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The 15 Best Tours in Tokyo

527 tours  ·  from $11

Ten days or a long weekend, the problem is the same: one city the size of a country and a fixed number of mornings. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Lunch near the mountain
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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

1.Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

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

This 11-hour outing takes you from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, a local buffet, Hakone’s ropeway, and Lake Ashi before a Shinkansen ride back. Expect a brisk schedule, an English-speaking guide such as Sora, Hiro, Momo, or Levin, and weather-dependent views.

“The trip to Mt Fuji was interesting, but somewhat of a disappointment in that the bus taking us "up Mt Fuji" only went up part way up and stopped at a lookout point where we could see the surrounding hills, but not any part of the top of this Read more”

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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour - The Imperial Palace stop is short but worthwhile
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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

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

This 9 to 10-hour coach tour links Tokyo’s big sights with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace area, Asakusa, Senso-ji, and Tokyo Skytree, with matcha, optional lunch, Wi-Fi, and a possible Tokyo Bay ferry. Guides may include Momo, Yuta, Aya, or Levin.

“Great day to discover Tokyo with all his history, learned a lot about Japanese Culture and saw some amazing spots of tokyo. Thanks”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket - Starting Barefoot and Getting Ready
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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

3.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

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

Step barefoot into teamLab Planets TOKYO, where projected flowers, water, sound, mirrors, and changing light turn you into part of the artwork. Allow at least two hours, wear trousers that roll above the knee, and bring your passport or ID for entry.

“Beautiful displays thoughtfully crafted. Thought that we’d only be there an hour or so as seen digital art before but this was something else. Had to drag ourselves away as it was getting late and closing soon!”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Meeting at Tokyo Station before the 2.5-hour drive
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

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

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

Spend nearly 12 hours touring Mt Fuji and Hakone by coach, boat, ropeway, and Shinkansen. You’ll visit Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, see Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya, and enjoy a Japanese drum show. Guides such as Joy, Miko, and Shige are known for warm, helpful commentary.

“Mist shrouded view but otherwise it was a most enjoyable experience with plenary to see and take in over a well planned day.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Kabukicho brings food and nightlife together
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

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

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

Walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai while tasting 13 Japanese dishes at four local eateries. Your guide, such as May, Hoshi, or Igor, handles ordering and explains Shinjuku culture. Expect two drinks, a maximum of 12 people, and plenty of food.

“Informative and friendly guide! Fantastic and diverse food stops. Ami was a great tour guide, would highly recommend.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Starting in Tokyo and settling into the coach
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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

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, enjoy a Japanese buffet, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return by Shinkansen. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, and Aya keep the long day organized, with audio guides in six additional languages.

“excellent guide called lisa who was brilliant in her knowledge and organising. very professional in her job and not forgetting the driver who was brilliant.”

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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop - What happens at the Shinkiba meeting point
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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 single-seat street kart through Tokyo Bay for about two hours, led by guides such as Bryan, Jordan, Pam, Riley, or Gia. You’ll pass Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, wear a character costume, and receive guide-taken photos. Bring the correct driving permit, passport, and a confident attitude for city traffic.

“Highly recommended experience!!! Bryan and Jordan were excellent guides and made us feel safe while having fun! Definitely do it at night if you have the opportunity.”

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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip - Kawaguchiko Oishi Park and the first Fuji view
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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

8.Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

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

This 10-hour coach tour takes you from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Oshino Hakkai, and Mount Fuji’s 5th Station. Guides such as Sophie, Evita, Annie, and Catherine have led recent departures. Expect strong photo stops, clear cultural commentary, long driving time, and weather-dependent views.

“It was exceptional. Highly recommended to everyone. The driver and the tour guide were absolutely great.”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Route 1: SkyTree, Asakusa, Ueno, and Akihabara
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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

9.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

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

Use one ticket across three Tokyo routes, with open-top views of SkyTree, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Meiji Jingu. You can board with your QR code at any listed stop and listen to commentary in 10 languages on your own phone and earphones.

“There were times when too many people and too few buses. We got on but others missed out, and not another one for an hour. which was hard for others. Doing after dark runs was great seeing the lights come on.”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi - Hakone Shrine and the Heiwa no Torii
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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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes from Tokyo. You’ll visit Hakone Shrine, ride the ropeway to volcanic Owakudani, stop at Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai, and optionally cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship. Guides such as Jack, Kousei, Sato, and Tom are praised for clear explanations and helpful photography.

“Very good value for money - getting to see three sights & easy transportation. Our guide Andrew was lovely. Would recommend.”

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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - A friendly introduction to sushi culture
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

11.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59

Near Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, you’ll learn maki rolls and nigiri step by step with English-speaking instructors such as Moe, Kazu, Ken, or Arisa. The 1-hour-40-minute class includes ingredients, cultural background, hands-on help, and the sushi you make for lunch.

“We had a great time at the sushi making class. The teacher and his team were fantastic and made it so much fun And the end result was delicious Highly recommend doing this activity”

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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Asakusa and Senso-ji: the strongest old Tokyo opening
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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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

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

This six-hour private walking and public-transit tour pairs you with a government-licensed English-speaking guide such as An, Taichi, Sho, or Koba. Choose three or four Tokyo sights, from Senso-ji and Tsukiji to Meiji Shrine and Shibuya. Transport, meals, and entry fees cost extra.

“Not worth the money. Nore than half the time doesn't in subways. No value add by the guide except showing the way. Hardly any information.”

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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Second stop: Kabukicho for louder izakaya energy
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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

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

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

Spend about three hours with a local guide such as Yusuke, Yohei, Mao, or Nao, visiting three Shinjuku drinking spots. You’ll sample izakaya food, drinks, and backstreet nightlife in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with a group capped at seven people.

“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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Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya - Harajuku brings a different Tokyo
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Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya

14.Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,435 reviews · from $76

Drive a single-seat kart through Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando in a group of up to six. A guide such as Pime, Manuel, Allen, or Alexis leads the route, provides safety instruction, and takes photos. You can borrow a costume, but Nintendo-themed outfits are not allowed.

“Crazy good fun!, even for an old codger (74). Well managed; kart reasonably comfortable and easy to drive. Other traffic not a problem. Fabulous experience.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - The first 30 minutes in the Tsukiji Outer Market
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

15.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours exploring Tsukiji’s outer market with a local guide such as Kiyo, Naz, or Shoko. Taste Japanese omelette, fish cakes, tuna, Wagyu beef, seasonal fruit, and sushi or a seafood bowl, while learning how the market works and where to shop.

“Fantastic tour of the seafood market experienced like a local. We learnt, tasted and saw the market in a way we definitely would have missed out on if we visited the market solo.”

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