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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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.
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.
Tokyo: Full-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup & River CruiseYou’ll feel Tokyo shift beneath your feet—from peaceful shrine forests to neon-lit crossings—all without worrying about trains or maps. With hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, river cruise tickets, and Japanese lunch included, you’ll see iconic sights like Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Ginza, and Asakusa Temple in one full day. Expect small surprises between each stop—and maybe find your own favorite moment along the way.
Osaka: Modern Samurai, Kabuki & Ninja Live Show TicketsYou’ll get swept into Osaka’s most energetic cultural show—samurai sword fights, kabuki lion dances, taiko drumming and wild modern beats. Expect audience participation (don’t worry, it’s fun), friendly local guides, and sensory overload in the best way. You’ll leave buzzing with energy—and probably humming those drum rhythms for days.
Asakusa Sushi Making Class: Hands-On & Chef ShowsA two-hour sushi-making class in Asakusa where you sit at the counter, watch live chef demonstrations including a samurai sword performance and futomaki rolling, then make your own sushi under instruction from professional chefs. The experience includes a full sushi course, chef performances and interactive elements; vegan, Muslim-friendly and lighter one-hour options are available, and a three-hour version adds a night walk through Asakusa wearing samurai armor past Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple.Is it for me?Book the SHOGUN Course if you want to both watch and make sushi in one sitting — the two-hour format gives you time for demonstrations, tasting and hands-on rolling without rushing. Choose the SAMURAI Course if you prefer a shorter experience focused on watching chef performances and tasting without the rolling instruction. Add the night walk if you want to explore Asakusa landmarks in samurai armor after the meal.
Kyoto Private Car Tour: Gion, Nishiki Market & TemplesYou’ll ride through Kyoto’s historic districts in a private car with a local guide who knows every corner. Expect quiet moments among 1,001 statues at Sanjusangen-do Temple, tastes you’ve never tried at Nishiki Market, and hillside views from Kiyomizu-dera. The pace is yours—no rushing—so you can actually feel Kyoto instead of just ticking off sights.
Kyoto: Itajime Shibori Silk Scarf Class at Shibori MuseumYou’ll fold silk with your own hands at Kyoto’s Shibori Museum, choose your favorite colors, and learn traditional itajime shibori from a local expert. Watch as your design appears in real time, then explore museum displays while your scarf dries — leaving with a personal souvenir you’ll remember every time you wear it.
Kyoto Gion: Ramen Cooking Class & Cocktail DinnerYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Kyoto’s Gion district and learn to make miso ramen from scratch with a local chef guiding each step. Taste fresh ginger chicken, mix up spicy cucumber salad, sip a handmade cocktail or green tea, and share laughs around the table. It’s hands-on, slightly messy, and leaves you with flavors (and memories) you’ll want to bring home.
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo: Temples, Buddha & Coastal WalksYou’ll meet your guide in Tokyo for an easy train ride to Kamakura, where you’ll walk under ancient torii gates at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, taste fresh Hatosabure biscuits along Komachi Street, stand quietly before the Great Buddha of Kamakura, and catch sea breezes from Hasedera Temple’s hillside gardens. It’s less like sightseeing—more like breathing differently for a day.
Kyoto: Private Tea Ceremony & Sushi Cooking Class at Local HomeYou’ll step into Emika’s Kyoto home for a hands-on sushi cooking class using fresh organic veggies from her family farm, learn to make miso soup from scratch, share stories over homemade food, then finish with a traditional tea ceremony—and if you want, explore a local market together after lunch. You’ll leave with new skills and maybe even a few laughs about your first attempt at rolling sushi rice.
Mt Fuji Private Tour from Tokyo: Choose 5 SitesA private, customizable Mt Fuji tour from Tokyo with a licensed English-speaking driver and hotel pickup. You choose five sites from a list that includes Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park, Saiko Lake, and Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba—a reconstructed traditional village. The tour runs ten hours and adapts to what you want to see; if you add the 5th Station, you select only three other sites instead.Is it for me?Choose your own five Mount Fuji viewpoints (or three if you include 5th Station) and let a driver navigate between them—pick this if you want a customized route rather than a fixed itinerary.
Osaka: Ramen Cooking Class in Local Shop KitchenYou’ll step behind the counter of a real Osaka ramen shop, guided by a local chef who makes you feel instantly welcome. Choose your favorite style, cook your own noodles over a gas stove, and learn small secrets along the way. Then sit down together to eat what you’ve created—the taste hits different when you’ve done it yourself.
Kyoto Family Kitchen Home Cooking ClassA hands-on cooking class in a family home in suburban Kyoto where you prepare four to five Japanese dishes—miso soup, teriyaki chicken, gyoza, tamago yaki and seasonal vegetables—alongside the host family's children and pets, then sit down to eat together. The class runs 2.5 hours with an English-speaking instructor, all ingredients and seasonings provided, and transport to the nearest subway station included. Minimum two guests.Is it for me?Book this class if you're traveling with children or want to cook alongside a real family instead of in a formal kitchen studio—the informal setting and the host family's kids make it feel like a dinner invitation rather than a lesson. It's also the right choice if you want to learn the everyday staples Japanese families actually use, not restaurant techniques.
Tokyo Nakano: Manga Drawing Lesson with Pro Artist Nao YazawaYou’ll step into Nakano’s creative side with this manga lesson led by pro artist Nao Yazawa. Try authentic tools, get gentle feedback in English, flip through real published art, and walk away with your own manga panel — plus a few stories you probably won’t forget.
Hiroshima & Miyajima Private Tour: 8-Hour Local GuideAn 8-hour private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima led by a local guide with over 20 years of experience in the city. You walk through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome with historical context, visit the Peace Memorial Museum at your own pace, travel by train and ferry to Miyajima Island, and explore Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate. The itinerary adjusts to your interests, energy level, weather and the tide—timing and order shift based on what matters to you that day. Pickup from your accommodation is included; lunch features local okonomiyaki with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.Is it for me?The guide speaks English fluently and adjusts the pace and stops throughout the day based on your energy and interests, which makes this tour work well for travelers who want meaningful context without feeling hurried or locked into a fixed schedule. If you prefer a set itinerary and a larger group, a standard group tour would suit you better.
Osaka: International Party Night with Locals & TravelersYou’ll jump straight into Osaka’s nightlife scene, meeting locals and fellow travelers over casual drinks and easy games like UNO or Jenga. With a friendly host guiding things along, language exchange feels natural—even if you butcher a phrase or two. Expect laughter, new friends from around the world, and little moments you’ll remember long after the night ends.
Kyoto Mochi Making Class: Learn Traditional Techniques & TasteA mochi-making class in Kyoto where you learn to hand-pound rice and shape four traditional varieties — red bean, kinako, sweet fruit and mitarashi dango — with a local English-speaking chef, then taste your work with matcha tea. Small groups of up to eight keep the pace relaxed and the instruction personal. Morning and afternoon sessions run daily.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small group where the chef can give real attention, or if you're traveling with children old enough to enjoy hands-on cooking — the one-hour format and the immediate payoff of eating what you made keeps everyone engaged without a long time commitment.
Osaka Dotonbori: Ramen Cooking Class & Sushi or Gyoza ChoiceYou’ll knead your own ramen dough by hand in a small Osaka kitchen, simmer soup from scratch with guidance from a local instructor, and choose between making pressed sushi or pan-fried gyoza. Expect laughter over imperfect noodles and new friends around the table—plus recipes you’ll want to try again at home.
Grind Matcha Tea in Kyoto's Arashiyama: Learn to WhiskGrind Your Own Matcha Tea Ceremony in Arashiyama is a 45-minute hands-on class in Kyoto where you grind raw tea leaves into powder using a traditional stone mill, then learn to whisk matcha with a bamboo whisk on a sheltered sky terrace. The workshop sits a one-minute walk from the station, includes a live guide in English or Japanese, and requires no prior experience or formal ceremony rules.Is it for me?Book this if you're combining Arashiyama sightseeing with a hands-on activity—the terrace sits one minute from the station, and the 45-minute session fits between other stops without eating into your day.
Tokyo Shinjuku Night Food Tour & Bar Hopping Hidden AlleysYou’ll wander Shinjuku’s neon-lit alleys with a local guide, sharing laughs and stories over fresh gyoza and crispy kushikatsu in three cozy izakayas. Taste sake where locals unwind after work and slip into arcades or bars you’d never find solo. This tour isn’t polished—it’s warm, lively, and just a little unpredictable.
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- Tochigi Prefecture›
- Tokushima Prefecture›
- Tokyo Prefecture›
- Tottori Prefecture›
- Yamagata Prefecture›
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