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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Kyoto: Private Photography Session at Yasaka Shrine & Maruyama ParkYou’ll walk Kyoto’s streets with a local photographer who knows all the good angles (and stories). Expect relaxed moments near Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park, gentle guidance if you’re camera-shy, and genuine laughter along the way. You’ll get 50+ edited photos capturing your trip’s real feeling—little details you might’ve missed yourself.
Kyoto: Knife Forging Class & Japanese Blacksmith WorkshopYou'll change into a traditional outfit, learn the forging technique used for Japanese kitchen knives, and hammer out your own blade over 2.5 hours with a professional instructor guiding each step. The experience includes all tools, sharpening, polishing, and your finished knife to take home. It's hands-on and physical, so moderate fitness helps, and it's not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want a hands-on craft experience that results in something real and functional — the 2.5-hour format and small-group setup mean you're actually forging, not watching, and you leave with a knife you made yourself.
Kintsugi class in Tokyo: Restore pottery, take it homeA two-hour kintsugi class in Shibuya, Tokyo, where you choose a piece of broken pottery from the studio collection, learn the Japanese restoration technique from an English-speaking instructor, and take home your repaired work in a gift box. The class holds two to six students, opens with matcha tea and seasonal sweets, and includes all materials, a worksheet guide and personalized instruction.Is it for me?The studio is a short walk uphill from Shibuya crossing and reachable by public transportation, so you don't need a car or a long commute from central Tokyo to fit this into your day. The two-hour length and small group size mean you get real attention without the class running so long that it dominates your schedule.
Kyoto Cooking Class & Supermarket Tour near Fushimi InariYou cook five Japanese dishes from scratch in a traditional Kyoto home, eat your own lunch in a tatami room overlooking a garden, then visit a local supermarket with your guide to learn where to buy the same ingredients at home. Small group (max 6 people), English-speaking instructor, all ingredients and lunch included, about 30 minutes of market shopping after.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how to cook real Japanese dishes and actually know where to buy the ingredients afterward — the supermarket tour is what makes that possible, and the small group size (max 6) means you get real attention from the instructor instead of getting lost in a crowd.
Kyoto Food Tour: 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & Market WalkYou’ll taste your way through Kyoto with a local guide—from wagyu sushi at Nishiki Market to handmade mochi and Kyoto-style okonomiyaki in Gion. Sip sake and matcha tea while learning small traditions you’d never catch alone. This isn’t just eating—it’s sharing stories and laughter as you walk between shrines and lantern-lit alleys.
Tokyo: Matcha Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing with TastingYou arrive in a kimono, learn to distinguish matcha grades by taste and science, whisk your own bowl using proper tea ceremony form, and eat traditional sweets while sitting on tatami. Everything — the robe, the tools, the seven matcha samples, and the snacks — is included, so you walk in and the experience takes it from there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually participate in a tea ceremony rather than observe one, and you'd rather learn matcha quality in a tasting than read about it online — the small-group format and the cellar access are what make the tasting real.
Tokyo: Ginza Food Tour with 3 Local Eateries & DrinksYou’ll taste your way through three Tokyo neighborhoods—Ginza’s polished counters, Yurakucho’s lantern-lit alleys, Shimbashi’s lively streets—with a local guide leading you to real spots for sushi, yakitori and more. Expect laughter over drinks, new flavors you’ll crave later, and that rare sense of belonging only shared meals can bring.
Tokyo: Kintsugi Jewelry Workshop in Shibuya with Hands-On CraftYou’ll feel the calm of a real Tokyo Kintsugi studio as you craft your own jewelry or ornament from broken ceramics, guided by a local instructor in Shibuya. Brush on gold powder, learn why imperfections matter here, and take home your handmade piece—a memory you can actually wear.
Narita Airport to Tokyo or Yokohama: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou’ll step off your flight at Narita Airport and find your private driver already waiting, ready to help with bags and guide you straight into a cool, quiet car bound for Tokyo or Yokohama. With flexible pickup times and real-time flight tracking, there’s no stress if your plane is late — just an easy arrival and a gentle welcome into Japan.
Tokyo Shibuya & Shinjuku: Go Kart Street Ride with Lounge StopYou’ll slip into a real street go kart and cruise through Shibuya and Shinjuku with a local guide leading the way—people will snap your photo as you pass neon-lit crowds and famous crossings. Includes insurance, all required gear, plus time to relax afterward at their lounge restaurant. You’ll remember how alive Tokyo feels from right down on the asphalt.
Narita Airport to Tokyo: Private Transfer & Luggage HelpA professional driver meets you at Narita arrivals or your Tokyo hotel, loads your luggage, and drives you directly to your destination in an air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group. The fixed price includes the transfer, luggage help, and 60 minutes of airport waiting time if needed. You avoid the taxi queue and the uncertainty of public transport after a long flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Narita with luggage and want to reach your Tokyo hotel without navigating the taxi queue, negotiating fares, or figuring out train connections — the fixed price and direct route mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
Tokyo Kappabashi: 30-Minute Gluten-Free Soba Cooking ClassYou’ll roll up your sleeves alongside locals in a cozy Tokyo kitchen street shop, learning how to mix and cut gluten-free soba from scratch before tasting your own creation. Expect laughter over imperfect noodles and a choice of unique broths—plus gentle guidance from an instructor who makes everyone feel welcome. You’ll leave with hands dusted in flour and maybe a new appreciation for simple things done well.
Kyoto Gion: Geisha Walking Tour & Live Maiko PerformanceYou walk Gion's atmospheric stone streets with a guide who knows the geisha district's history and customs, stop at Yasaka Shrine, then spend an hour with a real maiko watching her perform traditional song and dance before asking her questions in a Q&A. A photo session is included, and the whole experience runs 2 hours with an English-speaking guide throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Gion beyond the surface and meet someone who actually practices the tradition—the guided walk gives you the context, and the maiko meeting gives you the real encounter, which is what makes two hours feel complete instead of rushed.
Mt Fuji Full Day Private Tour from Tokyo: Customizable RouteA private full-day tour of Mt Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region departing from Tokyo with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup included. You choose the stops—Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai's spring-fed ponds, or quieter viewpoints—and the driver adjusts the route and pace to match your group's interests. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi and bottled water; fuel, parking and tolls are covered.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Mt Fuji's most scenic viewpoints without arranging transport or following a fixed schedule—the private vehicle and customizable route let you linger where the light is best or move on when you're ready, and the driver handles all the logistics so your group stays together.
Kyoto Arashiyama: Bamboo Grove Walk & Tenryu-ji Temple EntryYou’ll wander Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove with a local guide, step quietly through Tenryu-ji Temple’s historic Zen gardens (admission included), taste matcha treats along shop-lined streets, and cross the famous Togetsukyo Bridge before ending at Chopsticks Studio. There’s something about that hush beneath the bamboo that stays with you long after.
Osaka Kuromon Market Food Tour: 10-13 Dishes & Local TastingsYou walk through Kuromon Market with a guide who knows the vendors personally, tasting 10 to 13 items — sushi, okonomiyaki, eel, scallops, tempura, and tea — across two hours. The guide handles the ordering and timing, so you taste without navigating the crowd or deciding what's worth trying. You leave with chopsticks and the kind of food memory that sticks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Osaka food without spending the morning figuring out which stall to trust or what's worth the line — the guide's relationships with the vendors and the fixed two-hour pace are what make 10 dishes feel unhurried instead of overwhelming.
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji & Hakone: Private Day Trip with Custom StopsYou’ll feel Mount Fuji’s chill air on your cheeks at the 5th Station before tasting fresh mochi by crystal-clear ponds in Oshino Hakkai. Climb shrine steps for that postcard view at Chureito Pagoda and walk lakeside trails by Kawaguchiko with Fuji always watching over you. This private day trip from Tokyo lets you move at your own pace—and leaves you thinking about those quiet moments long after you’re home.
Miyakojima Sea Turtle Snorkel, Kayak & Pumpkin CaveThis 6-hour activity in Miyakojima combines snorkeling with sea turtles and coral reefs, sea kayaking, and caving in Pumpkin Hall, a cave system with rare pumpkin-shaped stalagmites. The guide provides all snorkeling and caving gear, a canoe for the paddle to the cave entrance, and professional waterproof photos at no extra cost. Ages 7–59; beginners welcome with full guide support.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and caving in one day—you'll swim with sea turtles in the morning, then explore Pumpkin Cave's unique formations and underground pool in the afternoon, all guided as a single itinerary.
Tokyo Geisha Performance & Dinner with English InterpreterYou sit at a long table in a traditional Tokyo ryotei while a certified geisha performs classical dance and music, answers your questions through an English interpreter, and shares an elegant Japanese dinner with your group. The 2-hour ozashiki experience includes photos with the geisha and runs Tuesday and Saturday in spring for join-in groups, or any day except Monday for private bookings year-round. Expect to climb stairs to reach the dining room and book at least a month in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want an intimate, structured introduction to Tokyo's geisha tradition without arranging the restaurant, menu, language translation, or timing yourself—the two-hour format and English interpreter mean you show up and the evening unfolds around you. The minimum group size and advance booking window mean you'll need to plan ahead and confirm your date at least five days before.
Osaka: All You Can Drink Party & Meet Locals Night ShinsaibashiYou’ll slip into Osaka’s local scene with unlimited drinks and easy conversation at this Shinsaibashi party. Expect relaxed games like Jenga or UNO, friendly faces from Japan and around the world, and gentle support from the host if you’re shy. It’s less about partying hard—more about real laughs and new friends you might actually remember.
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