Japan’s 15 Best Tours and Experiences

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Mt. Fuji 5th Station: close to the mountain, not the summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,383 reviews · from $163Our pick

Review the Mt Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, with Fuji views, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, buffet lunch, and bullet train return.

“The tour and tour guide was great But disappointing as the photo used to advertise booking is not what we expected as it was completely different The photo showed a pirate looking ship with Mt Fuji in the background, what we got was a short ride on the ferry with no view of Mt Fuji We took our grandchildren on this trip and the most they were looking forward to was seeing Mt Fuji as a backdrop from the ship Needless to say my grandchildren, especially my granddaughter, were extremely upset I’ll finish up saying that our tour guide, Youi, was amazing Beautiful English and easy to understand Knowledge was…”

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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,250 reviews · from $129

Review of Tokyo’s 9 to 10-hour bus tour, covering Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree, matcha, lunch, and a possible Tokyo Bay ferry.

“Lovely was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo and the various places that we visited. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit sky tree and Meiji shrine. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for thRead more”

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

3.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,518 reviews · from $129

See Kyoto’s top temples, shrines, bamboo forest, and Golden Pavilion in one busy, well-organized day by air-conditioned coach.

“Great tour with our tour guide Mai that covered a lot of major tourist attractions and was very efficient. If you are limited on time, this is a great one-day tour of Kyoto that I would highly recommend! Also shoutout to our tour guide Mai who did an amazing job and made the tour very enjoyable.”

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Entry Tickets, Tour Reviews

Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

4.TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11,192 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Tokyo Skytree review with ticket tips, sunset timing, glass-floor thrills, 450-meter views, cafés, and honest advice on value.

“Pretty cool experience! went at sunset which as expected was pretty busy. only real downside is how some other tourists act as if they've never been out in public before. tour guide eas friendly and explained the different levels quickly and efficiently. view was great, super cool to see the red sun setting behind the mountains and the neon lights slowly start to shine in the night”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

5.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,779 reviews · 1 day · from $25

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!”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

6.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149

Review of a full-day Mt Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo with Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway, drum show, lunch, and bullet train return.

“The bus ride to 5th station was smooth & safe. Our tour guide, Shige, was a wealth of information for our particular destinations as well as glimpses of life in Japan. Figured at the start that we won’t be seeing Mt. Fuji due to inclement weather, and it’s ok. All in all, the tour was a great start for us in Japan.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

7.Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,678 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

See a lively Tokyo sumo show in Asakusa with bilingual commentary, geisha dance, all-you-can-eat chanko-nabe, a photo, and souvenirs.

“Very fun. More on the show side rather than a real fight. Great ambiance, good animation, would suggest giving it a try!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

8.Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86

Explore Shinjuku through 13 Japanese dishes at four local eateries, with drinks, culture, and lively food districts in a small guided group.

“May was an awesome guide! She took us around to several food stops, as well as a few sights. We learned a lot from her, and she also provided great recommendations for the rest of our time in Tokyo. Communication was great and it was easy to meet up with the group. Would recommend!”

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Hiroshima Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

9.Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,309 reviews · from $129

Review of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s 8-hour bus tour, covering the Peace Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, ferry, Itsukushima Shrine, and tour value.

“It's a long day but well worth it. We actually went to the Peace Museum at the end of the day versus 1st thing which I appreciated. The Peace Park and the Museum are extremely emotional. I liked that was how our day ended”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

10.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Review of a 10-hour Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo, with the 5th Station, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, lunch, and bullet train return.

“Our guide Ayu was excellent she was well informed and presented in a very friendly and personable way. In addition to information about the tour she introduced us to a lot of info about Japanese language and dress. We were very fortunate to have a perfect sunny day so could see Mount Fuji very clearly. Highly recommend.”

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Go-Karts, Tokyo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

11.Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,974 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Drive a street-legal go-kart past Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, with costumes, guides, photos, and key license rules explained.

“Great reomend to everyone to try jordan and nas were great guides . Great energy at night was great got to see tokyo tower light up”

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Full-Day, Tokyo Tours, Tour Reviews

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

12.Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,970 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Review the $68 Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo, with Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and the 5th Station.

“Perfect spots to see Mount Fuji. Guide spoke very clear English”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

13.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122

See Kyoto’s major temples, shrines, bamboo grove, and Golden Pavilion in one well-organized day by coach with an English-speaking guide.

“It was excellent. At Chan was a fabulous guide. She provided excellent information, was engaging and was present and aware of everyone. The places we went to were all very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

14.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,207 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $30

See Tokyo’s top sights from an open-top bus, with three routes, flexible hop-on access, and multilingual audio for one or two days.

“Very well organized and always on time. It covers all mayor attractions and gives plenty of time in between rides.”

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Kanazawa Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

15.World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,049 reviews · from $122

Review of a full-day Kanazawa tour to Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen, gold leaf workshops, Japanese sweets, and Higashi Chaya District.

“We went with Aiko and Yasushi and they were so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about the area. Shirakawa-go was beautiful and having free time to explore was perfect. The afternoon experiences were fun and different to do on a tour. Read more”

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