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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Shibuya: Solo International Party & Unlimited Drinks SundayYou’ll join an international crowd for a relaxed Sunday night party in Shibuya with unlimited drinks and friendly locals eager to chat or play games. Expect easy introductions (name tags help!), laughter over table games like Jenga or Uno, and a few candid photos snapped by your host. You might arrive solo—but you won’t feel that way for long.
Osaka Namba: Hidden Backstreet Food Tour & DrinksYou walk through Namba's backstreets after dark, stopping at five local spots over four hours and eating roughly thirteen dishes—karaage, sushi, tempura, kitsune udon, kushikatsu, takoyaki—plus two drinks. Your guide shares real stories instead of scripts, keeps the group small and relaxed, and lets you ask about anything. You don't arrange the stops, timing, or reservations; you just show up hungry and leave knowing why locals eat the way they do.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Osaka without figuring out where to go, what to order, or how to navigate the backstreets after dark—the small group size and fixed itinerary are what make a real night out possible instead of a rushed checklist.
Shinjuku Golden Gai: Yakitori & Sake Night Tour TokyoYou walk four food stops through Golden Gai with a local guide who speaks English, eat yakitori and ramen and sushi, drink two included drinks, and see the shrine and covered market that frame the whole district. The guide handles the doors and the timing; you just show up and follow the smoke.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Tokyo nightlife without figuring out which bars let foreigners in—the guide handles the doors, the timing, and the translation, leaving you free to taste the food and feel the rhythm of the district.
Tokyo Night Car Culture: Daikoku PA & Wangan Expressway DriveYou’ll ride through Tokyo’s famous expressways in real sports cars with a local guide, stopping at Daikoku PA where car culture comes alive after dark. Feel city energy at Shibuya Crossing and snap photos by Tokyo Tower—all fees included. Expect laughter, surprises, and those small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Sushi Making Class near Tokyo Tower: Learn Nigiri from a ChefA 90-minute sushi making class near Tokyo Tower in Higashiazabu where a chef teaches you to make nigiri sushi in English, then you eat the dishes you've prepared. The experience includes tuna, salmon and other popular sushi ingredients; you can also wear a Japanese costume. Children under 3 join free by sharing a dish with an adult when arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn a real skill from someone who does it every day, eat what you've made, and spend 90 minutes in a Japanese-style space without arranging anything else in Tokyo that afternoon.
Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa & Fish MarketA four-hour guided morning tour of Tokyo visits Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market and Senso-ji Temple, with entry to all three sites, street food tastings and an English-speaking guide included. The route captures the city's cultural and culinary character in its quietest hours, moving from the forested shrine grounds through the market's narrow alleys to Asakusa's historic temple district.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide to navigate the fish market stalls and Asakusa's food vendors for you, moving as a group at a set pace rather than exploring solo.
Japanese Dance Cabaret Show Asakusa: Meet the PerformersAsakusa-Kaguwa is a cabaret theater in Tokyo's historic Asakusa district where you watch a 60-minute show blending traditional Japanese dance with contemporary music, then meet the performers for photos. The show runs twice nightly (5–6 pm or 8–9 pm), includes one drink, and welcomes families and children. Arrive 30 minutes early; the venue has steep stairs and no elevator.Is it for me?Book the early show (5–6 pm) if you want to eat dinner afterward in Asakusa without a late night, or the late show (8–9 pm) if you're already exploring the neighborhood and want an evening activity. The two-hour window—including the performance and time with the performers—fits neatly into most evenings without requiring a full day's planning.
Osaka: Tenma & Kyobashi Night Food Tour with 15+ TastingsYou’ll slip into Osaka’s real nightlife with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story in Tenma & Kyobashi. Taste over fifteen different dishes—kushi katsu, dote nikomi, pickled mackerel—and share laughs with locals in family-run spots and lively standing bars. Expect warm welcomes, honest flavors, and moments that stick long after you’ve left those glowing side streets behind.
Gion Geisha District Sunset Tour in Spanish: Kyoto Walking TourA two-hour walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district conducted entirely in Spanish, led by a native Spanish-speaking guide. You'll walk through Gion Shirakawa's quiet canal and stone-paved streets, visit Yasaka Shrine as evening lanterns glow, and end on Hanamikoji Street where geiko and maiko pass on their way to engagements. The tour covers geisha training, performance traditions, and the artistry of kimonos and hairstyles—all explained in Spanish without translation delays.Is it for me?If you speak Spanish, this tour gives you direct access to the guide's knowledge without translation delays—the commentary flows naturally as you walk, and you catch nuance and detail that a translated tour loses. The evening timing and the guide's expertise in geisha culture make it worth choosing if you want to understand the district's traditions, not just see the streets.
Tokyo Asakusa: Geisha Show, Q&A & Photos Near Senso-jiYou’ll watch a real Geisha perform two traditional dances up close in Asakusa, then join a relaxed Q&A where nothing’s off-limits (within reason). There’s time for photos and a round of traditional games — all with an English-speaking guide who keeps things easygoing. You might leave with more questions than answers, but also with this odd sense of calm.
Kyoto: Ninja Training Lesson with Japanese Master & GearYou’ll step into an authentic Kyoto dojo, dress in real ninja gear, and learn hands-on techniques from a Japanese master teaching in English. Try meditation, stealth walking, sword handling, throwing stars, and even blow darts—plus hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks. You’ll leave with new skills (and maybe some funny memories) echoing long after you’ve changed back into your own clothes.
Osaka: Foodie Bike Tour with Local Eats & Castle RideYou’ll pedal through Osaka’s lively neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at markets and street stalls for classic bites like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Ride past historic Osaka Castle and explore Korea Town’s spicy snacks—all with plenty of laughs and stories along the way. It’s not just about the food; it’s how the city feels beneath your wheels.
Hiroshima: Mt. Futaba Hike & Open-Air Tea Ceremony ViewsYou’ll climb through rows of bright red torii gates on Mt. Futaba, learn small rituals from a local guide, and sip fresh matcha during an open-air tea ceremony overlooking Hiroshima and Miyajima. It’s peaceful, sometimes challenging (those stairs!), but full of gentle moments you might not expect.
Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony & Garden PhotosYou'll sit in a traditional teahouse overlooking a seasonal garden, watch a tea master perform the ceremony, learn to whisk matcha yourself, eat wagashi sweets, and get professional photos in the garden. The whole experience takes about two hours and includes two cups of matcha and traditional sweets. Book ahead and arrive on time.Is it for me?This works well if you want to learn tea ceremony in an authentic setting without spending hours in a crowded tourist class — the small group size and one-on-one instruction with the tea master is what makes the learning stick.
Nara Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: Customize Your DayA half-day private walking tour of Nara with a government-licensed, multilingual guide who meets you on foot in the city center. You choose 3–4 sites from a list that includes Todai-ji Temple (home to a 15-meter bronze Buddha), Nara Park with its freely roaming deer, Kasuga Taisha shrine, Yoshikien Garden, and several other temples and historic districts. The guide handles the route, timing and cultural explanation; entrance fees and lunch are separate.Is it for me?A half-day tour leaves your afternoon or evening free for other activities in Nara or a return to Kyoto or Osaka. Choose this if you want the cultural detail and efficient routing a licensed guide provides without committing a full day, or if you're building a longer trip and need flexibility around other plans.
Kyoto: Gion Knife Sharpening Workshop & Hands-On CraftYou’ll step into a peaceful Gion workshop in Kyoto, learn traditional Japanese knife sharpening from patient local artisans, and actually shape your own blade using real tools. Expect hands-on guidance in a small group setting — plus plenty of time to ask questions or just soak up the atmosphere. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted knife and a quiet sense of connection to Kyoto’s living craft.
Shibuya Pub Crawl: 4 Bars, Craft Beer & Free ShotsYou show up at one hotel entrance and your guide takes you through Shibuya's actual drinking scene: four bars, unlimited shots between stops, and a photographer capturing the night so you have proof it happened. Three hours, no transport to arrange, no bar tabs to negotiate — just move and drink and meet people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Shibuya's actual nightlife without spending the evening alone or figuring out which bars are worth your time — the guide and the group take care of both, and the free shots between stops make the whole night feel less like a tour and more like you just happened to go out with people who know where to go.
Tokyo: Ninja & Samurai 2-Hour Hands-On Training with MasterYou'll learn ninja meditation, throw shuriken and blowgun darts, train with ninja and samurai swords, and watch a live performance — all in two hours with a Japanese master teaching in English. Ninja costume rental is included, the venue is indoors, and no prior experience is needed. Book if you want hands-on martial arts training that feels like actual instruction, not a costume photo op.Is it for me?This works well if you want actual martial arts instruction rather than a costume experience, and if you're looking for something indoor and weather-proof in Tokyo. The fixed two-hour format means you get a complete session without arranging your own timing or hunting for a qualified teacher.
Nara, Osaka & Kobe from Kyoto: Full Day with Deer Park & CastleYou start in Nara with the Great Buddha and 1,000+ free-roaming deer, then head to Osaka for street food and neon in Dotonbori, walk around Osaka Castle's exterior and gardens, and finish with free time in Kobe Harborland. A bilingual guide and comfortable bus transport handle all the logistics and route timing, so you just show up at your hotel and move through the day. Total time is around 10 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see three major cities in one day without renting a car or navigating trains—the guide handles the route and timing, and the bus means you're not walking between stops. The bilingual guide keeps things clear whether you speak English or Spanish.
Kyoto: Private Car Day Trip to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu & Bamboo ForestYou’ll slip through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest in the morning hush, catch sunlight glinting off Kinkaku-ji’s gold leaf, wander old lanes near Kiyomizu-dera, and finish beneath Fushimi Inari’s torii gates with time to linger or pause for photos — all with a private car and English-speaking driver guiding you gently between Kyoto’s most iconic sights.
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- Akita Prefecture›
- Aomori Prefecture›
- Chiba Prefecture›
- Chubu›
- Ehime Prefecture›
- Fukuoka Prefecture›
- Fukushima Prefecture›
- Gunma Prefecture›
- Hiroshima Prefecture›
- Hokkaido›
- Ibaraki Prefecture›
- Iwate Prefecture›
- Kagawa Prefecture›
- Kagoshima Prefecture›
- Kanagawa Prefecture›
- Kansai›
- Kanto›
- Kochi Prefecture›
- Kumamoto Prefecture›
- Kyushu›
- 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›
