TOKYO
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular 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.
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…”
Fuji 5th station, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a one-way Shinkansen return to Tokyo for $154 in 10 hours.
“Great tour highly recommend, we didn’t get to go all the way up to the Mount Fuji station because of the bad weather, but the rest of the trip was really great and our tour guide Yuta was super nice and you could tell he loved his job :)”
A fast-paced Hakone and Mt. Fuji highlights day: Lake Ashi Torii gate, ropeway views, Owakudani geothermal valley, Oshino Hakkai ponds.
“Kousei was an amazing tour guide. He was very patient and showed us all the cool spots! Couldn’t recommend this activity more, an awesome way to see Fuji. We got blessed with clear skies!”
10-hour Mount Fuji day tour hitting Arakurayama Park, Oshino Hakkai, the Lawson photo spot and seasonal gardens, guided from Tokyo.
“Ana was really kind and gave us los of facts about the tour and recomendations. the tour was fun we were a le to see Fuji san really clear”
Shinjuku in 3 hours: up to 13 Japanese dishes, 4 eateries, and Golden Gai nightlife with an English guide for $85.
“Aika our guide was amazing attentive and knowledgeable. Was unable to eat all the food. Value for money was great. Thanks Aika.”
Full-day Tokyo highlights with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and izakaya lunch, skip-the-line SkyTree, plus Bay Cruise for $122.
“Great tour, a good way to fit a lot into just one day. Our guide Sora was great, knowledgeable and cheery. The only thing I'd change would be to have more time at the Meiji Shrine in the morning and maybe half an hour less at the Sky Tree.”
3 hours of Shinjuku nightlife with a local guide, from Omoide Yokocho izakayas to Golden Gai tiny bars and karaoke.
“Nao was an amazing tour guide. Super friendly, fun and inclusive. She made it the best night ever in Tokyo. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who wants to experience Japanese night life!”
A 2-hour English walking tour through Asakusa’s Sensō-ji, Thunder Gate, and Nakamise streets with guided history and great photo stops.
“The knowledge of the area it’s history cultural religious by Aya was absolutely first rate she also had a self deprecating attitude which made the tour even more enjoyable Most enjoyable tour”
A private, customizable Mount Fuji day from Tokyo with hotel pickup, Fuji Five Lakes sights, and photo-friendly viewpoints at your pace.
“We had an amazing day trip to Mt Fuji! Hassan picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and explained to us what we where doing and what places he suggested we visit, always letting us know that we where in charge and we could visit what we wanted. He took us to…”
Private Tokyo highlights day with a licensed local guide. Customize stops, learn transit, and cover Asakusa, Meiji, Shinjuku at your pace.
“Danda was a fantastic guide. We did a lot in one day.”
2-hour Tsukiji Fish Market guided walk with a small group: temple intro, street-food tastings, and ingredient tips. Food costs extra.
“Jim our guide was fantastic! His knowledge of history, culture and the people was very much appreciated! Thanks and much recommended!”
One long day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Hakone’s volcanic Owakudani, and Lake Ashi, then a Shinkansen ride back.
“Sachi-San was a wonderful guide. She told personal stories about the locations, provided great information about others, and was thorough. The driver was also great, smooth through the corners and smoother on the straights. Would highly recommend.”
Tokyo to Nikko day trip with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chūzenji, led by a bilingual guide on a comfy bus.
“Great trip, well organized and Zoe our guide was very helpful.”
A 2-hour English small-group walk through Edo Castle ruins and the Imperial Palace grounds, linking shogun defenses to koi gardens.
“The guide was beyond kind and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Japans history right up until present day. We left feeling like we had so much more knowledge on the topic of samurai’s, edo period and the imperial family. Would recommend.”
Tokyo Samurai Ninja Museum guided tour with a real history lesson plus shuriken throwing and samurai dress-up, in English, for $27.
“Nami our guide was fantastic and shared lots of information on samurai and ninjas and life in japan. throwing shiruken and dressing as a samurai was an added bonus.”
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