Things to do in Tokyo
Day Trips from Tokyo8 optionsMount Fuji Tours17 optionsGo Kart Tour Tokyo19 optionsShibuya Tour20 optionsTokyo City Tour10 optionsTokyo Imperial Palace Tour56 optionsAkihabara Tour34 optionsTokyo Walking Tour183 optionsFood Tour Tokyo143 optionsHarajuku Tour44 optionsBike Tour Tokyo9 optionsSenso Ji Temple Tours67 options
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway & Bullet Train★ 4.81 (32,054) · 11h
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Tokyo Shinjuku: Food Tour 13 Dishes & 4 Local Eateries★ 4.94 (9,755) · 3h
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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: 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 ›
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 ›
Tokyo Shinjuku: Sumo Show, Photo & Drinks with Real Wrestlers★ 4.94 (4,254) · 1h 30mJP¥ 12,000View ›
Tokyo Shinjuku Bar Hopping: Golden Gai & All-You-Can-Drink★ 4.92 (3,983) · 3hJP¥ 16,880View ›
Tokyo: Shibuya Crossing Go-Kart in Anime Costume★ 4.93 (3,946) · 1h–1h 30mJP¥ 11,000View ›Top rated (10)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Akihabara: Private Anime & Maid Cafe Tour with Otaku GuideYou’ll step into Akihabara’s wild energy alongside a local otaku guide who knows every shortcut and secret spot. Expect retro games you can actually play, shelves full of capsule toys, and a quirky maid cafe that feels more like a cozy hangout than a tourist trap. If you’ve ever wanted your anime daydreams to feel real — this is as close as it gets.
Tokyo: Samurai Kendo Lesson & Bushido Spirit TrainingYou’ll step onto the dojo floor in Tokyo and learn kendo basics from a local instructor, starting with etiquette and moving into real sword techniques. Feel the weight of a bamboo sword in your hands, practice footwork, and witness an intense match between masters before trying your own moves. You’ll leave carrying more than just a souvenir—maybe even a bit of calm you didn’t know you needed.
Harajuku & Meiji Shrine Walking Tour Tokyo: 2-Hour Local GuideYou walk through Meiji Shrine's 70-hectare forest with a local guide explaining Shinto rituals and the shrine's history, then move into Harajuku's Takeshita Street to see where kawaii fashion started. The 2-hour tour includes small groups, starts at JR Harajuku Station, and ends at Omotesando—no transport logistics to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand both sides of Harajuku—the spiritual history and the pop culture energy—without planning the route yourself or missing the details a guide catches. The small group size and fixed 2-hour window are what make it possible to move between the shrine's quiet forest and Takeshita's chaos without feeling rushed.
Tokyo: Japanese Cooking & Origami Class with Lunch & SakeYou'll spend four hours in a Tokyo home learning origami, rolling udon noodles, making sushi and gyoza, whisking matcha, and receiving a hand-written calligraphy souvenir. Lunch and all drinks — sake, beer, shochu — are included. Vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available. You meet at JR Omori Station at 10:30 am and return by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cook and eat in a real Tokyo home rather than a commercial kitchen, and who have a morning free to spend unhurried time learning Japanese food and craft traditions from people who live them.
Tokyo Ramen & Sushi Cooking Class: Small Group, Cultural ExchangeA 3-hour cooking class in Tokyo where you learn to make ramen and your choice of sushi or gyoza from scratch, guided by an English-friendly Japanese host in a small-group setting. Unlimited sake pairings complement each dish, and you receive a detailed recipe to recreate them at home. Children from age 6 are welcome, and families often book for birthdays, honeymoons and other celebrations.Is it for me?You cook the dishes yourself in a small group, which means you're hands-on from start to finish rather than watching a demonstration—ideal if you want to actually learn the techniques and leave with the confidence to make these at home. The relaxed 3-hour pace and cultural storytelling suit anyone who wants more than a quick recipe lesson, whether you're celebrating something or just want to spend an afternoon making something real with people you've just met.
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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.
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.
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.
Narita Airport to Tokyo: Private Transfer & Luggage HelpA professional driver meets you at Narita arrivals or your Tokyo hotel, loads your luggage, and drives you directly to your destination in an air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group. The fixed price includes the transfer, luggage help, and 60 minutes of airport waiting time if needed. You avoid the taxi queue and the uncertainty of public transport after a long flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Narita with luggage and want to reach your Tokyo hotel without navigating the taxi queue, negotiating fares, or figuring out train connections — the fixed price and direct route mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
Tokyo Shinjuku Night Tour: Kabukicho & Golden Gai WalkingYou walk through Memory Lane's tiny bars, navigate Golden Gai's narrow alleys, see the Godzilla Head light show, and pass through Tokyo's LGBTQ district with a guide who knows which doors open to visitors and which don't. The tour includes the guide fee and covers the biggest nightlife area in Shinjuku on foot, so wear comfortable shoes and plan for about two to three hours moving through crowds and neon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Tokyo's actual nightlife, not a sanitized version—the guide handles the navigation and cultural context so you don't have to figure out which alleys are safe or which bars welcome visitors. Plan for two to three hours on foot in crowded, neon-lit streets, which is exactly what lets you cover the full Shinjuku night in one evening.
Tokyo Imperial Palace & Edo Castle: East Garden Walking TourYou walk through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, passing the historic Ote-men Gate, Sakurada Tatsumi Yagura watchtower, and the Ninomaru Garden with its pond and seasonal flowers. The tour covers the grounds of former Edo Castle with an English-speaking guide and takes two to three hours on flat, accessible paths. Entry to the palace buildings themselves is not permitted, but the surrounding gardens and ruins tell the story of the Tokugawa shoguns and imperial history.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand the layout and history of Edo Castle and the Imperial Palace without arranging your own route or guide — the fixed walk and local expertise handle both the navigation and the context that makes the ruins and gardens make sense.
Tokyo Shibuya Walking Tour: Crossing, Nonbei Yokocho & HachikoYou’ll walk Tokyo’s Shibuya district with a local guide who shows you everything from Taro Okamoto’s mural inside Shibuya Station to the world-famous crossing itself. Taste smoky air in Nonbei Yokocho, feel youth energy at Center Gai, relax in Miyashita Park, and finish at Hachiko Statue—each stop has its own story waiting for you.
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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.
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.
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.
teamLab Planets Tokyo: Fast-Track Entry & Water ArtYou skip the entry line with a guaranteed time slot, then spend two to three hours moving barefoot through four exhibition spaces and two gardens. The Water Area lets you wade through digital ponds, the Floating Flower Garden surrounds you with 13,000 responsive orchids, and the Infinite Crystal Universe invites you to play with light. Lockers hold your shoes and belongings while you explore. Bring clothes that roll up and expect to get wet.Is it for me?This ticket is worth it if you're visiting Tokyo on a weekend or during peak season and want to skip the entry lines that can stretch past an hour—the guaranteed time slot is what makes that possible, and it leaves you more time to actually experience the installations instead of standing in a queue.
Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi: 6 Viewpoints Small Group TourYou're picked up from your Tokyo hotel and driven to six Mount Fuji viewpoints across two lakes and a traditional village, with time to walk, photograph, and eat lunch without rushing. The group stays under nine people, the guide handles all the stops and timing, and you return to your hotel by evening without arranging transport or managing a rental car.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Fuji from multiple angles in a single day without renting a car or planning transport yourself — the small group size and fixed itinerary handle both the logistics and the timing.
Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi: Small Group Minibus Tour from TokyoYou start with hotel pickup or a Tokyo Station meeting, then spend the day moving between six Mt. Fuji viewpoints in a minibus of nine travelers. You'll see Lake Yamanaka with swans, the Chureito Pagoda framed by the mountain, the quiet village of Oshino Hakkai where you eat lunch on your own time, a famous convenience store with Mt. Fuji as its backdrop, and Lake Kawaguchi at Oishi Park. The minibus is air-conditioned, the group stays small, and you return to Tokyo by evening without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers based in Tokyo who want to see the main Mt. Fuji viewpoints in a single day without renting a car or navigating train connections — the fixed itinerary and small group size handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the views and photography.
Tokyo Imperial Palace Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk the outer palace grounds and East Gardens with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at the Nijubashi Bridge and Sakuradamon Gate to hear about the Emperor system, samurai history, and Edo Castle's role in shaping Japan. The tour includes the castle ruins and gardens, lasts two hours, and ends with local recommendations for food and nearby attractions.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand the Imperial Palace's role in Japanese history without navigating the grounds alone—the guide's stories about samurai, the Edo Shogunate, and the Emperor system turn the walk into something more than sightseeing.
Edo-Tokyo Museum guided tour: 3+ hours of Tokyo historyA guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo with an English-speaking guide and museum admission included. You move through exhibits spanning the Edo period to the present, exploring scale models of merchant districts, traditional homes, and cultural artifacts that shaped the city's evolution. The tour suits first-time visitors and anyone wanting a structured introduction to Tokyo's history without having to navigate the museum alone.Is it for me?The English-language guide is what makes this tour work for visitors arriving in Tokyo without background knowledge of the city's history—you follow a clear narrative instead of reading placards alone, and the three hours move fast enough that the story stays connected.
