TOKYO · JAPAN
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 Tokyo experiences travellers rate most, from the headline sights to the small back-alley tours that end up being the story you tell.
A 1-day Tokyo bus tour packing Meiji Jingu, Asakusa matcha, and Skytree skip-the-line with coach Wi-Fi and optional Tokyo Bay cruise.
Most Popular“Fabulous tour with tour guide Levin who kept everyone involved and engaged from the start to the finish of this full day tour. Levin knows his history and delivers it in perfect English with a winning smile. Taking in the main sights and sounds of Tokyo with lunch included, we found this well worth the…”
teamLab Planets TOKYO is interactive digital art where you move through 10,000+ sqm of barefoot sensory worlds, shaped by you.
“Incredible. Words fail me as the experience was top notch! Especially the water part !”
Fuji 5th station, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a one-way Shinkansen return to Tokyo for $154 in 10 hours.
“Team Yuti!! Loved this day trip, blessed with wonderful visibility for Fuji and got to the 5th station! Wind was too strong for the ropeway but the cruise was fab and Yuti’s enthusiasm made the alternatives fun, highly recommend.”
10-hour Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo: Kawaguchiko lake photos, Oshino Hakkai water ponds, Arakura pagoda views, and 5th Station.
“Evita was awesome....Very knowledgeable, engageful and never a dull moment with her.”
Open-top hop-on hop-off in Tokyo with unlimited routes to Skytree, Asakusa, Tower, Tsukiji, Ginza and 10-language audio.
“Great way to see the city and get a lay of the land.”
A fast-paced Hakone and Mt. Fuji highlights day: Lake Ashi Torii gate, ropeway views, Owakudani geothermal valley, Oshino Hakkai ponds.
“All good. Tom is a good guide. Lunch stop should have been sooner”
Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa: up-close sumo with former wrestlers, optional bouts, and chanko-style Japanese dining.
“So much was packed into this experience - so educational and impressive at the same time in the heart of Sumo village. The dinner was delicious with several in our group indulging in multiple helpings and I enjoyed a nice sake along with my meal too. We brought 3 generations in a party of 9…”
Tokyo DisneySea 1-day passport with a smooth phone-ticket entry for one park day, plus practical tips to handle crowds and queues.
“The Disney App apparently just doesn’t work to get tickets and this was super smooth and worked great, you can scan your tickets from GYG into the Disney App AFTER you’ve entered the park and then use them to get fast passes. SKIP SOARING, it’s way overhyped and has the longest ride for the worst…”
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji views from 5 iconic spots, plus Lake Kawaguchi, Oishi Park flowers, and Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. Great value day trip.
“Our guide Koji was amazing, so friendly and gave us clear instructions about our day and was knowledgeable about what we visited. The lunch was delicious and even though it was raining we had a brilliant time”
Tokyo Disneyland one-day passport with smartphone QR entry and skip-the-line access to seven themed lands, parades, rides, shows, and Disney shopping.
“We had a great day. Crowds were not too bad. Make sure to download the app, pay extra for experiences and if you go in cold season- bundle up! It’s very cold in the park,”
A 2-hour Japanese dance cabaret in Asakusa with a included drink, standout choreography, stylish costumes, and optional VIP photos with performers.
“It was one of the best experiences I had in Japan, truly worth every penny! Everyone was extremely friendly, even though I was alone, they made sure I felt comfortable. Regarding the show… it was incredibly moving, super well done and with spectacular artists!! Thank you so much for everything.”
10-hour Mount Fuji day tour hitting Arakurayama Park, Oshino Hakkai, the Lawson photo spot and seasonal gardens, guided from Tokyo.
“Very nice trip full of great activities, we went together with 9year old and enjoyed it fully. We had the luck to see Fuji, climbed up the hill with the famous Pagoda, bought some nice souvenirs for affordable prices and had nice japanese style lunch. The guide was very kind and made us nice photos.…”
Shinjuku in 3 hours: up to 13 Japanese dishes, 4 eateries, and Golden Gai nightlife with an English guide for $85.
“the guide was great friendly knowledgeable and very engaging. The group was very small which really worked well since Tokyo is fairly crowded.”
Full-day Tokyo highlights with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and izakaya lunch, skip-the-line SkyTree, plus Bay Cruise for $122.
“great..having a lively tour guide makes a big difference”
Asakusa sushi class near Tokyo Skytree. Learn sushi history with a quiz, make maki and nigiri, and eat your creations with English help.
“Really fun experience making sushi! The class was informative and the sushi ingredients were great quality! A lot of fun for all ages! Our helper Hide made the experience even better! All the staff were friendly and welcoming!”
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