JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
One day around Mt. Fuji and Hakone: 5th Station views, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, plus a bullet train return to Tokyo.
“Very beautiful day with lots of fun activities. The guide was a bit difficult to understand but ok otherwise”
Tokyo highlights in one coach day: Meiji Jingu, Asakusa matcha and lunch, skip-the-line Skytree, and Tokyo Bay ferry views from Shinjuku.
“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…”
Perfect Kyoto 1-day bus tour packs Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari into one day.
“Nice tour good experience with Tommy guide but for Indian vegetarian issue overall 9 rating 1 for food”
A focused day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with a friendly English guide, museum entry, ferry rides, and iconic Itsukushima Shrine views.
“A full day of amazing experiences. Our Guide Mo went above and beyond. She even tried to teach us a few words in Japanese.”
Guided 10-hour Mt Fuji 5th Station and Hakone cruise day from Tokyo with ropeway, buffet lunch options, and a Shinkansen ride back.
“It was excellent trip, and our tour guide "Aya" was excellent guide”
Drive a street go-kart along Tokyo Bay landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, with costumes and an expert guide in English.
“This was great!!!! so much fun to explore Tokyo in non conventional way ! Better than a bus trip, better than a wslking tour … do it and make memories!!”
Kyoto in one packed day: Fushimi Inari torii gates, Kiyomizudera, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, and more with an English guide and included entry tickets.
“Ciel was our guide and she was delightful!! Very knowledgeable and passionate. Great way to knock over all the must see temples in one day. I would skip the lunch though and go somewhere else, grab some street food. Lunch was an all you can eat restaurant and there are better quality Japanese vendors around…”
Full-day English-guided tour from Kanazawa to UNESCO Shirakawa-go plus Kenrokuen and Higashi Chaya, with wagashi and gold leaf experiences.
“Yasushi was the best tour guide—super organized, excellent English, great energy + sense of humor, & he made sure that we all enjoyed the tour. I loved the visuals + info he shared with us during the bus ride—it helped me understand the history of Japan & the sights we visited. One of the best…”
Hakone and Mt. Fuji in one day: Lake Ashi Torii photos, included ropeway panoramas, Owakudani black eggs, swans, and Oshino Hakkai.
“Kousei was a great guide. He made sure we had a cloudless sunny day for great views of the mountain. Actually, while that part may have been luck, he did a great job of explaining what our schedule was and making sure everyone understood what, when and in what time frame everything would happen. Very…”
Tokyo in 6 hours with a government-licensed guide. Pick 3 to 4 sights, learn fast subway skills, and mix old shrines with modern streets.
“Lily is an amazing tour guide. She customized the 6-hour tour to my desires. We visited Tsukiji Market and I experience the best sushi, Kobe beef, green tea, strawberries, etc., Then we visited Happy Pancakes in Ginza. Yum! Afterwards, we vRead more”
Tokyo Shinjuku bar hopping tour with 3 hidden izakaya stops, all-you-can-drink plus snack plates, small group, and local guide.
“Fantastic Tour! We would have never found the places we visited on this tour. A great peek behind the curtain in golden gai. Each of the three stops had tasty food, great drinks, and friendly staff. The best part of our tour however was our guiRead more”
2-hour Gion walk with a local guide: see geiko and maiko, learn Geisha culture, visit quiet temples, get Kyoto food and shop picks.
“Our tour guide Michael had a wealth of knowledge and was very informative. We went at 3:00 and probably wouldn't do a later tour time due to sun light. Overall was a great experience especially for the price. the history and facts we learnt along the way and Michael's kind demeanor made our tour feel…”
3-hour Tsukiji Fish Market food tour: Wagyu skewers, uni and tuna sightings, and sushi or a seafood bowl with a local guide.
“Great experience and introduction to the market! Mari was a great host and guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the market, and had great connections for the food tastings.”
Cruise Osaka in a funny costume go-kart for about an hour. Includes rentals, insurance, fuel, and photo moments in Namba and Dotonbori.
“It was an amazing and fun experience. Our guide likes to have fun on straight aways if you know what i mean and so do we. Only thing is that it was only 1 hour but yeah we had soooooooo much fun..”
Walk Gion at night from Minamiza Theatre on a 100-minute small-group tour with geisha trivia, shrines and pagoda views, plus photo service.
“Very interesting walking tour. Wasabi was very knowledgeable about Geisha culture and traditions as he was from Kyoto. We also learned about some of the nearby temples and Wasabi guided us through how to pray to the gods at a Shinto temple… definitely a good tour to do at nighttime with everywhere lit up… and…”
