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15 Best Morning Tours In Japan

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

15 Best Morning Tours In Japan

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Meeting at Kyoto Station and Moving Around on Public Transit

1.Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Most Popular★ 5.0

Early-morning Kyoto tour in a small group, skipping crowds at Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, and Kinkaku-ji with an English guide.

“Genki was an awesome guide with incredible knowledge of Kyoto and its history. He explained everything in a clear and engaging way and made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. We visited amazing spots like Fushimi Inari, (Bamboo Forest), and Kinkaku-ji, and Genki shared insights we never would have learned on our own.…”

1,427 reviewsFrom $68.98by GuideMe Japan

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Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Meeting at Kyoto Station and Moving Around on Public Transit

2.Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★ 4.9

Early Kyoto tour with an English guide. Beat crowds at Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji, finished by lunch.

“Koichiro is an excellent tour guide—very friendly and attentive, and he made sure I had all the answers to my questions. We took a bunch of photos, the tour was really informative, and we saw all the main attractions without it being too crowded. I think it was definitely worth it.”

1,128 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $101by GuideMe Japan

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Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour - Shirakawa-go: gassho-zukuri houses, quiet lanes, and real-life atmosphere

3.Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

★ 4.9

Morning guided tour from Kanazawa to UNESCO Shirakawa-go. Early arrival, English guide, multilingual audio, local food, then Kenrokuen Garden.

“The tour was excellent, Keita was a great guide providing excellent information in a pleasant and happy manner. He was able to answer all questions & provided essential information very clearly.”

988 reviews5 hoursFrom $77by Japan Panoramic Tours

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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available) - Getting started: where the tour meets and how long it takes

4.Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

★ 5.0

Early-bird Nara in a small group. Beat crowds, visit Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park deer, and Todaiji with an English guide.

“It’s a great experience. Our guide Momoka is excellent. She is very good in explanation and showing us around. It’s very leisure and not rush. Really enjoy the trip and would recommend others to take this day trip.”

676 reviewsFrom $61.02by GuideMe Japan

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour - How the morning flow works, from meeting point to stable seating

5.Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

★ 4.8

See real Tokyo sumo training inside a stable in Ryogoku. Watch drills, learn customs, and get photos when allowed.

“It was really good and well organised. The guide was waiting when we arrived and the experience was amazing. It was an incredible and genuine experience to be able to see the training taking place. Definitely recommend this tour”

570 reviews2 hoursFrom $81by Japan Wonder Travel

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure - Atomic Bomb Dome: Quick Stop, Big Impact

6.Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

★ 5.0

Morning bike tour through Hiroshima’s Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Castle, and Shukkei-en. Bike, helmet, and water included.

“James, our guide for the day was excellent. From the beginning I new I was with someone I could trust. We tested the bikes, had 2 bottles of cold water and helmets. James also explained his hand signals so that our small group of riders new what to do. The terrain is mostly flat but…”

524 reviewsFrom $72.96by In Kansai Experiences

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From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour - Passing the time on the coach with a real plan

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

Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable

Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable - Entering the Stable: What the 90 Minutes of Practice Look Like

10.Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable

★ 5.0

Watch sumo morning practice at a Tokyo stable with a small guide-led group. Learn the sport’s traditions and see training up close.

“We were very lucky a sponsor of the stable showed up, so the practice was extra long with a lot of intense wrestling by the most seasoned wrestlers in the stable”

298 reviewsFrom $83.57by Japan Wonder Travel

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Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka - Starting at Kyoto Avanti: Meeting Point and Timing Tips

11.Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

★ 4.0

A fast, well-run half-day bus tour linking Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace with admission and transport included.

“Tour guide was very nice and told us a lot of interesting facts about the Emperor, Shogun and Japan's history. Tour guide was very nice and told us a lot of interesting facts about the Emperor, Shogun and Japan's history.”

281 reviewsFrom $87.19by JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers - Inside the stable: rules, seating, and photo limits

12.Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

★ 4.5

See sumo wrestlers train in a real stable morning session, with a local guide, included photos, and a quick stop in sumo town.

“We were given instructions by our guide- must wear a mask, had to sit a certain way and no pictures were allowed until after the practice. We arrived to the stable and were ushered in and there were 3 other people already there- not part of our group. None of them was wearing a mask-…”

277 reviewsFrom $98.16by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo

Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo - Getting There Without Stress: Meeting Spot Plus Practical Japan Tactics

Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning

Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning - Price and Value: Is $40 Worth It?

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

15.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.

“Covered a lot of ground in a short time with an entertaining guide.. Lots of great sites we could never have gotten to on our own.”

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

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