Things to do in Japan
Day Trips from Tokyo8 optionsDay Trips from Osaka15 optionsMount Fuji Tours17 optionsDay Trips from Kyoto31 optionsGo Kart Tour Tokyo19 optionsShibuya Tour20 optionsTokyo City Tour10 optionsTokyo Imperial Palace Tour56 optionsAkihabara Tour34 optionsBike Tour Kyoto15 optionsHimeji Castle Tours28 optionsTokyo Walking Tour184 options
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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.
Kyoto Bike Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & GionYou ride between seven major temples, shrines and districts in a single day without arranging transport or entry logistics yourself. The guide handles the crowds at Fushimi Inari and the Golden Pavilion, you get a traditional lunch halfway through, and the small-group pace means you're not racing between stops. Bikes, helmet and water are included; the shop is a two-minute walk from Kyoto Station.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Kyoto's major temples, shrines and districts in one day without arranging transport between them or navigating the crowds at famous sites alone — the bike and the guide's knowledge of quieter routes are what make that possible in a single afternoon.
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial & Castle Private Walking TourYou’ll walk through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park with a local guide who shares personal stories and history you won’t find on signs. Experience Carp Castle’s quiet moat and climb its wooden stairs for city views before wandering Shukkeien Garden’s peaceful paths. Expect honest moments—sometimes heavy, sometimes hopeful—that stay with you long after.
Ninja 1-Hour Hands-On Lesson in Kyoto: Learn from a MasterA one-hour ninja training class in Kyoto where you learn hands-on techniques from a Japanese master who teaches in English. The lesson covers ninja meditation, breathing, walking, sword, kunai, shuriken and blowgun training, plus a demonstration of the ninja trick house. Ninja clothes are provided for the session.Is it for me?Book this class if you're training solo or with a small group and want direct instruction from a master in a one-hour session. The hands-on format and English-speaking teacher make it accessible whether you're new to martial arts or just curious about how ninjas actually trained.
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.
Nara afternoon tour from Kyoto: Todai-ji Temple & deer parkA guided afternoon tour from Kyoto to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, with a National Government Licensed English guide. You visit Todai-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage site housing the Great Buddha), walk through Nara Park where hundreds of deer roam freely, and enter the special inner area of Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its lantern-lined pathways. Admission fees and all transport are included. The tour runs 5 to 7 hours and departs from central Kyoto; if you're staying in Osaka, you'll take the shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto first, where the guide meets you.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Kyoto or Osaka for just a few days and want to see Nara's three most important sites without spending the whole day on logistics—the guide's timing and route knowledge means you see more in an afternoon than you'd manage on your own with train schedules and maps. If you're departing from Osaka, the shinkansen journey is part of the experience and the assistant handles the connection, so you don't navigate it solo.
Sushi Making Class in Kyoto: Learn from a Professional ChefA hands-on sushi making class in Kyoto where you learn rice preparation, nigiri shaping and traditional hand-pressing techniques from a professional chef, then eat the sushi you've made. The 90-minute session is taught in English at a working sushi restaurant, designed for beginners and travelers with no prior experience.Is it for me?You do the work yourself, not watch it done—if you want to actually learn sushi-making and leave with the skill, not just a meal, this hands-on format is the difference. It works for solo travelers, couples, and groups of friends, and beginners are expected; no prior kitchen experience needed.
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.
Kyoto Gion: Geisha Maiko Walk & Private Teahouse PerformanceYou’ll wander Gion’s lantern-lit streets with a local guide who shares stories as you go, then climb into an exclusive ochaya for an intimate Maiko performance and conversation. Expect moments of quiet awe, laughter over lost-in-translation questions, and glimpses into Kyoto traditions few travelers ever see.
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.
Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show: Meet a MaikoThis three-hour tour of Kyoto's Gion district pairs a guided walk through the geisha quarter with a 45-minute meeting and performance by an apprentice geisha (Maiko). You'll explore the old streets and riverside of Gion Shirakawa, visit Kennin-ji Temple built in 1202, and learn geisha traditions from a local guide before sitting down with tea, lunch or dinner alongside the Maiko while she dances. The guide speaks English and photographs are allowed, though not for public posting.Is it for me?Choose the tea option if you want the cultural meeting without a long meal commitment; pick lunch or dinner if you'd rather sit longer with the Maiko and have time for more conversation. The guide's insider knowledge of geisha traditions is what makes the walk itself worth doing—you're not just seeing the buildings, you're learning what the closed world of Gion actually means.
Osaka: Walking Tour Dotonbori, Kuromon Market & Retro StreetsYou’ll snack on fresh takoyaki in Kuromon Market, stroll neon-lit Dotonbori with a local guide, wander quiet cobblestone alleys in Hozenji Yokocho, and see retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower—all in one walking tour from central Osaka. Expect laughter, street food smells, and glimpses into everyday city life you won’t forget soon.
Hiroshima & Miyajima: Peace Memorial, Shrine & Island Day TripYou’ll walk through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park with a local guide who shares real stories, then ride out to Miyajima Island where wild deer roam and Itsukushima Shrine sits above shifting tides. Taste fresh oysters or okonomiyaki for lunch before heading back—this day trip from Hiroshima lingers long after you return.
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.
Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class: Make Three DishesA 2.5-hour hands-on ramen and gyoza cooking class in Kyoto where you make three full dishes from scratch—ramen noodles, crispy gyoza, and fried rice—under instruction from a professional ramen master and English-speaking guide. The class includes two drinks, step-by-step guidance, and a downloadable recipe guide to recreate the meals at home. All cooking levels welcome; children 6 and up can participate with adult supervision during knife work.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the class fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore Kyoto's neighborhoods or temples before or after. If you need a longer, more immersive culinary experience or have mobility concerns, a private class may suit you better.
Ishigaki Blue Cave: Snorkeling Tour & Cave Walk with PhotosYou’ll feel that first rush of blue light stepping into Ishigaki’s Blue Cave before snorkeling among bright coral and curious fish nearby. With all equipment included plus photo memories and even restaurant coupons, this day trip from Ishigaki lets you relax into island life — salt on your skin and laughter echoing from your guide.
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.
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- Hiroshima Prefecture›
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- Ibaraki Prefecture›
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- Kagoshima Prefecture›
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- Kochi Prefecture›
- Kumamoto Prefecture›
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- Mie Prefecture›
- Miyagi Prefecture›
- Nagasaki Prefecture›
- Oita Prefecture›
- Okayama Prefecture›
- Okinawa›
- Saga Prefecture›
- Saitama Prefecture›
- Shimane Prefecture›
- Tochigi Prefecture›
- Tokushima Prefecture›
- Tokyo Prefecture›
- Tottori Prefecture›
- Yamagata Prefecture›
- Yamaguchi Prefecture›
