Japan · MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN TOKYO
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you read past the headline.
Review of teamLab Planets TOKYO, an immersive digital art visit with water rooms, flowers, sound, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Amazing experience, it was almost like a spiritual experience I had deep thoughts about life and the depths of how we live our story. Must do in Tokyo!”
Tokyo’s Samurai Ninja Museum tour blends Japanese history, armor displays, samurai dress-up, and shuriken throwing in a fun one-hour visit.
“An enthusiastic guide makes a tour worthwhile and this one didn’t disappoint. Great history lesson done in a fun way.”
Dress as a ninja, learn about samurai weapons, throw stars, and hunt for treasure in this lively 75-minute Tokyo family experience.
“Was a great experience. Very enjoyable and entertaining. Staff were very friendly and interactive. Good experience and highly recommended”
Visit Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum with lunch, historic architecture, coach transport, and expert guidance in one full-day experience.
“Great quality tour. We had a wonderful time. The staff were great, helpful and friendly. The buffet was wonderful, too.”
Dress as a samurai, learn Iaido basics, tour a Tokyo museum, and try a safe sword fight at this lively Asakusa activity.
“The tour in the museum was fine, but there was no small group, we were with at least 40 persons in the museum and 25 with the swordcutting. And you have to get in queue for cutting, everybody is watching, what doesnt make it a nice experience and definitely not a 100 euro worth experience.”
Learn samurai sword skills, wear armor, tour a Tokyo museum, throw ninja stars, and take memorable photos in a 2-hour Asakusa activity.
“It was a fun learning experience, good for all ages. Highly recommend. :)”
See goldfish transformed into living art at Tokyo’s Art Aquarium Museum GINZA, with dramatic lighting, music, scent, and seasonal displays.
“This experience was amazing. It was definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend it!”
Dress as a ninja in Asakusa, throw shuriken, use a blowgun, hunt for treasure, and learn Japanese warrior traditions in 75 minutes.
“This was cute. My 5 year old enjoyed it. I think it was a bit overpriced. Guide was great though.”
Review of Hakone’s $79 day tour from Tokyo, with Owakudani, Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
“Everything was on time and the ride was smooth. We were able to hit all of the spots with no issues and our guide was really helpful every step of the way. Great way to see Hakone”
Explore Ueno’s temples, Tokugawa history, samurai armor, and ukiyo-e at Tokyo National Museum with a private English guide.
“We had a lovely guide, Mister Hattori Yutaka, who gave us a tour of Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum. He explained a lot about the temples and shrines, took lots of pictures for us, and tried to make us as comfortable as possible. He was really sweet, and thanks to him and this tour, we had a great time! Thank you!”
Explore Tokyo architecture with a private English guide, from Maekawa and Horiguchi houses to a Ghibli-like old bathhouse and Shitamachi streets.
“Our guide was very pleasant, knowledgeable, reliable, and helpful. We really enjoyed meeting and getting to know him. We were under the mistaken impression that we would be picked up from our hotel by car and driven to the Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum. However, it was quite an interesting experience/adventure taking the train and bus to and from our destination. The outdoor architectural museum was quite interesting!”
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