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15 Tokyo Tours to Build a Trip Around

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Tokyo is too big for one plan, and the day trips pull you further. These 15 are the days that earn their place on a first visit, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want more.

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Lunch near Fuji: convenient, but check the meal terms
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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

Leave Tokyo by coach for Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, a buffet lunch near the mountain, Hakone’s ropeway and a Lake Ashi cruise. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with audio guidance in several languages. You return to Tokyo from Odawara by bullet train. Clear weather makes a big difference, and the 5th Station and Hakone rides can be affected by road and weather conditions.

“Tour itself was great, not only thanks to weather, but also to truly dedicated guide super-Hiro. One star down for the lunch, bento box would be a better choice compared to this "buffet lunch".”

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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour - The Imperial Palace: gardens or a bridge-side view
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2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

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

Cover Tokyo’s big sights in a day with an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned coach and time at Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Skytree. The day includes a matcha tasting, skip-the-line Skytree admission and, when operating, a Tokyo Bay ferry. Lunch is an optional booking choice. Guides who have led the tour include Momo, Yuta and Lovely.

“We had a great day with Yuty! The destination was great and really informative He was professional and very knowledgeable”

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Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket - Decide if the 450-meter Galleria is worth adding
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Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

3.TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

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

Ride to Tokyo Skytree’s 350-meter Tembo Deck for 360-degree city views, then add the 450-meter Tembo Galleria for a sloping skywalk above the skyline. You can also look down through glass flooring on Floor 340, visit the tower’s cafés and shops, and continue into Tokyo Solamachi. The ticket is valid for one day.

“Incredible to see Tokyo at night, 100% worth doing and would definitely do it again.”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket - How long to stay, and when to go
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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

4.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

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

At teamLab Planets TOKYO, you walk barefoot through digital art that shifts with your presence. Expect rooms of changing light, sound and materials, including water installations and flower displays. The ticket is listed at $25 per person and is valid for one day; transport is not included. Wear trousers you can roll above your knees.

“This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen and done, my husband and I enjoyed it so much we wish we had time to go again”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Lake Ashi: a short cruise with a scenic change of scene
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

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

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

Leave Tokyo by coach for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, then continue to Lake Ashi for a short cruise and Mt. Komagatake for a ropeway ride and summit views. A guide leads the day, with a Japanese drum performance scheduled at the lunch stop. Finish with a non-reserved Shinkansen ride to Tokyo Station.

“This trip is a full day but a great experience. Our tour guide was Heroaki and he was great! He had a lot of great info about Japan along our tour but also entertaining. Each location had something fun to do and see and the lunch was very good. The highlight of the tour was definitely seeing Mt Fuji and the bullet train back to Tokyo.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo - A geisha dance opens the evening
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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

6.Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,678 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

At Asakusa Sumo Club, retired professional wrestlers demonstrate sumo rituals and techniques, then face off in a best-of-three match. A bilingual host explains the action in English and Japanese, with a geisha dance, all-you-can-eat chicken hot pot and Japanese dishes, one drink, and a printed photo included. You can also enter the ring if selected.

“Such a fun experience. The host and sumo wrestlers know how to put on a show! Lots of interaction with the audience. Also surprisingly informative with the history of sumo. Thoroughly enjoyed and would come back for sure!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Omoide Yokocho: narrow lanes and tiny eateries
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

7.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, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. The route is planned to include Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides have included May, Hoshi, and Igor, with past tours praised for friendly explanations and useful Tokyo tips.

“Had a great time on this tour and found some great food I definitely wouldn’t have found or had the courage to navigate on my own! Emma was a great and friendly guide.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Lunch with Fuji on the menu
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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

8.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a buffet lunch if you select that option, a ropeway ride, a Lake Ashi cruise and a one-way Shinkansen ticket back to Tokyo. Weather and traffic can change the route, so Fuji views are never guaranteed.

“it was ana amazing trip! guide was very funny and we enjoyed Mount Fuji and all the attractions nearby it. the hot pot lunch was amazing as well! I definitely recommend this activity.”

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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop - Rainbow Bridge and the open-air ride
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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

9.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

Take a guided street-kart ride from Tokyo’s Shinkiba area, with costume and kart rental included. The roughly two-hour route features Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, and runs on public roads among regular traffic. Guides such as Gia, Bryan, Pam, and Jordan have been praised for keeping groups together and taking photos. Drivers must bring the correct Japanese driving documents.

“This was a really fun experience overall! Unfortunately, I was stuck behind the same slow driver for the entire tour, I started in position 6, then moved to position 2, and finally ended up in position 4. Because of that, I couldn’t really enjoy the speed I wanted as the same driver was always infront. There was a big gap between the people in front. I’m a bit disappointed because I know this could’ve been so much better under different circumstances. I’d recommend doing the Tokyo Bay 2-hour tour instead of the 1-hour Shibuya one for a fuller experience. The tour guide was great friendly, professional, and made the whole…”

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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip - Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Chureito Pagoda
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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

10.Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

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

Ride from Tokyo to four Mount Fuji area stops, including Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai and the 5th Station when roads allow. You’ll have a guide speaking English or Chinese, time for photos and walks, and a long day on the bus. Guides such as Sophie, Evita and Annie have been praised, but the assigned guide varies.

“Very well organised, our guide was very nice, knew every detail about the places we went to. We were luck to see Fuji with only some clouds. It was a great decision to take this daytrip from Tokyo!”

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

11.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

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

Ride three Tokyo sightseeing routes on an open-top bus, from Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree to Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Your one- or two-day ticket lets you switch routes and get off to explore. Bring a phone and earphones for audio in 10 languages, and check departure times before you plan your day.

“Great way to see the areas of Tokyo and then decide what you like the most! Book it for a full day to have time to see everything. Each lap takes 2hrs :)”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi - Hakone Shrine and the Torii Gate at Lake Ashi
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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

12.Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Travel from Tokyo by air-conditioned coach to Hakone, Lake Ashi and Owakudani, then visit Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai. The day includes a Hakone Ropeway ride and a chance to take the optional pirate ship cruise for about 1,700 yen. Guides vary by departure; recent tours have been led by Jack, Kousei, Tom and others. Fuji views depend on the weather.

“Overall,This is an excellent tour to Mt Fuji. Jack was an outstanding tour guide throughout our trip to/from MtFjui/Tokyo. Easy to understand and clear in giving a little bit background and history of all locations.”

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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - From sushi background to your first roll
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

13.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

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

Near Senso-ji in Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through sushi history, step-by-step roll and nigiri making, and a meal of your own work. The relaxed, beginner-friendly class lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes and costs $59.69 per person. Instructors named by past participants include Moe, Ken, Arisa, and Kazu, though your teacher may differ.

“Super fun interactive experience my son is 13 and he loved it. Sushi making was amazing and we also learned about the history of sushi making.”

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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Asakusa and Sensoji: a useful start in old Tokyo
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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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

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

Spend about six hours with a government-licensed English-speaking guide, choosing 3 or 4 Tokyo sights to suit your interests. Expect a walking tour linked by public transit, with options from Sensoji and the Imperial Palace grounds to Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Tsukiji. Your guide can also explain local customs and help you get your bearings.

“We had a wonderful tour guide and amazing experience for our first day in Tokyo! Very knowledgeable , fun guide that was in touch with what we wanted to see and modified. We wouldn’t have covered as much ground on our own !”

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Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket - Take in Tokyo from the 150m Main Deck
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Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

15.Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,661 reviews · 1 hour - 3 days · from $9Best value

Visit Tokyo Tower for broad views from its 150m Main Deck, or choose the Top Deck Tour for a higher 250m outlook and a look at the tower’s history. Shops, cafes, and interactive attractions are inside. Go near sunset for a chance to see Mount Fuji before the city lights come on, but check the weather and your ticket option before booking.

“This tea ceremony went beyond anything we expected. From the start, the staff made us feel welcome and guided us through each step with warmth and cultural insight. We were dressed in beautiful kimonos (with help from the lovely staff), and the ceremony took place in a stunning 100-year-old Japanese house. Don’t be fooled by the simple exterior – what’s inside is truly special. We made our own matcha, rang the ceremonial bell, wrote our names in three Japanese styles, and received a personalized scroll. The photos we took in our kimonos were beautiful. This was one of the best and most meaningful experiences we’ve had in Japan. Highly recommend…”

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