Tokyo
Tailored Tours
Private Tokyo tours designed around your interests, pace, and priorities.
In-depth, design-led walking experiences. Limited availability each week.
For Hotels, Concierges, and Advisors: Referral details
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For Thoughtful Travelers
Designed for guests who want depth and a more thoughtful experience of Tokyo.
• Creatives, frequent travelers, and culturally curious guests
• Families seeking meaningful context
• Visitors with limited time who want a coherent, well-paced day
Also available through introductions from hotels and travel advisors.
Tokyo Tailored Tours is a low-volume, referral-based service. I design each day from scratch, drawing on a background in the arts and creative direction, along with more than 14 years living in Tokyo. The result is a private day that feels personal, well-paced, and specific to the people on the tour.
Each day is shaped around fit, pacing, and priorities.
How Your Private Day Is Designed
Every tour begins with understanding you.
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Each day is planned around your interests, energy, and how you want to experience Tokyo.
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The route is shaped to feel smooth, well-paced, and personal rather than rushed.
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Food, culture, design, shopping, neighborhoods, and quiet moments are balanced around what matters most to you.
Example routes below illustrate the approach ↓
Some Example Routes
Example routes to show how a private day can take shape.
Design, Craft, and Shrine: Kuramae to Asakusa
Contemporary craft studios, coffee culture, and historic temple grounds.
Shitamachi Showa Streets
Old shopping arcades, neighborhood shrines, and local food counters.
Modern Architecture & Urban Form
Tokyo’s layered city planning, adaptive reuse, and contemporary structures.
Culinary & Kitchen
From the fish market to the kitchen supply district, explore the tasty side of Tokyo.
Each route is shaped around a thoughtful planning approach.
Private
Experience Pricing
Private guiding is priced by duration.
Final scope depends on group needs, pace, and location.
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Half Day (4 hours) USD 375
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Full Day (6 hours) USD 535
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Regional Day (8 hours) USD 695
These base fees include:
• Pre-tour planning concultation
• Custom route design
• Flexible pacing
• Contextual cultural insights
• Coordination support during the day
Optional expenses (transport, meals, venue entry, additional time) are separate.
How past guests have described their experience:
What Clients Say
Limited availability each week, inquire below.
“Our family spent a day with Matthew in Tokyo. He took us to well-known spots and also to off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, coffee places, and lunch spots. He customized the day according to what we wanted to see and eat.”
Dyanne · Los Angeles, CA
“Matthew planned an amazing day for us and was thoughtful with our family, especially traveling with kids. The pacing and mix of places made the day feel special.”
Batya · Atlanta, GA
“It was a great day and Matthew was our favorite guide of the trip. He kept it fun and flexible, and told us about life in Japan and Tokyo in a relatable way that resonated with our interests.”
Olga · Washington, DC
“Matthew is the absolute best. As a professional travel advisor, I ALWAYS book my clients with Matthew on their first full day in Tokyo, he curates each tour to the client’s wishes, interests, and preferences, which makes a huge difference. Everyone I’ve ever put with him says their day with Matthew was a major highlight of their trip.”
Sharōn · Virtuoso Affiliated Travel Advisor
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Get a thoughtful response within 24 hours.
Share your dates, group details, and interests, and I’ll follow up with availability, recommendations, and next steps.
Clear communication, thoughtful planning, and no generic templates.
For Professional Introductions
Every private day begins with thoughtful planning discussion.
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About
I’m Matthew Moss. With more than 14 years in Tokyo and a background in design, I create private days that are thoughtful, well-paced, and personal.
I help guests experience the city with more context, less friction, and a route that fits their interests rather than a standard checklist.
I’m also the founder and chair of Tokyo Game Bridge, an international community connecting Japanese and global game developers, artists, and creative professionals.