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 Private Walking Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local HostYou’ll wander Tokyo’s neighborhoods at your own pace with a local host who tailors every stop—from Senso-ji Temple’s quiet corners to Yanaka’s cozy bakeries—to your interests. Expect spontaneous snacks, real conversations, and time to soak up both neon-lit streets and peaceful shrines. The memories linger long after you’ve left those alleys behind.
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 Ueno: Night Food Tour with Local Taverns & RamenYou’ll slip into Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood for an evening full of real izakaya energy—taverns where English is rare and flavors are big. With a local guide handling all orders, you’ll try sashimi, grilled fish, unique Japanese drinks (five included!), and finish with ramen near Okachimachi panda park. Expect laughter, new tastes, and small surprises along the way.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Walking Tour & Golden Gai BackstreetsYou walk through Memory Lane's retro izakaya backstreets with a local guide, duck into Golden Gai's tiny bars, visit the 400-year-old Hanazono Shrine tucked between office towers, and explore Kabukicho's neon entertainment district. A vending machine drink is included, and the tour operates on foot through Shinjuku's quieter corners and busiest streets, ending as evening light kicks in.Is it for me?Good for travelers who want to see both Shinjuku's famous spots and its overlooked backstreets without figuring out the layout yourself—the local guide handles navigation and knows which tiny bars and restaurants are worth your time, so you skip the trial-and-error part.
Tokyo Go Kart Tour: Asakusa, Skytree & Akihabara DriveYou’ll drive your own go kart through Tokyo’s wildest neighborhoods — costumed up and led by a local guide who knows every shortcut and photo spot. Expect real city traffic (and stares), stops at Skytree, Senso-ji Temple and Akihabara’s neon chaos, plus printed photos to take home. It’s fast-paced but oddly grounding — you’ll feel like you’re starring in your own Tokyo story.
Shibuya: Bar Hopping Tour with All-You-Can-Drink & DinnerYou’ll weave through Shibuya’s famous crossing before squeezing into tiny izakayas for all-you-can-drink sake and beer, wagyu beef dishes, plus laughs with locals and your guide. Expect a full dinner, spontaneous karaoke, lively conversation—and leave feeling like you’ve tasted real Tokyo nightlife.
Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple and Historic DistrictThis two-hour walking tour of Asakusa covers Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, with a live English-speaking guide who shares the shrine's history and cultural role in the district. The route includes the Thunder Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Asakusa Shrine, Denboin Street's preserved architecture, and views from Azuma Bridge toward Tokyo Skytree. Groups stay under twelve people, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?You get a guide who knows the district's stories and can answer questions as you walk, which is what makes two hours feel like enough time to understand why Asakusa matters—not just to see it.
Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour: 15 Dishes & Bar Hopping NightYou’ll wander Shinjuku’s backstreets with a local guide, tasting yakitori on Memory Lane, squeezing into lively izakayas for gyoza and sake, then finishing with drinks in Golden Gai’s wild little bars. Expect laughter, new friends—and flavors you’ll remember long after leaving Tokyo.
Tokyo Ginza: Chopstick Making Workshop with Local ArtisanYou’ll carve your own wooden chopsticks step-by-step with a local artisan in Tokyo’s Ginza district, choosing from several types of wood and learning about their cultural meaning along the way. Expect hands-on guidance, laughter over language slip-ups, and a handmade souvenir wrapped beautifully for you to take home — plus a quiet pride every time you use them after.
Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Tour & Sushi Making with ChefYou’ll walk through Tokyo’s bustling Tsukiji Fish Market with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Then head upstairs for a hands-on sushi making class with a professional chef—expect sticky fingers, laughter over imperfect rolls, and lunch featuring your own creations plus tea and dashi soup. It’s lively, genuine, sometimes messy—and leaves you with more than just photos.
Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street Walking TourYou walk through Asakusa's main attractions—Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise Street—with an English-speaking guide who explains the history and culture instead of just pointing. You stop at five local food shops, see the retro side of the neighborhood on Hoppy Street, and end with a view of Tokyo Skytree. Small groups (max 10) mean you're not lost in the crowd; you're learning why the crowd is there.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting Tokyo for the first time and want to see Asakusa's main sights without navigating the crowds alone or figuring out what's worth stopping for—the small-group size and local guide handle both.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: 5th Station, Ropeway & Lake CruiseYou're picked up from central Tokyo early morning and driven to Mt Fuji's 5th Station for views and a shrine visit, then have lunch with local food at the mountain's base. After that comes the Hakone Ropeway cable car and a cruise on Lake Ashi, with the return journey by bullet train to Tokyo in the evening. Everything—transport, entry fees, lunch, and guide—is arranged and included, so you just show up at the meeting point.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see both Mt Fuji and Hakone in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included return train mean you leave Tokyo early and are back by evening without the logistics of driving or navigating train changes yourself.
Tokyo Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple Food Walk & Edo Streets TourYou’ll wander Asakusa’s lively streets with a local guide, taste fresh melon bread and matcha desserts near Senso-ji Temple, draw your fortune among clouds of incense, peek into samurai sword shops, and end browsing quirky snacks in a real Tokyo supermarket. Expect laughter, little surprises—and maybe a new favorite street food.
Tsukiji Fish Market tour: 10 seafood tastings behind the scenesA 2.5-hour guided tour of Tsukiji Fish Market starting at a historic shrine and moving into a 60-year-old restaurant where you watch the morning prep work, taste premium tuna (five different parts), uni, ikura and street foods, then walk the outer market's specialty shops. The guide is certified and speaks English; you bring cash for additional street food purchases.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to taste premium seafood and understand how it is sourced and prepared, not just eat it. The 2.5-hour format fits a morning or early afternoon, and the guide's English means you do not need to navigate the market alone or miss the details of what you are tasting.
Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class with Supermarket WalkYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a Tokyo home kitchen to make ramen and gyoza from scratch with a local chef guiding each step. Wander through a neighborhood supermarket picking out real ingredients, share laughs over language slips, and sit down together to taste your creations—leaving with new skills and maybe even a few new friends.
Tokyo Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour: 2nd Floor Seats English GuideThis tour puts you in a 2nd Floor chair seat at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to watch sumo matches during an official tournament, guided in English by a certified interpreter who walks you through the ceremony, the wrestlers' rankings and the historical traditions that have shaped the sport since the Edo period. You choose between S-class, A-class or B-class seating; S and A options include a light snack and a cheering towel to take home. The guide gives a pre-match lecture, then you watch the Makuuchi Division wrestlers from 16:00 onwards, finishing with the bow-twirling ceremony at 18:00.Is it for me?Choose S-class or A-class if you want the snack and towel included and don't mind paying more for a closer view; B-class gives you the same matches and guide at a lower price, though without food or a souvenir. The tour works best if you have a free afternoon and can commit to the full four to five and a half hours—the guide's lecture and the ceremony are part of what makes the live experience different from watching on television, so arriving on time matters.
Tokyo: Vintage Coin Ring Workshop in Asakusa StudioYou’ll shape, file, and polish your own vintage coin into a wearable ring inside an Asakusa studio with a local instructor guiding every step. Choose your favorite coin, learn traditional techniques using real tools, and leave with a personal keepsake from Tokyo—a memory you can literally hold onto.
Tokyo Day Trip: Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market & Senso-ji WalkYou’ll wander from Meiji Shrine’s calm forests to Harajuku’s wild energy, snack through Tsukiji Market with your guide’s tips, see Tokyo Tower glow at dusk, and end beneath Senso-ji’s lanterns. Expect plenty of walking, some surprises (good ones), and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Tokyo Shibuya Walking Tour: Crossing, Izakaya & Secret StreetsYou’ll feel Tokyo’s energy as you cross Shibuya Crossing with your guide, slip into lantern-lit alleys for drinks in old izakaya, and take in city views from above. Expect laughter, new friends, and maybe even a story or two you’ll want to retell long after you’ve left those neon streets behind.
Tokyo: Guided E-Bike Tour with Local Snacks & City SightsYou’ll ride an e-bike through Tokyo’s neighborhoods with a local guide, tasting Japanese snacks along the way and stopping at places like shrines or gardens most tourists miss. From Ginza’s bright streets to peaceful temple grounds, you’ll get glimpses of real city life — plus plenty of laughs and stories from your guide.
