ancient temple with incense smoke

Fortune Drawing & Scavenger Hunts

Fortune Drawing & Scavenger Hunts

SENSO-JI TEMPLE

Kids draw paper fortunes, count lanterns, and light incense — turning centuries-old rituals into hands-on discovery.

Neon-lit arcade with claw machines

Gachapon, Claw Machines & Rhythm Games

Gachapon, Claw Machines & Rhythm Games

AKIHABARA ARCADES

Multi-story arcades where kids burn energy on crane games and capsule machines while teens explore anime floors above.

Colorful Harajuku street with shops

Street Style & Youth Culture

Street Style & Youth Culture

HARAJUKU

Takeshita Street's fashion boutiques and crepe stands — where teenagers feel like the tour was designed for them.

Child playing capsule machine

Gachapon Treasure Hunting

Gachapon Treasure Hunting

STREET CORNERS EVERYWHERE

¥100 capsule machines on every corner become strategic energy resets — kids stay motivated chasing the next tiny prize.

Child collecting stamps at shrine

Collecting Memories

Collecting Memories

ACROSS TOKYO

Site-by-site stamp collecting turns sightseeing into a mission — kids practically drag you to the next stop.

Family resting at peaceful garden

Strategic Rest Stops

Strategic Rest Stops

PARKS & GARDENS

Ueno Park grass, temple benches, quiet café corners — rest woven into the day before anyone needs to ask.

Kids trying tamagoyaki at Tsukiji market

Taste Adventures

Taste Adventures

TSUKIJI MARKET

Tamagoyaki on sticks, grilled skewers, melon pan — street food that's fun to eat and fun to watch being made.

Colorful Japanese treats and sweets

Sweet Stops

Sweet Stops

ACROSS TOKYO

Matcha soft serve, character-shaped taiyaki, rainbow cotton candy — the treats become half the story they tell friends.

Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

"I'd been to Tokyo many times before and still had never seen or heard of most everything he included in our tour. We liked it so much, we immediately booked a second day!"

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"It felt like we were touring with a friend who lives in Japan. Rina adapted the tour for our diverse group — kids from 7 to their 20s. Some of our best memories were things she improvised."

Marc

"My family wanted anime stuff and everything else jam packed into the day. Satoshi did not disappoint. My family is still raving about this tour days later!"

Racquel

"Felt like we'd known him for years. Wanted an authentic lunch with no Ramen for a change — a 3rd floor Hot Pot Restaurant we never would have found."

Steve Norton
Family in kimonos exploring Tokyo

DRESSING UP IN TOKYO

Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park

UENO PARK BREATHER

Lucky cat statues at Gotokuji Temple

GOTOKUJI TEMPLE CATS

Sample Day

Your Journey

Morning

Tsukiji Market Food Adventure

Start where Tokyo wakes up. Kids taste tamagoyaki from Yamachou while parents try fresh sushi. Your guide navigates the narrow stalls and knows which vendors welcome curious little hands.

  • Tamagoyaki on sticks — the kid-approved gateway to Japanese food
  • Bathroom break at Tsukiji Uogashi building before moving on
  • 75 minutes including snack stops and inevitable 'can we try that?' detours
Late Morning

Akihabara Arcade & Anime District

The energy shift kids need after a food market. Multi-story arcades with crane games, rhythm machines, and capsule toys. Teens drift to anime stores while younger kids compete for plushie prizes.

  • Each child gets a gachapon budget for capsule machine exploring
  • GiGO's six floors keep every age group occupied simultaneously
Lunch

Ueno — Park Break & Family Lunch

Grass to run on, space to breathe, and restaurants that actually seat families of five. Kids reset their batteries at Ueno Park while your guide books a table somewhere with booth seating and English menus.

  • Ushihachi yakiniku for BBQ grills at the table, or family udon for simpler tastes
  • 30-minute park time isn't wasted — it's what makes the afternoon possible
Afternoon

Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa

Tokyo's oldest temple becomes an interactive experience. Kids draw paper fortunes, light incense, and hunt for details in a scavenger challenge. Parents get the cultural depth. Nakamise shopping street for souvenirs after.

  • Draw omikuji fortunes — bad luck ones get tied to the rack (kids love this)
  • Nakamise Street for small souvenirs and ningyo-yaki cakes
  • Tour wraps by 3:30pm — evening free for hotel pool or early dinner

This is merely a suggestion. Your itinerary is fully bespoke.

What's Included

Your Private Experience Includes

6 Hours Curated Experience
Hinomaru One Concierge On-Call support
Fluent English Speaking Local Expert
A small local gift as a thank-you
Hotel Meet and Greet with Guide
No hidden charges, commissions, or forced shopping stops—ever
Meiji Shrine entrance with tall trees

MEIJI SHRINE CALM

Kids trying on cosplay outfits

COSPLAY ADVENTURE

Children playing in Ueno Park

RUNNING FREE IN UENO

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