Tokyo · TOURS
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Below are the 15 best tours in Tokyo right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
A 3-hour Shinjuku food tour with 13 included tastings across 4 local spots, plus district stories from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai.
“Paula was so awesome. Constantly cracking us up with history lessons and stories of the places we visited. Great time.”
A guided Tokyo to Mt Fuji 5th station and Hakone day trip with ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, plus a Shinkansen return.
“We had a great time around Mt Fuji, the Hakone Ropeway and lake Ashi cruise. Everything was so well organized. Lovely, our tour guide, made it a really fun, smooth and enjoyable experience. She has a lot of positive energy. The good weather made it possible to have stunning views of Mt Fuji throughout the day!”
Drive a street go-kart around Tokyo Bay, with costume rental and a guide. Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge included. License required.
“This was the best experience ever! You cannot do Tokyo without driving the go karts! Our your guide Ryley was patient kind and the best! Please do not skip booking with Street Kart they will definitely make your visit memorable😃”
Hakone Shrine Torii on Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani black eggs, swan shore photos, and Oshino Hakkai ponds, plus optional pirate cruise.
“Our Tour guide Andrew, was super fantastic, he made the day easy & great. Overall a great tour for first timers to see Mt. Fuji.”
6-hour private Tokyo walk with a government-licensed English guide. Pick 3 to 4 sights, use public transit, and get local tips.
“Great guide and tailored sights! Just know that a significant part of the day will be spent navigating Tokyo's public transport to get between locations. An efficient, compact itinerary would make it perfect.”
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with all-you-can-drink and dinner-style snack plates. Three hidden alleys, 3 hours, local guide.
“Epic barhopping to three very different pubs. Yohei was the perfect guide. So much fun! And we couldn’t imagine finding/enjoying these places on our own. And it was fun being in a group of 8!”
Guided 3-hour Tsukiji seafood market walk with tea and snack tastings, Wagyu skewers, and sushi or a seafood bowl included.
“Fantastic tour of the seafood market experienced like a local. We learnt, tasted and saw the market in a way we definitely would have missed out on if we visited the market solo.”
Shinjuku’s food alleys in 3 hours: up to 13 dishes, 4 spots, and nightlife context across Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho.
“My Shinjuku food tour was great. I had Sabina as a tour guide she was great and really knowledgeable. Overall I really enjoyed my experience!”
Tokyo highlights in 10 hours: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and izakaya lunch, Skytree Tembo Deck skip-the-line, and Bay Cruise.
“lots of walking involved , 11000 plus step , a little less walking would be appreciated. food was not good .”
Private 10-hour charter from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone: flexible viewpoints, hotel pickup, licensed driver-guide, tickets extra.
“Bajwa is an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. He was able to plan our day so that we avoid most other tour groups. Thanks for an amazing experience!”
A 3-hour Shinjuku bar-hopping walk with an English guide, izakayas, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Kabukicho, and karaoke at the end.
“Noaya is an amazing guide but an even better singer, you should get him to sing a Japanese song 👌”
A 2-hour Tsukiji food walk with a guide and temple stop. Choose what to eat and pay as you go, with market admissions included.
“Shino was awesome she was so helpful as a chef she took her time but also got lots done given the time given”
A 2-hour guided Asakusa walk to Sensō-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise shopping, Asakusa Shrine, Hoppy Street, and Azuma Bridge for $22.
“Mei was great, excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and fun ,recommended way to learn about the area”
Street go-kart tour from Tokyo Station to Ginza and Akihabara in a character costume, with guide support and IDP rules.
“Must do experience! Great route and night time is perfect without traffic and you can see all the lights! Our guide was Billy - took great photos and was really easy to follow! Can’t recommend enough!”
A fully customizable private Tokyo day with a pro guide, train help, classic temples, modern shopping, and unlimited edited photos—great for first-timers.
“We had an amazing experience on the Tokyo Private Local Customized Tour! Yosuke, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. We were traveling with two kids (7 and 12), and he made sure the entire journey was enjoyable for all of us. His explanations were clear, engaging, and adapted so the kids could stay interested too. The team was very responsive to our customized requests, and Yosuke also gave us excellent recommendations along the way, making the day both flexible and well-planned. It truly felt like we got to see Tokyo through the eyes of a local. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day. Highly recommend this…”
