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We compared all 2,352 experiences in Japan so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 2,352 experiences from JP¥ 600 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet Train
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet TrainMt Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway & Lake Ashi cruise in one day from Tokyo. Includes lunch, bullet train return, English guide. Departs 7:20am Ginza or 7:50am Shinjuku.
33,248 reviews
4.80★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 24,616per person
Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-Day
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★Top rated
Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-DayFull-day coach tour from Kyoto Station visiting five UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines including Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Tenryu-ji.
17,799 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
07:50
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 19,488per person
1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: Skytree, Asakusa & Bay Cruise
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Best value
1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: Skytree, Asakusa & Bay CruiseFull-day Tokyo bus tour visiting Tokyo Skytree, enjoying matcha tea and Japanese lunch, then cruising Tokyo Bay. Hotel pickup included.
17,601 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h–10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 19,488per person

Recommended (7)

Tokyo Shinjuku: Food Tour 13 Dishes & 4 Local Eateries
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Shinjuku: Food Tour 13 Dishes & 4 Local Eateries
10,541 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
fromJP¥ 13,000per person
Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Tour: Museum & Shrine Visit
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Travelers' pick
Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Tour: Museum & Shrine Visit
9,491 reviews
4.97★
Duration
8h
fromJP¥ 19,488per person
Tokyo Shinjuku: Chopsticks Making Class with Japanese Wood
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Shinjuku: Chopsticks Making Class with Japanese Wood
5,958 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h
fromJP¥ 1,000per person
Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa tour: UNESCO village & crafts
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Travelers' pick
Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa tour: UNESCO village & crafts
5,645 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h 30m
fromJP¥ 18,462per person
Tokyo Shinjuku: Sumo Show, Photo & Drinks with Real Wrestlers
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Shinjuku: Sumo Show, Photo & Drinks with Real Wrestlers
5,582 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m
fromJP¥ 12,000per person
Tokyo: 2-Hour Street Go-Kart Tour in Anime Costumes
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Likely to sell out
Tokyo: 2-Hour Street Go-Kart Tour in Anime Costumes
5,264 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
fromJP¥ 16,500per person
Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: Learn Maki and Nigiri
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Travelers' pick
Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: Learn Maki and Nigiri
5,195 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 40m
fromJP¥ 9,000per person

Top rated (10)

Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor Experience
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Travelers' pick
Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor ExperienceLearn authentic Kendo in a real Osaka dojo with English instruction, full protective gear, and Samurai artifacts on display. Beginner-friendly, no experience needed.
611 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Fri
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 19,800per person
Make Your Own Chopsticks in Shibuya: Handcrafted Souvenir
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Travelers' pick
Make Your Own Chopsticks in Shibuya: Handcrafted SouvenirCraft your own Japanese chopsticks in Shibuya with a skilled instructor in under an hour: shape, sand and finish high-grade timber.
602 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromJP¥ 1,800per person
Mt Fuji Private Nature Tour: Moss Forest & Lake Views
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Travelers' pick
Mt Fuji Private Nature Tour: Moss Forest & Lake ViewsPrivate guided Mt Fuji tour from Kawaguchiko with native English speaker exploring Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Saiko.
333 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 51,646per person
Osaka Namba: Hidden Backstreet Food Tour & Drinks
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Travelers' pick
Osaka Namba: Hidden Backstreet Food Tour & DrinksFour-hour food tour through Namba backstreets with 5 stops, 13 dishes, 2 drinks & local guide. Small groups, no scripts, real stories. Departs daily.
330 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 13,000per person
Private Tokyo Walking Tour: Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku & More
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Private Tokyo Walking Tour: Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku & MorePrivate guided walking tour through five Tokyo districts at your own pace with an English or German-speaking guide. Explore for 4-8 hours and enjoy a Japanese drink.
288 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–8h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · DEPickup optionalFree cancellationfromJP¥ 22,000per person
Kyoto: Ninja Training Lesson with Japanese Master & Gear
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Kyoto: Ninja Training Lesson with Japanese Master & GearStep into a Kyoto dojo for hands-on ninja training, guided by a real Japanese master. Includes ninja clothes rental, English instruction, and entry fees.
251 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 18,000per person
Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Custom T-Shirt Art
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Custom T-Shirt ArtFeel the rhythm of Tokyo in a Shinjuku calligraphy class, create your own kanji name, and design a personal T-shirt with an expert artist. Includes all supplies.
229 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 2,000per person
Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour: Nakano, Koenji, Asagaya
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Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour: Nakano, Koenji, AsagayaCycle through Nakano, Koenji and Asagaya on salvaged mamachari bikes with a local guide, stopping for street food and lunch while discovering Tokyo's.
223 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 16,500per person
Tokyo Gameboy Mod Workshop: Build & Customize Your Own
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Gameboy Mod Workshop: Build & Customize Your OwnBuild your own Gameboy (Classic/Advance/SP) in Akihabara with all parts, tools & guidance included. Hands-on workshop, unique souvenir, 3-day guarantee.
217 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 58,000per person
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai House
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Travelers' pick
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai HousePrivate tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai house near Kyoto Station. Includes matcha whisking, sake tasting, and kimono photos. Groups of 2+, 8 minutes away.
191 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Mon–Sat
7
Live guide EN · ITInstant confirmationfromJP¥ 18,000per person

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Osaka Chopsticks Making Workshop: Craft & Engrave Your Own
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Travelers' pick
Osaka Chopsticks Making Workshop: Craft & Engrave Your OwnMake a pair of chopsticks from scratch using traditional Japanese hand planes in Osaka, with optional engraving.
402 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 1,130per person
Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: Unlimited Travel & Fast Access
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: Unlimited Travel & Fast AccessUnlimited Tokyo Metro & Toei subway access across the city. Multilingual signage, frequent trains, and 24-hour safety. Scan QR code at any station to start exploring.
11 reviews
4.18★
Duration
1d–3d
start times · Every day
15
Instant confirmationfromJP¥ 1,428per person
Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class: Learn & Take Home
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Travelers' pick
Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class: Learn & Take HomeSpend 90 minutes learning kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold. You'll repair a ceramic piece under guidance.
229 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 1,453per person
Make a Vintage Coin Ring in Kyoto: Jewelry Workshop
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Travelers' pick
Make a Vintage Coin Ring in Kyoto: Jewelry WorkshopCreate your own ring from a vintage coin in Kyoto with hands-on instruction and professional tools. Take home a one-of-a-kind piece you made yourself.
429 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 1,614per person
Tokyo Tower Observation Deck: 150m Views & Skip-the-Line E-Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Tokyo Tower Observation Deck: 150m Views & Skip-the-Line E-TicketsTokyo Tower observation deck e-tickets with 150m city views, Mt. Fuji sightseeing, and glass Skywalk floor. Skip lines, digital entry, valid same day.
66 reviews
4.02★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
39
Instant confirmationfromJP¥ 2,397per person
Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa: Gold Repair Art Class
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Travelers' pick
Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa: Gold Repair Art ClassLearn kintsugi pottery repair in Asakusa with a skilled artisan using real urushi lacquer and gold powder. You'll mend broken ceramics and take home your own golden piece.
1,300 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 2,421per person
Kintsugi Workshop in Kyoto: Learn Gold Repair Art
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Kintsugi Workshop in Kyoto: Learn Gold Repair ArtLearn kintsugi, the Japanese art of gold-seamed pottery repair, in a hands-on Kyoto workshop where you repair broken ceramics and take home your finished piece.
277 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 2,421per person
Osaka Castle: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum Entry
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Travelers' pick
Osaka Castle: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum EntrySkip the line at Osaka Castle with timed entry to the main tower museum, samurai armor exhibits, and observation deck views. Includes Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum. Valid 1 month.
16 reviews
4.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromJP¥ 2,469per person
Kintsugi Workshop Kyoto: Repair Ceramics with Gold
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Travelers' pick
Kintsugi Workshop Kyoto: Repair Ceramics with GoldLearn kintsugi in a quiet Kyoto workshop near Gion, repairing a ceramic bowl or plate with lacquer and gold powder under an English-speaking instructor's.
2,155 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 2,905per person
Tokyo Imperial Palace: Historian's Tour & Edo Castle Ruins
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Tokyo Imperial Palace: Historian's Tour & Edo Castle RuinsTour Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens with an expert guide covering 600 years of Japanese history, Edo Castle ruins, and Ninomaru Garden. Small groups, 2–3 hours.
222 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Friday
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromJP¥ 3,066per person

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Full-Day Karuizawa Tour from Tokyo: Private Car & Guide
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Full-Day Karuizawa Tour from Tokyo: Private Car & GuidePrivate seven-hour Karuizawa tour from Tokyo with guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Shiraito Falls, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Kumoba Pond and Stone Church.
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 89,412per person
Okayama Day Tour: Nagi Museum, Okutsu Valley & Hot Spring
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Okayama Day Tour: Nagi Museum, Okutsu Valley & Hot SpringEight-hour day tour from Okayama with Chinese-speaking guide through Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art and Okutsu Valley's autumn foliage.
Duration
8h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ZHFree cancellationfromJP¥ 7,000per person
Karuizawa day trip from Tokyo: Private tour with Shiraito Falls
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Karuizawa day trip from Tokyo: Private tour with Shiraito FallsPrivate full-day tour from Tokyo to Karuizawa with hotel pickup, visiting Shiraito Falls, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street.
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 89,412per person
Japanese Calligraphy on Ikuchijima Island: Learn Brushwork & Ink
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Japanese Calligraphy on Ikuchijima Island: Learn Brushwork & InkLearn Japanese calligraphy on Ikuchijima Island in a 90-minute hands-on class where you grind your own ink, master basic brush techniques.
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromJP¥ 6,000per person
Strawberry Picking and Yubara Onsen Tour from Okayama
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Strawberry Picking and Yubara Onsen Tour from OkayamaPick strawberries in Okayama's largest greenhouse, soak in the open-air Sunayu bath at Yubara Onsen.
Duration
8h
Next departure: 1 Feb 2027Live guide ZHFree cancellationfromJP¥ 8,000per person
Niimi Limestone Caves Tour: Makido, Ikurado & Apple Picking
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Niimi Limestone Caves Tour: Makido, Ikurado & Apple PickingVisit two limestone caves and an apple orchard on this 8-hour bus tour from Okayama Station, including Chiyagyu beef barbecue lunch, cave admission.
Duration
8h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ZHFree cancellationfromJP¥ 7,000per person
Shimanto River Private Tour from Kochi New Port
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Shimanto River Private Tour from Kochi New PortPrivate tour of Japan's clearest river from Kochi New Port: visit the famous Sada Chinkabashi bridge, lunch in Shimanto City.
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 98,908per group
Niyodo Blue Private Tour from Kochi Port: 7-hour shore excursion
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Niyodo Blue Private Tour from Kochi Port: 7-hour shore excursionPrivate 7-hour shore excursion from Kochi New Port to Niyodo Blue's emerald pools, riverside lunch, washi paper museum, and a submersible bridge.
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 93,803per group
Private Kochi Castle and Hirome Market tour from port
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Private Kochi Castle and Hirome Market tour from portFour-hour private tour from Kochi New Port visiting the castle's original keep, Hirome Market for seared bonito and sake, Harimaya Bridge.
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 53,602per group
Katsurahama Beach & Ryoma History: Private Tour from Kochi Port
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Katsurahama Beach & Ryoma History: Private Tour from Kochi PortPrivate 4-hour shore excursion from Kochi Port with air-conditioned vehicle and driver to Katsurahama Beach and the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, returning to port.
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromJP¥ 53,602per group
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Japan at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet Train, JP¥ 24,616 (11h, 4.80★ · 33,248).
  • Top rated: Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-Day, JP¥ 19,488 (8h–9h, 4.92★ · 17,799).
  • Best value: 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: Skytree, Asakusa & Bay Cruise, JP¥ 19,488 (9h–10h, 4.90★ · 17,601).

Of the 2,352 experiences: 2,251 with free cancellation, 1,878 with instant confirmation, 732 with hotel pickup and 1,037 bookable last-minute.

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