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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Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple & Local GuideA two-hour guided walking tour of Asakusa, Tokyo's oldest district, with a local English-speaking guide. You'll walk through Kaminarimon Gate, explore Nakamise Street (one of Japan's oldest shopping streets), visit Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, and learn about local culture and history at Hoppy Street. Entrance fee is included; meals are not, though the guide can arrange stops for food.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're visiting Tokyo for the first time and want to understand Asakusa as a neighborhood, not just tick off famous sites — the guide's stories about local culture and why these places still matter make the difference between a walking photo stop and actually seeing how the district works.
Tokyo: Private 3-Hour E-Bike Tour & City HighlightsYou ride an electric-assist bike through Tokyo's most recognizable districts — Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Omotesando — or loop the quieter Imperial Palace grounds with a local guide leading the way. The e-bike handles the hills and the distance, so you see more in three hours than you would walking. Your guide covers the route, the stories, and a break with refreshments; you get photos afterward and return with a clearer sense of how Tokyo actually moves.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Tokyo's main neighborhoods and landmarks in one morning without navigating the trains or walking for hours — the e-bike and the guide's knowledge of the route are what make three hours feel like a full day.
Akihabara Anime & Manga Walking Tour with Local GuideYou arrive at Akihabara Station and spend the day with a local guide who knows every manga shop, cosplay store, and anime specialty shop in the district. The guide helps you hunt for specific costumes or figures, takes you to shops tourists miss, and lets you try Prikura booths and gacha machines at your own pace. You get an English-speaking guide who removes the guesswork from finding what you actually want in a neighborhood that can feel overwhelming without one.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to hunt for anime, manga, or cosplay gear in Akihabara but don't want to spend hours guessing which shops have what you need or asking in Japanese — a local guide who knows the district removes that friction and gets you to the right places fast.
Tokyo walking tour: Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku with lunchA guided walking tour of Tokyo covering Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku with an English-speaking guide, metro pass and lunch. You start at Aoyama Palacio Tower, walk Omotesando and Meiji Shrine, ride the kaleidoscope escalator at Tokyu Plaza, cross Shibuya's busiest intersection, and finish beneath the Godzilla Head in Shinjuku. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and includes entrance fees to attractions along the way.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you'll hear commentary and context as you walk—book this if you want to understand what you're seeing in each neighborhood rather than just passing through. The minimum age is 18; the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns, though it suits all other fitness levels.
Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Private Tour & Reserved EntryYou get guaranteed entry to the Ghibli Museum with reserved tickets, a guide who meets you at Mitaka Station and accompanies you inside the exhibits, and local knowledge of the surrounding area. Groups are capped at five people, so you move through the museum without crowds. If you're visiting in spring, you might catch cherry blossoms at the adjacent Inokashira Park. Book in advance to secure your specific date and time.Is it for me?Book this if you want guaranteed entry without the stress of hunting for sold-out tickets or arriving early to beat the queue—the reserved time and small group size mean you can focus on the exhibits instead of logistics.
Harajuku tour: Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, animal caféA 2-hour guided tour of Harajuku blends Tokyo's spiritual and pop-culture sides: you walk the forested grounds of Meiji Shrine, stroll the colorful shops and snack stands of Takeshita Street, and finish at an animal café where miniature pigs roam freely around your table. The tour includes shrine entry, animal café admission, and an English-speaking guide; families with strollers and wheelchair users can join.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through three very different spaces—a quiet forest shrine, a crowded shopping street, and a seated animal café—so it works for families with strollers and mixed energy levels, and for anyone who wants both Tokyo's spiritual side and its pop-culture buzz in a single morning.
Tokyo: 50+ Museums & Gardens Pass with Subway Ticket OptionYou get smartphone-based entry to 50+ Tokyo attractions—museums, gardens, zoos, and Tokyo Tower—without buying individual tickets at each site. Choose 1, 2, 3, or 5 days, optionally add unlimited subway travel, and move through the city at your own pace. Download the app, scan at each attraction, and go. The pass covers permanent exhibitions and includes some of Tokyo's most visited sites: Tokyo National Museum, Mori Art Museum, Shinjuku Park, Edo-Tokyo Museum, and more.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see multiple Tokyo museums and gardens without buying individual tickets at each site and don't mind planning around opening hours and permanent exhibitions rather than special shows.
Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine & War History Museum TourYou visit Yasukuni Shrine and walk through its grounds with a guide who explains its unique role in Japan's war memory and the political debates surrounding it; you enter the Yushukan War Museum and view its exhibits at your own pace while your guide provides historical context in designated areas; if you book the extended option, you also visit Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery to compare how Japan created two different systems—one religious, one governmental—for honoring war dead. The whole experience includes museum entry and a licensed English-speaking guide.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers and researchers who want to understand how modern Japan remembers war through its institutions and debates, rather than move quickly through landmarks—the private format and balanced historical guidance are what make that depth possible in a single day.
Tokyo Akihabara: Anime, Retro Games & Maid Cafe TourYou walk Akihabara's main and hidden streets with a knowledgeable local guide who answers questions about anime, gaming, and collectibles. You visit four specialty stores (anime figurines, exclusive merchandise, retro games), play Mario Kart with arcade credit included, and optionally end at a maid cafe with a drink and photo. The 2-hour standard tour or 3-hour package with maid cafe both include small-group pacing and insider tips on where serious collectors actually shop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Akihabara's anime and gaming culture with someone who actually knows the neighborhood and can point you toward the stores locals use—the guide's knowledge and small-group format are what make the difference between wandering and understanding what you're looking at.
Tokyo Disneyland 1-Day Ticket & QR EntryYou get a full day at Tokyo Disneyland with mobile entry that skips the ticket window, variable pricing based on your chosen date, and the option to leave and re-enter the same day. Book up to two months in advance, download the app to check wait times and reserve restaurants, and bring your phone charged—that's your ticket.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to skip the ticket window and lock in their park date weeks ahead without the hassle of printing or managing physical tickets—the mobile entry and variable pricing by date mean you're not paying peak prices for an off-peak day.
Harajuku Food Tour with Crepes & Sweets Family-FriendlyThis four-hour walking food tour through Harajuku pairs tasting stops at popular dessert shops with a guide's commentary on the neighborhood's youth culture and fashion scene. You'll sample crepes, biscuit custard and other sweets while passing Meiji Shrine, the Harajuku Bridge and Omotesando's luxury shopping district. Children under six go free, and the route stays suitable for all fitness levels; strollers are welcome.Is it for me?Four hours is long enough to taste the neighborhood's actual dessert scene without feeling rushed, but short enough to leave your morning or evening free for other Tokyo stops. The guide's choice of stops means you're not hunting for places yourself—you taste what matters to Harajuku instead of what the guidebook lists.
Meiji Shrine & Harajuku Walking Tour Tokyo: 2 hoursA 2-hour guided walking tour of Tokyo's Harajuku and Meiji Shrine with a local English-speaking guide. You'll walk Takeshita Street, visit shops and cafes, then enter the forested grounds of Meiji Shrine to learn about its history and Shinto traditions. The guide sends photos from the tour afterward.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both Harajuku's modern energy and Meiji Shrine's traditional calm in one outing—a guide leads you through both so you experience the contrast without backtracking between neighborhoods.
Tokyo Disneyland Ticket & Shared Transfer from ShinjukuYou get a single-day Tokyo Disneyland ticket and a shared van ride from central Tokyo (Shinjuku or Asakusa) to the park gates, with morning or evening departures. E-tickets arrive by email before your visit and are what you present at entry. One piece of luggage per person travels with you, and the fixed pickup time means you don't have to plan the transport leg yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying in central Tokyo and want to skip the train navigation and luggage hauling — the shared van and pre-arranged ticket mean you show up at one pickup point and the rest is handled, though your group won't sit together in the van.
Tokyo Tower: Main Deck Observation Tickets & Fast EntryYou get timed-entry access to Tokyo Tower's Main Deck at 150 meters, including the glass-floor Lookdown Windows and views across the city toward Mount Fuji and Zojo-ji Temple. Your ticket skips the queue, lets you choose your time slot, and includes access to FootTown's shops and restaurants at the base. Book ahead during peak seasons to secure your preferred hour.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Tokyo from above without spending the morning in line — the timed entry means you pick your hour instead of arriving and waiting, which matters most if you're visiting during peak season or have a packed itinerary.
Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple and Local StreetsA two-hour walking tour of Asakusa, Tokyo, led by an English-speaking guide through Senso-ji Temple and the surrounding neighborhoods. You'll start at the Thunder Gate, walk Nakamise Street past food stalls and craft shops, enter the 7th-century temple, visit the adjacent Asakusa Shrine, explore Hoppy Street and the old entertainment district, and finish at the Sumida River. Admission to the temple is included; you can choose to buy fortunes and make offerings inside.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers who want to understand Asakusa's history and layout with someone who knows the stories behind each stop, rather than wandering on your own. The fixed two-hour route and guide commentary mean you don't spend time figuring out where to go next or what you're looking at—the day is already shaped.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Katana Training & Samurai Armor at MuseumYou'll tour the Samurai Museum, learn katana basics from an instructor in a traditional dojo, and wear authentic samurai armor during the training session. Groups stay small (maximum 15 people), so you get real attention rather than being herded through. The whole thing happens in central Shinjuku, steps from public transport, and costs less than you'd expect for this kind of hands-on experience.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand samurai history and try sword training without traveling far from central Tokyo or spending a full day on it—the small group size and convenient Shinjuku location mean you get real instruction instead of a rushed group experience.
Tokyo Temples & Shrines Tour: Meiji, Asakusa, ZojojiA guided tour of Tokyo visiting Meiji Shrine, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, and Zojoji Temple, with entry to all three included. Your English-speaking guide shares stories about Shinto and Buddhist traditions, samurai history, and how Japanese religion still influences daily life. The tour runs three hours and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Three hours is the right length if you want to see three major temples without the day feeling rushed, and short enough to leave room for other neighborhoods or museums afterward. The guide's stories about samurai and how these traditions still shape Tokyo life are what separate this from walking the sites alone.
Ghibli Park & Shinkansen from Tokyo: Day Trip or One-WayYou board the Shinkansen from Tokyo, ride to Nagoya, take a shared bus to Ghibli Park, and explore three Studio Ghibli areas at your own pace with a timed entry to the Grand Warehouse. Tickets are picked up in Tokyo before you leave, and you choose whether to return the same day or continue onward. Meals aren't included, so plan to eat at the park or bring snacks.Is it for me?Right for anyone traveling from Tokyo who wants to see Ghibli Park without arranging separate train and bus tickets or timing the connections themselves — the package locks in the route and handles the logistics, leaving you to focus on the park.
Private Tsukiji Fish Market Tour in Tokyo: Shrine & Street FoodThis private tour of Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market pairs a local guide with temple and shrine stops, snacks on Japanese street food, and insider knowledge of the area's food culture and etiquette. The guide speaks English, tailors the pace and stops to your group, and helps with restaurant reservations and trip planning if you ask. Lunch is not included; the tour runs 2 to 3 hours.Is it for me?The tour moves at a conversational pace—walking the market and visiting two shrines over a couple of hours—so it suits anyone who wants to eat and learn without rushing, and works well if you'd rather have someone navigate the etiquette and the stalls than figure it out on your own.
Harajuku & Shibuya Walking Tour: Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street & CrossingYou walk from Meiji Shrine's forested grounds through Harajuku's crowded Takeshita Street, stop for matcha at an authentic shop, pass Yoyogi Park, and reach Shibuya Crossing for photos before ending at Hachiko Statue. Your English-speaking guide leads the whole route, which takes 3–4 hours and covers about 20 minutes of walking between neighborhoods. Matcha drink or ice cream is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Harajuku and Shibuya sights in one guided walk without figuring out train transfers or timing yourself between neighborhoods—the fixed route and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the experience.
