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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Tokyo

293 tours  ·  from $13

Everything with a guide, a minibus or a ticket attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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: 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)

3.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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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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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

7.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)

8.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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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

9.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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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour - Through the gates and across Edo Castle’s remains
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

10.Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $22Best value

Spend about two hours walking through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a guide such as Jim, Miguel, Tony, or Blake. See Edo Castle walls, gates, the former keep foundation, and Ninomaru Garden while learning about shoguns, emperors, and modern Japan. Groups are capped at 15.

“Aya is very generous with information and really wants to have an impact on visitors so that they leave feeling they have had a personal connection to Japan. She was so patient in explaining everything to us and the meaning behind everything in the Senso-ji Temple and its history. She has a gift of making its significance connect back to each visitor. She taught me how to make a wish and properly pray in the temple too. Priceless! Thank you Aya!”

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Mt Fuji Top 5 Spots Day Tour: Arakurayama Park,Oshino Hakkai - Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Chureito Pagoda climb
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Mt Fuji Top 5 Spots Day Tour: Arakurayama Park,Oshino Hakkai

11.Mt Fuji Top 5 Spots Day Tour: Arakurayama Park,Oshino Hakkai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,066 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours visiting Mount Fuji viewpoints from Tokyo with a multilingual guide such as Anna, Sawaki, or Linda. You’ll climb to Chureito Pagoda, stroll Oshino Hakkai, stop at the Lawson photo spot, and enjoy seasonal flowers or autumn color. Lunch is at your own expense.

“Peter is one of best guides I ever had Everything went so smooth, and lot of great informations. Really enjoyed that”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries) - Starting near Shinjuku Station’s west side
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

12.Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,033 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Join an English-speaking guide such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, or Igor for a three-hour walk through Shinjuku’s food lanes and nightlife districts. You’ll eat at four local spots, including an izakaya and traditional eatery, with dishes such as sashimi, tonkatsu, yakitori, takoyaki, and two drinks.

“Our tour was excellent!! We walked through different sections of Shinjuku and ate a lot of interesting food. Our guide was the informative, engaging and sprinkled in just enough humour. We had a great group from all over the world and spent 3 1/2 hours eating and drinking. A great way to end our day.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise - Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s wooded Shinto welcome
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

13.Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,986 reviews · 10 hours · from $122

Spend a full day crossing Tokyo by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aya, Sora, or Yui. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with matcha, optional izakaya lunch, multilingual audio guides, and a bay cruise or Tuesday alternative.

“Angela was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. She went out of her way to attend to the group’s needs a create an atmosphere of fun.”

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Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator) - Mt. Fuji 5th Station: reach the mountain when conditions allow
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Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

14.Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,910 reviews

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Israr, Bajwa, Sam, or Petteri, visiting Mt. Fuji, Hakone, lakes, shrines, villages, and photo spots. You choose either a Mt. Fuji and Hakone route or a Mt. Fuji surroundings route. Transport is private, licensed, and hotel pickup is offered.

“We booked this tour for party of 7 the night before and were fortunate to find availability with Viator for fully customisable tour with pick up and drop off at our hotel in Shibuya. Zia our driver/guide was very helpful throughout the Read more”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting around Nishishinjuku
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

15.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit four izakaya areas, taste 14-plus dishes, enjoy three drinks, and walk through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho. Food choices vary, and dietary requests need advance notice.

“The drinks were good especially the sake which is fairly new to me. The food was delicious and the amount we had generous. The small group meant you got to chat to everyone. The star of the night was Nobuto. Friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and he just made everything work. We had a really good time, thanks to Nobuto, cheers mate!”

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