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
Sort
Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa: Gold Repair Art ClassA kintsugi workshop in Asakusa where you mend broken pottery using traditional urushi lacquer and real gold powder under the guidance of a skilled local artisan. You'll assemble ceramic pieces, apply lacquer with precision, and brush gold along the cracks, learning the philosophy behind the centuries-old technique that celebrates imperfection as beauty. The workshop runs about an hour in a peaceful studio steps from Senso-ji Temple, and you leave with your own golden-repaired ceramic piece.Is it for me?The workshop is in central Asakusa within walking distance of Senso-ji Temple and accessible by train or bus, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there—just show up and step into the studio. The cashless payment system (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Diners Club and Discover accepted) means you can book and pay before you arrive, and infants can sit on an adult's lap if needed, making it easy to fit into a day exploring the neighborhood.
Tokyo Ueno: Night Food Tour with Local Taverns & RamenYou’ll slip into Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood for an evening full of real izakaya energy—taverns where English is rare and flavors are big. With a local guide handling all orders, you’ll try sashimi, grilled fish, unique Japanese drinks (five included!), and finish with ramen near Okachimachi panda park. Expect laughter, new tastes, and small surprises along the way.
Tokyo Shinjuku: Walking Tour & Golden Gai BackstreetsYou walk through Memory Lane's retro izakaya backstreets with a local guide, duck into Golden Gai's tiny bars, visit the 400-year-old Hanazono Shrine tucked between office towers, and explore Kabukicho's neon entertainment district. A vending machine drink is included, and the tour operates on foot through Shinjuku's quieter corners and busiest streets, ending as evening light kicks in.Is it for me?Good for travelers who want to see both Shinjuku's famous spots and its overlooked backstreets without figuring out the layout yourself—the local guide handles navigation and knows which tiny bars and restaurants are worth your time, so you skip the trial-and-error part.
Nagano Day Tour: Snow Monkeys, Temple & Sake TastingThis 8-hour guided tour of Nagano begins at Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, moves through sake tasting at a local brewery, and culminates at Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you observe wild monkeys bathing in natural hot springs. An English-speaking guide leads the entire day; transport between all three stops, lunch at a local restaurant, and park entry are included. The walk to the monkey park covers 1.6 km along a forest trail with staircases, and you'll have roughly an hour to watch the monkeys up close.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving without a car and want three separate sites (temple, sake brewery, monkey park) connected by a guide who handles all the driving and timing—you just show up and move through the day.
Nara Early Morning Tour: Temples, Deer & Lanterns from KyotoYou’ll start your day before most travelers even arrive in Nara—walking quiet temple grounds, feeding bowing deer in Nara Park, and standing beneath Kasuga Shrine’s ancient lanterns with only soft footsteps around you. With a local guide leading the way and train pickup from Kyoto or Osaka included, you’ll see a side of Nara most people miss—and probably remember it longer than any photo.
Osaka Backstreet Bars & Street Food Walking TourYou walk through three neighborhoods — Minami, Namba, Shinsaibashi — stopping at two izakaya restaurants with drinks included, passing the Glico sign and Hozenji Temple, then exploring hidden bars in Amemura. Your guide navigates the backstreets and explains what you're seeing. The group caps at eight people, so you move without feeling crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat and drink where locals actually go in Osaka without spending the evening figuring out which backstreet bars exist — the small group size and guide knowledge are what make the hidden spots accessible.
Tokyo Go Kart Tour: Asakusa, Skytree & Akihabara DriveYou’ll drive your own go kart through Tokyo’s wildest neighborhoods — costumed up and led by a local guide who knows every shortcut and photo spot. Expect real city traffic (and stares), stops at Skytree, Senso-ji Temple and Akihabara’s neon chaos, plus printed photos to take home. It’s fast-paced but oddly grounding — you’ll feel like you’re starring in your own Tokyo story.
Kyoto: North Bike Tour with Golden Pavilion & LunchYou’ll pedal through Kyoto’s hidden lanes and riverside paths with a local guide, visiting places like Nishi Hongan-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Expect quiet shrine moments, real Japanese lunch, maybe even glimpses of geisha life in Gion—and plenty of time to soak up the city’s gentle rhythms.
Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: Learn Matcha with a Tea MasterA 90-minute Japanese tea ceremony class in Kyoto's Nishiki district, held in a traditional machiya townhouse with kimono rental included. You'll observe a tea master demonstrate the ceremony, then prepare your own bowl of matcha under their guidance while learning the cultural significance and proper etiquette behind each gesture and tool. The experience includes hairstyling, snacks, and all utensils.Is it for me?The ceremony runs 90 minutes in a single sitting, so you'll need to be comfortable spending time in a tatami room without breaks—the pace is deliberate and meditative, not rushed. A live English-speaking guide leads the entire experience, making it accessible whether you speak Japanese or not.
Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Geisha District Guided TourA guided night walking tour of Kyoto's Gion geisha district with a live English-speaking guide, exploring traditional backstreets, historic temples and the preserved Hanamikoji Street. The small group size (no more than 9 people) and evening timing let you move through the lantern-lit neighborhood at a pace that lets conversation happen, and the guide explains the history and customs of the area as you walk.Is it for me?Choose the Private Tour if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to move at your own pace or linger at sites that interest you. Pick the Group Tour or Premium Group Tour if you prefer to share the cost and don't mind walking with others—the Premium option adds a snack partway through the evening.
Osaka Food Tour with Cooking Lesson: Dotonbori & ShinsekaiA 3-hour food tour and cooking class in Osaka that starts in the retro Shinsekai neighborhood near Tsutenkaku Tower, moves through Dotonbori's street food stalls, and ends with a hands-on lesson where you cook okonomiyaki on a teppan in a local restaurant. You taste kushikatsu, takoyaki and okonomiyaki, walk through museum-like food alleys and a hidden temple, and learn how Osaka earned its nickname as Japan's "nation's kitchen." The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, two drinks, and all the food you make and eat.Is it for me?Pick the group tour to share costs with fellow food enthusiasts, or the private option if you want the guide focused solely on your group and freedom to linger in any alley or food stall.
Shibuya: Bar Hopping Tour with All-You-Can-Drink & DinnerYou’ll weave through Shibuya’s famous crossing before squeezing into tiny izakayas for all-you-can-drink sake and beer, wagyu beef dishes, plus laughs with locals and your guide. Expect a full dinner, spontaneous karaoke, lively conversation—and leave feeling like you’ve tasted real Tokyo nightlife.
Sushi Making Class in Kyoto: Learn Nigiri & RollsA 90-minute sushi making class in Kyoto where you learn to prepare nigiri and rolls from scratch, working with an English-speaking instructor in the Kawaramachi district. You'll make 10 pieces, eat your own creations, and have the option to pair them with matcha or sake. Same-day bookings are welcome, and the class suits beginners, families and couples with no prior experience needed.Is it for me?Book the standard Sushi Making Course if you want to keep the focus on technique and the meal itself; choose the Sushi & Matcha Experience if you'd like the pairing and a more complete tasting experience. Infants can attend if they sit on an adult's lap, making it possible to bring very young children along.
Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple and Historic DistrictThis two-hour walking tour of Asakusa covers Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, with a live English-speaking guide who shares the shrine's history and cultural role in the district. The route includes the Thunder Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Asakusa Shrine, Denboin Street's preserved architecture, and views from Azuma Bridge toward Tokyo Skytree. Groups stay under twelve people, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?You get a guide who knows the district's stories and can answer questions as you walk, which is what makes two hours feel like enough time to understand why Asakusa matters—not just to see it.
Kyoto Gion Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 4 EateriesThis guided food tour through Kyoto's Gion district takes you through lantern-lit Pontocho Alley and past working teahouses, stopping at four carefully chosen eateries to taste 13 seasonal Kyoto delicacies—obanzai, yuba, local sake and sweets—over three hours with an English-speaking guide. Two complimentary drinks are included; the tour covers the history of the geisha and Kyoto's culinary traditions alongside the tasting itself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in or near Gion or have access to the neighborhood by public transportation—the guide meets you at the starting point and the route stays within walking distance, so you don't need a car or advance knowledge of where the eateries are.
Nara: Walking Tour with Temples, Deer & Local LunchYou’ll wander through Nara’s historic temples and meet its famously bold deer up close on this walking tour from Kofuku-ji to Kasuga Taisha shrine. Listen as your local guide shares stories over a traditional Japanese lunch (vegan menu available), then soak up views from Nigetsu-do temple before exploring Naramachi’s old merchant houses. It’s not just sightseeing—it feels like stepping into someone else’s daily rhythm for a few hours.
Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Learn to Choose Sake with a SommelierA 3-hour sake tasting and brewery visit in Kyoto led by a certified Sake Sommelier at the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. You taste 10 carefully selected sakes paired with traditional Japanese snacks, learn how sake is made and how professionals evaluate it, and leave with a cheat sheet and the confidence to choose sake anywhere in Japan. The tasting happens in a private room at your own pace, with clear explanations for all experience levels.Is it for me?Book the time slot that fits your schedule — morning, early afternoon, late afternoon or early evening all work the same way. The private room and expert guidance mean you're not rushing through a group tasting; you taste at your own pace, ask questions, and leave with knowledge you can actually use, not just a memory of flavors you can't name.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Atomic Dome Walking TourYou visit the Peace Memorial Museum and learn the history of the atomic bombing through exhibits and your guide's explanation, walk to the Atomic Bomb Dome and through the memorial park, then take in views of modern Hiroshima from Orizuru Tower while having lunch. Everything — entry fees, food, and a certified local guide — is included, and the small-group format means you're not just moving through sites, you're understanding them.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Hiroshima's history and resilience without arranging your own museum tickets, transport between sites, or figuring out where to eat — the guide, entry fees, and lunch are all planned so you can focus on what you're learning.
Tokyo Shinjuku Food Tour: 15 Dishes & Bar Hopping NightYou’ll wander Shinjuku’s backstreets with a local guide, tasting yakitori on Memory Lane, squeezing into lively izakayas for gyoza and sake, then finishing with drinks in Golden Gai’s wild little bars. Expect laughter, new friends—and flavors you’ll remember long after leaving Tokyo.
Namba Bar Hopping Tour: 3 bars, 6 tastes with local guideA 3-hour bar hopping tour through Namba led by a certified local guide, visiting 3 izakaya bars in the atmospheric Hozenji Yokocho alley and a 20-bar indoor food district. You taste 6+ Osaka dishes—including kushikatsu fried skewers—and drink 3-4 selections, with all food and drinks included and a guide who knows which bars fill with locals at night. Minimum age is 20; bring cash if you want extras, as most bars don't take cards.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a fixed route and a guide who orders for everyone, which is what makes the 3-hour evening work without you planning bars, menus or timing—you show up, eat what a local chooses, and taste the places where Osaka's nightlife actually happens. Book it if you want to eat and drink like a local without the logistics of finding bars or reading Japanese menus.
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›
