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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Ishigaki Kabira Bay: SUP & Canoe Tour with Photos & ShowerYou’ll glide across Ishigaki’s famous Kabira Bay on SUP or canoe with a local guide who keeps things relaxed and fun. Expect gentle waves, laughter with new friends, digital photos of your adventure, and a hot shower near Ishigaki Port before heading home salty and smiling.
Tsukiji Fish Market Tour: 15 Stops & Walk Local StreetA 2–3 hour guided food tour of Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market with an English-speaking Japanese guide, visiting 15 historic and locally loved shops for fresh seafood, traditional cuisine, and seasonal sweets. The tour includes stops at Tsukiji Honganji Temple and Namiyoke Inari Shrine to learn Japanese customs, plus insider tips and photos taken during the day. Food tastings are included; hotel pickup is not.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're visiting Tokyo alone or with a small group and want to taste what locals actually eat rather than what's marketed to tourists. The guide's insider knowledge and the fixed route mean you spend your time eating and learning, not hunting for the right shop or wondering if you're in the right place.
Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour: Asakusa & Sumo StadiumYou cycle through downtown Tokyo's back alleys instead of main streets, stopping at a traditional sweets shop, Senso-ji Temple's garden, the Sumo Stadium, and under Tokyo Skytree. The guide navigates the maze of Edo-era streets while you move at a pace that lets you absorb the neighborhood. Water, snacks, helmet and bike are included; the tour works year-round, with cherry blossoms overhead in spring.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real neighborhoods around Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree without arranging your own transport or worrying about which alley to turn down—the guide knows the maze, and the bike pace lets you actually notice the streets instead of rushing past them.
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food and Walking TourA two-hour guided walking tour through Tokyo's Tsukiji district combines a visit to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple—known for its distinctive Indian architectural style—with a food-focused stroll through the Tsukiji Outer Market, where you taste freshly grilled skewers, tamagoyaki, sushi, wagyu beef and seasonal seafood at working stalls. Your English-speaking guide handles admission to each venue; the tour suits all fitness levels and runs with either private or group options.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the guide's attention focused on your group and the flexibility to linger at stalls that interest you; choose the group tour if you'd rather share the cost and meet other travelers exploring the market together.
Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class with Pro ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Tokyo with a pro chef from Utsunomiya—learn to fold gyoza by hand, craft your own ramen bowl with fresh toppings, and hear real kitchen stories along the way. Everything happens indoors (with AC!), ending with a meal you made yourself and probably a new appreciation for every slurp.
Takoyaki making class in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: Cook and eatA takoyaki making class in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, where you mix batter, fill it with chopped octopus, and cook rounds in a takoyaki griddle alongside other participants. You make up to 12 takoyaki per person, finish them with sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes, and eat them hot; the whole experience takes about an hour. A live guide speaks English or Japanese, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a Japanese street food skill and eat the result immediately, rather than just watching a demonstration or eating takoyaki someone else made. The shared griddle means you're cooking alongside others, so it works well for groups and families; if you prefer a private session or need a vegetarian option, you can select that at checkout.
Kyoto: Private City Tour with Local Guide & Hidden SpotsYou’ll wander Kyoto’s historic streets with a local guide, visit iconic spots like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, sample treats at Nishiki Market, and hear stories you won’t find in any guidebook. It’s relaxed, personal, and full of small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Kyoto: Samurai Kenbu Sword Performance & LessonYou watch a forty-minute Kenbu performance by trained masters, learn about samurai culture and feudal history through on-stage narration, try holding a katana yourself, and have time for photos—all in one hour at a downtown Kyoto theater. No transport arrangements needed; public transit stops nearby.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about samurai culture and Japanese traditional arts who wants to see a real performance without arranging transport or spending a full day on a tour—the fixed one-hour format and downtown location mean it slots into a Kyoto itinerary without logistics.
Tokyo: Ramen Noodle Making Class Kappabashi Knife ExperienceYou’ll knead soft Hokkaido flour, hand-cut ramen noodles with a traditional Kappabashi knife, and share smiles with locals as you choose your favorite soup flavor—then eat what you’ve made. It’s hands-on, lively, sometimes messy, but always real—a taste of Tokyo that lingers long after you leave.
Kanazawa Shirakawago Takayama Private Tour: 9-Hour CircuitA 9-hour private tour from Kanazawa visits three mountain villages—the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawago, the Edo-period canal town of Hida Furukawa, and the carpentry center of Takayama—with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off included. The itinerary spends 2.5 hours in Shirakawago, 1 hour in Hida Furukawa and 2 hours in Takayama, returning to your accommodation by dinner time.Is it for me?A private vehicle handles the logistics between three mountain villages—Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa, and Takayama—so you move seamlessly from one to the next without coordinating trains or rentals.
Tokyo: Japanese Cooking & Origami Class with Lunch & SakeYou'll spend four hours in a Tokyo home learning origami, rolling udon noodles, making sushi and gyoza, whisking matcha, and receiving a hand-written calligraphy souvenir. Lunch and all drinks — sake, beer, shochu — are included. Vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available. You meet at JR Omori Station at 10:30 am and return by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cook and eat in a real Tokyo home rather than a commercial kitchen, and who have a morning free to spend unhurried time learning Japanese food and craft traditions from people who live them.
Kyoto & Nara Day Trip from Osaka: Arashiyama, Todai-ji & Fushimi InariYou travel by air-conditioned bus from Osaka or Kyoto through three of Japan's most visited cultural sites in a single day. You walk the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, see the 15-meter Great Buddha inside Todai-ji Temple, and pass through thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Lunch is optional but includes Kobe beef if you choose it. The bus departs on schedule and returns to your starting city by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Kyoto and Nara highlights in one day without arranging your own transport, temple entry, or timing — the fixed schedule and included guide handle all three, and the optional lunch saves you from hunting for a restaurant in Arashiyama.
Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano: Bamboo Forest Private Walking TourYou meet your guide at the station and pick 2–3 sites from temples, bridges, and the famous bamboo forest across Arashiyama and Sagano. The guide customizes the route to your interests, handles the walking and history, and helps with local transport between spots. You pay for buses or taxis separately, and the whole thing takes four hours on foot.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Kyoto's temple districts without a fixed itinerary and don't mind arranging local transport between stops. The four-hour window and moderate walking pace mean you'll see the main highlights without rushing, though you'll need to budget extra for buses or taxis to move between sites.
Kyoto: Private Zen Meditation Temple & Monk Matcha RitualYou’ll step quietly into a private Kyoto temple closed to tourists for guided Zen meditation with a local monk. Learn Zazen basics, share matcha and traditional sweets on the veranda, and wander peaceful gardens—all with gentle English support. There’s space here for silence and small discoveries you might carry home long after.
Osaka Street Food Cooking Class: Make Okonomiyaki & UdonA 2.5-hour Japanese street food cooking class in Osaka where you make okonomiyaki pancakes, hand-made udon noodles, tempura, and yakitori skewers completely from scratch under the guidance of a bilingual chef. You use professional-grade tools and ingredients in a purpose-built studio inside a traditional Japanese house, then sit down to eat your creations with beer, sake or tea alongside your instructor and a small group of travelers. Step-by-step instructions are provided so you can recreate the dishes at home.Is it for me?The small-group format means you cook alongside travelers from different countries rather than alone or in a large tour group, which makes the kitchen feel collaborative instead of crowded. If you want hands-on instruction in a working kitchen without the pace of a restaurant or the isolation of a private lesson, this class fits that middle ground.
Kyoto: Chopstick Making Class in Gion & Name EngravingYou’ll shape your own pair of wooden chopsticks from scratch in Kyoto’s Gion district, guided by a friendly local artisan who helps you pick your favorite wood and teaches each step. You can even have your name engraved for a special touch. Expect hands-on work, quiet moments, and a keepsake you’ll actually want to use at home.
Nara Park walking tour from JR Nara: 3 hours, all must-seesA 3-hour guided walking tour of Nara Park starting at JR Nara Station, covering Todai-ji Temple with the Great Buddha, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and the surrounding park where sika deer move freely. The tour includes one bus ride from the station to the park area and admission to the Great Buddha Hall. The guide speaks English and walks the group through the main sites, sharing history and pointing out photo spots, with the tour usually ending by 1 pm so you have the afternoon free to explore further.Is it for me?Book this shared walking tour if you're arriving with a free morning and want a guide to point out history and photo spots rather than hunting them down yourself.
Osaka: Traditional Mochi Pounding & Tasting for AdultsYou'll spend a morning learning why mochi pounding matters in Japanese culture, then do the pounding yourself with traditional tools, and taste your fresh mochi with five different toppings and tea. The group is adults only (13+), the instructor teaches in English or Chinese, and you leave knowing something most tourists never experience. Book ahead — spots fill up.Is it for me?This is for anyone 13 or older who wants to try something most tourists skip and most Japanese people do once in childhood — the pounding itself is the point, not the result, and the small group and patient instruction mean you'll actually do it rather than watch someone else.
Tokyo Ramen & Sushi Cooking Class: Small Group, Cultural ExchangeA 3-hour cooking class in Tokyo where you learn to make ramen and your choice of sushi or gyoza from scratch, guided by an English-friendly Japanese host in a small-group setting. Unlimited sake pairings complement each dish, and you receive a detailed recipe to recreate them at home. Children from age 6 are welcome, and families often book for birthdays, honeymoons and other celebrations.Is it for me?You cook the dishes yourself in a small group, which means you're hands-on from start to finish rather than watching a demonstration—ideal if you want to actually learn the techniques and leave with the confidence to make these at home. The relaxed 3-hour pace and cultural storytelling suit anyone who wants more than a quick recipe lesson, whether you're celebrating something or just want to spend an afternoon making something real with people you've just met.
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking TourA two-hour walking tour of Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market and surrounding district, led by a local guide in English. The tour begins at Hongwanji Temple, then moves through the main Tsukiji Fish Market to explore its 80-year history, and finishes in Tsukiji Jogai Market, where roughly 400 street shops and vendors sell the freshest tuna and seafood. Entry to all three sites is included, as are photos taken during the walk and historical context about the district's customs and practices.Is it for me?Most Tokyo market tours leave you navigating entry and finding your way between sites on your own. This one includes all three locations—temple, main market, and the 400-shop outer market—with a guide who explains what you're seeing as you walk, so the morning becomes a story instead of a list of stops.
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