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8 Best Half-Day Tours In Japan

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The 8 most popular half-day tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

8 Best Half-Day Tours In Japan

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour - Enter Hokyoin: a quiet garden start instead of the main crowd

1.Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

Half-day Arashiyama bamboo forest and garden walk with Tenryu-ji, matcha, photos, and Kyoto-style lunch for up to 7 people.

“Josh is an amazing tour guide. He explained great details about the history and the culture during the tour, he was humorous, and told the stories in a fun and memorable style. The lunch was delicious, elegant, and fancy. I enjoyed very much. I would highly recommend this tour.”

413 reviewsFrom $129.33by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour - Daishoin Temple: Shingon Buddhism and the Statuary Details

2.Miyajima Half-day Trip Historical Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Miyajima historical walking tour with shrine sights, oyster lunch, and photo stops. Learn the spiritual story in 5.5 hours.

“Mariko was an absolute joy to have as a guide. We had pretty much no knowledge about Miyajima but a friend of mine had gone there some months ago on her own and loved it. We booked the tour and by luck had Mariko as our guide and Read more”

284 reviewsFrom $109.43by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus

Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus - Meeting at Marunouchi and the Bus Ride That Keeps You Moving

3.Half-day Tokyo Afternoon Tour by Hato Bus

★ 4.0

A 4-hour Hato Bus afternoon tour hitting Tokyo Tower and historic Asakusa, with an English guide and easy bus logistics for first-timers.

“What a great way to see a couple of the sights of Tokyo, especially if you are on a tight schedule, it was a really lovely Tour. Our Guide (Masako San) was very friendly, spoke great English, and was very informative and knowledgeable.”

269 reviewsFrom $41.61by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - How the half day flows (and how to choose your best mix)

6.Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★ 5.0

Private 4-hour Himeji tour with a government-licensed English guide. Pick 2–3 sights, from Himeji Castle to gardens, sake, and temples.

“Great visit to Himeji Castle and then later to Engyō-ji temple on Mt. Shosa via ropeway with our guide Norio. He is very knowledgeable, detailed, and well-structured. He took many family photos at each location. We enjoyed our time and tour in Himeji. Highly recommended.”

236 reviewsFrom $109.43by Japan Guide Agency

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Half-day Tokyo Morning Tour by Hato Bus

Half-day Tokyo Morning Tour by Hato Bus - Tokyo Tower main deck: the view that fixes your sense of scale

7.Half-day Tokyo Morning Tour by Hato Bus

★ 4.0

Half-day Tokyo morning bus tour hitting Senso-ji, Tokyo Tower and Imperial Palace, with tower tickets included and drop-off at Tokyo Station.

“Well organized. You see small sections of Tokyo. The tour guide was funny and organized. She was very helpful.”

220 reviewsFrom $41.61by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide - Daishoin Temple on Mount Misen: what makes this stop work

8.Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★ 5.0

Private Miyajima half-day tour from Hiroshima with a government-licensed English guide. See Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple, and views.

“Nori is a gem, like a crystal or emerald, he’s one of a kind! He was super patient with us, as we had just gone to universal the day before, yet was very kind and never made us feel bad about going at a slower pace. He even took the time to waRead more”

184 reviewsFrom $122.70by Japan Guide Agency

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