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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Takayama: Shirakawago & Gokayama Gassho Villages Bus TourYou board a shared bus in Takayama and spend the day moving between two UNESCO gassho villages — Gokayama Ainokura and Shirakawago — with a guide who knows the history and the people. Lunch, museum entry, and the hilltop viewpoint are included; the bus handles all the driving so you focus on walking and looking. The trade-off is a fixed schedule and other passengers, which is also what makes reaching both villages in one day possible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Shirakawago and Gokayama in one day without arranging your own transport or navigating between villages — the fixed bus schedule and shared format are what make reaching two UNESCO sites in a single afternoon possible from Takayama.
Kamakura Historical Walking Tour: Great Buddha & Shrine GuideA 5-hour guided walking tour of Kamakura visits Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a cave temple, and Hasedera Temple before a 30–40 minute forest hike leads to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a bronze statue over 750 years old. The tour includes entrance fees to both the Buddha and Hasedera, temple lunch with vegetarian options, and food sampling on Komachi street; a certified English-speaking guide shares cultural context about Shinto beliefs, shrine etiquette, and the money-washing tradition. The route covers roughly 5 km of walking and hiking on terrain that can be slippery; in heavy rain, the forest section is replaced with train access to the Buddha instead.Is it for me?At 5 hours, this tour fills a full morning or afternoon and leaves the rest of your day free—the forest hike and temple lunch are built into the time, so you're not adding extra stops or waiting for connections. If you have only a few hours in Kamakura, this is too long; if you want to see the Buddha, the shrines, and eat local food without assembling the route yourself, the fixed schedule holds it all together.
Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Hidden Temples and BackstreetsAn e-bike tour of Kyoto that covers Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine, Philosopher's Path and the Kyoto Imperial Palace, guided in English over four hours. The route stays off the main tourist drag, threading through Gion Shirakawa's cobblestone streets and quiet canal paths instead of the crowded central temples. You ride a comfortable electric bike, so hills and distance stop being obstacles; the guide handles the route and the timing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving with a free afternoon or a morning and want to cover real ground without renting a car or navigating public transit between temples. The e-bike and guide handle the logistics and the route, so you pedal through Kyoto's quieter corners instead of standing in ticket lines or waiting for a bus.
Mt Fuji & Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Private Driver & Lake ViewsYou're picked up from your Tokyo hotel and driven to Hakone's volcanic zone, Lake Ashi (with a pirate ship cruise and torii gate views), Oshino Hakkai village with its spring-fed ponds, and Lake Kawaguchi with Mt Fuji as backdrop. Stops include Oishi Park, the Arakura Sengen Shrine, and time to walk and eat at each place. Highway tolls and an English-speaking driver are included; you return to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Mt Fuji and the Hakone area in one day without arranging your own transport, timing train connections, or navigating between stops — the driver and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you to move through the day at a steady pace.
Shinjuku Golden Gai & Izakaya Bar Hopping with Local GuideYou'll eat yakitori in a postwar izakaya street, walk through Kabukicho's neon-lit entertainment district with context and history, then spend the evening in Golden Gai's hidden micro-bars—places most visitors never find. Your guide handles the introductions and knows which bars welcome guests, so you skip the confusion and go straight to the drinks and conversation. Dinner and drinks are included; the tour runs in the evening as a group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Shinjuku's nightlife the way locals do—through the bars tourists can't find and the people who run them—without spending the evening confused about where to go or how to enter. The guide removes the guesswork and the intimidation, which is what makes the tiny bars actually enjoyable instead of just cramped.
Tokyo: Night Cooking Class & Izakaya-Style Dinner with DrinksYou’ll step into an evening kitchen in Tokyo for a hands-on izakaya-style cooking class, making five classic Japanese dishes alongside new friends. Taste sake or Japanese beer as you cook and share plates around the table. With a local guide helping every step—and recipes simple enough to recreate—you’ll leave full of food and stories.
Kyoto Gion Walk with Local Guide: Geisha Culture & TemplesYou walk through Kyoto's most atmospheric neighborhoods—Gion, Higashiyama, and the temple grounds around Chion-in—with a local guide who explains geisha traditions, Buddhist history, and the architecture and etiquette you'd otherwise miss. The pace is relaxed, with stops for photos and questions. You'll visit Shirakawa canal, Tatsumi Shrine, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Pagoda, and Hanamikoji street, ending with a clear understanding of how the geisha world actually functions and why the district's atmosphere matters.Is it for me?Choose this walk if you want to understand Gion's culture and geisha traditions rather than just photograph the streets—the guide's explanations are what transform a walk into genuine comprehension of what you're seeing.
Metal Shuriken Casting in Kyoto: Make Your Own Ninja WeaponCast a metal shuriken in a real ninja house in Arashiyama, Kyoto, learning the traditional casting process step by step. You design the shape, prepare the mold, pour the molten metal, polish the finish, and engrave your initials—then take home the one-of-a-kind weapon you made. Staff guide you through each stage, and the workshop runs about an hour. English and Japanese guides are available.Is it for me?Choose the plan that matches the shuriken size you want—the workshop guides you through the same casting steps either way, so the difference is the final piece you walk out with. If you want to try a second design or add a kunai, ask the staff on-site about what's available that day.
Tokyo Shibuya Walking Tour: Crossing, Nonbei Yokocho & HachikoYou’ll walk Tokyo’s Shibuya district with a local guide who shows you everything from Taro Okamoto’s mural inside Shibuya Station to the world-famous crossing itself. Taste smoky air in Nonbei Yokocho, feel youth energy at Center Gai, relax in Miyashita Park, and finish at Hachiko Statue—each stop has its own story waiting for you.
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangen-do & Kiyomizu-dera Afternoon TourYou’ll follow Kyoto’s winding paths from Fushimi Inari’s red gates to Sanjusangen-do’s silent hall of 1,001 statues, then climb toward Kiyomizu-dera for sweeping city views. With an English-speaking guide handling tickets and transport, you’re free to soak up every detail — from incense in the air to laughter echoing through temple corridors.
Naha: Full-Day Kerama Islands Snorkeling & LunchYou board a cruiser in Naha with snorkeling gear, towels, and lunch already onboard, then spend the day at three separate reef sites in the Kerama Islands — Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka — with a qualified guide who watches the group and points out coral, fish, and the occasional sea turtle. Lunch is a bento box (vegetarian available), drinks are included, and you return to Naha in the afternoon. Pickup is from designated locations only.Is it for me?Right for anyone in good health who wants to snorkel the Kerama Islands without arranging gear, food, or transport — the boat carries everything, which is what makes a full day of three separate reef stops feel effortless instead of logistical.
Tokyo: Private City Tour with Vehicle & Custom ItineraryYou’ll glide through Tokyo’s contrasts—from ancient shrines to buzzing Harajuku—with your own vehicle and local guide handling every detail. Taste street snacks at Senso-ji Temple, breathe deep under Meiji Shrine’s trees, then dive into pop culture or food streets at your own pace. It’s Tokyo without the stress—and maybe you’ll find your own small blessing along the way.
Osaka: Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class with SommelierYou’ll taste over ten kinds of Japanese sake with a former brewer in Osaka, then cook your own takoyaki with surprise ingredients like wagyu beef and cheese. Expect laughter, hands-on tips from a local sommelier, and new confidence ordering sake on your travels. If you’re hungry for real Osaka flavors and stories, this hits differently.
Mt. Fuji & Arakurayama Pagoda Day Trip with LunchYou’ll ride from Tokyo out past city edges into Mt. Fuji country—breathing crisp air at the 5th Station, wandering Oishi Park’s lakeside paths, and sharing a Japanese lunch with new faces. The climb to Chureito Pagoda is worth every step for that view alone—it’s one of those days you’ll replay in your head long after you’re home.
Osaka: Private Full-Day Tour by Car with English GuideYou’ll taste sizzling street food at Kuromon Market, wander ancient stones at Osaka Castle, catch sweeping city views near Abeno Harukas, and dive into Dotonbori’s neon maze—all with your own English-speaking guide and comfy private car. It’s your pace, your questions, your Osaka for a day—and you might end up craving more than just takoyaki.
Tokyo: Tsukiji & Toyosu Markets Food Tour with Local GuideYou meet your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple and walk through Toyosu Market's observation deck to watch vendors at work, then navigate Tsukiji's seafood stalls and learn the market's history from a licensed local guide. You finish with time to eat breakfast or lunch at your own pace inside the market, and the whole experience takes 3 to 4 hours in the morning.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see how Tokyo's food system actually works and meet a guide who knows the market inside out, without the early wake-up or the fixed meal that comes with other tours.
Fukuoka: Private Walking Tour, Food Markets & Castle RuinsYou’ll taste smoky-sweet eel at Yanagibashi Market, watch neon reflections over Nakasu’s river yatai stalls, wander ancient stone at Fukuoka Castle Ruins, and stroll Ohori Park as dusk falls—all with a local guide shaping every step around your interests. It’s not just sightseeing; it’s sharing moments only Fukuoka locals know.
Fukuoka: Shikanoshima Island Cycling Day Trip & Coast ViewsYou’ll cycle Shikanoshima Island’s winding coastlines with a rental bike and helmet included, passing old fishing villages and stopping at Shikaumi Shrine with your local guide. Expect salty breezes, friendly nods from locals, and time to soak in sea views before heading back — perfect if you want a slower side of Fukuoka.
Shinjuku Hidden Izakaya Night: All-You-Can-Drink & Local FoodYou visit two working izakayas in Shinjuku that locals actually use, with a Japanese guide who knows the owners. All food and drinks—sake, shochu, sashimi, grilled meat, whatever the kitchen makes—are included. You walk through Memory Lane, Kabukicho, and hidden streets, see the Godzilla Head, and end near Golden Gai if you want more. Groups stay under ten, and the guide books early because the taverns fill up fast.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat and drink in real Shinjuku izakayas without arranging restaurants, negotiating bills, or wondering if you're in a tourist trap—the guide handles the access and the all-you-can-drink format means you can order freely. Reserve early: the taverns fill with locals every night, and the tour closes when they're full.
Osaka: Modern Taiko Drum Live Show & Japanese InstrumentsYou’ll feel every beat at this Osaka taiko live show—watch giant drums shake the room, try your hand on stage with real musicians, and get swept up in wild visuals and laughter. With entrance included and a welcoming vibe for all backgrounds, it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last note fades.
Destinations
- 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›
