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15 Best City Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular city tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best City Tours In Japan

Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide - Imperial Palace Outer Gardens: Power, Then Quiet Footsteps

1.Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

Most Popular★ 4.8

Private guide maps Tokyo highlights in one day from Asakusa and Imperial Palace to Meiji Jingu and Shinjuku, fully customizable.

“Kenji was an amazing guide. He took the time to really plan our day to fit our wishes and he ensured that it wasn’t an off the shelf tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain cultural things, showed us the religious traditions and helped us discover a deep understanding of the traditions.…”

1,433 reviews4 - 8 hoursFrom $106by JGA Inc.

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Tokyo: Asakusa, Skytree & Akhihabara Go-Kart City Experience

Tokyo: Asakusa, Skytree & Akhihabara Go-Kart City Experience - Where the Tour Starts Near Oshiage

Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide - Pickup on foot: simple meeting, less stress

3.Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

★ 5.0

A licensed, private 4-hour Hiroshima walking tour with pickup on foot, focusing on the Peace Memorial Museum, Shukkeien, and Hiroshima Castle.

“Yoko was simply incredible. She was so kind, and cheerful and knowledgable. She made us feel right at home in Hiroshima! We are so happy she was our guide for this wonderful and history city.”

437 reviewsFrom $122.70by Japan Guide Agency

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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Start at the Commodore Perry statue and get rolling quickly

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City - Meeting at Oshiage and the 15–20 minute walk with rules

Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer

Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer - The ride itself: comfortable, private, and sized for your group

Tokyo: 3-hour Guided E-Bike Tour of the City’s Hidden Gems

Tokyo: 3-hour Guided E-Bike Tour of the City's Hidden Gems - Starting at the Fish-Market Neighborhood: Fast Setup, Real Tokyo

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City’s Highlights

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City's Highlights - Zojo-ji First: Temple Views With Feudal-Era Context

8.Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City’s Highlights

★ 5.0

Tokyo highlights in 3 hours by e-bike: Zojo-ji, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, and Shibuya Crossing with a guide plus bike rental.

“K did a fantastic job at leading the group around Tokyo. We got to see much more by bike than we would have on a walking tour. Great exercise and so much better than being on a bus.”

209 reviewsFrom $63.01by Tokyo Rental Bicycle

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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour - Entering the Golden Pavilion Flow Without Burning Out

9.Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

★ 4.9

A small-group e-bike tour linking Golden Pavilion, old geisha lanes and Zen gardens, plus tea and temple stops. Entrance fees included.

“Excellent tour from Yuta! He took on us a curated journey through the hills of Kyoto, as we visited local shrines and temples. He was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and was passionate about Zen Buddhism. Thanks Yuta!”

196 reviews3.8 hoursFrom $127by NORU Kyoto City Cycling Tours

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Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji

Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji - The Depachika Stop: Department Store Food Halls Done the Local Way

10.Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji

★ 5.0

Taste Kichijoji in Tokyo with small-group bites: old-school yakitori, depachika sweets, local sushi, street snacks, and senbei.

“What a wonderful tour!!! Phoebe was just lovely, patient, and so enthusiastic about her passions. We experience a variety of treats from the best sushi to the most delightful, original rice cracker, family owned business. I would recommend this tour to everyone, and it is definately worth the money!”

195 reviewsFrom $195.00by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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Kyoto: Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

Kyoto: Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center - Finding Seigan-ji: the red lantern meeting point in Shinkyogoku

11.Kyoto: Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

★ 5.0

Kyoto calligraphy at Seigan-ji temple. Learn kanji strokes, write on shikishi, and take home your omiyage keychain in 70 calm minutes.

“Our guide was great with a strong knowledge of calligraphy process & integrated seamlessly with the Japanese instructor who was delightful. The instruction was well paced and fun. The workshop was an excellent value & very enjoyable!”

167 reviews1.2 hoursFrom $55by LAMBDA CUBE LLC

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Private arrival Transfer from Narita Airport(NRT) to central Tokyo city

Private arrival Transfer from Narita Airport(NRT) to central Tokyo city - Narita pickup: finding your driver without a scavenger hunt

Private departure transfer from Tokyo city to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND)

Private departure transfer from Tokyo city to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND) - Vehicle options: sedan, MPV, or van for up to 9 people

Kamakura Walking Tour – The City of Shogun

Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: Shinto Power in Human Scale

14.Kamakura Walking Tour – The City of Shogun

★ 5.0

A small-group walking tour of Kamakura’s biggest Shinto and Buddhist sights, with great local guidance and coastal views for about 3.5 hours.

“This tour was incredible. Everything about the tour - from riding the Enoden train, visiting the Great Buddah, and enjoying the beauty of the various shrines, temples and scenery - was just perfect. Our tour guide, Maki - was a gem. It was beautiful to see how much she loved her community and how she…”

100 reviewsFrom $35.00by Localized Walking & Food Tours

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Private Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City

Private Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City - The ride into central Tokyo without the transit headache

15.Private Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City

★ 5.0

Private meet-and-greet transfer from Haneda to central Tokyo hotels. Sign-holder driver tracks flights, loads luggage, and avoids transit stress.

“Even though our plane was a little late, the friendly driver was there and still waiting with a smile. The driver even pulled the van around so we would not have to walk far (I was grateful becuase I was using a cane). The company got in contact with us beforehand and even followed up…”

99 reviewsFrom $144.29by Cherry Tomato

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