The 15 Best Tours in Japan

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Buffet lunch at the foot of Mt Fuji

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

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

“First the guide was great, he faced a lot of changes ,which I think if he had administration back up could have been avoided . The weather was extreme , and temperature minus 15 with wind 97 km/hour Giving wind chill of -23 C !! Dangerous weather to be exposed to . I assume that weather is known up to 24 hours in advance . The trip should have been cancelled , of at least offered a refund . The Fuji past was two hour to coffee to , because it was unable to be outside . The next two parts of trip were closed , the boat ride and…”

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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 full-day bus tour with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, 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, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one packed, guided day by air-conditioned coach.

“A thorough tour of points of interest around Kyoto. So many places we visited it was breath taking and truly a lifetime experience. We especially impressed by our guide Sakura who spoke perfect English to explain every detail of the places Read more”

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Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

4.TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

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

Tokyo Skytree review with practical advice on views, sunset timing, glass flooring, 450-meter access, queues, and ticket value.

“If you can avoid the thought of heights it is an amazing view of the city. Both levels are worth going to. The upper level was less crowded and made for the best pictures. Staff were friendly and helpful.”

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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

Walk barefoot through teamLab Planets TOKYO, where water, light, flowers, and your own movements shape a memorable digital art visit.

“This was incredible, I would highly recommend this activity.”

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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

See Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Hakone by coach, cruise and ropeway, then race back to Tokyo on a Shinkansen in one packed day.

“Every stop was rushed to much to seein one day. The best stop was Mount Fuji of course but 30 mins at base 5 hardly time to take photos”

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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 retired sumo wrestlers, learn the sport, eat all-you-can-eat chanko-nabe, meet the performers, and take home a photo in Asakusa.

“We loved the show. Very entertaining. Some traditional moves and lots of fun.”

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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

Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with two drinks and a local guide.

“We had a wonderful time with Elena as our guide! She is incredibly enthusiastic, energetic, and truly passionate about what she does. Elena explained the cultural background in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, which made the experience even more meaningful. Her positive energy made the tour so much fun from start to finish. We really enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience!”

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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

Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial sites and Miyajima’s shrine, torii gate, temple, and deer on an 8-hour guided bus tour.

“Amazing day with our guide, Rino- logistics were well planned and executed and all the sites on the itinerary were incredible! Rino is a star with her genuine kindness and excitement. Highly recommend to book this experience.”

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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

See Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, ride Hakone’s ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen on a full-day tour.

“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

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 go-kart through Tokyo Bay, past Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, with costumes, a guide, and unforgettable city views.

“Had a great time, I would recommend to anyone who is visiting and would like to site see. Make sure you have all of your documents too and you should be good”

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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

See Mount Fuji from Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and the 5th Station on a practical 10-hour bus tour from Tokyo.

“Went with my mother and had a great time. The views of Fuji were incredible (admittedly we had excellent weather), our guide Annie was very knowledgeable and the bus was very comfortable and warm (which was needed after the cold Fuji stop). Our only complaint was the meeting place was quite hard to find, especially if you came out the wrong exit from the underground.”

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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 seven Kyoto highlights in one day, from Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji to Arashiyama’s bamboo and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates.

“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”

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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 major sights from an open-top bus on three routes, with flexible hop-on access and multilingual audio commentary.

“Excellent trip and information. Note to travelers, if you get off mid route (course) take a picture of the stop timetable and pinpoint it on your maps. Found way back to stop at Tokyo Tower, but missed bus by 10 mins. Next one over 1 1/2 hours. 🤦‍♂️ A real must is the green course at night. The trip over the expressway is STUNNING!!”

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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

See Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa in one day, with Kenrokuen Garden, wagashi making, gold leaf, and an English-speaking guide.

“Ciel and yasushi were great hosts. Shirakawago was so beautiful and we were happy to have arrived early to avoid the huge crowd that arrived as we were leaving. The afternoon was a great way to enjoy Kanazawa.”

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