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 Asakusa: Japanese Knife Workshop & Sharpening ClassYou’ll craft your own Japanese knife from raw steel in Tokyo’s Asakusa district with guidance from a local craftsman. Expect hands-on work shaping and sharpening your blade using traditional tools, plus stories and tips from your guide along the way. You’ll leave not just with a functional knife but also a sense of connection to Japan’s centuries-old craft tradition.
Tokyo: City Bike Tour with Olympic Stadium & Shibuya CrossingYou’ll pedal Tokyo’s backstreets and famous sights—from incense-filled Zojo-ji Temple to the Imperial Palace moat, stylish Cat Street, and wild Shibuya Crossing—with a local guide who keeps things lighthearted and real. Expect quick stops for stories or laughs, all gear included, and an ending in leafy Yoyogi Park that leaves you wanting just one more ride.
Tokyo: Night Food Tour Ginza, Monja Street & Yakitori AlleyYou’ll wander Tokyo’s Ginza under neon lights with a local guide before tasting wagashi sweets and tackling monja-yaki on Monja Street. End up in Yakitori Alley sharing sake or beer with new friends as laughter echoes around you. This tour isn’t just about food—it’s about slipping into Tokyo’s nighttime rhythm for a few hours.
Tokyo Shibuya: Sumo Show, Q&A & Photo Session TicketYou’ll sit ringside for live sumo wrestling in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, hear stories from an English-speaking MC, join a Q&A with real wrestlers, and maybe even step onto the mat yourself. Expect laughter during the sumo challenge and a photo session you’ll actually want to keep—a mix of tradition and warmth that sticks with you long after you leave.
Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingYou land at Haneda, meet your driver in the arrivals hall with no waiting or searching, and ride directly to your Central Tokyo hotel in a private air-conditioned car. Flight tracking means the driver adjusts to your actual arrival time, and 90 minutes of free wait time covers unexpected delays. All you provide is your contact details and hotel address when you book.Is it for me?Right choice if you land at Haneda with luggage and want to reach your Tokyo hotel without arranging a taxi or navigating the train system — the fixed price and flight tracking remove both the negotiation and the timing guesswork.
Tokyo: E-Bike City Tour with Sumo, Tsukiji & Akihabara StopsYou’ll ride an e-bike through Tokyo’s shifting neighborhoods—from quiet palace parks to bustling Tsukiji Market and Akihabara’s electric chaos—with a local guide leading the way. Expect small surprises: glimpses of sumo wrestlers, quick food stops, and stories you won’t find in any brochure. It’s less about landmarks than about seeing Tokyo breathe.
Asakusa Kimono Tea Ceremony & Matcha Workshop TokyoYou'll dress in a kimono, watch a tea ceremony unfold step by step, then prepare your own matcha under a tea master's guidance in Asakusa. The experience includes green tea, snacks, hairstyling, and runs roughly two hours with an English-speaking instructor. No children under 7, and the central Tokyo location means you can reach it easily by public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually do the tea ceremony rather than watch it from a distance—the hands-on matcha preparation and small-group format mean the tea master can correct your technique and you leave having felt the ritual, not just seen it performed.
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 Yanaka: Walking Tour & Nezu Shrine with Local GuideYou walk through Yanaka's preserved wooden neighborhoods with an English-speaking local guide, visiting a 1690s temple, a Japanese cemetery, the red-gated Nezu Shrine, and traditional shopping streets. The tour includes photo stops and shrine etiquette guidance, takes a few hours, and moves at a pace that lets you absorb the quieter side of Tokyo without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Tokyo that survived the war and still feels lived-in, without spending hours planning which neighborhood to visit or how to navigate it — the local guide handles the route and the history, leaving you free to actually notice the details.
Roppongi Pub Crawl with Nightclub Entry: 3–4 VenuesA Roppongi pub crawl running since 2011 with English-speaking hosts who guide groups through 3–4 rotating venues, offer welcome shots and drink discounts, lead optional mixer games, and include entry to a nightclub. Check in by 7:30 PM at Bar Propaganda; the crawl kicks off at 8:00 PM and runs about five hours. Every night has a different crowd and venue mix. If you're not enjoying it by the second bar, hosts offer a full refund.Is it for me?Book the Friday or Saturday option if you want a predictable crowd and full venue lineup; the New Year's Eve Special works if you're in Tokyo for the holiday and want a high-energy night with a larger group. Solo travelers benefit most from the hosted introductions and mixer games, though groups book this regularly too.
Shibuya Food Tour: Street Eats, Hachiko & Local NightlifeYou’ll wander Shibuya’s energetic streets with a local guide, taste five different Japanese street foods (with one drink included), hear stories behind famous spots like Hachiko, and finish with dessert under neon lights. Expect laughter, new flavors, and small surprises you’ll remember long after you leave Tokyo.
Asakusa: Make Your Own Japanese Knife & Engrave HandleYou'll put on a protective haori, learn knife history from a Japanese master over tea, choose your blade type and size, sharpen it by hand in a meditative process, engrave your name or sakura design on the magnolia handle, and hammer it together. English-speaking staff guide you throughout, and you leave with a finished custom knife plus a key-holder. The whole session takes 2–3 hours and includes all materials and refreshments.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a hands-on craft experience in Tokyo without needing prior skill—the master handles the teaching, and you walk out with a real tool you made yourself, not a class certificate or a kit to finish at home.
Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko: 5th Station Day Trip with CruiseYou’ll breathe crisp mountain air at Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, ride a sightseeing cruise on Lake Kawaguchi beneath those famous peaks, and have time to wander or relax by the water—with lunch and pickup included if you want it. Expect small surprises: local snacks, warm tea in cold hands, and views that linger long after you’re back in Tokyo.
Tokyo Bay: Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Shamisen & DrinksYou’ll slip off your shoes and settle onto tatami mats as Tokyo’s neon skyline unfolds beyond paper lanterns. Listen to live shamisen music drifting over sukiyaki beef (or veggie) dinner while Rainbow Bridge glows outside your window. This Tokyo Bay yakatabune cruise includes drinks and local stories—just enough time to let city life fade away for an evening.
Tokyo: Samurai Sword Lesson & Edo-Style Dojo ExperienceYou’ll slip into samurai gear inside an Edo-style dojo in Tokyo and learn real sword moves from instructors who’ve worked in Japanese films. Try your hand at choreographed battles (with music!), explore displays of swords and armor, and take home photos or videos as proof you gave it a shot. The memory kind of lingers — it’s not something you forget quickly.
Tokyo: Private Tour with Driver & Customizable StopsYou get a full day of Tokyo's main landmarks—temples, towers, gardens, markets, and neighborhoods—without arranging transport between them or timing yourself against a group schedule. The driver speaks English, knows the stories behind each stop, and adjusts the route to match your interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with water and Wi-Fi. Book this if you want flexibility and local knowledge without the fixed-group pace.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling as a group and want to see Tokyo's main landmarks without coordinating public transport, waiting for group departures, or following a fixed schedule—the private car and flexible route are what let you spend time where it matters to you instead of rushing between stops.
Tokyo: Japanese Language Exchange & Locals Meetup ShibuyaYou sit in a small group with local Japanese people and other travelers, rotating through four or five different partners. Fifteen minutes of English conversation, then fifteen minutes of Japanese, with topic cards to guide you. No Japanese skills required. The event ends with a group photo, and many participants go out together afterward.Is it for me?Right for solo travelers who want to meet locals and practice languages without pressure or prior skills. The structured format and rotating groups mean you'll have multiple real conversations in two hours, and most people end up making plans to meet again afterward.
Yanaka Walking Tour Tokyo: Temples & Cherry BlossomsYou walk through Yanaka's temples, cemetery, and old shopping streets with a small group and English-speaking guide, seeing how Tokyo looked before the skyscrapers. The 3.5 hours include photos and guide fees; optional tea ceremony and museum visits cost extra. Afternoon tours also pass a contemporary art gallery and a traditional painting studio. Plan for moderate walking on uneven streets.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Tokyo's older side without the crowds and noise of central districts, and who can handle 3.5 hours of walking on narrow, uneven streets. The small group size (under 8) is what keeps the pace relaxed and the guide's attention personal.
Kabukicho Ninja & Kabuki Tokyo: 80-Min Live ShowYou'll watch an 80-minute non-verbal performance blending traditional Kabuki, ninja artistry, and taiko drumming with contemporary lighting and visual effects. The show is supervised by Olympic Ceremony maestro Tanaka Denjiro and the Japan Ninja Council. Three daily showtimes (2pm, 4pm, 6pm) fit easily into a Shinjuku afternoon. Admission is included; the venue is all-weather and accessible by public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a side of Kabuki that doesn't require language or prior knowledge—the non-verbal format means the performance lands the same way whether it's your first time in Tokyo or your tenth, and the 80-minute length fits neatly into an afternoon without eating your whole day.
Tokyo Private Tour by Vehicle & English-Speaking ChauffeurYou get a private vehicle and English-speaking driver for the day, picked up from your hotel and dropped back there whenever you finish. Choose from a set itinerary hitting Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku, or build your own route. Pocket wifi and water are included; lunch is on you. The pace and stops are yours to decide.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Tokyo's main landmarks without the rigidity of a group tour or the hassle of navigating public transport and timing themselves. The private vehicle and flexible schedule let you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you.
