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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Naha: Kerama Islands Snorkeling & Whale Watching Full DayYou board a large boat in Naha and spend the day at two or three Kerama reef sites with an instructor, snorkeling among colorful fish and coral. Gear, wetsuit, photos, shower and pickup are all included. From January to March, whale watching is added if weather permits. You return to Naha by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel the Kerama reefs without arranging your own boat, transport or timing — the pickup from Naha and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on the water.
Day Tour to Takachiho Gorge & Shrines from FukuokaA guided day tour departing Fukuoka that visits Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine, and Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki, combining sacred sites with dramatic natural landscape. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English, Japanese or Chinese, and free time to explore the gorge's cliffs, river paths and Manai Falls. The boat ride on the gorge is optional and can be reserved in advance. Duration is approximately 9 to 10 hours including travel.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour with a set itinerary and fixed departure time from Fukuoka, which suits travelers who want the mythology and logistics arranged without building the day themselves. If you prefer to move at your own pace once you arrive at each site, the tour gives you free time at Takachiho Gorge and the shrines to explore without a group schedule—the guide handles the route and the driving, you handle the walking and the looking.
Tokyo Early Morning Tour: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, ShibuyaA five-hour guided tour of Tokyo's major landmarks — Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shibuya Crossing — departing early to beat the crowds. An English-speaking guide leads groups of up to eight people, teaching you how to navigate Tokyo's public transit as you move between stops. Children from age six are welcome.Is it for me?Book the shared group option if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want to keep costs down; choose the private tour if you prefer a guide focused only on your group's pace and interests. Either way, the early start is what makes four major sites fit into one morning without feeling rushed.
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.
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: Private City Tour with Bilingual Driver & Custom StopsYou’ll move from Tokyo’s busiest crossings to silent shrines with a local driver who knows when to pause for street food or let you linger at the Imperial Palace gardens. Taste fresh market snacks, feel temple incense on your skin, and end by watching city lights flicker over Odaiba Bay—all in one private tour.
Hiroshima: Night Food Tour with Standing Bars & Local EatsYou’ll wander central Hiroshima at night with a local guide, hopping between three lively standing bars for dinner and drinks—all included. Expect fresh seafood, tempura, slow-cooked dishes and spontaneous conversations with locals along the way. You’ll leave full—not just from food but from glimpses into real city life after dark.
Tokyo: Mochi Making Class & Tasting in Private StudioYou’ll step into a warm Tokyo studio near Meguro Station and learn how to make five kinds of mochi from scratch with an expert instructor. Shape fruit daifuku, glaze dango skewers, try savory grilled mochi, and watch a mochi ice cream demo before tasting your creations over green tea or coffee. You’ll leave with recipes—and probably sticky fingers.
Tokyo: Handmade Udon Cooking Class at Michelin-Listed RestaurantYou’ll knead dough with your feet alongside locals in a cozy Tokyo restaurant, guided by a chef who’s patient with beginners. Taste your own handmade udon in delicate broth, try sake if you want, and take home recipes plus some goofy photos as proof you did it. It’s less about perfection—more about sharing food and laughter.
Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour & Lunch with 7 TastingsYou’ll wander Kyoto’s Nishiki Market with a local guide, sampling more than seven signature bites from family-run stalls and sit-down eateries. Taste yuba, tempura, sake, and more while hearing stories behind each dish and meeting vendors along the way. Expect laughter over language slips and moments where Kyoto’s food culture suddenly feels personal.
Kyoto Private Car Charter: English Driver, Flexible ItineraryA private car tour of Kyoto with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a flexible itinerary you customize on the day. Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the Golden Pavilion at your own speed, with the driver providing local recommendations and handling all navigation. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.Is it for me?If you speak English and want to explore at your own pace without coordinating with other travelers or following a fixed schedule, this private charter removes the navigation and timing stress. The driver handles the route while you decide where to stop and for how long.
Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Skip the Crowds, Ride with a LocalA private e-bike tour of Kyoto led by a local guide fluent in English or Japanese, covering hidden neighborhoods, the Philosopher's Path, Shimogamo's ancient forest, and major temples including Heian Jingu, Nanzen-ji and Fushimi Inari. You choose the duration—3, 4, 6 or 8 hours—and the guide handles photography and route decisions so you ride without planning. Electric bikes are standard; regular cycles and kids' bikes are available on request.Is it for me?Book the 3 or 4-hour option if you're short on time or want a taste of the main temples without a full day of riding; choose 6 or 8 hours if you want to explore the quieter neighborhoods, the Philosopher's Path, and Shimogamo's forest without rushing between stops. The electric assist means you can cover more ground than a regular bike tour, so longer durations reach places most walking tours skip.
Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Miyajima: Learn to Dress and BrewA one-hour class in Miyajima where you dress in a kimono of your choice from over 100 options, then learn matcha tea ceremony from a tea master in a 300-year-old temple setting. You'll watch the tea master demonstrate the proper way to drink matcha, make your own bowl of tea, and taste it with a sweet. All tools and garments are provided, and staff photograph the lesson so you can take the images home.Is it for me?The guide teaches in English, so you follow the tea master's instruction and the formal steps without needing Japanese—a good fit if you want to learn the ceremony properly but don't speak the language.
Tokyo: Traditional Japanese Music Show with English TranslationYou’ll sit close enough to hear every note at this traditional Japanese music show in Tokyo. With bilingual explanations, hands-on moments with rare instruments, and time to chat or take photos with the musicians after the show, you’ll leave feeling connected—not just entertained.
Miyazaki day tour from Fukuoka: Takachiho Gorge and shrinesA 10-hour guided tour departing from Fukuoka visits three sacred Miyazaki sites: Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine with its 97 stone lanterns in moss-covered grounds, Takachiho Gorge with its 17-meter waterfall and volcanic cliffs, and Amano Iwato Shrine where visitors stack stones to make wishes. A multilingual guide leads the shared group tour in a climate-controlled vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included; the Takachiho Gorge boat ride is optional and booked separately.Is it for me?Book this shared group tour if you want a guide explaining the mythology at each shrine and gorge viewpoint, with pickup from central Fukuoka—choose the add-on boat ride if you want to experience the gorge from the water rather than just viewing it from above.
Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class: Hand-Roll Noodles at MusoshinA ramen noodle making class in Kyoto's Gion district at Musoshin, an internationally renowned ramen restaurant. You'll knead dough made with two types of flour, roll it through a professional noodle-making machine, and cut it into noodles by hand, guided by an expert instructor in English. At the end, the chef prepares a bowl of ramen for you to eat, made with vegetable broth and local Kyotamba rice and condiments.Is it for me?Small groups work best here—the maximum of six people means you get hands-on time with the instructor and room to move in the kitchen. This suits anyone who wants to learn a real skill, not just watch a demonstration, and who's willing to spend an hour focused on one thing rather than rushing through multiple stops.
Amanohashidate & Ine Village Tour: Sandbar & Funaya HousesA full-day guided tour from Osaka or Kyoto to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views, and Ine Village, known for its waterfront funaya houses. The tour includes round-trip transport, a multilingual guide, and the option to ride the cable car up Mt. Monju for a panoramic view of the sandbar lined with 8,000 pine trees. You can also choose to add a boat ride through Ine Bay to feed seagulls and explore the village by bike. Departures run from 8:40am in Osaka or 9:50am in Kyoto, with return around 7pm, and the itinerary may shift due to weather or traffic.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two contrasting landscapes—a scenic sandbar and a traditional fishing village—without navigating transport yourself; the shared group and multilingual guide work well if you prefer traveling with other visitors rather than arranging a private itinerary.
Ramen Making Class in Yokohama: Craft Noodles at a Family FactoryA ramen-making class in Yokohama where you craft custom noodles at a family-run factory, then move to a local home to prepare and eat a full Japanese meal with your group. The host carries three generations of noodle-making knowledge and guides you through selecting doughs and cutting styles, then walks you through preparing gyoza, salad with sardines and tofu, ramen topped with chashu and a soft-boiled egg, and matcha dessert. The experience runs five hours and caps at five people; pescatarian and vegetarian options are available with three days' notice.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn techniques you can actually use at home—the noodle-making and the dishes you prepare hands-on in the kitchen, not a pre-cooked meal you watch being plated. The small group (up to five) and five-hour span mean you have time to ask questions and practice without rushing through either the factory or the cooking.
Iriomote SUP & Canoe Tour: Mangrove, Barasu & Yubu IslandA six-hour day trip from Ishigaki Island combining stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing through Iriomote's mangrove forests with visits to Barasu Island and a water buffalo ride on Yubu Island. The tour runs 9 AM to 3:30 PM with a guide in English or Japanese, includes all equipment, a hot shower, entry to Yubu Island, and free photo data taken by the guide during the day. You choose between SUP or canoe at checkout; both require moderate fitness and a life jacket worn at all times.Is it for me?Choose SUP if you want to stand and paddle across open water with a wider view; choose canoe if you prefer sitting and a steadier platform. Either way, you need moderate fitness for six hours of activity with paddling, walking and a water buffalo ride—this tour is not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers, and infants must sit on an adult's lap.
Private Walking Tour in Kobe with Local Guide: Tailored ItineraryA private walking tour in Kobe where a local guide customizes the itinerary around your interests after you complete a short questionnaire. You choose the duration (3, 4, 6, or 8 hours), the guide meets you at a central location or your accommodation, and the route stays flexible—pausing at shrines, markets, Chinatown, the waterfront and Meriken Park as your curiosity leads. Public transport may be used between sites at additional cost.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move at your own pace and see the parts of Kobe that matter to you, rather than follow a set script. The questionnaire and direct contact with your guide before the walk starts means the route fits your interests, not the other way around—whether that's food, history, quiet shrines, or the waterfront.
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›
