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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“Wonderful day trip to see the main sights. I had one free day in Tokyo and didn’t want to plan anything on my own. Yuty was an excellent tour guide and took great care of us.”
Fuji 5th station, Hakone ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a one-way Shinkansen return to Tokyo for $154 in 10 hours.
“Just finished the Mt. Fuji, Cruise, and Bullet Train day trip, and it was a 10/10 experience. The sights were amazing, but the service set this tour apart. Our host, Lovely, was wonderful. She was patient, kind, and genuinely great to talk to throughout the day. She made sure we didn't miss a thing. Thank…”
A fast-paced Hakone and Mt. Fuji highlights day: Lake Ashi Torii gate, ropeway views, Owakudani geothermal valley, Oshino Hakkai ponds.
“We had excellent day trip to Mt Fuji. Jack was a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommended. 👍”
10-hour Mount Fuji day tour hitting Arakurayama Park, Oshino Hakkai, the Lawson photo spot and seasonal gardens, guided from Tokyo.
“We were very lucky with the weather. Fuji was the clearest it could be. Every stop we got great views of Mt. Fuji. Our guide Sawaki was lovely! He had small games for us during the trip to keep the journey entertaining. He also told us many interesting facts about Japan and the places we…”
Shinjuku in 3 hours: up to 13 Japanese dishes, 4 eateries, and Golden Gai nightlife with an English guide for $85.
“we visited lots of good restaurants, not places you would normally find by yourself and food you might not think to order. guide was very friendly and told us a lot about the area and food we were eating. would highly recommend”
Full-day Tokyo highlights with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and izakaya lunch, skip-the-line SkyTree, plus Bay Cruise for $122.
“I loved seeing all the sights. Hiro and Lion-San, the bus driver, were excellent. I loved Hiro’s passion for enlightening us about Japanese culture. He went over and above explaining directions. And he was very informative answering questions. There was more walking than expected, but it was necessary in order to see all that we…”
3 hours of Shinjuku nightlife with a local guide, from Omoide Yokocho izakayas to Golden Gai tiny bars and karaoke.
“Very fun evening with Yuna, met some interesting people, found out some new things about Japanese culture. Highly recommend if you're unsure about going out in Tokyo.”
A 2-hour English walking tour through Asakusa’s Sensō-ji, Thunder Gate, and Nakamise streets with guided history and great photo stops.
“Aya was so sweet and informative about the history of Asakusa and Tokyo!”
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.
“We had such a wonderful day, walking around Tokyo with Lance! Totally manageable with our two young kids, and he was incredibly accommodating, and made sure that we could stop whenever we needed to! He tailored it so that we could go to the most accessible places, but not miss out anywhere! We had the…”
2-hour Tsukiji Fish Market guided walk with a small group: temple intro, street-food tastings, and ingredient tips. Food costs extra.
“Yayoi was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. We enjoyed tasting many things around the market, and appreciated her insights.”
One long day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Hakone’s volcanic Owakudani, and Lake Ashi, then a Shinkansen ride back.
“Great tour, though we could not see Mt. Fuji dues to the clouds and that was nobody's fault. The rest of the tour was nice and the traditional Japanese lunch was truly amazing. Not to mention the thrill of the first time bullet train ride back to Tokyo with tickets in hand and clear directions…”
Tokyo to Nikko day trip with Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chūzenji, led by a bilingual guide on a comfy bus.
“right next to the Shinto temple was a Buddhist temple which was not included in the tour but should be. it could be an opportunity to showcase the similarities and differences between the religions.”
A 2-hour English small-group walk through Edo Castle ruins and the Imperial Palace grounds, linking shogun defenses to koi gardens.
“Our guide Tomo was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly... he kept a good pace and was very interactive.”
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.”
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