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 Tour183 options
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in Asakusa with English GuideYou’ll step inside a cozy kitchen near Sensoji Temple for hands-on sushi making with a local instructor. Try your hand at nigiri and maki rolls, share laughs over imperfect shapes, and taste your own creations. It’s not just about learning — you’ll feel that warm welcome only Tokyo can offer.
Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour: Old Streets & Sumida Park ViewsYou’ll ride through Asakusa’s lively streets in a traditional rickshaw with a local guide, pass Senso-ji Temple’s lanterns, catch river breezes in Sumida Park, and maybe even try your luck at Ushijima Shrine’s fortune cow. Expect unexpected stories and small moments that stick with you long after.
Osaka Night Walking Tour with Food Tasting & Optional DinnerA 3-hour night walking tour of Osaka's lesser-known neighborhoods—retro zones, historic alleys, a red light district with yakuza links, and a ghetto area—led by an English-speaking guide who covers the city's full spectrum, not just what tourism boards promote. Taste testing at street food stalls is included; an optional dinner of five local dishes (tonpeiyaki, karaage, nikudofu, yakitori and dessert) at a family-run izakaya can be added at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how Osaka actually works after dark—the neighborhoods locals know, the history tourism boards skip, and the food that matters to the people who live there. The optional dinner turns it into a full evening; skip it if you'd rather explore on your own pace afterward.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Omakase Sushi & A5 Wagyu Dinner TourYou'll taste seasonal omakase sushi at a local favorite, grill premium A5 Wagyu yourself, walk through postwar drinking alleys and past the Godzilla Head, learn proper sushi etiquette from your guide, and finish with Japanese dessert or drinks. The whole evening—entry, food, two drinks, photos—is arranged so you skip the research and the wrong turns.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real sushi and premium wagyu in Shinjuku without spending hours researching which restaurants are worth the money or getting lost in the neon—the guide handles the navigation and the reservations, which is what makes a proper omakase dinner possible on a single evening.
Kyoto: Top 10 Sights Private Day Tour with Taxi & GuideYou’ll wind through Kyoto’s top sights in one packed day: golden temples shimmering over ponds, silent bamboo groves, lively geisha districts, and those endless red gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. With a local guide leading you by taxi and foot, you’ll catch stories behind each landmark—and maybe find yourself wishing for just one more hour among Kyoto’s backstreets.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Izakaya Crawl & Golden Gai Bar HoppingYou meet your guide outside a ramen shop in Omoide Yokocho, then move through three neighborhoods: a local izakaya with yakitori and karaage, a walk through Kabukicho's neon-lit streets with the district's history, and finally Golden Gai's hidden bars—some accessible only through the guide's connections. Entry fees and drinks are included; the guide handles timing and takes photos along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how locals actually spend an evening in Shinjuku without arranging your own bar introductions or worrying about which places will let you in—the guide's connections are what makes the hidden bars possible.
Maiko Dance Performance in Kyoto: Meet a Real Apprentice GeishaA 1-hour Maiko performance in Kyoto where you watch an apprentice geisha dance up close, ask questions, take photos, and play a traditional Japanese game. The performer is a real Maiko (not a fully trained geisha), and the dances themselves run about 10 minutes total—the rest of the time is spent in direct interaction. You pick between an authentic Kyo-Machiya tea house on Kamishichiken Street, Kyoto's oldest geisha district, or a dedicated theater in Miyagawa cho. An English-speaking guide translates and explains throughout. Green tea is included. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.Is it for me?Choose the Tea House if you want the experience rooted in an authentic Kyo-Machiya on Kyoto's oldest geisha street; choose the Gion Theater if you prefer a dedicated performance space in the heart of Miyagawa cho. Both deliver the same rare encounter with a working Maiko—the setting is the only variable.
Tsukiji Fish Market food tour: Street food & fish-cutting demoA guided food tour of Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan where you walk through the stalls with a local guide, watch an exclusive fish-cutting demonstration by a professional chef, and taste fresh seafood bowls and traditional street food while learning about Japanese culinary craftsmanship and preservation techniques. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes insights into the ingredients and cooking methods that define the market's role in Japanese food culture. A live guide leads the tour in English or Japanese.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste food while learning how it's made, rather than eating at a restaurant table. The fish-cutting demo and the immediate tasting afterward show you the connection between technique and flavor, and a guide who knows the market's traders and history adds context that a solo visit wouldn't give you.
Matcha Making Class in Tokyo: Learn to Whisk Tea in AsakusaA matcha making class in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood teaches you to prepare traditional matcha green tea using ceremonial techniques, guided in English by a local instructor. You'll whisk the tea step by step in a beginner-friendly setting, then enjoy it with two types of seasonal Japanese sweets. No prior tea ceremony experience is required, and the class welcomes solo travelers and groups alike.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn a skill you can actually do—not just watch a demonstration—and leave with a real memory of how matcha tastes when you've made it yourself. The hour-long format fits easily into a Tokyo itinerary without eating a full afternoon.
Tokyo: Small-Group Bike Tour with Skyscraper View & Local StopsYou’ll pedal through Tokyo’s busy streets and quiet alleys with a local guide leading your small group. Visit Meiji Shrine’s peaceful gardens, pick up lunch like a true Tokyoite for a picnic by Rainbow Bridge, and end your day gazing over the city from way above street level. It’s equal parts energy and calm—a side of Tokyo you’ll feel more than see.
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji & SKYTREE with LunchYou board an eco-friendly bus at a Tokyo Station departure point and spend nine hours moving through the city's most recognizable landmarks: Meiji Shrine in its forest setting, the Imperial Palace gardens, a bay crossing, free time in Odaiba, a Western buffet lunch, Senso-ji Temple and its shopping street, and finally the observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE at 350 meters for a full-circle view of the city. Your government-certified English guide handles the commentary and logistics, and you end the day back at Tokyo Station without arranging transport or tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want Tokyo's main landmarks in one organized day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing — the fixed schedule and certified guide handle the logistics, which is what makes fitting seven major stops into nine hours actually work.
Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show & Ring ChallengeYou arrive for a 60-minute sumo experience in Osaka that starts with a guided explanation of the sport, moves into a live tachiai match between retired wrestlers, and ends with an optional 20-minute challenge where you step into the ring yourself. An English-speaking guide is with you the whole time, and entry is included. Book ahead if you want the ring challenge — spots fill up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand sumo as more than a spectacle — the guide and live match give you the context, and the optional challenge gives you the memory. The fixed 60-minute format means you can fit it into a day without arranging transport or timing yourself.
Ramen making class in Kabukicho: Make and eat your own bowlA ramen-making class in Kabukicho where you stir-fry meat toppings, select your soup base, boil noodles and assemble a complete bowl to eat right after. The class skips the long process of making broth and noodles from scratch, so you move through easy steps anyone can follow. A live guide speaks English, Chinese or Japanese, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this class if you have a free afternoon in Shinjuku and want to learn something hands-on without spending hours in a kitchen—you walk out having made and eaten a complete ramen bowl. Families with children from age 4 will find it manageable and engaging, since the steps are straightforward and the whole experience fits into about an hour.
Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour with Izakaya & 13 Local DishesYou’ll walk Shibuya’s buzzing streets with a local guide, tasting your way through 13 dishes at four izakayas and bars. Hear stories behind spots like Hachiko’s statue, share laughter over new flavors, and get advice for your next Tokyo adventure. The city feels different when you see it from an izakaya table—warmth, noise, and real connection linger long after.
Tokyo Private Walking Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local HostYou’ll wander Tokyo’s neighborhoods at your own pace with a local host who tailors every stop—from Senso-ji Temple’s quiet corners to Yanaka’s cozy bakeries—to your interests. Expect spontaneous snacks, real conversations, and time to soak up both neon-lit streets and peaceful shrines. The memories linger long after you’ve left those alleys behind.
Osaka: Street Go-Kart Tour in Costume & City SightsYou’ll jump straight into Osaka’s energy—costumed up and driving your own go-kart through neighborhoods like America-Mura and Dotonbori with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter at stoplights, neon everywhere, and that strange thrill of being part of the city instead of just passing through it.
Osaka Walking Tour: Castle, Dotonbori & Kuromon MarketYou walk through Osaka's main districts — castle grounds, youth culture hub, covered shopping arcade, neon-lit Dotonbori, hidden lantern alley, kitchenware street, anime district, and a 200-year-old fish market — with a local guide who shares history and context. Lunch with a drink is included. You choose 5, 6, or 7 hours, take one train ride, and cover the rest on foot. No castle interior entry.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Osaka beyond the main tourist checkpoints and understand how the city actually works — the guide's knowledge and the mix of old neighborhoods with modern districts is what makes a few hours feel like you've lived here for weeks.
Kyoto Arashiyama walking tour: Bamboo Forest, temples & monkeysThis half-day walking tour of Kyoto's Arashiyama district covers five stops: Tenryu-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Zen gardens), the Bamboo Forest, Nonomiya Shrine, Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Monkey Park Iwatayama. A professional English-speaking guide leads the route, which includes temple entry, matcha tea and park admission. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and starts at Tully's Coffee in the district.Is it for me?Most Kyoto tours bunch the highlights into a bus route and a schedule someone else built. This one keeps you walking at ground level through Arashiyama's actual sequence—temple, forest, shrine, bridge, mountain—so the district unfolds as a place instead of a checklist.
Kyoto Highlights Day Trip: Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji & Bamboo ForestYou’ll walk Kyoto’s famous vermillion gates at Fushimi Inari, stand above the city at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, see sunlight bounce off Kinkaku-ji’s golden walls, and wander beneath Arashiyama’s bamboo canopy—all in one day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Includes entry tickets, English-speaking guide, air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi, and lunch if you want it.
Osaka Food Tour: 12 Dishes, Izakaya & Street FoodA guided food tour in Osaka where you taste 12 Japanese dishes and 2 drinks across local izakaya and street food stops featured in the Michelin Guide, led by an English-speaking guide for 2.5 hours. The restaurants and dishes change by day, so the flavors shift with each departure. Bring cash for any extras you order beyond what's included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste real Osaka food the way locals eat it, not what's packaged for visitors. The small group and the guide's explanations turn the meal into something you understand—why the sake works, what makes takoyaki street food worth the Michelin mention—rather than just a sequence of dishes to get through.
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