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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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Walking Tour & Shinto Rituals ExplainedYou’ll walk through ancient cypress gates into Meiji Shrine’s quiet forest with a small group and local guide. Learn simple Shinto rituals, see colorful sake barrels and ema wishes up close, and try hand purification yourself. The calm here feels different—like you’re pausing Tokyo for a while.
Sumo in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya: Live Tournament MatchesA 4-hour guided tour of Japan's official Grand Sumo Tournament at Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya or Fukuoka, depending on the month you travel. You sit with an expert English-speaking guide who explains the matches, rituals and wrestlers as they happen, and the tour includes reserved seating (B, C, A or S-class depending on your option), a sumo info pamphlet with rankings, and optional chanko nabe dinner at a local restaurant afterward. Minimum 15 guests required; if the group doesn't form, you get a full refund. Off-season alternative: visit a sumo stable near Tokyo to watch morning practice, meet wrestlers over tea, and share a chanko lunch.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want seats closer to the ring and a smaller group experience; the standard tour works just as well for watching the matches and learning from the guide, but you'll sit on the second floor with up to 20 people. Book the dinner add-on if you want to taste chanko nabe the way sumo wrestlers eat it, or skip it and grab food from the stadium vendors during the tournament. If you're traveling during the off-season months when no tournaments are running, the sumo stable morning practice tour lets you see wrestlers train and meet them in person instead.
Tokyo Narita Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight TrackingYou get a private car from Narita to your Tokyo hotel with no guessing about timing: the driver tracks your flight and adjusts arrival to match your actual landing. Door-to-door service, licensed vehicle, and a fixed price mean no negotiations at the curb. Ideal if you're traveling with luggage, children, or simply want to avoid the taxi queue after a long flight. Book your preferred date and confirm your WhatsApp number so the driver can reach you.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Narita with luggage or traveling with family and want to skip the taxi negotiation—the flight tracking and fixed price mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the car will arrive, which is what makes the first hours in Tokyo feel less rushed.
Shinjuku: Food Tour with 15 Dishes & Memory Lane StopsYou’ll squeeze down Shinjuku’s lantern-lit alleys with a local guide, taste 15 different dishes at places only regulars know, snap photos under Godzilla Head, and hear stories from Memory Lane’s old-timers. It’s noisy, cozy, and full of flavors you’ll remember long after your jacket stops smelling like smoke.
Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan & Take-Home GiftYou’ll carve and sand your own wooden chopsticks in a cozy Tokyo workshop alongside an artisan who shares stories and techniques. Pick from several wood types, try traditional tools (even if you’re new), and leave with your personalized chopsticks beautifully wrapped—a souvenir that feels personal every time you use it.
Make Your Own Chopsticks in Shibuya: Handcrafted SouvenirMake Your Own Chopsticks is a hands-on workshop in Shibuya, a 7-minute walk from Scramble Crossing, where you shape, sand and finish high-grade timber into a unique pair of chopsticks to take home in under an hour. No experience is needed. You choose from several wood types, and can add custom engravings for ¥1,000 to personalize your creation further. A skilled instructor guides you through each step in a welcoming studio atmosphere.Is it for me?You do the work yourself from start to finish—shaping, sanding and finishing the timber with your own hands—which is what makes these chopsticks yours in a way a purchased souvenir never is. Pick this if you want to leave Shibuya with something you made, not something you bought.
Tokyo Meiji Shrine: Shinto Culture Walking Tour & RitualsYou’ll step through towering torii gates into Meiji Shrine’s peaceful forest with a local guide leading the way. Learn simple Shinto rituals, see centuries-old traditions up close, and pause among thousands of donated trees right inside Tokyo’s heart. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s a chance to feel something real beneath all that city rush.
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Tour: 6+ Tastings with Local GuideA guided food tour through Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market outer market with a local expert, tasting six or more Japanese specialties including bluefin tuna sushi, sashimi, tamagoyaki and dashi broth at working stalls and shops. The tour includes a sit-down tasting of premium seafood and runs about two and a half hours, with all food and drinks provided. Your guide shares the market's history and how it remains central to Tokyo's food culture today.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through a working market with multiple stops to taste and listen, so it suits someone with a free morning or afternoon and the appetite to stand and eat as you go. If you prefer to sit down for a single meal instead, look for a restaurant-based option.
Kintsugi Workshop Tokyo: Learn Golden Joinery from a MasterA kintsugi workshop in Tokyo where you repair a handcrafted ceramic vessel or small plate under instruction from a live English-speaking guide at the studio of Taku Nakano, a master kintsugi artist recognized by the Emperor of Japan. The studio merges a working atelier with a gallery of his own pieces, and all materials—synthetic lacquer, adhesive, and gold powder—are provided; your finished work goes home as a decorative piece.Is it for me?Choose yobitsugi (Option C) if you want to learn a more advanced technique using contrasting materials and colors; choose the Edo Komon plate (Option D) if you prefer a more straightforward introduction with a traditional pattern you select yourself. Either way, you're learning from a master artist in his actual studio, not a commercial workshop, which is why the instruction and the pieces themselves carry a different weight.
Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: 5th Station & Lake KawaguchiYou get picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver who knows the Mt. Fuji region. The day includes Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (2,300m elevation, entrance fee 2,100 yen), Lake Kawaguchi, and your choice of stops like Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai village, or the Narusawa Ice Cave. The route is customizable based on weather and your interests, and starting early means you avoid traffic and fit more in. Highway tolls and petrol are covered; lunch is on you at local restaurants.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mt. Fuji and the Five Lakes region in one day without arranging transport, paying per-person bus fares, or following a fixed schedule — a private driver means you start when traffic is lightest and stop where you actually want to spend time.
Tokyo: Samurai & Ninja Museum Hands-On Ticket Skip LineYou’ll slip into real samurai armor in Tokyo, toss ninja stars (harder than it looks), and get tips from friendly local guides who make history feel alive. Try your hand at blowguns and sword stances—no experience needed—and share laughs with fellow travelers along the way. It’s hands-on, lighthearted, and you might surprise yourself.
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Ropeway, Owakudani & Lake AshiYou're picked up from a designated Tokyo point and driven to Hakone Shrine on Lake Ashi, where you see the iconic red torii gate. You ride the ropeway over Owakudani Valley to see volcanic landscapes and sample black eggs, visit Swan Lake for Mount Fuji reflections, and end at Oshino Hakkai's eight ponds. The pirate ship cruise is optional and self-paid (around 12 USD). The ropeway ticket, guide, and transport are included; the full day runs 10–12 hours depending on traffic and season.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Fuji and the Hakone region in a single day without arranging your own transport, ropeway tickets, or timing — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all three, though you should know that Mount Fuji visibility depends on weather and the day can run long on weekends.
Asakusa: Self-Guided Mystery Walk with Snack Tickets & Local MissionsYou’ll wander Asakusa’s vibrant streets wearing a traditional happi coat, solving quirky missions from your local guidebook while sampling snacks with included tickets. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, hidden dragons beneath lanterns, and unexpected quiet moments between lively alleys. This self-guided mystery walk lets you explore at your own rhythm—and maybe see Tokyo in a new way.
Tokyo Akihabara: Anime, Gaming & Maid Café Walking TourYou’ll wander Akihabara’s maze of anime stores and retro game shops with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Try your luck at hundreds of gachapon machines, then step into a maid café for playful spells and sweet Polaroid memories. Expect laughter, odd collectibles, and moments that stick with you long after Tokyo fades behind you.
Ninja Experience in Tokyo: Wear Outfit, Train & PhotoA ninja experience at Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa where you wear a full traditional outfit, train with blowguns and ninja stars, and have a photo shoot in costume against an authentic backdrop. Groups max out at 20 travelers. Children from age 3 can join; a guide speaks English or Japanese. The whole activity runs about two hours.Is it for me?You do the training yourself rather than watch a demonstration, which is what makes this work for families with kids old enough to hold a blowgun and pose for photos—they're not sitting on the sidelines. If you want someone else to perform while you observe, look for a ninja show instead.
Tokyo Asakusa: Private Ring Making Workshop & Take Home JewelryYou’ll shape your own ring from scratch in Asakusa, guided by friendly local staff who teach you Tankin hammering techniques. Choose your favorite materials and textures before polishing your finished piece under their expert eye. Walk away with a handmade souvenir—and maybe a new appreciation for small imperfections.
Tokyo Imperial Palace & Gardens Walking Tour StoriesYou’ll walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace grounds with a local guide who brings samurai stories and palace secrets to life. Expect quiet garden moments, koi ponds, and glimpses into 350 years of history—plus help with photos and space for your own questions or small discoveries along the way.
Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour & Sushi Cooking ClassYou’ll meet your guide at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple before weaving through Tokyo’s bustling Tsukiji Outer Fish Market—sampling snacks and learning local secrets—then head to Japan’s largest cooking school for a hands-on sushi lesson. Enjoy your homemade lunch with new friends and take home recipes (and maybe some imperfect sushi rolls). It’s lively but never overwhelming—just honest fun.
Tokyo Shinjuku Night Tour: Kabukicho & Golden Gai WalkingYou walk through Memory Lane's tiny bars, navigate Golden Gai's narrow alleys, see the Godzilla Head light show, and pass through Tokyo's LGBTQ district with a guide who knows which doors open to visitors and which don't. The tour includes the guide fee and covers the biggest nightlife area in Shinjuku on foot, so wear comfortable shoes and plan for about two to three hours moving through crowds and neon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Tokyo's actual nightlife, not a sanitized version—the guide handles the navigation and cultural context so you don't have to figure out which alleys are safe or which bars welcome visitors. Plan for two to three hours on foot in crowded, neon-lit streets, which is exactly what lets you cover the full Shinjuku night in one evening.
Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Private Day Trip from Tokyo with GuideYou’ll leave Tokyo behind for a private Mt. Fuji day trip with your own guide—walking through peaceful shrines, tasting lavender ice cream by Lake Kawaguchiko, exploring mysterious forest caves, and meeting locals along the way. Expect quiet moments mixed with small surprises—and maybe even catch Fuji herself peeking through the clouds.
