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15 City Highlights Tours in Japan, Compared Side by Side

47 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $35

Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 15 city highlights tours earn theirs, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.

Mount Fuji & Hakone - Lake Ashi Torii Gate, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Pirate Ship, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka & Oshino Hakkai Day Trip: Sea, Land, and Air Panoramic Tour from Tokyo - Hakone Shrine and the torii at Lake Ashi
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Mount Fuji & Hakone – Lake Ashi Torii Gate, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Pirate Ship, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka & Oshino Hakkai Day Trip: Sea, Land, and Air Panoramic Tour from Tokyo

1.Mount Fuji & Hakone – Lake Ashi Torii Gate, Hakone Shrine, Hakone Pirate Ship, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka & Oshino Hakkai Day Trip: Sea, Land, and Air Panoramic Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,989 reviews · 11 hours · from $49Our pick

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and the Fuji area by shared vehicle, stopping at Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka, and Oshino Hakkai. You can add the pirate ship and ropeway at extra cost. Guides speak several languages, with English and Chinese options available.

“Thanks to tour guide Yuan Yang and driver Ban Nei, we had a wonderful time on this trip.”

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Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide - Imperial Palace Gardens and Tokyo’s Quiet Center
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Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

2.Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106

See Tokyo your way with a licensed local guide, from Senso-ji to Meiji Shrine, using trains and walking for a flexible private day tour.

“We had a wonderful private tour in Tokyo with Kei! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. Kei suggested a great itinerary for our 6-hour tour, and we were able to visit highlights like Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Dori Street, the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tsukiji Market, and Meiji Jingu Shrine. He even recommended a perfect lunch spot with a variety of food stalls, which worked out well since our group had different preferences. We really appreciated his warmth, flexibility, and insights into Tokyo’s culture and history. Highly recommend Kei for anyone visiting the city!”

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Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur - Starting at Tsukiji, Tokyo’s food quarter
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Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur

3.Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car- English speaking chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · from $268Top rated

See Tokyo’s top sights by private car in nine hours, with an English-speaking chauffeur, flexible stops, and useful advice for first-time visitors.

“It was an easy and fun experience! I travelled places that I wanted to see. And had to do some shopping as well. The taxi service worked out great to accomplish all the above with ease! Great experience overall!”

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Naha: North Okinawa Sightseeing Tour & Churaumi Aquarium - Starting in Naha: three pickup choices
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Naha: North Okinawa Sightseeing Tour & Churaumi Aquarium

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Zojo-ji and Shiba Park: Tokyo’s calm opening scene
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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

5.3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 435 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

See Tokyo by bike in three hours, from Zojo-ji and the Imperial Palace to Shibuya Crossing, with English-speaking guides and e-bike options.

“My son (23M) and I booked this tour as a good way to see the city as it is so vast and we weren't sure what to see. Our itinerary was somewhat modified but we saw the palace, a temple, gardens, etc. Our guide was informative and kept us safe. We lucked out on beautiful weather and really enjoyed the day. Be sure you are comfortable riding a bike as you will go from sidewalk to road with traffic.”

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Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle - Arashiyama: bamboo, gardens, bridges, and monkeys
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Kyoto: Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

6.Private Highlights Tour with Guide and Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 316 reviews · 10 hours · from $383

See Kyoto’s top temples, torii gates, bamboo grove, Gion, and markets in one flexible day with a private guide and luxury vehicle.

“Sam was the perfect guide for our day out in Kyoto from Osaka. He was super friendly and customised the itinerary around the things we wanted to see. Sam had great communication throughout with interesting little facts along the way. We didn't feel rushed and it was so nice to travel in his clean comfortable van. We highly recommend Sam for an easy stress-free day out!”

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Tokyo: Custom Hidden Gems & Highlights Tour with Local Guide - Choosing between two, four, six, and eight hours
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Tokyo: Custom Hidden Gems & Highlights Tour with Local Guide

7.Custom Hidden Gems & Highlights Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 272 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $64

Review of Tokyo’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, cultural stops, practical costs, and tips for choosing your ideal duration.

“If at all possible, ask for Arezki. He was a fantastic tour guide! He is fluent in multiple languages and very knowledgeable of the culture and area here in Japan!”

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Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo - Oishi Park and the first Lake Kawaguchi view
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Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

8.Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · from $67

Review of a $67 Mount Fuji day tour from Tokyo, with eight scenic stops, Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It’s a very efficient tour and the tour guide is friendly! She gave us just enough time to explore while also hitting different locations and not missing anything. Food recommendations were great!”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw - Meeting your guide near Asakusa Station
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Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

9.Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 30 - 190 minutes · from $35Best value

Review of Tokyo’s Asakusa rickshaw tour, with temples, shrines, gardens, river views, guide tips, pricing, routes, and practical advice.

“10000/10 recommend!!! We had an absolute blast with Ryu Buchi!!! We learned a lot about the Asakusa area and he was even singing Bieber songs with my daughter!!! We would absolutely recommend this to anyone coming to Tokyo!! Asakusa MUST DO!!!”

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Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car and English Speaking Driver - Tsukiji and Ginza: food, shops, and polished Tokyo
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Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car and English Speaking Driver

10.Tokyo Private Sightseeing Tour by Car and English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $273

See Tokyo’s top sights by private car with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, hotel pickup, and useful advice for a full nine-hour day.

“Bek-san was punctual, understanding, flexible and kind. My brother has trouble walking. Bek-san was kind enough to drop us very close to each destination and picked us up from the same spot. Would recommend Bek-san to any family who wish to enjoy sightseeing at their own pace. we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel.”

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1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide - Kochi Castle and the climb to the top
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1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide

11.1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $158

Review of Kochi’s 6.5-hour highlights tour, with castle, botanical garden, temple, local food, transport tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“We did the 1 day Highlights of Kochi with Rimo. She met us promptly at the port, then we travelled by taxi to see the sights. We started at Makino Botanical Garden. Being avid gardeners we enjoyed browsing through the gardens and learRead more”

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Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo - Meeting the coach at the LOVE sculpture
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Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo

12.Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · from $94

See Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa by coach, with matcha, expert guides, and useful tips on what this half-day tour delivers.

“Informative Very nice tour Tour guide was excellant / Tacu and kept us updated on things Very much enjoyed our day”

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Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi - Nihondaira Observatory and the tea fields
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Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi

13.Private sightseeing tour from Shimizu Port / Van Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $713

Explore Shimizu by private van, visiting Kunozan Toshogu, tea fields, Miho Pine Grove, and Mt. Fuji viewpoints from the port.

“Motoko is a nationally certified tour guide. She provides information on an interactive and fun way using flip chart visuals. She showed us the traditional way to honor the shrine and make a wish. She also shared folk tales of the region. Our drivRead more”

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Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo - Oishi Park and the first Lake Kawaguchi view
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Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

14.Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $66

Review of a $66 Mount Fuji day tour from Tokyo, with Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai, the 5th Station, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“It was great, I did have a hard time for find the bus. It turn out was 3 floors below me but the guide helped me find it as I was a mere minute away. Our guide Zoe was great and such a wonderful up beat spirit. Tought me things I did not know Read more”

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Day Private City Tour of Tokyo with English speaking driver - Tsukiji for a quick look at Tokyo’s food culture
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Day Private City Tour of Tokyo with English speaking driver

15.Day Private City Tour of Tokyo with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $400

Review of Tokyo’s 8-hour private car tour, covering temples, Shibuya, Harajuku, Skytree, costs, timing, guides, and who should book.

“Very easy going and fun! There are some main highlights that are prescribed but it's really your tour to determine what you want to do and for how long! We had a great driver for the day named Faris! He was prompt and very communicativRead more”

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