Japan · CITY TOURS

The 15 City Tours in Japan a First Trip Should Cover

31 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The 15 city tours below are the ones that survive a close look at the price, the timing and what you actually get to see. Start at the top and work down.

Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide - Starting in Asakusa and Senso-ji
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Tokyo: Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

1.Private City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $106Our pick

Review of Tokyo’s private, customizable city highlights tour, with licensed guides, public transit, major sights, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“We had a great tour with Michi who was really friendly and gave us lots of interesting information along the way. We were able to specify exactly where we wanted to go and he also made some recommendations that were great. He was happy to wait while we browsed in some shops along the way. He goes at a good steady walking pace and 4 hours was a great length of time. This was a fantastic way to spend our first morning in Tokyo and navigating the Metro with our guide to help. We would definitely recommend Michi and this tour.”

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Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide - Meeting your guide near your hotel or station
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Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Shiba Park and Zojo-ji Temple
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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

4.3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 435 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Explore Tokyo by Bianchi bike or e-bike on a three-hour tour linking temples, palaces, parks, Shibuya, and local streets for $45.

“Great tour by Rikuu who safely guided us through the streets of Tokyo. He answered all of our questions well and was overall very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see the most of Tokyo in a short morning.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City - Meeting at Oshiage before breakfast
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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City

Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer - The 30 to 50-minute drive into Tokyo
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Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer

6.Private Haneda Airport (HND) to Central Tokyo City Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews

Review of a private Haneda to Tokyo transfer, including pickup, luggage help, vehicle comfort, pricing, delays, and practical booking advice.

“Excellent service. Our driver was waiting for us right outside of the arrivals gate. The sign was clearly marked making the process super easy. Very professional and helpful driver. Exactly what we needed after a long international flight.”

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Tokyo: 3-hour Guided E-Bike Tour of the City's Hidden Gems - Tokyo City Route: grand stations and quiet corners
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Tokyo: 3-hour Guided E-Bike Tour of the City’s Hidden Gems

Shibuya City: Daikoku PA GT-R R35, R34, R33 or R32 Tour - Meeting at Tokyo Station or Sakura Clinic
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Shibuya City: Daikoku PA GT-R R35, R34, R33 or R32 Tour

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City's Highlights - The Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station
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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City’s Highlights

Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour - Starting at NORU and getting comfortable on the eBikes
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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

10.City Secrets eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3h 45m · from $127

Ride 9km through Kyoto’s temples, Zen gardens, geisha district, and quiet lanes on a small-group eBike tour with local guides.

“Henry was amazing! We learned so much about Japanese history and we’re able to see a combination of more “touristy” spots and smaller lesser known areas. Especially going to the oldest mochi house in Japan was my favorite. He also directed us to a local festival down the street after the tour and gave us plenty of recommendations for our other stops on our trip. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough! Thank you Henry!”

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Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji - Inside a Tokyo depachika food hall
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Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji

11.Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $195

Taste Kichijoji beyond the guidebooks with sushi, yakitori, senbei, street food, and local shops on this six-hour Tokyo tour.

“What a wonderful tour!!! Phoebe was just lovely, patient, and so enthusiastic about her passions. We experience a variety of treats from the best sushi to the most delightful, original rice cracker, family owned business. I would recommend this tour to everyone, and it is definately worth the money!”

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Kyoto: Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center - Finding Seigan-ji Temple in Shinkyogoku
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Kyoto: Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

12.Calligraphy class at Buddhist temple in city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1h 10m · from $55

Learn Japanese calligraphy at Kyoto’s Seigan-ji Temple, create a personal kanji artwork, and take home a handmade souvenir.

“This was such a memorable, positive experience! The teachers provided clear, systematic instruction to help our group create our own piece that we then got to take home as a souvenir. My partner and I enjoyed the process of Japanese calligraphy so much that we headed to a local calligraphy shop in Kyoto the next day to pick up a kit that we could use at home. Thank you for the lovely time!”

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Private arrival Transfer from Narita Airport(NRT) to central Tokyo city - Meeting your driver inside Narita Airport
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Private arrival Transfer from Narita Airport(NRT) to central Tokyo city

Private departure transfer from Tokyo city to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND) - The drive to Haneda, 30 to 50 minutes on paper
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Private departure transfer from Tokyo city to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND)

14.Private departure transfer from Tokyo city to Tokyo Haneda Airport(HND)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews

Review of Tokyo to Haneda private transfer: hotel pickup, flight tracking, luggage help, vehicle options, timing, value, and booking advice.

“Our transfer experience was good! Our driver was punctual, communicated via WhatsApp, and a safe driver. Although the vehicle seemed dated, we had enough room for the 5 adults and each with two luggage pieces. Thanks for constant communication it really helped!”

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Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun - Starting at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
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Kamakura Walking Tour – The City of Shogun

15.Kamakura Walking Tour – The City of Shogun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $35Best value

Review of Kamakura’s 3.5-hour walking tour, covering shrines, temples, the Great Buddha, local streets, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“We had an excellent trip with Miyu as our guide in Kamakura. She made the whole experience fun and relaxing while showing us the city’s main attractions, including beautiful Shinto shrines, important Buddha temples, and the famous GreRead more”

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★ 4.8City Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Walking TourFrom $6442 reviews
★ 5.0Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & CityFrom $10343 reviews
★ 5.03-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City’s Hidden GemsFrom $5947 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day City Highlights Bike Tour with Light LunchFrom $16752 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Private Tour: Temples, Culture & Modern City HighlightsFrom $9956 reviews
★ 5.0Haneda Airport Private Transfer To Tokyo City66 reviews
★ 5.0Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airportFrom $10972 reviews
★ 5.0Private departure transfer from Tokyo City to Narita International airportFrom $9373 reviews
★ 4.9Private City Highlights Walking TourFrom $9073 reviews
★ 4.5Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airportFrom $6273 reviews

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