TOKYO
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 8 most popular half-day tours in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Half-day hybrid bus tour covering Imperial Palace views, Sensō-ji, and Tokyo Tower. English guide, efficient stops, great value at $40.
Most Popular“Our guide Kumiko was very informative and funny. It was great learning about the varied history of Japan and Tokyo.”
A private, tailored 4-hour walking tour through Asakusa, riverside downtown views, and Kagurazaka, led by a local who plans around you.
“Great local guide. Marc was fantastic and personalised the walking tour to my interests and desire to see as much of the city as possible in 3-4 hours. He showed me some off the beaten path spots and was friendly, personable and professional at all times.”
Private Hakone half-day car tour with hotel pickup. Customize your route with an English guide, hitting Hakone Shrine, Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and more.
“This is a good tour to get an overview of Hakone area of you don’t have time for a day trip . Sunny tours is great . Our guide was late but sunny kept me informed and the guide was excellent and made up with extra time we lost . Overall an excellent experience and…”
Walk Yanaka’s old streets with a small English group: Yanaka cemetery, Nezu Shrine, temple calm, and tasty Edo-style stops.
“This is a great tour for learning more about the Japanese culture. Rie was an very knowledgeable tour guide who was super friendly and took a real interest in the people on the tour. She spoke very good English and was easy to understand.”
Private half-day Mount Fuji tour from Kawaguchiko with hotel pickup, an English guide, flexible photo stops, and local sake/beer.
“Fun tour. It was like having local friends to guide us. Fuji was playing hard to get, but we found a spot around another side of the mountain to snag some pics, and otherwise toured some local brewers and markets. Overall a great day, and much better than if we tried to go it on…”
A private, half-day Kamakura tour with a local guide. See temples and streets, tailor lunch, and keep your pace.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with Takumi! He was just the best tour guide and explained to us all the interesting facts and traditions! We had a great time and highly recommend Takumi.”
A 3-hour morning small-group tour through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge views, Asakusa, and Senso-ji Temple for $59.
“It‘s ok for Starters in Tokyo who want to talk with other tourists, but this Sights are better to visit alone. This Guide was very kind and has knowledge.”
A 4-hour private Tokyo tour with flexible stops in Asakusa, Shibuya, and Meiji Shrine, tailored by local guide Ian James Kerr.
“Very much adapted to personal preferences. Knows a lot about the city.”
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