Tours and Trips in Japan

Obsess over Japan's one-of-a-kind 'otaku' culture during this flexible 8-hour private tour of Tokyo's top hotspots for manga, anime and street fashion. Travel by private van, bus or limo as you explore some of the best otaku-focused neighborhoods in the Japanese capital. Depending your selection, you might shop for manga, figurines and toys around Nakano Broadway, visit the anime shops and maid cafes in Akihabara or spot for street-style trends in Harajuku. A driver, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Create your own itinerary with this 7-hour private tour of Osaka. Skip the hassle of traveling in a large tour group, your guide is dedicated to just you and your private party. Visit the kofun tombs south of the city, as well as temples and gardens. Private round-trip hotel transportation in a luxury vehicle included.

Tick off all the sights of Nikko - without the fuss of arranging your own travel plans - during this full-day, all-inclusive private excursion. Tours include chauffeured pickup from your hotel or airport, so you can settle back and focus on enjoying the attractions. Spot rare bird species at a marshland, visit a 400-year-old Edo shrine, and marvel at live ninja shows at Edo Wonderland.

Escape Tokyo's bustling city streets in favor of Hakone, a serene town overlooking Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji, on a private, full-day tour from Tokyo. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this custom tour covers the O-Wak-Dani active volcano and features a pirate ship cruise on Lake Ashi, part of Hakone National Park. Plus, you'll have the chance to customize your experience by adding visits to local shrine and museums. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover Tokyo at your own pace on this 4- or 8-hour private, custom tour with guide. Design a tour that's perfect for your interests. There's a world of options, including the fish market at Tsukiji, the city's temples and shrines, shopping excursions and food or sake tours. Your private custom tour includes a guide, entrance fees at select attractions, snacks, round-trip transport from your hotel with meet-and-greet and a car (for the private transfer option), or public transport (for the public transfer) and optional lunch (for the full-day tour).

Stroll beneath a canopy of Japan's iconic cherry blossoms during this 8-hour, private, springtime tour including a charted vehicle. Gaze at the oceans of pink and white blossoms, juxtaposing this wonderful sight with visits to iconic attractions such as the landscape gardens of Koishikawa Korakuen Park, Zojoji Temple, and Sensoji Temple. You'll even visit lesser-known cherry-blossom viewing sites and have plenty of time for photos. A private driver and vehicle, plus round-trip transport from central meeting points, are all included. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between late March and late April depending on the area. The date is subject to change.

Discover the weird, wonderful world of Akihabara Electric Town on this 3.5-hour private tour, exploring Japan's otaku culture. Try a session at a purikura photo booth, have tea or coffee at a 'maid caf e,' browse for video games and comic books and sing some karaoke at a local bar. Your private Akihabara excursion also includes a guide, meet and greet service at your hotel, public transport fare, karaoke room fees and a drink, purikura fee and tea or coffee at the maid caf e.

Watch powerful sumo wrestlers train during a practice session at the Chiganoura training stable. You'll learn about this ancient sport on a private tour of Tokyo with your own personal guide. Then visit Senso-ji, a Buddhist temple in the popular Asakusa area. Afterward, ride a boat on the Sumida River and tour Hamarikyu Gardens and the Tsukiji Fish Market. You'll ride accompanied on the subway (own expense) to each attraction, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima's most iconic sights by private car; don't waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima's floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

Skip the hassles of navigating public transportation and travel in a private taxi to Hakone for a full-day guided tour of the Japanese countryside, topped off by a shopping trip. Glide along the crater lake of Ashinoko on a replica pirate ship for postcard-perfect views of Mt. Fuji and enjoy a ropeway ride to a remote hilltop shrine. Tours include private hotel or airport pickup for a relaxing, all-inclusive excursion.

See the best of Hiroshima with the help of a private guide thanks to this 8-hour group trip for up to 6 participants. Learn about the solemn events of Hiroshima's atomic bomb attack at Peace Memorial Park, enjoy the idyllic surroundings of Mitaki-dera Temple, and check out Hiroshima-jyo Castle and Shukkei-en garden. All entrance fees are also covered.

Make the most of your time in Japan and ensure you see the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto on a private 4-day tour. Experience the classic and contemporary sides of each city, visiting top attractions such as the Tsukiji Fish Market and Ryogoku Bridge in Tokyo, and the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Explore by bullet train, bike, and on foot, and enjoy typical Japanese experiences such as karaoke, sake tasting, and a calligraphy lesson. Accommodation, select meals, and all activities are included.

Treat yourself to a day of shopping, indulgence and Japanese culture during this customizable 2-hour private retail session with a real geisha. Explore handcrafted products like carved hair ornaments, hand-painted fans, silk bags, woven fabrics and more among the historic geisha shops of Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood. As you shop you'll gain new insight into the beauty routines and shopping habits of this iconic Japanese community. Your experience is led by Sayuki, the country’s first western geisha practitioner, or one of her trainees. 

This is a private tour with a taxi and guide. With a local driver and a licensed tour guide, your travel experience in the Nikko area will be an easy task.

Get as close as possible to Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji without actually climbing it thanks to this 7-hour, customizable, private tour. Design a trip to the attractions near this famous mountain that suit your interests, visiting sights like Mt. Kachikachi Ropeway, Aokigahara Forest, a sake brewery, Kawaguchi Lake, and much more.

If you've got limited time in Hiroshima, ensure you tick off all of the city's top attractions on a private 8-hour tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off. In a small group limited to six people, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and Kintaikyo Bridge. Opt to take a ropeway to Miyajima's highest mountain (own expense) and spend time reflecting at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Design the perfect multi-city day trip to visit Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara thanks to this customizable, 8-hour or 10-hour private tour. Enjoy access to a private vehicle and English-speaking driver as you create the ultimate day-long excursion, picking among top-tier highlights like Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nara's Great Buddha statue.

Avoid the hassle of driving or public transportation, and skip the crowded group tours, on this private tour to Mount Fuji. Travel directly from your hotel to Mount Fuji 5th Station where you ascend the mountain via the Fuji Subaru Line. Later, visit the sparkling lakes at the base, soak in a hot spring, ride the Kachi Kachi ropeway, and explore a vibrant flower park.

The worldwide popularity of the Studio Ghibli Museum means that admission tickets, which can only be bought in advance, often sell out. Guarantee your entry to the museum, which imitates animated film sets from classic films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, by booking your tickets in advance. This convenient package includes the delivery of the tickets to your accommodation, allowing you to skip the stress of finding a meeting point.

Make the most of your time in Kyoto by booking a customized private tour with an expert guide. Create your own sightseeing itinerary, choosing from among dozens of cultural and historic landmarks, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Nijo Castle or Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Choose either a half-day or full-day itinerary and travel via public transport accompanied by your guide. Transportation and lunch is included on this comprehensive and flexible Kyoto tour.