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 Tour184 optionsFood Tour Tokyo143 optionsHarajuku Tour44 optionsBike Tour Tokyo9 optionsSenso Ji Temple Tours67 options
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Mount Fuji Private Tour Tokyo: Customizable Day Trip & English GuideYou get a full day exploring Mount Fuji and the surrounding lakes and villages from Tokyo in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide who customizes the stops to your interests. The tour includes Lake Kawaguchi, the Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai village, and optional attractions like the 5th Station or ice caves—you decide which ones matter. Transport, water, parking, and fuel are all covered, so you only need to book and show up.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Mt. Fuji and the surrounding region without arranging their own transport, tickets, and timing—the private vehicle and English-speaking guide handle all of that, and you decide which stops matter to you instead of following a fixed group schedule.
Tokyo Yanaka: Home Cooking Class & Bento Making with Local HostYou’ll step inside a real Tokyo home in Yanaka and cook side-by-side with a local host—learning to make bento boxes, sushi rolls, or even okonomiyaki from scratch. Try your hand at filleting fish or frying karaage while sharing stories around the kitchen table. You’ll eat what you cook, surrounded by warmth and laughter—it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.
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.
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Asakusa to Akihabara: Electric Street KartsYou drive an electric go-kart through central Tokyo's main streets — Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara — with a guide leading a small group of up to six. The tour includes a professional photo stop, souvenir photo and frame, a Japanese gift, and optional costume rental. You'll need your original passport and a valid driver's license recognized in Japan, and must arrive 30 minutes early for safety training.Is it for me?Book this if you have a valid driver's license recognized in Japan and want to steer through Tokyo's main districts yourself rather than watch them pass from a bus window — the single-seater format and small group size (max six) are what make it feel like your own private route through the city, not a standard tour.
Tokyo Samurai Sword Experience & Ninja Museum AsakusaYou change into hakama and a samurai outfit, learn katana forms from a master, strike a life-size dummy with real power, throw ninja stars in a family competition, and pose in soft armor for souvenir photos. The whole experience runs about two hours in a museum setting in Asakusa, with groups capped at 16 people and English-speaking guides throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want your family to actually handle a katana and learn real samurai technique rather than just wear a costume — the master's instruction and the striking practice are what make it feel earned, not staged.
Tokyo Kabukicho: 120-Min Anime Cosplay Makeup & CostumeYou choose an anime character, spend two hours in the makeup chair getting the full professional treatment—hairstyle, makeup, costume, wig—then either stay in the studio with food and drinks or walk Kabukicho in full cosplay taking photos. The deposit for outdoor cosplay is refundable, and you leave with the memories and photos from the experience.Is it for me?Right for anime fans who want the full cosplay look without spending days hunting down pieces—the makeup artists and costumes handle the transformation in two hours. Plan to bring undergarments and know that if your size doesn't match, you'll get the hair and makeup but not the costume itself.
Tokyo Calligraphy Workshop in Asakusa: Write Your Own ArtA 90-minute Japanese calligraphy workshop in Asakusa where you learn brush control and stroke order from an experienced English-speaking instructor, then create your own piece using both traditional brushes and a modern fude pen. All materials and tools are provided, and the class welcomes all skill levels and ages from 5 up. You leave with a finished artwork to take home.Is it for me?The 90-minute length means you can fit this into a half-day window without sacrificing the rest of your itinerary, and sitting at a table with a brush requires no special fitness or prior experience—it's as accessible as a class gets.
Tokyo: Sushi Making Class & Lunch with Local InstructorsYou’ll join a small group in Tokyo for a hands-on sushi making class led by local instructors—rolling nigiri, crafting tamagoyaki, and sharing laughs over sticky rice attempts. Enjoy your creations with miso soup and fresh wasabi at the end. It’s not just about learning recipes—it’s about feeling part of something real for an afternoon.
Shinjuku: Wagyu & Sake Pairing Dinner with Multi-Course MenuYou’ll slip into a cozy spot in Shinjuku for an 8+ course wagyu & sake pairing dinner led by locals who know their stuff. Taste rare cuts prepared different ways, sip craft sake (including cocktails), and swap stories around the table as you learn what makes Japanese beef so special. It’s intimate, warm, and full of little surprises you’ll remember long after.
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.
Tsuchime Ring Workshop Tokyo Shibuya: Hammer your own designYou’ll shape your own custom ring in a cozy Shibuya studio using traditional Japanese Tankin tools, guided by local experts who help every step. Choose your favorite metal and texture, hammer out your design together or solo, then see it polished professionally before taking it home that day. It’s personal, hands-on, and leaves you with more than just a souvenir.
Tokyo: Private Custom Tour with Senso-ji, Tsukiji & Meiji ShrineYou’ll wander Tokyo’s neighborhoods with a local guide who actually listens to what you want to see—maybe washing your hands at Meiji Shrine or tasting fresh sashimi at Tsukiji Market. Expect laughter over street food, quiet moments under ancient trees, and a sense that you’re getting more than just photos out of your day.
Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner in Ginza, TokyoA live sumo show and kaiseki dinner in Ginza where you watch wrestlers on a full-scale dohyo ring while eating traditional Japanese cuisine. The performance is in English, runs about two hours and fifteen minutes, and includes a commemorative photo. Halal and vegan menus are available with advance notice, and children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the Standard Seat if you want the full experience at the base price, or upgrade to Premium if you prefer a better view of the dohyo and the meal refinements that come with it—both include everything you need to watch and eat without arranging anything separately.
Tokyo: Imperial Palace East Gardens & Edo Castle Private WalkYou’ll wander Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a local guide, tracing samurai footsteps past Edo Castle ruins and mossy moats. Feel centuries-old tension at guardhouses, pause among seasonal flowers in Ninomaru Garden, and stand atop the Tenshu foundation where history meets skyline—all at an easy pace with stories only locals share.
Tokyo: Cyberpunk Night Street Photo Tour in Shinjuku & ShibuyaYou’ll wander neon-lit alleys of Shinjuku with a local photo guide, learn hands-on night street photography tricks in Kabukicho and Memory Lane, then ride the train to capture Shibuya Crossing after dark. Expect laughter over missed shots and real moments that linger long after you put your camera down.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Private Driver & Lake ViewsYou're picked up from your Tokyo hotel and driven to Hakone's volcanic zone, Lake Ashi (with a pirate ship cruise and torii gate views), Oshino Hakkai village with its spring-fed ponds, and Lake Kawaguchi with Mt Fuji as backdrop. Stops include Oishi Park, the Arakura Sengen Shrine, and time to walk and eat at each place. Highway tolls and an English-speaking driver are included; you return to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Mt Fuji and the Hakone area in one day without arranging your own transport, timing train connections, or navigating between stops — the driver and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you to move through the day at a steady pace.
Shinjuku Golden Gai & Izakaya Bar Hopping with Local GuideYou'll eat yakitori in a postwar izakaya street, walk through Kabukicho's neon-lit entertainment district with context and history, then spend the evening in Golden Gai's hidden micro-bars—places most visitors never find. Your guide handles the introductions and knows which bars welcome guests, so you skip the confusion and go straight to the drinks and conversation. Dinner and drinks are included; the tour runs in the evening as a group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Shinjuku's nightlife the way locals do—through the bars tourists can't find and the people who run them—without spending the evening confused about where to go or how to enter. The guide removes the guesswork and the intimidation, which is what makes the tiny bars actually enjoyable instead of just cramped.
Tokyo: Night Cooking Class & Izakaya-Style Dinner with DrinksYou’ll step into an evening kitchen in Tokyo for a hands-on izakaya-style cooking class, making five classic Japanese dishes alongside new friends. Taste sake or Japanese beer as you cook and share plates around the table. With a local guide helping every step—and recipes simple enough to recreate—you’ll leave full of food and stories.
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.
Tokyo: Private City Tour with Vehicle & Custom ItineraryYou’ll glide through Tokyo’s contrasts—from ancient shrines to buzzing Harajuku—with your own vehicle and local guide handling every detail. Taste street snacks at Senso-ji Temple, breathe deep under Meiji Shrine’s trees, then dive into pop culture or food streets at your own pace. It’s Tokyo without the stress—and maybe you’ll find your own small blessing along the way.
