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The 15 Best Tours in Japan

581 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: four islands of ideas and one itinerary. 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 - Hakone Ropeway over volcanic country
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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 fast-paced Tokyo day trip combines Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a buffet lunch, the Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and a Shinkansen return to Tokyo. English-speaking guides such as Sora, Hiro, Momo, and Levin keep the day moving, with multilingual audio support. Clear weather matters greatly.

“Our guide Momo was wonderful, and the tour was wonderful, especially since Mt Fuji was as clear as a bell. The variety of the bus ride, Fuji, the cable car ride, the Ninja restaurant, Lake Hakone, and the Bullet train back to Tokyo was very nice. The offered meal was very tasty, but the way it was served or buffeted was less than Japanese esthetic.”

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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour - The Imperial Palace area and Tokyo from the coach
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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 Tokyo coach tour links Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo Bay. You get a professional English-speaking guide, multilingual audio, Skytree admission, matcha, Wi-Fi, and optional karaage lunch. Guides such as Momo, Yuta, Aya, and Levin are praised for keeping a large group organized.

“Lovely was a great tour guide. Her English was perfect, she was friends, and provided good information. I liked that the tour covered many of the primary Tokyo sights. My only complaint was there was a little too much free time in between spots; the day could have been an hour shorter.”

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizu-dera gives you Kyoto from above
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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

3.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

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

Start near Kyoto Station at 7:50 a.m. for a full day of Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari. An English-speaking guide such as Sakura, Mai, At-Chan, or Nagomi leads the group, with multilingual audio on the bus. Expect many stairs, short visits, and a busy but efficient route.

“Mai (tour guide) made the experience even greater than expected with her upbeat personality and educational details along the way. Mai made the long day worth it.”

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Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket - Getting In at the 4th Floor
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Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

4.TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

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

Use your voucher at Tokyo Skytree’s 4th-floor counter, then ride to the 350m Tembo Deck for wide views over Tokyo. Add the 450m Tembo Galleria for a sloping skywalk and higher outlook. Allow about 1 to 2 hours, and choose late afternoon for daylight, sunset, and night views in one visit.

“Experience was good. Having the voucher made it less stressful and one less thing to worry about. There are a lot of food places in the mall itself, so no need to settle with the food downstairs. Overall, good experience”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket - Water Gallery: the most talked-about stop
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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

Book a timed entry to teamLab Planets TOKYO, a full-body digital art museum across more than 10,000 square meters. Walk barefoot through water, light, sound, flowers, and mirrored rooms as your presence changes the artwork. Bring your passport or ID, arrive on time, and wear trousers that roll above the knee.

“Wonderful experience for all ages. Our teens (17 & 14yrs) loved the experience.”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Mt Fuji at 2,300 meters
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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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Shige, or Miko for an 11-hour day from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake. You’ll ride a lake boat, take the Komagatake Ropeway, enjoy a Japanese lunch and wadaiko drum show if selected, then return by non-reserved Kodama Shinkansen.

“Really great experience. Got amazing views of Mt. Fuji. Lunch, drumming and cruise added bonus. Great tour guide- Marie.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo - Learning the moves before the match
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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

At Asakusa Sumo Club, you’ll watch retired professional wrestlers explain sumo rituals, perform classic techniques, and compete in a best-of-three bout. Host Lala provides English and Japanese commentary, while a geisha dance opens the show. Your ticket includes all-you-can-eat chicken chanko-nabe, Japanese dishes, one drink, a printed photo, and a souvenir set.

“I loved it! Staff was hilarious and gave interesting history and information on sumo and the geisha dancer was very unique too as i had never seen one perform before. The food was tasty and beer was cold!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Starting near Shinjuku Station
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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

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide such as May, Hoshi, Igor, or Kei, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. You’ll visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, while learning about Tokyo food, nightlife, and local customs in a group of up to 12.

“Igor was our tour guide. He was awesome 👏. He explained everything very well. The food was very tasty. I have never eaten snails 🐌 but I gave it a shot. I would do this tour again.”

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Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour - The Atomic Bomb Dome makes history visible
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Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

9.Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

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

This 8-hour Hiroshima day tour pairs the sobering Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park, and museum with the beauty of Miyajima Island. An English-speaking guide such as Rino, Marin, or Momiji leads the day, with bus audio in seven languages, ferry tickets, and major admission fees included. Lunch is optional.

“The day was paced well so that you could enjoy each site without being rushed. Our guide Marin was fantastic and gave us lots of information about the history of Hiroshima. She was also respectful to everyone’s thoughts about the peace museum. The second half of the tour to Miyajima was great. A fantastic lunch of Okonomiyaki topped off a wonderful day. I would highly recommend Japan Panoramic tours.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - The early coach ride from Tokyo
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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

Spend 10 hours reaching Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, eating a Japanese buffet, riding the Hakone Ropeway, cruising Lake Ashi, and returning to Tokyo by Shinkansen. English-speaking guides such as Kazu, Yuta, Aya, Lisa, and Lovely lead the day. The route is weather-dependent, and some stops can feel rushed.

“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 - Costumes, cameras, and the first minutes on the road
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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

You drive a single-seat street kart through Tokyo Bay for about two hours, led by guides such as Bryan, Jordan, Pam, Riley, or Gia depending on the day. Costumes are included, and the route features Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Bring your physical passport and approved driving permit, wear closed shoes, and expect real city traffic rather than a sightseeing bus.

“The adventure was fun and interesting to experience. Got to travel around different parts of Tokyo on go carts.”

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

12.Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji’s best-known viewpoints by air-conditioned coach. You’ll photograph Fuji over Lake Kawaguchiko, climb toward Chureito Pagoda, taste spring water at Oshino Hakkai, and reach the 5th Station when conditions allow. Guides such as Sophie, Evita, and Annie are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“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 - Kiyomizu-dera and the view over eastern Kyoto
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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

You’ll visit Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Arashiyama, the Sagano Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in about nine hours. An English-speaking guide such as Den, At-Chan, or Sakura may lead your group, with multilingual audio support, Wi-Fi, temple admissions, and an optional Japanese buffet lunch.

“the day trip was amazing, and our guide (At-Chan) made everything feels much more incredible! she was always smiling and being receptive, she also offered to take pictures of me and I appreciate that because I'm solo traveling. At-Chan is wonderful, she gave us many recommendations for the city and also taught us some useful japanese words and phrases; this is what make a day tour fascinating, these little things are awesome.”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Route 2: Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji, Tsukiji, and Ginza
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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

Use a one or two-day Sky Hop Bus ticket to explore Tokyo by open-top bus. Ride three routes linking Skytree, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku. You get multilingual audio on your own phone, plus the freedom to hop off, though buses can be 30 to 90 minutes apart.

“It was enjoyable as it ran on time!!.. and we got to see Tokyo from the roof of the bus.. Truly appreciate the bus crew in getting everyone safely in and out and guiding us. We had excellent weather thru the day!!”

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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa - Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
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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

Start at Kanazawa Station for an early bus ride to Shirakawa-go, where you get free time among the famous gassho-zukuri houses and a mountain lookout. Back in Kanazawa, visit Kenrokuen, make Japanese sweets or a Daruma craft, try gold leaf art, and walk through Higashi Chaya District. Guides such as Yasushi and Aiko add useful cultural context.

“It's a quite entertaining tour with a well prepared guide and a unique beautiful scenery. The village itself made me think 1960s although it is a lot older. Mountain scenery on the way to it was so gorgeous too. Aiko the guide made my day by telling things about kanazawa and Japanese culture.”

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