Things to do in Japan
Day Trips from Tokyo8 optionsDay Trips from Osaka15 optionsMount Fuji Tours17 optionsDay Trips from Kyoto31 optionsGo Kart Tour Tokyo19 optionsShibuya Tour20 optionsTokyo City Tour10 optionsTokyo Imperial Palace Tour56 optionsAkihabara Tour34 optionsBike Tour Kyoto15 optionsHimeji Castle Tours28 optionsTokyo Walking Tour183 options
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet Train★ 4.81 (32,054) · 11h
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Kyoto Bus Tour: Five World Heritage Sites Full-Day★ 4.92 (17,071) · 8h–9h
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Tokyo: 1-Day Landmarks Bus Tour with Skytree & Matcha★ 4.90 (16,976) · 9h–10h
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Tokyo Shinjuku: Food Tour 13 Dishes & 4 Local Eateries★ 4.94 (9,755) · 3hJP¥ 13,000View ›
Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Tour: Museum & Shrine Visit★ 4.97 (8,735) · 8hJP¥ 19,488View ›
Tokyo Shinjuku: Chopsticks Making Class with Japanese Wood★ 4.96 (5,598) · 1hJP¥ 1,000View ›
Tokyo: 2-Hour Street Go-Kart Tour in Anime Costumes★ 4.94 (5,209) · 2h–2h 30mJP¥ 16,500View ›
Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa tour: UNESCO village & crafts★ 4.97 (5,178) · 9h 30mJP¥ 18,462View ›
Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: Learn Maki and Nigiri★ 4.96 (5,037) · 1h 40mJP¥ 9,000View ›
Tokyo: 6-Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Custom Stops★ 4.92 (4,714) · 4h–8hJP¥ 16,500View ›Top rated (10)
Osaka: Samurai Kendo Training & Full Armor ExperienceYou spend the session learning Kendo basics in a real dojo, wearing authentic uniform and protective armor, under English-speaking instruction. The experience includes an introduction to Samurai culture and Bushidō, practice with the Shinai, and a supervised match-style session. You'll have access to showers and changing facilities, and time to photograph yourself in full gear before heading back into Osaka City.Is it for me?This is for anyone who wants to understand Japanese martial tradition through doing it, not reading about it—the hands-on format and English instruction mean you'll leave with real muscle memory of the techniques, not just a story.
Make Your Own Chopsticks in Shibuya: Handcrafted SouvenirMake Your Own Chopsticks is a hands-on workshop in Shibuya, a 7-minute walk from Scramble Crossing, where you shape, sand and finish high-grade timber into a unique pair of chopsticks to take home in under an hour. No experience is needed. You choose from several wood types, and can add custom engravings for ¥1,000 to personalize your creation further. A skilled instructor guides you through each step in a welcoming studio atmosphere.Is it for me?You do the work yourself from start to finish—shaping, sanding and finishing the timber with your own hands—which is what makes these chopsticks yours in a way a purchased souvenir never is. Pick this if you want to leave Shibuya with something you made, not something you bought.
Mt Fuji & Lakes: Private Guided Tour with Forest WalksYou’ll wander ancient cedar forests near Mt Fuji with a longtime resident as your guide, pause at lakesides for quiet views, walk through mossy lava rock in Aokigahara Forest, and explore hidden caves. Pickup is included so you can relax into the day — there’s time to breathe here.
Tokyo: Private City Tour with Photos, Snacks & Flexible RouteYou’ll wander Tokyo’s famous neighborhoods with a local guide who actually knows their way around—from Harajuku’s wild street style to Shibuya’s crossing rush and quiet moments in ancient shrines. Taste Japanese snacks, get your photo snapped at landmarks, and catch those small details most visitors miss. This isn’t just sightseeing—it feels like borrowing someone else’s city for a day.
Osaka Namba: Hidden Backstreet Food Tour & DrinksYou walk through Namba's backstreets after dark, stopping at five local spots over four hours and eating roughly thirteen dishes—karaage, sushi, tempura, kitsune udon, kushikatsu, takoyaki—plus two drinks. Your guide shares real stories instead of scripts, keeps the group small and relaxed, and lets you ask about anything. You don't arrange the stops, timing, or reservations; you just show up hungry and leave knowing why locals eat the way they do.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Osaka without figuring out where to go, what to order, or how to navigate the backstreets after dark—the small group size and fixed itinerary are what make a real night out possible instead of a rushed checklist.
Kyoto: Ninja Training Lesson with Japanese Master & GearYou’ll step into an authentic Kyoto dojo, dress in real ninja gear, and learn hands-on techniques from a Japanese master teaching in English. Try meditation, stealth walking, sword handling, throwing stars, and even blow darts—plus hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks. You’ll leave with new skills (and maybe some funny memories) echoing long after you’ve changed back into your own clothes.
Tokyo: West-Side Bike Tour with Street Food & Local LunchYou’ll pedal quiet backstreets on salvaged bikes, snack from long-standing food stalls in Nakano and Koenji, share lunch elbow-to-elbow with locals, and follow riverside paths most tourists miss. Expect small surprises and real neighborhood rhythm — the kind that sticks with you after you leave.
Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & Custom T-Shirt ArtYou’ll step into a quiet Shinjuku studio, learn Japanese calligraphy from a local master, and turn your own name into kanji art—then paint it onto a T-shirt to keep. Expect hands-on moments with real tools and gentle guidance in English. It’s creative, sometimes awkward, always memorable—and you might surprise yourself.
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sake Tasting in Samurai HouseYou'll experience a full tea ceremony in an actual 300-year-old samurai residence, learn to whisk matcha yourself, taste sake or whisky, and pose for photos in a kimono or with a katana. The private booking means no crowds, and the eight-minute walk from Kyoto Station keeps logistics simple. Minimum two people; book ahead.Is it for me?This is ideal for couples or small groups who want an immersive cultural experience without the crowds—the private booking and proximity to Kyoto Station mean you get the full ceremony and tasting in a few hours without losing the rest of your day to travel or logistics.
Tokyo Gameboy Mod Workshop: Build & Customize Your OwnYou choose the shell, parts, and colors, then build your own Gameboy (Classic, Advance, or SP) with hands-on guidance from a retro gaming enthusiast in Akihabara. All parts, tools, and a test cartridge are provided. The workshop takes a few hours, and your finished console comes with a 3-day guarantee if anything needs adjusting.Is it for me?This is for anyone who grew up with a Gameboy and wants to own one again, or who collects retro gaming gear and wants something truly personal — the workshop removes the guesswork of buying pre-modded consoles online and gives you a working, custom piece you built yourself.
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Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: Unlimited Travel & Fast AccessYou get unlimited access to Tokyo's two subway networks, covering the entire city with trains every few minutes. Stations have English signage, trains run on time, and the whole system is clean and safe even late at night. Scan your QR code at the gate, ride as many times as you need within your ticket window, and move through Tokyo without arranging transport between stops.Is it for me?Pick this if you're spending a day or more moving between Tokyo neighborhoods and want to stop worrying about how to get from one place to the next — the frequent trains and simple payment mean you can change plans mid-afternoon without calculating routes or transfer times.
Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class: Learn & Take HomeA 90-minute kintsugi pottery repair class in Kyoto where you learn the traditional Japanese technique of mending broken ceramics with lacquer and gold while embracing the philosophy of imperfection. An English-speaking guide walks you through each step on a standard pottery piece (or an upgraded plate or bowl of your choice), and you take your finished work home as a souvenir. Beginner-friendly; no prior experience needed.Is it for me?The class runs 90 minutes of hands-on work at a steady pace—you're standing and working with your hands the whole time, so it suits anyone comfortable with a short creative session. If you want a cultural experience you can hold in your hands when you leave Kyoto, this one delivers it.
Kyoto Coin Ring Making Workshop: Transform Vintage CoinsYou choose a vintage coin, shape it into a ring under guidance, and leave with your finished piece the same day. The workshop includes all tools and instruction; no prior experience required. It's a two-hour creative break that turns into a wearable memory you'll recognize every time you put it on.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Kyoto with a free afternoon who wants a hands-on creative break and a wearable souvenir they actually made. The workshop moves at a beginner's pace, so no prior skill is required—just willingness to spend an hour or two focused on one small, personal object.
Kintsugi Workshop Kyoto: Repair Ceramics with GoldA kintsugi workshop in Kyoto where you repair a ceramic piece using lacquer and gold powder, learning the Japanese philosophy behind the craft from an experienced instructor. The workshop lasts 90 minutes, includes your finished bowl or plate to take home, and runs in English. Plate options vary, and upgrades are available for an additional fee.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on class where you make something tangible to take home, rather than a tour where you watch and listen. The small-group setting and quiet workshop space suit anyone seeking a meditative experience over a social one.
Tokyo Tower Observation Deck: 150m Views & Skip-the-Line E-TicketsYou get timed-entry access to Tokyo Tower's 150-meter observation deck with views across the city, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo Skytree. The e-ticket skips the entry line and arrives by email the day before. Bring your passport, show it on your phone at the entrance, and spend as long as you want looking out. The Skywalk glass floor and rooftop café are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want Tokyo's skyline and Mt. Fuji without arranging separate transport or standing in an entry queue — the e-ticket and fixed time slot handle both, leaving you to spend your time actually looking out instead of waiting to get in.
Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa: Gold Repair Art ClassA kintsugi workshop in Asakusa where you mend broken pottery using traditional urushi lacquer and real gold powder under the guidance of a skilled local artisan. You'll assemble ceramic pieces, apply lacquer with precision, and brush gold along the cracks, learning the philosophy behind the centuries-old technique that celebrates imperfection as beauty. The workshop runs about an hour in a peaceful studio steps from Senso-ji Temple, and you leave with your own golden-repaired ceramic piece.Is it for me?The workshop is in central Asakusa within walking distance of Senso-ji Temple and accessible by train or bus, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there—just show up and step into the studio. The cashless payment system (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Diners Club and Discover accepted) means you can book and pay before you arrive, and infants can sit on an adult's lap if needed, making it easy to fit into a day exploring the neighborhood.
Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Geisha District Guided TourA guided night walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district with a live English-speaking guide, exploring traditional backstreets, historic temples and the preserved Hanamikoji Street. The small group size (no more than 9 people) and evening timing let you move through the lantern-lit neighborhood at a pace that lets conversation happen, and the guide explains the history and customs of the area as you walk.Is it for me?Choose the Private Tour if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to move at your own pace or linger at sites that interest you. Pick the Group Tour or Premium Group Tour if you prefer to share the cost and don't mind walking with others—the Premium option adds a snack partway through the evening.
Tokyo Imperial Palace: Historian's Tour & Edo Castle RuinsYou walk the East Gardens with an expert guide who unpacks 600 years of Japanese feudal history through the architecture, gardens, and surviving trees on the site. You'll see the restored Otemon gate, learn how the shogunate shaped modern Japanese culture, and spend time in the Ninomaru Garden. The whole experience takes 2–3 hours with a small group and includes expert commentary you won't find in a guidebook.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how feudal Japan shaped modern Japanese culture and society, and you'd rather have an expert unpack that history for you than read plaques alone—the guide's lived experience in Japan is what makes the connections between the architecture, the gardens, and the culture actually stick.
Tokyo: Tower Observatory Deck Entry with Fast E-Ticket AccessYou’ll step into Tokyo Tower’s observatory deck with an easy e-ticket entry—no waiting in line—then catch sweeping views over Tokyo and maybe even spot Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Watch locals and travelers alike pause at the windows, soak up that quiet thrill from 150 meters up, and leave with a memory that lingers longer than you expect.
Tsukiji Fish Market Walking Tour: Tokyo Food & Temple HistoryThis guided walking tour of Tsukiji in Tokyo combines the outer market's street food with visits to two religious sites that shaped the neighborhood. A local English-speaking guide leads a small group through the market's history and culinary traditions, stopping at Tsukiji Hongwanji temple and Namiyoke Shrine, then introduces you to carefully selected vendors where you choose which Japanese specialties to sample — wagyu beef, grilled seafood, sushi, mochi and more. The tour lasts two hours and includes entrance fees; you pick what you taste.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit the walk into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, but long enough to move through a temple, the market's food stalls and a shrine without rushing — if you want to linger over a particular vendor or neighborhood corner, you can.
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Tokyo Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko: Private Walking TourYou start at Hachiko and cross the famous Shibuya Scramble at street level, then see the same crossing from two elevated viewpoints. You walk Shibuya Center Gai and Dogenzaka, stop for optional matcha at MIYASHITA PARK, browse JUMP SHOP, and finish with souvenir shopping. Your private guide takes photos throughout and shares the digital files with you after.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Shibuya's most famous spots without arranging a guide yourself or navigating the crowds alone — the private format means you move at your own pace and get photos you'd otherwise have to ask a stranger to take.
Tokyo Imperial Palace: 2-Hour Walking Tour & Nijubashi BridgeYou walk the perimeter of Tokyo Imperial Palace with a professional local guide for two hours, learning how Edo Castle became the imperial seat and why samurai governance still echoes through Japanese culture. The route adapts to whether the East Gardens are open or closed, but either way you see the Nijubashi Bridge, defensive stone walls, and historic gates while staying in a small group of nine or fewer. No transport to arrange, no entry lines — just walking, listening, and understanding why this place mattered.Is it for me?Book this if you want the history and context of Tokyo Imperial Palace without arranging your own transport or entry logistics — the guide handles the narrative and the small group size means you're not rushing through with crowds.
Himeji Castle & Akashi: Private Day Trip from KyotoYou visit Himeji Castle's white keep and defensive grounds, walk through a traditional garden with ponds and stone paths, eat fresh seafood in a local shopping street in Akashi, and finish at a coastal park overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Hotel pickup and all transport costs are included, so you only decide how long to spend at each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Himeji Castle and the Akashi coast without arranging your own transport, paying tolls separately, or timing the stops yourself — the private pickup and all-in pricing mean you just show up at your hotel and spend the day moving between places.
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Private Vehicle & Cultural TemplesYou get hotel pickup in Kyoto, a private vehicle for the full day, and visits to Nara Park (with free-roaming deer), Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Mt. Wakakusa for views. The driver speaks English and adjusts timing for traffic and your interests. Admission fees and meals are separate; book your preferred vehicle size and confirm pickup details before your trip date.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Nara's main temples and park without joining a group or arranging their own transport from Kyoto—the private vehicle and flexible timing mean you set the pace and don't wait for other travelers.
Tokyo Cruise: Senso-ji Temple & Imperial Palace Car TourYou're picked up at Tokyo cruise terminal and driven to three major landmarks: the Imperial Palace photo spot with its historic bridge and moat, Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh seafood and street food, and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa with its famous red gate and shopping street. The seven-hour tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, and you're back at the terminal in time for your ship's departure.Is it for me?Book this if your ship docks at Tokyo and you want to see three major landmarks without arranging transport, navigating trains, or worrying about getting back on time—the fixed seven-hour window and private car are what make all three stops possible in a single port day.
Asuka Day Trip from Kyoto: Ancient Capital & Buddhist TempleYou get picked up from your Kyoto hotel and driven to Asuka, where you explore Takamatsuzuka Tomb's archaeological exhibits, walk inside the massive Ishibutai stone chamber, visit the ruins of Japan's first imperial palace, and spend time at Asuka-dera Temple with its 6th-century Buddhist statue. A licensed guide handles all entry fees and the private vehicle means you move at your own pace through countryside and historic sites without arranging transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to step beyond Kyoto's main temple circuit and see where Japan's government and Buddhism actually began — the private guide and vehicle handle logistics so you can focus on the archaeology and history instead of figuring out trains and entry times.
Osaka: Daruma Temple & Cup Noodles Museum Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Katsuoji Temple, where you walk among thousands of Daruma dolls and learn about Japanese prayer traditions in a quiet, natural setting outside the city. Then you head to the Cup Noodles Museum, where you design and create your own instant noodle cup to take home. The whole day — transport, both entry fees, and an English-speaking guide — is arranged for you, so you move between the two without logistics getting in the way.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see both a spiritual side of Osaka and a playful, modern one without arranging transport or entry tickets yourself — the private car and guide handle the logistics, so you can focus on the temple's quiet and the museum's hands-on creativity.
Asakusa Night Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple IlluminatedA guided walking tour through Asakusa at night, starting at the Kaminarimon Gate and moving through Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple, and the Rokku district. Your guide shares the history of the temple, explains the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism at the adjacent Asakusa Shrine, and points out hidden spots and anecdotes you'd miss alone. The route is wheelchair accessible and takes about 2 hours.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through an accessible, level route, so it suits anyone comfortable with a 2-hour stroll—including people using wheelchairs, pushing strollers, or traveling with young children. If you want to see the temple and the pagoda lit at night without navigating crowds or planning stops on your own, the guide's recommendations for restaurants in the Rokku district mean you can move straight into dinner afterward.
Himeji Castle & Lavender Park Taka: Private Day Tour from OsakaYou visit Himeji Castle, one of Japan's oldest UNESCO sites, then explore the nine gardens of Koko-en adjacent to it, eat lunch in the local town, and spend the afternoon in Lavender Park Taka's 50,000-plant fields with cafe and aromatherapy options. The day includes all entry fees, transport, and an English-speaking guide, so you arrive back in Osaka without having arranged a single detail yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Himeji Castle and the lavender fields in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the private guide and included vehicle mean you move between three major stops without waiting for group departures or figuring out train schedules.
Ghibli Park & Shinkansen from Osaka: Three zones, one day tripYou pick up Shinkansen and park tickets at Namba station, board the bullet train to Nagoya at your chosen time, take a shared bus to the park, and explore three Studio Ghibli zones—Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Valley of Witches, and Mononoke Village—at your own pace for five to seven hours. Return by shared bus and Shinkansen the same day, or continue onward with a one-way ticket. Bring your passport and arrive by 10am for the warehouse entry window.Is it for me?Right for travelers on a tight schedule who want to see Ghibli Park without arranging separate train, bus, and entry tickets—the fixed itinerary and timed warehouse entry mean you know exactly when to arrive and what's waiting.
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