TOKYO
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 13 most popular museums 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.
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Tokyo Samurai Ninja Museum guided tour with a real history lesson plus shuriken throwing and samurai dress-up, in English, for $27.
“An enthusiastic guide makes a tour worthwhile and this one didn’t disappoint. Great history lesson done in a fun way.”
Wear samurai armor and learn katana basics in Asakusa, then tour exhibits, pose for photos, and try ninja weapons in 2 hours.
“I am very happy with Sensei Ryo. He is very professional and polite in teaching the basics of sword lesson to a complete novice like me.”
A one-hour art-meets-aquarium stop in Ginza: goldfish displays with light, music, scent, plus easy access inside Mitsukoshi.
“Lovely art. Unique experience. Multiple displays. Never was too crowded even with photo takers.”
Wear ninja gear, hunt for treasures, and practice shuriken and blowgun skills at the Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa in Tokyo.
“This was cute. My 5 year old enjoyed it. I think it was a bit overpriced. Guide was great though.”
Yokohama guided Cup Noodles Museum tour in English with Momofuku Ando history and a hands-on My Cup Noodles Factory design. 90 minutes.
“Our guide Nori was fantastic She was very knowledgeable about the museum and guided us through the various station. She also took some great pictures of us!”
A smooth Tokyo day trip to Hakone: open-air sculptures, Owakudani volcano steam, Lake Ashi serenity, and the shrine torii.
“Everything was on time and the ride was smooth. We were able to hit all of the spots with no issues and our guide was really helpful every step of the way. Great way to see Hakone”
Suginami anime museum and real studio tour, then an English-led manga drawing class with materials and transit included.
“Seiko our tour guide was outstanding! She was thorough and very accommodating. We could tell she loves what she does. Her excitement and enthusiasm really made our experience great. Learning to draw characters was one of the highlights of our tour. Definitely recommend it.”
Ueno Park and Tokyo National Museum private tour with English guide, Kiyomizu Kannon-do views, and Tokugawa shrine history in 150 min.
“Spannende Führung durch den Uenopark. Im Museum wären wir gerne gezielter und mit mehr Informationen zu einzelnen Objekten durch die Ausstellung geleitet worden.”
Private Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum tour with modern Japanese houses, Dutch influences, and East Tokyo streets that feel like animation, 5 hours.
“First and foremost, I want to thank my tour guide, Yuichi. He was quite knowledgeable and catered our tour to what I was interested in. He is truly passionate about architecture. Unfortunately, I was not feeling great and was forced to stop the tour early. Yuichi assisted me with getting me to a hospital. He…”
A guided 3.5-hour art walk linking Tokyo National Museum with Ueno galleries and Yanaka art streets, with coffee/tea and entry included.
“This was a wonderful art and culture tour in Tokyo! The highlight for me was the Tokyo National Museum, which is the largest museum in Japan. The paintings, sculptures, and crafts collection gave a great overview of Japanese history and Read more”
A private guided tour of Yasukuni Shrine and the Yushukan War Museum, with optional Chidorigafuchi cemetery, on sensitive Japan war memory.
“tatsuo was very knowledgeable and taught me alot about Japan's history”
Join an English guided tour of the JFA Football Museum at Blue-ing! Tokyo Dome City. Learn Japan football history and get a free drink.
“Guia simpática e divertida, um passeio com muita história sobre o futebol japonês”
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