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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Tokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet & Night Highway TourYou ride Tokyo's most famous highways at night in a JDM car of your choice, cross the Rainbow Bridge from inside the vehicle, pass under Haneda's runways, and spend an hour at Daikoku PA watching hundreds of classic, modified, and rare cars. The guide handles all the navigation and insider knowledge—you just show up and experience the scene that shaped Japanese car culture.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Tokyo's underground JDM scene without arranging transport, finding Daikoku on your own, or navigating the highways at night—the guide handles the route and knows which cars to watch for, which frees you to just take it in.
Asakusa Street Food Tour: 5+ Local Vendors, 2 HoursA two-hour street food tour through Asakusa's residential neighborhoods, visiting 5+ local food shops and restaurants with more than 100 years of history. You taste authentic Japanese bites and sweets at each stop, learn how locals eat at a standing sushi bar and soba restaurant, and finish at Senso-ji Temple after passing through the Thunder Gate market street. The guide speaks English or Japanese and connects you with the business owners who run these places.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit before or after other plans in your day, but long enough to eat properly at each stop and linger at the temple without feeling rushed. If you want to taste your way through a neighborhood instead of hitting landmarks, this works; if you need a full afternoon or want to explore Asakusa on your own pace afterward, book a later activity.
Kyoto Sumo Show with Chanko-nabe Hot Pot & Geisha DanceKyoto Sumo Club hosts a two-hour sumo entertainment show where you watch live demonstrations and a best-of-three match between retired wrestlers, then step into the ring to challenge one yourself (limited spots selected by lottery if demand is high). The show opens with a traditional geisha dance in kimono, includes English commentary throughout, and ends with an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink meal of Chanko-nabe—the chicken hot pot that is the signature sumo-wrestler dish—plus a souvenir gift bag. Arrive 30 minutes early; vegetarian and vegan meals are available with two days' notice.Is it for me?Choose the standard show with meal if you want the full sumo experience—the entertainment, the participation, and the traditional wrestler's dinner all in one evening. The Late Night Show option skips the meal, so pick that if you are eating elsewhere or want just the performance and the chance to challenge a wrestler.
Okinawa Iriomote: Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour with PhotosYou’ll paddle through shaded mangrove rivers on Iriomote Island with a friendly local guide who keeps things relaxed and easy for beginners. Expect to get real photos taken along the way (no extra charge), spot wildlife up close, and finish with a hot shower before heading back—leaving you with more than just snapshots.
Osaka: Bike Tour with Castle, Shin Sekai & Local LunchYou’ll pedal through Osaka’s lively districts with a local guide, stopping at Osaka Castle park for stories (and maybe ice cream), exploring Shin Sekai’s neon streets over lunch, and pausing for quiet moments at Shitennoji Temple. Expect laughter, new tastes, and small surprises—the kind you remember long after you’ve left.
Chopstick Making Workshop in Osaka Castle Area: Choose from 15 wood typesA chopstick-making workshop in Osaka's castle district where you select from 15 types of wood, use traditional Japanese tools to shape and sand your chopsticks, and personalize them with an engraving before taking them home. English-speaking staff guide you through the one-hour session; no prior experience needed. You also receive a scented sachet made from wood shavings infused with Japanese aroma oil.Is it for me?This is a hands-on class where you do the shaping and sanding yourself with real Japanese tools, so it suits anyone who wants to make something with their own hands rather than watch a demonstration. The one-hour format works for a free afternoon or a break between other plans, and the finished chopsticks are a souvenir you actually made.
Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: Make noodles and soup from scratchA hands-on cooking class in Osaka where you make authentic ramen noodles and soup completely from scratch, then cook two types of gyoza dumplings under step-by-step guidance from a local instructor. The class runs 2.5 hours, stays under 12 people, and ends with you eating the meal you've made. Vegetarian options and dietary accommodations are available; children are welcome from age 7.Is it for me?This is a hands-on class where you do the cooking yourself under instruction, not a demonstration you watch—it suits anyone who wants to actually learn the technique and leave with the skill to make these dishes at home. Small groups under 12 keep the pace manageable and the instructor's attention on you.
Kyoto: Make Your Own Kimono with Vintage Fabrics & Custom FitYou’ll pick your own vintage kimono in Kyoto and learn how to fit and wear it comfortably with help from a local guide. Try customizing details like your name in kanji, ironed onto your new outfit. Enjoy hands-on moments with real silk fabrics before taking home your finished two-piece kimono — plus a few laughs along the way.
Tokyo Ginza: Sumo Show or Training with Ex-Pro WrestlersYou’ll step into Tokyo’s Ginza district and choose between cheering on retired sumo pros at a lively performance or joining them for real training on the mat. Try traditional rituals like salt throwing, enjoy bottomless chanko-nabe if you pick the show, and take home a signed handprint keepsake. It’s all guided by locals who make you feel welcome—even if your sumo stance is terrible.
Hakone Private Tour: Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi & Art MuseumsYou choose 3–5 attractions from Hakone's mix of volcanic sites, lakeside views, and art museums, and a licensed English-speaking guide customizes the route and timing to match your pace. The tour includes meeting your guide on foot, all site visits you select, and the flexibility to adjust as the day unfolds. Book early so the guide can confirm your picks and plan the logistics before you arrive.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a day in Hakone shaped around what you actually want to see, rather than following a fixed itinerary—the guide's local knowledge and flexibility are what let you linger at a museum or skip a site without throwing off the whole schedule.
Tokyo: Private City Tour with Photos, Snacks & Flexible RouteYou’ll wander Tokyo’s famous neighborhoods with a local guide who actually knows their way around—from Harajuku’s wild street style to Shibuya’s crossing rush and quiet moments in ancient shrines. Taste Japanese snacks, get your photo snapped at landmarks, and catch those small details most visitors miss. This isn’t just sightseeing—it feels like borrowing someone else’s city for a day.
Osaka: Walking Food Tour with Kushikatsu & Dotonbori SightsYou’ll wind through Osaka’s energetic streets with a local guide, sample crunchy kushikatsu in a tucked-away spot, and wander lantern-lit alleys like Hozenji Yokocho before ending amid Dotonbori’s buzzing lights. It’s three hours of real city flavor—enough to make you want to stay longer.
Shibuya All You Can Eat Food Tour: 4–5 Local SpotsA 4-hour all-you-can-eat food tour in Shibuya led by a local guide who takes you to hidden izakayas, a tucked-away piss alley, and the Shibuya Crossing. You taste unlimited dishes at each stop, soft drinks and desserts included, and leave full. The guide speaks English or Japanese and welcomes children from age 3.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide who knows which hidden spots locals actually eat at—you'll visit multiple food stops in one night rather than hunting them down yourself.
Mt. Fuji: Aokigahara Ice Cave Tour with Permit & PickupYou’ll follow an English-speaking guide through Aokigahara Forest near Mt. Fuji—crunching over soft pine needles—before entering a rarely accessed ice cave with your own headlamp and gear provided. Feel the chill of ancient lava tunnels at 0°C while seeing natural ice formations shaped by centuries of snowmelt. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup around Lake Kawaguchiko for an adventure that lingers long after you leave.
Kyoto Arashiyama: Bamboo Walk, Tenryu-ji Temple & Monkey ParkYou’ll wander Kyoto’s Arashiyama alongside a local guide—walking through whispering bamboo groves, sipping matcha in Okochi Sanso’s garden, watching koi drift at Tenryu-ji Temple, tasting snacks along lively shopping streets, and meeting monkeys above the river valley. It’s five hours of small discoveries—some gentle surprises, some laughs—and memories that linger quietly long after you leave.
Kyoto: Early Morning Fushimi Inari & Bamboo Grove TourYou’ll slip through Kyoto’s famous red torii gates at Fushimi Inari before sunrise crowds appear, wander beneath Arashiyama’s whispering bamboo stalks, and pause in Tenryu-ji Temple’s peaceful garden—all guided by someone who knows every shortcut and story. Expect moments of quiet awe you can’t plan for.
Himeji Castle Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide & Customizable StopsYou meet your English-speaking, government-licensed guide on foot in Himeji's city center and spend four hours visiting the castle plus two or three sites you choose beforehand—Koko-en Garden, Mt. Shosha temple, a sake brewery, a European art museum, or a shrine with castle views. The guide handles the route and timing; you get entry fees and transport between sites included. No vehicle pickup; you walk to meet your guide and move between attractions on foot or by local bus.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Himeji Castle and a few other local sites without arranging your own transport, entry tickets, or timing—the guide handles the route and knows the history deeply, which is what makes a four-hour visit feel complete instead of rushed.
Kyoto: South Backstreets Bike Tour & Fushimi Inari ShrineYou’ll ride quiet Kyoto backstreets past ancient temples and canals, pause in Gion’s geisha district, then follow your guide up to Tofukuji Temple for hidden garden views before winding through Fushimi Inari Shrine’s orange gates — all at an easy pace that lets you actually breathe in the city.
Tokyo Roppongi: Yoshimoto Comedy Night with English ActsYou’ll slip into a lively Tokyo night with Yoshimoto Comedy in Roppongi—think unreserved seats, international acts like Wes-P from “Got Talent,” and laughter that doesn’t need translation. Enjoy a drink as comedians blend easy English and universal humor, making sure no one’s left out of the fun. It’s less about understanding every word and more about feeling part of something joyful.
Osaka E-Bike Tour: Osaka Castle & Local NeighborhoodsYou ride an e-bike through five neighborhoods and landmarks—Den Den Town, Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima Park, Shitenno-ji Temple, and America-Mura—following traffic-free routes a local guide has chosen. The motor handles the hills, a helmet and bike are provided, and you stop for a picnic break on the island. The whole loop takes the morning or afternoon without you having to plan the route or worry about getting lost in traffic.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Osaka's mix of old temples, anime culture, and local shopping without planning the route yourself or navigating heavy traffic—the e-bike and guide handle both, leaving you free to notice the neighborhoods.
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