Tours and Trips in Japan

Discover the highlights of Tokyo from the comfort of your own private custom chartered taxi. You won't have to worry about getting lost as your driver will navigate. There will be no wasting time seeing things that don't interest you - customize your tour so you only see the areas you're interested in. Possible attractions include Asakusa Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market, or Meiji Jingu Shrine. 

Experience the best of both worlds on this half-day Osaka walking tour, designed to reveal popular attractions and hidden gems. Tick off icons such as Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) and Tennoji Tower, and explore the Dotonbori district, famed for its Japanese snacks and neon signs. Plus, you'll explore lesser-known neighborhoods such as Shin-Sekai, Namba, and Tennoji, all full of unique charms. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour.

Take a stroll through the heart of Tokyo and learn about the city's prominent architecture during a 3-hour walking tour with an expert guide. Depart in the morning or afternoon for Omotesando Street, which features a range of traditional and contemporary buildings designed by esteemed Japanese and international architects. Learn about design features and soak up the bustling street life on this small-group tour.

Feel like a Japanese local during this 2-hour visit to two 'Izakayas' (Japanese pubs) in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district. Ditch your guidebook and let a Japanese local guide navigate you inside the closed-off world of these typical neighborhood pubs. With your guide's help, you'll order some tasty dishes off the non-English menu, grab a few beers, and soak up the unique atmosphere of these authentic Japanese establishment few foreigners ever see. One drink and two dishes, or two drinks and one dish are included.

Immerse yourself in the Japanese culinary tradition of Kaiseki Ryouri during this 3-hour evening food tour in Kyoto. Follow your guide through the Kamogawa and Gion areas, eating your way through a 10-course meal with beverages included.

Tour Tokyo in the most fun way possible - in a go-kart, dressed up in a character costume from computer games, comics, or anime. Beat the crowds on public transport, and ride go-carts instead. You won't have to worry about getting lost as you'll be led by a guide. See famous sites such as Ueno, and Sky Tree, and have a hassle-free day with kart and costume rental included. 

Explore the rich spiritual history and fascinating sights of Kamakura during this 5-hour trip from Tokyo. Visit a mix of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples as you get a sense for the religious heritage of this Japanese city, which is home to number of famous attractions like the 42-foot (13-meter) tall Great Buddha statue. A tasty Japanese-style lunch at a high-end restaurant is also included.

Enjoy a full-day tour that includes time to play in the snow, a fresh seafood lunch and a visit to a strawberry farm. Upon departing from Tokyo, head to the Norn Minakami snow resort where you can try sledding and enjoy other fun snow-related activities. Then savor a lunch that features fresh crab or shrimp at an excellent restaurant near Mount Tanigawa, a famous mountain in Japan. For dessert, pick your own strawberries at Harada Farm before returning to Tokyo in the afternoon.Please note: This tour runs seasonally between December and March. The date is subject to change.

Harajuku is one of Tokyo's most atmospheric districts, known for its colourful fashions, quirky caf es, and pop culture. This tour is designed with Muslim travelers in mind, visiting family-friendly attractions, caf es that meet Muslim dietary requirements, and destinations where prayer rooms are available. Walk down Takeshita Street, shop for 'kawaii' ('cute') souvenirs, stop at an Owl Caf e and a caf e with 3D latte art, and admire the local street art.

Follow a knowledgeable guide through the world's largest fish market on this 5.5-hour food tour of east Tokyo. Start with a stroll around Tsukiji Market and taste specialty foods and drinks such as Japanese omelettes, fresh oysters and sushi, fried fish cakes, sake and tea - enough for lunch. Then continue on to the Asakusa district to sample sweets at a traditional cafe. You will experience Japanese culture through its food, just like the locals do.

Cover more ground than possible on foot and visit places inaccessible to tour buses on this guided cycling tour around eastern Tokyo. Cycling in a small group, see such landmarks as the Tokyo Sky Tree and pedal through neighborhoods including Ueno, Asakusa, and Akihabara, making stops at shrines, temples, and traditional shopping streets. En route, stop for an included traditional Japanese lunch and snack.

This will be a tour you never forget. You'll get to choose a costume from a wide selection of sizes and styles, based on comics, games, and anime characters. You won't have to worry about getting lost, as your guide will lead the way, and give a full safety briefing at the start. Drive past top attractions such as Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Roppongi, and Shibuya Crossing. A fun and memorable way to tour Tokyo.

Experience the shrines and temples of Kamakura, one of Japan's most prominent religious centers, on a 5-hour walking tour. In a small group limited to 10 people, you'll visit historical sites such as Tokei-ji Temple, Jochi-ji Temple, and Genji-yama Park, while learning about the foundations of Buddhism and Shintoism. Plus, you'll marvel at Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a 47-foot (14-meter) Buddha statue that dates back to the 13th century.

Hang out with Tokyo's trendiest fashionistas and cosplayers as you shop your way through Tokyo's world-famous Harajuku district and Omotesando Hills on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Harajuku and Omotesando are known worldwide for their trend-setting crowds of street-style aficionados, who come to show off the latest wears, and for their diverse selection of fashion boutiques spanning the high-end down to 100-Yen shops where you can shop for a few bargains. This must-do fashion-lovers tour also includes a guide and a train ticket from Shinjuku to Harajuku.

Explore two of Kyoto's most famous attractions, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji, during this 4-hour excursion to these two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive the era of the Japanese 'shoguns' (military leaders) in the 17th century during an hour-long visit to Nijo Castle. Continue on to Kinkaku-ji Temple, the beautiful 'Golden Pavillion' constructed in the 14th century by the Ashikaga clan. Your guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Discover the stunning Zen gardens, colorful temples and ancient shrines of Kyoto on this 3.5-hour, small-group walking tour that's limited to just 12 participants. Experience the elegant architecture and sublime religious monuments of this historic Japanese city, once the imperial capital, as you join a guide on visits to the Gion Geisha district, Tofukuji Temple and more. This small-group Kyoto experience also includes snacks and all entrance fees.

Get a taste for the traditional Japanese arts in Kyoto during this 4-hour, small-group cultural performance complemented by an authentic Japanese-style dinner. Enjoy a diverse range of performances covering Japanese arts including 'maiko' dancing, flower arrangement, 'gagaku' court music, puppet theater and much more. Finish your experience with an atmospheric tea ceremony, conducted by candlelight, followed by a delicious dinner. This small-group event, limited to just 24 guests, also includes a guide and round-trip transport by taxi to select Kyoto hotels.

Night owls who enjoy the spooky side of their travels won't want to miss this haunted ghost tour of Kyoto. If you dare, you'll walk through a little-known side of the city. Get past the tourist traps and walk through tunnels, visit temples, and explore areas where ghost hunters like to play. Hear history and stories that are guaranteed to chill your bones.

Dress up geisha-style with the help of a stylist, and explore the history-steeped streets of Gion. Wearing a kimono and other accessories, you'll discover the highlights of this enchanting enclave, from sights such as Yasaka Shrine to the lantern-decked ryokans and wooden teahouses where Kyoto's real-life geishas take center stage. It's a fun way to experience the culture of the area and learn about Gion at the same time.

In this tour, you will visit TripAdvisor's TOP 2 popular sites in Nagoya; the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. This tour focuses on the technology, passion, and effort of Japanese engineers.At the Toyota Commemorative Museum, you will discover how Central Japan has been developed as a manufacturing region led by Toyota. Then, at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, you will learn how the Japanese railway was transformed from steam locomotives to rail cars, and from shinkansen (bullet train) to MAGLEV (magnetic speed train).