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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Tokyo Akihabara: Street Go-Kart Tour in Costume & GuideYou’ll suit up as your favorite character and drive a street go-kart through Akihabara, Ginza, and past Tokyo Station with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter from strangers, city smells you’ve never noticed before, and a rush that sticks with you long after. Includes costume rental, all fees, and safety checks—just bring your license (and maybe nerves).
Tokyo: Edo Castle & Imperial Palace Samurai Walking TourYou walk through the remains of Edo Castle and the Imperial Palace grounds with an expert guide and fewer than 10 other people, stopping at guardhouses, gates, and a watchtower to learn how samurai protected the shogun and how the 2,600-year imperial system survived. The Museum of the Imperial Collections shows you a scale model of the original fortress, and the tour ends at Tokyo Station after passing through a traditional Japanese garden. You'll need to walk up steep slopes and stairs, and there's a security check at the palace entrance.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand samurai and imperial history through the actual places where it happened, without arranging your own route or guide—the small group size and expert commentary are what make the castle's defensive logic and the 2,600-year legacy come into focus.
Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi: Cruise, Noodle Class & ShrineYou board a lake cruise with Mt. Fuji across the water, spend time in a flower-filled park, then make and eat traditional Hōtō noodles yourself. After a peaceful walk through spring-fed ponds at Oshino Hakkai, you climb to the famous pagoda at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine for the classic Mt. Fuji view. Hotel pickup at 7:20am from Shinjuku, return around 5:30pm.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed pickup and return times mean you leave Tokyo early and come back in time for dinner, and the noodle class turns a sightseeing day into something you actually do with your hands.
Tokyo Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide: 4 Hours, Your ChoiceYou choose two to three Tokyo neighborhoods from a list that includes temples, gardens, markets, shrines, and modern districts. A government-licensed English-speaking guide walks you through them in four hours, moving at your pace and answering questions as you go. No fixed stops, no crowds waiting for a group photo—just the neighborhoods you wanted to see, explained by someone who knows the history and can tell you which streets to come back to alone.Is it for me?A good fit if you have four hours in Tokyo and want to see specific neighborhoods without the fixed-stop rhythm of a group tour. The customization means you're not paying for sites that don't interest you, and the licensed guide's knowledge of history and culture adds depth that a map alone won't give you. Plan for a walking pace—this is not a car tour, and comfortable shoes matter.
Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: Lake Kawaguchi & 8 Scenic SpotsYou spend a full day visiting eight scenic spots around Mount Fuji, starting with Lake Kawaguchi and moving through Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai village, the Chureito Pagoda, and the Instagram-famous Lawson store. The guide handles all the stops and timing; you bring a camera and comfortable shoes for the 400-step climb to the pagoda. Hotel or station pickup from Tokyo is included, along with the air-conditioned vehicle for the entire route.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Mount Fuji's most famous angles without arranging their own transport or timing between stops — the fixed schedule and included vehicle handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the views and the climb to the pagoda.
Tokyo: Sumo Show with Chicken Hot Pot & Photo in AsakusaYou’ll sit ringside in Asakusa as retired sumo wrestlers perform up close, try your luck stepping into the ring yourself, and share laughter over steaming chanko-nabe chicken hot pot. With live bilingual commentary and a geisha dance to start things off, you’ll leave with a printed photo and a small gift—plus maybe a new respect for sumo’s mix of power and humor.
Mount Fuji, Big Buddha & Lake Ashi Day Trip from TokyoYou’ll walk beneath Kamakura’s Great Buddha, cruise across Lake Ashi with glimpses of Mount Fuji if weather allows, and taste fresh mountain flavors in Oshino Hakkai village. Expect calm moments mixed with laughter from your group—and maybe a surprise or two along the way.Is it for me?See all four Fuji-area landmarks—Big Buddha, Lake Ashi, Oshino Hakkai's spring-fed ponds, and mountain views—in one day with transport and bilingual guidance included.
Tokyo Sushi Making Class: Learn from a Pro ChefA hands-on sushi making class in Tokyo's Tsukiji Market where you learn nigiri and rolled sushi from a professional sushi master with an English-speaking guide. The class runs 90 minutes, includes a live fish-cutting demonstration, and ends with you eating five pieces of nigiri and one roll you made yourself. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available; the classroom is on the third floor of a traditional Japanese building and requires climbing stairs.Is it for me?Book this class if you want hands-on instruction from someone who does this for a living, not a casual overview. The 90-minute format gives you time to watch a real fish-cutting show and actually make and eat sushi, rather than just watch someone else do it. The classroom sits inside the working Tsukiji Market, so you're learning in the place where the ingredients come from.
Tokyo Private Custom Tour: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Meiji ShrineYou get a full day moving through Tokyo's main neighborhoods—markets, temples, gardens, shopping districts—at a pace you set, with a local guide who knows which attractions are actually open and where the crowds thin out. Hotel pickup and lunch are included on the eight-hour option, and you can customize the stops based on what you want to see. The guide speaks English and handles all the navigation, so you're not spending the day figuring out train lines or reading maps.Is it for me?This works well if you're visiting Tokyo for the first time and want to see the main landmarks without spending hours planning routes or standing in entry lines—the guide handles the timing and navigation, which is what makes eight hours of sightseeing actually fit into one day.
Tokyo Shibuya Go-Kart Tour: Street Drive & Costume RentalYou’ll drive your own go-kart through Tokyo’s wildest neighborhoods — Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku’s pop chaos, Omotesando’s leafy streets — with a local guide leading the way. Dress up in costume (it’s included), feel the city’s energy right at street level, and get photos to keep afterward. It’s fast-paced fun that sticks with you long after you park.
Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in Asakusa with English GuideYou’ll step inside a cozy kitchen near Sensoji Temple for hands-on sushi making with a local instructor. Try your hand at nigiri and maki rolls, share laughs over imperfect shapes, and taste your own creations. It’s not just about learning — you’ll feel that warm welcome only Tokyo can offer.
Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour: Old Streets & Sumida Park ViewsYou’ll ride through Asakusa’s lively streets in a traditional rickshaw with a local guide, pass Senso-ji Temple’s lanterns, catch river breezes in Sumida Park, and maybe even try your luck at Ushijima Shrine’s fortune cow. Expect unexpected stories and small moments that stick with you long after.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Omakase Sushi & A5 Wagyu Dinner TourYou'll taste seasonal omakase sushi at a local favorite, grill premium A5 Wagyu yourself, walk through postwar drinking alleys and past the Godzilla Head, learn proper sushi etiquette from your guide, and finish with Japanese dessert or drinks. The whole evening—entry, food, two drinks, photos—is arranged so you skip the research and the wrong turns.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real sushi and premium wagyu in Shinjuku without spending hours researching which restaurants are worth the money or getting lost in the neon—the guide handles the navigation and the reservations, which is what makes a proper omakase dinner possible on a single evening.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Izakaya Crawl & Golden Gai Bar HoppingYou meet your guide outside a ramen shop in Omoide Yokocho, then move through three neighborhoods: a local izakaya with yakitori and karaage, a walk through Kabukicho's neon-lit streets with the district's history, and finally Golden Gai's hidden bars—some accessible only through the guide's connections. Entry fees and drinks are included; the guide handles timing and takes photos along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how locals actually spend an evening in Shinjuku without arranging your own bar introductions or worrying about which places will let you in—the guide's connections are what makes the hidden bars possible.
Tsukiji Fish Market food tour: Street food & fish-cutting demoA guided food tour of Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan where you walk through the stalls with a local guide, watch an exclusive fish-cutting demonstration by a professional chef, and taste fresh seafood bowls and traditional street food while learning about Japanese culinary craftsmanship and preservation techniques. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes insights into the ingredients and cooking methods that define the market's role in Japanese food culture. A live guide leads the tour in English or Japanese.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste food while learning how it's made, rather than eating at a restaurant table. The fish-cutting demo and the immediate tasting afterward show you the connection between technique and flavor, and a guide who knows the market's traders and history adds context that a solo visit wouldn't give you.
Matcha Making Class in Tokyo: Learn to Whisk Tea in AsakusaA matcha making class in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood teaches you to prepare traditional matcha green tea using ceremonial techniques, guided in English by a local instructor. You'll whisk the tea step by step in a beginner-friendly setting, then enjoy it with two types of seasonal Japanese sweets. No prior tea ceremony experience is required, and the class welcomes solo travelers and groups alike.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn a skill you can actually do—not just watch a demonstration—and leave with a real memory of how matcha tastes when you've made it yourself. The hour-long format fits easily into a Tokyo itinerary without eating a full afternoon.
Tokyo: Small-Group Bike Tour with Skyscraper View & Local StopsYou’ll pedal through Tokyo’s busy streets and quiet alleys with a local guide leading your small group. Visit Meiji Shrine’s peaceful gardens, pick up lunch like a true Tokyoite for a picnic by Rainbow Bridge, and end your day gazing over the city from way above street level. It’s equal parts energy and calm—a side of Tokyo you’ll feel more than see.
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji & SKYTREE with LunchYou board an eco-friendly bus at a Tokyo Station departure point and spend nine hours moving through the city's most recognizable landmarks: Meiji Shrine in its forest setting, the Imperial Palace gardens, a bay crossing, free time in Odaiba, a Western buffet lunch, Senso-ji Temple and its shopping street, and finally the observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE at 350 meters for a full-circle view of the city. Your government-certified English guide handles the commentary and logistics, and you end the day back at Tokyo Station without arranging transport or tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want Tokyo's main landmarks in one organized day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing — the fixed schedule and certified guide handle the logistics, which is what makes fitting seven major stops into nine hours actually work.
Ramen making class in Kabukicho: Make and eat your own bowlA ramen-making class in Kabukicho where you stir-fry meat toppings, select your soup base, boil noodles and assemble a complete bowl to eat right after. The class skips the long process of making broth and noodles from scratch, so you move through easy steps anyone can follow. A live guide speaks English, Chinese or Japanese, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this class if you have a free afternoon in Shinjuku and want to learn something hands-on without spending hours in a kitchen—you walk out having made and eaten a complete ramen bowl. Families with children from age 4 will find it manageable and engaging, since the steps are straightforward and the whole experience fits into about an hour.
Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour with Izakaya & 13 Local DishesYou’ll walk Shibuya’s buzzing streets with a local guide, tasting your way through 13 dishes at four izakayas and bars. Hear stories behind spots like Hachiko’s statue, share laughter over new flavors, and get advice for your next Tokyo adventure. The city feels different when you see it from an izakaya table—warmth, noise, and real connection linger long after.
