The 15 Best Tours and Outings in Japan

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

4.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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Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

5.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

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

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

8.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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Kanazawa Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

9.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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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

10.Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

See Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Oshino Hakkai, and Mt. Fuji on a value-packed 10-hour tour from Tokyo.

“The overall trip was amazing, it wouldn’t be the same with our tour guide kousei he was brilliant.”

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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

11.Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,902 reviews · from $155

A flexible six-hour Tokyo tour with a licensed guide, local transport, major sights, and practical help for first-time visitors.

“Our family of 5 enjoyed our tour of Tokyo with Koba. He got in touch with plenty of time and was very helpful organizing an itinerary tailored to our needs. It was a great way to see most of the spots we were hoping for. Koba was very kind and attentive and even left us with guides and information for later on our trip as well as an explanation of how to get back to our hotel.”

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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

12.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106

Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with drinks, dinner, and a local guide in a small group.

“We enjoyed our tour, but it would have been more fun I think if we'd had a bigger group. There were 4 participants, and my family was 3 of those! I'm not sure it made it too much fun for the one other person either. Also, while we very much enjoyed meeting our guide and spending time with her, she admitted she was young and not really a drinker, which I think had something to do with us not actually drinking much on the tour. At least, not the drinking one expected on a something called a "drinking tour." We did feel we got plenty of food, which was nice…”

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Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

13.Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,273 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Explore Gion’s geisha culture, temples, machiya houses, and quiet lanes on a two-hour Kyoto walking tour with local tips.

“We had a fantastic experience on the Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour, thanks to Michael. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Gion and Geisha in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Every stop felt meaningful as he brought old Kyoto to life with fascinating details and stories. What truly elevated the tour were his thoughtful recommendations and travel tips, which were very helpful for the rest of our stay. The pace was comfortable, never rushed, and Michael’s enthusiasm made the entire walk enjoyable and interactive. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, more authentic understanding of Kyoto. Thank you, Michael, for s...”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

14.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Explore Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide, tasting Wagyu, sushi, seafood, fruit, tea, and Japanese snacks in three hours.

“My wife and I did the food tour with Hedeki and could not have had more fun! He was very polite and knowledgeable. He knew where all the good food was! If you’re looking for a food tour look no further than Hedeki, you will have a great time!”

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