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 Asakusa: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class with Sake TastingYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Asakusa for a hands-on ramen & gyoza class with a local chef—chopping veggies, folding dumplings, tasting sake together. Expect laughter over imperfect noodles and the comfort of sharing homemade food in Tokyo’s historic heart. You’ll leave full—of both food and small memories.
Tokyo Ginza: All-You-Can-Eat A5 Wagyu & Sake Tasting TourYou’ll slip into Ginza’s hidden side with a local guide—tasting unlimited A5 Wagyu grilled right in front of you, sampling over 20 types of sake, then wandering neon-lit streets before ending with an old-school Japanese dessert. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that linger longer than any menu description ever could.
Mt Fuji: Aokigahara Forest & Ice Cave with Nature GuideYou hike through a moss-covered forest at the base of Mt. Fuji, see rare plants and wildlife, then enter a lava cave where ice persists year-round. A professional guide explains the geology, ecology, and history as you move through both environments. Shuttle pickup from Kawaguchiko Station, helmet and gloves provided, small group format keeps the experience intimate.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the forest and ice cave without arranging permits or transport themselves — the guide handles the paperwork and the shuttle picks you up, so you just show up and walk.
Takayama: Private Half-Day Walking Tour with Custom ItineraryYou’ll wander Takayama’s old town streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Sample snacks at bustling morning markets, step quietly among centuries-old shrines or festival floats, and pause for moments you won’t expect—or soon forget.
Osaka & Nara: Private Day Tour, Deer Park, Dotonbori Food CrawlYou’ll start your day trip from Osaka or Kyoto meeting sacred deer in Nara Park and wandering Todaiji Temple’s ancient halls. Then ride private transport to Osaka Castle before tasting street food under Dotonbori’s neon lights. Expect moments of laughter (and maybe surprise) as local guides share stories only insiders know.
Hiroshima Miyajima private tour: Peace Memorial & torii gateThis private guided tour covers Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Museum and Park, then crosses by ferry to Miyajima to visit Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate, running 7 to 8 hours from around 9:00 AM. A certified English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of Hiroshima's wartime history leads the route using public trains and ferry, and the itinerary includes entrance fees to both the museum and shrine, plus guide photography. The tour is flexible—you can request other stops, and children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Hiroshima without a car or staying at a hotel in the city—the guide navigates all the public transport connections, so you move between the Peace Memorial sites and the ferry to Miyajima without figuring out the stations or schedules yourself. The flexibility to add stops or adjust the route also means you're not locked into a fixed itinerary if something else catches your interest along the way.
Tokyo Fish Market Food Tour: Tsukiji, Toyosu & Street EatsYou’ll taste your way through Tokyo’s iconic fish markets with a local guide who meets you right at your hotel. From Toyosu’s modern bustle to Tsukiji’s nostalgic stalls and Asakusa’s lively snack streets, every stop brings new flavors and stories. Expect laughter over unfamiliar foods, hands-on moments with quirky kitchenware, and an unfiltered look at real Tokyo life.
Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice: Talk to WrestlersA guided tour of Tokyo sumo morning practice that includes direct interaction with athletes during an exclusive Q&A session, not just silent observation. You'll start with an orientation at Narihira Park covering sumo history and etiquette, watch the wrestlers' dawn training up close, take photos with them, and leave with an official Banzuke ranking sheet in a souvenir folder. Children are welcome from age 6; the full experience runs 2.5 to 3 hours.Is it for me?At 2.5 to 3 hours, this tour fits into a morning and leaves your afternoon open—the early start and fixed schedule mean you're done by late morning and can explore the rest of Tokyo without rushing or planning transport separately.
Make soba noodles in Sapporo at a working restaurantA private soba-making class at an operating Sapporo restaurant where you learn directly from the artisans who serve customers there daily. You mix buckwheat flour and water, knead and stretch the dough, cut noodles by hand, and eat what you made with cold and warm sauce. The experience takes about an hour and welcomes beginners and children; a live guide speaks English or Japanese.Is it for me?The class runs about an hour total, with roughly 30 minutes of hands-on work at the counter and the rest spent tasting and learning from the craftsmen — a short, focused time that fits between other Sapporo plans without eating up a full afternoon.
Otaru rickshaw tour: Otaru Canal, old post office & marinaYou’ll roll through Otaru’s history on a rickshaw tour—past stone warehouses along the canal, inside an old post office creaking with stories, down quiet alleys and across a bridge where locals pause for photos. With a local guide steering you through each stop, it’s not just sightseeing—it’s feeling the city breathe around you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Otaru's main landmarks without walking the whole port yourself—the rickshaw does the route while you take in the canal, the bridge views and the marina at a pace that lets you notice the old architecture.
Osaka: Okonomiyaki Cooking Class & Local Food ChatYou’ll walk into a cozy Osaka kitchen, tie on an apron, and learn to make okonomiyaki side-by-side with locals who love to chat as much as they love to cook. You’ll taste homemade miso soup, share laughs over your first pancake flip, and end up sharing green tea and dessert around the table — probably still grinning.
Tokyo Go-Kart: Ginza, Akihabara & Skytree Route DriveYou’ll slip into costume and join your group for a go-kart ride through Tokyo’s brightest neighborhoods—Ginza’s lights, Akihabara’s chaos, and right by Tokyo Skytree. Expect laughter with your local guide, some stares from strangers, and maybe a little nervous excitement as you drive alongside city traffic. It’s loud, fast, and impossible to forget.
Matsumoto Castle: Samurai Sword Experience & Guided TourYou’ll climb steep wooden stairs inside Matsumoto Castle with your local guide, dress up in full samurai gear for hands-on sword practice led by a master, and hear stories that bring feudal Japan to life. It’s playful and real at once — you might even surprise yourself.
Kobe Private Walking Tour: Sake, Harbor & Kitano-cho MansionsYou’ll walk Kobe’s winding streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—peek inside historic Kitano-cho mansions, feel the harbor breeze at Harborland, sample sake in Nada’s breweries. Expect laughter over language slips and small details that linger long after your four hours are up.
Tokyo: Haneda & Narita Airport Transfer in Luxury SUVYou book your airport and destination, confirm the meeting point via WhatsApp before arrival, and a driver in a luxury SUV picks you up at the terminal and takes you directly to your hotel or chosen location. The price is fixed by route and group size, fuel and parking are included, and you get complimentary drinks and a Tokyo recommendations list for the ride.Is it for me?Ideal if you're arriving with luggage and want to avoid the taxi queue or negotiating fares at the curb — the driver is waiting at arrivals with your name, the price is fixed before you land, and you go straight to your destination without detours.
Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Higashiyama Temples & Hidden AlleysThis e-bike tour of Kyoto follows a local guide through Higashiyama temples and hidden alleys, starting near the Imperial Palace and finishing at Heian Shrine. You ride along the Kamo River on quieter paths, collect fresh spring water at Nashinoki Shrine in a reusable bottle, try the water omikuji fortune at Shimogamo Shrine, and visit Honenin and Nanzenji temples. The route adjusts to crowd levels and conditions; the tour runs four hours and includes the e-bike, water bottle, and fortune slip.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to ride the streets a local rides every day rather than follow a bus-route checklist. The guide adjusts the route to match crowds and conditions, which keeps the pace smooth and the backstreets actually quiet—the trade-off is that you need to be comfortable on a bike, but the e-motor handles the hills.
Osaka & Nara Day Trip: Private Van, Deer Park & Food StreetsYou’ll feed sacred deer in Nara Park, stand beneath Todai-ji’s giant Buddha, stroll through Yoshikien Garden’s mossy quiet, then dive into Osaka’s wild Dotonbori food streets—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect laughter, new flavors, maybe a surprise or two—and memories that linger long after you’ve left Japan.
Kyoto Private Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Golden PavilionA private guided tour of Kyoto lasting 8 to 10 hours with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver who helps you build the itinerary as you go. You visit sites like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji and Nishiki Market at your own pace in an air-conditioned vehicle; the driver handles all logistics and provides local knowledge, so you focus on the city itself. Customize which stops matter most to you and how long you stay at each one.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see multiple landmarks in one day without renting a car or navigating public transit—the driver handles the route and timing, so you spend your energy on the sites themselves, not on getting between them. Families with young children, couples, and small groups all fit comfortably in the vehicle, and the flexible schedule means you can move faster through some stops and linger longer at others.
Daikoku tour: JDM cars and Rainbow Bridge night photosYou’ll ride through Tokyo’s neon-lit streets in a real JDM car (or van if your group’s big), start off exploring APIT superstore with your local guide, then dive into Daikoku Parking’s legendary car meet scene where every night is different. There’s time for waterfront skyline photos—maybe even a secret spot if you ask—plus those little moments that stick with you long after.
Tokyo: Manga Drawing Workshop with Pro Artist & SouvenirsYou’ll sit down with a pro manga artist in Tokyo, learn step-by-step character drawing (even if you’re new), and turn your travel stories into comics together. Choose your skill level—from beginner to advanced—and leave with original art plus special souvenirs. It’s relaxed, creative fun that lingers long after you wash off the ink.
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›
