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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Mount Fuji & Hakone Day Trip: Private Tour with Bilingual DriverYou’ll ride from Tokyo into mountain air, taste black eggs at Owakudani’s steaming hillsides, drift across Lake Ashi on a pirate boat, and wander art-filled gardens at Hakone Open-Air Museum. With a private driver handling every detail (and all those winding roads), you can just watch Fuji appear through clouds and let yourself slow down for a day.
Iriomote & Barasu Island: Snorkeling Tour with Photos & PickupYou’ll step onto coral-sand Barasu Island near Iriomote, learn snorkeling basics from a local guide, and float above colorful reefs with all gear provided. There’s free pickup from Uehara Port or your hotel, plus hot showers after and digital photos included—so you can just focus on the fish and that unreal blue water.
Osaka Castle Ramen-Making Class: Noodles, Soup & ChashuA hands-on ramen-making class in Osaka, within walking distance of Osaka Castle, where you make noodles from Japanese wheat flour, prepare chashu in the studio's original broth, choose your soup base (Tonkotsu, Shoyu or Miso), and taste the finished bowl. English-speaking instructors guide first-timers through each step. The class runs two hours, includes lunch and a souvenir, and the studio sits five to ten minutes from three train stations.Is it for me?The class runs two hours and involves standing and hand work at the counter, so it suits someone who wants to be hands-on and make something rather than watch a demonstration. Book this one if you're near Osaka Castle and want to spend a morning or afternoon actually cooking instead of sightseeing.
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.
Harajuku: Private Kawaii Fashion & Animal Cafe Tour TokyoYou’ll step right into Tokyo’s wildest colors on this private Harajuku tour—with your local guide leading you down Takeshita Street for snacks and shopping, then pausing for 3D latte art before cuddling up to hedgehogs at an animal cafe. It’s playful, sometimes silly, always real—and you might just find yourself grinning at strangers by the end.
Private Tokyo Walking Tour: Personalized by a Local GuideA private walking tour of Tokyo led by a local guide who customizes the route based on your interests—whether that's Shibuya's energy, Asakusa's temples, or hidden neighborhood spots. After you book, you complete a short questionnaire and your guide contacts you directly to plan the itinerary together. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and includes insider tips on eating, navigating the city, and making the most of your time in Tokyo.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who knows the city well enough to answer questions as they come up, and who builds the walk around what you actually came to see instead of a fixed route. The customization means your first hours in Tokyo set the tone for the rest of your trip, and you're not starting from a map.
Nikko day trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine & Kegon FallsA day trip from Tokyo to Nikko with a licensed English-speaking guide covers the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji in a 10.5-hour tour departing from Shinjuku. The coach is air-conditioned and shrine entry is included; lunch is optional. The pace is unhurried, moving between three major stops without the rush of self-guided travel.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling solo or with a small group and prefer a private coach with a guide handling all logistics, rather than navigating Nikko's three sites independently or joining a larger group tour.
Tea ceremony class in Kyoto near Daitoku-ji TempleA tea ceremony class in Kyoto near the Zen Buddhist monastery Daitoku-ji Temple, where you learn to prepare matcha from a qualified tea master in a group of up to six people. The host walks you through the utensils, the room's significance and the steps involved, then you whisk and drink two bowls of matcha with seasonal Japanese sweets. The experience lasts 45 minutes and includes all tools—tea bowls, scoops, whisks and containers—plus white socks and a folding fan.Is it for me?Choose this if you want live instruction in English, Chinese, or Japanese—the tea master paces the lesson to your group's questions rather than rushing through a set routine.
Tokyo Private Cinematic Photoshoot with Pro PhotographerA private cinematic photoshoot in Tokyo with a professional photographer specializing in street and portrait work. You'll spend 40 minutes to 2 hours moving through Memory Lane's lantern-lit alleys and Kabukicho's neon-lit streets while the photographer directs posing and captures 10 to 30 professionally edited images tailored to your session length. No modeling experience is required, and the guide speaks English, French or Japanese.Is it for me?Book this if you want portraits that feel personal to Tokyo rather than generic — the photographer's 2,000-client track record and intimate knowledge of the city's neon streets and hidden alleys means you're not moving through postcard spots, and the session is shaped around what you want to create, not a preset itinerary.
Tokyo Backstreets: Yanaka, Shibamata & Fukagawa Walking TourYou’ll wander Tokyo’s quieter corners with a local guide—think Yanaka’s winding alleys, incense-filled shrines in Nezu, and sticky-fingered street snacks in Shibamata. Expect real conversations and surprise moments: maybe a lesson in saying “azalea,” or an unexpected laugh over fake food displays. If you want Tokyo to feel personal—not just postcard-perfect—you’ll find it here.
Asakusa Sushi Making Class: Whisk Matcha & Unlimited SakeA hands-on sushi and matcha class in Asakusa, Tokyo where you learn Tokyo-style nigiri and rolls from a chef, open a sake barrel with the traditional chant, whisk your own matcha, and leave with the owner's recipe. The class runs 90 minutes, welcomes children from age 4, and includes all-you-can-drink sake, a chef uniform, and meals made from what you prepare.Is it for me?Book this if you want hands-on sushi-making in central Asakusa with a sake barrel ceremony included, rather than a lesson-only class elsewhere.
Tokyo to Narita Airport Private Transfer with 24/7 SupportYou’ll feel relief as your driver meets you in central Tokyo and handles the details for your private transfer to Narita Airport. With pre-arranged pickup and real-time support (yes, even at odd hours), you can relax in an air-conditioned car while the city slips by outside—leaving you free to savor those last moments before your flight.
Tokyo: Private Walking Tour Yanaka, Ginza & Imperial PalaceYou’ll ride trains with your local guide Shino, hear stories at Shibuya Crossing, stroll Ginza’s polished streets and wander peaceful Yanaka lanes where daily Tokyo life unfolds. Expect personal moments—maybe practicing Japanese or sharing laughter over street snacks—that stay with you long after you leave.
3-Hour Shiretoko Five Lakes Hiking Tour: Wooden Path VistaA 3-hour guided hiking tour through Shiretoko Five Lakes in Hokkaido takes you along ground trails and an 800-meter elevated wooden path through primeval forest to panoramic views of the five lakes, surrounding mountains and ocean. The guide speaks English or Japanese; rubber boots, rain gear and binoculars are provided. Children from age 6 are welcome, and pickup is included.Is it for me?Pickup is included, so if you're staying in the area without a rental car, you don't need to arrange transport to the trailhead—the guide handles the logistics and you arrive ready to walk. The 4-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your entire day, which suits travelers on a shorter Hokkaido itinerary or those splitting their time between multiple regions.
Kyoto Walking Tour: Arashiyama, Golden Pavilion & Fushimi InariThis full-day walking tour covers Kyoto's major sights—Arashiyama bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, Gion entertainment district, and Fushimi Inari Shrine—with a local guide in English or Japanese who connects each place to Japanese culture and philosophy. The guide meets you at Kyoto Station, handles all train and bus transitions between stops, and walks you through the quieter side of Gion where geisha work, plus the thousands of vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari. Children from age 6 are welcome; you'll need moderate fitness for the walking and stairs.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Japanese, so choose the language that matches yours—this tour is built for travelers who want cultural context woven into every stop, not just a list of places to photograph. If you're new to Kyoto and have one full day, this walk covers the essentials without requiring you to navigate trains, buy tickets, or plan the route yourself.
Osaka: Sushi Making Class Near Dotonbori & ShinsaibashiYou’ll join a small group in central Osaka to learn real sushi-making from friendly local instructors. Roll your own nigiri and maki (with vegan or halal options), then share laughs as you eat together. It’s relaxed, beginner-friendly, and leaves you with new skills—and maybe some sticky fingers—plus a memory that lingers long after you walk back into the city lights.
Nagano: Japanese Flying Squirrel Night Tour & Wildlife GuideYou’ll wait quietly with binoculars as dusk falls over Nagano’s forest, watching for the giant flying squirrel to leap from tree to tree above you. A local guide shares stories and ecology tips (with English slides), making even the wait feel special. If you’re patient—and lucky—you’ll catch those silent flights overhead that stick with you long after.
Kyoto Gion Photo Tour with Local Photographer: 20 Edited PhotosA private guided photo tour in Kyoto's Gion district led by a local photographer who shoots while guiding you through Shirakawa's traditional townhouses, Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Nene-no-Michi and Kodaiji Park. You receive approximately 20 beautifully edited, high-resolution photos within 3 days; the guide speaks English or Japanese and knows quiet backstreets and local restaurants beyond the standard landmarks.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want professional photos of yourself in Kyoto without the cost of hiring a separate photographer—the guide handles both the route and the camera, so you're free to be present instead of managing logistics or posing on your own.
Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace: 1 Hour Guided Walk + BookletYou’ll start by Tokyo Station’s famous red bricks before strolling the Imperial Palace grounds with a local guide sharing stories about samurai and emperors. In just one hour, you’ll pick up history, see hidden corners, and leave with a handy self-guide booklet—plus maybe a laugh or two along the way.
Kyoto-Nara Private Tour: Six UNESCO Sites in One DayA private full-day guided tour of Kyoto and Nara with hotel pickup and drop-off, visiting Todai-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Nara Park's free-roaming deer, the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousand torii gates, Kimono Forest and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. An English-speaking driver provides all transportation, toll fees, parking and fuel; admission tickets to temples are separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see six major temples and shrines across Kyoto and Nara in a single day without renting a car or navigating between cities yourself. The private vehicle and driver handle all the logistics and timing, so you move through the itinerary at your own pace at each stop instead of keeping to a group schedule.
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- Tottori Prefecture›
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