The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips 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: 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

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

5.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

6.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

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 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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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 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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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

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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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 Mt. Fuji, Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and Oshino Hakkai on a full-day Tokyo coach tour with ropeway access.

“Amaze balls. Much love for kousei from group 21 xo”

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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

Review of Tokyo’s private six-hour tour with a licensed guide, flexible sightseeing, subway travel, local tips, costs, strengths, and drawbacks.

“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)

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

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

Explore Shinjuku nightlife through three izakaya stops, local dishes, all-you-can-drink options, and backstreet guidance in a small group.

“We booked this trip with Nao who was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and gave us amazing recommendations from food, to places to go, and other activities. He was also very informative about the history of all the areas and places we visited. The food and drinks we had were delicious as well!!”

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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

Walk Kyoto’s Gion with an English-speaking guide, learn geisha history, spot Geiko and Maiko, and find temples, photo stops, and dining tips.

“Thanks to Michael for a great tour that was very informative. We learned a lot about Geisha culture and Kyoto as well. It was a great start to our time in the city and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Michael was awesome with answering questions and making recommendations around the city.”

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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 local guide, tasting sushi, Wagyu, seafood, fruit, and Japanese snacks in three lively hours.

“Our tour guide, Take, was full of history and knowledge of the food and culture. Take communicated well and gave a nice variety of different types of food. The food we sampled was really good! My favorite was the squid! I never ate sushi but wanted to be open minded! It was really good, especially the eel. There is a bit of walking, but it was worth it!”

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Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

15.Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,658 reviews · from $46

Drive Osaka’s streets in costume on a small-group go-kart tour past Dotonbori, Namba, Tsutenkaku Tower, and local neighborhoods.

“This was the best go kart experience I had! The guide took pics of us and VIDEO as well! He took us through amazing routes and we had so much fun! I def recommend!”

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