The 15 Best Tickets & Entry Passes in Japan

Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket - Getting to the 4th floor ticket counter

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

See Tokyo from Japan’s tallest tower with 350m and 450m views, glass floors, sunset skies, and easy ticket access.

“Easy to access ticket at Sky Tree. We are so glad we booked in advance otherwise we would have queued for even longer and not got the time slot we wanted. It was very busy and we waited an hour before we could catch the lift up. We also had to queue 50 minutes to descend. However it was a clear sunset and evening which meant we had a clear view to Mt Fuji. Well worth the effort.”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

2.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

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

Review teamLab Planets TOKYO, an interactive digital art museum with water, flowers, light, practical tips, pricing, access, and booking advice.

“Beautiful displays thoughtfully crafted. Thought that we’d only be there an hour or so as seen digital art before but this was something else. Had to drag ourselves away as it was getting late and closing soon!”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

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

See Tokyo’s top sights from an open-top bus, with three routes, flexible hop-on access, and multilingual audio for one or two days.

“everything was perfect from starting to end of tour”

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Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

4.Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

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

Tokyo Tower admission review with Main Deck and Top Deck views, ticket value, best times to visit, access tips, and practical details.

“quick service. ticket is valid for the whole day. not just for the time it is booked.”

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Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket

5.Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,380 reviews · 1 month · from $7

Osaka Castle ticket review covering views, museums, skip-the-line entry, access, crowds, timing, and practical tips for a better visit.

“We had a great time during our visit to Osaka Castle, Yes I I would recommend this trip and purchasing tickets before you go. As the queue to get in is extremely long and it’s very difficult in the heat! Inside take the elevator up to the 6 floor and climb the next 2 levels up to the top it’s worth it as the view is spectacular 😍”

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Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

6.Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Tokyo’s Asakusa-Kaguwa blends Japanese dance, drama, costumes, lights, and music in an intimate two-hour cabaret night.

“This was amazing! All the dancers were fab! Brilliant story telling and costumes. A lovely touch with the photo in a kimono. Waiting staff also brilliant. Would highly recommend”

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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

7.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,034 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Review of Kyoto’s hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, temple stops, ticket value, audio guide, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.

“I enjoyed riding around the city. I took the first bus all the way around to decide where I wanted to stop. Each full circle was about 45 minutes. The guide was extremely helpful. He helped me find stores that had Japanese candy, special Japanese coffee, and a workout facility! All were within walking distance of one of the stops on one of the lines. I would highly recommend this reasonably priced tour.”

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Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

8.teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,710 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Explore Osaka’s Nagai Botanical Garden by night with teamLab’s interactive lights, music, and nature art. See practical tips, value, and drawbacks.

“Very good the, it was great experience! Thanks to our guide Tomoko Matsukiyo.”

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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

9.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58

Explore Kamakura temples, the Great Buddha, Komachi Street, and Enoshima on a practical 9-hour Tokyo day trip for $58.

“We had an amazing experience on this Kamakura tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history and culture of the area. We visited beautiful temples, the iconic Great Buddha, and hidden spots I never would have found on my own.”

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Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

10.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Review of Tokyo’s Samurai Restaurant Show, with two drinks, neon spectacle, practical tips, value notes, and who should book.

“Was not expecting much but it was a very fun experience! Performers were engaging, emotional and did a phenomenal job! Would recommend this to grab as a short relaxation from exploring and walking around the city of Tokyo! Great show”

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Osaka: Umeda Sky Building Official E-Ticket

11.Umeda Sky Building Official E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,131 reviews · 1 day · from $12

See Osaka from the Umeda Sky Building’s 40th-floor observatory, with city views, a glowing Sky Walk, and flexible same-day access.

“Brilliant service , purchased the tickets at 7am to go the same day but takes a few hours for them to come through . We were flying home that day so contacted customer services to explain and the tickets were sent immediately. Thank you ☺️”

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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

12.Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 958 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Review of Universal Studios Japan e-ticket: rides, Nintendo World, Harry Potter, queues, price, entry tips, and who should buy it.

“It was great will definitely go back as did not get to visit Nintendo world I really enjoyed myself”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

13.Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 919 reviews · 12 hours · from $277

Review of the Osaka or Kyoto Hiroshima and Miyajima day tour, with Shinkansen travel, Peace Museum, ferry, shrine, lunch, costs, and tips.

“Love our guide so had some personal stories to tell and loved the lunch. I had a wonderful time.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

14.Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 753 reviews · from $141

Watch Tokyo sumo from Ryogoku Kokugikan with reserved seats, an English-speaking guide, ceremonies, rules, rituals, and fan kit options.

“Tour was great. Seats were pretty good. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the entire thing much better. I forget her name (sorry!) but she knew so much about each wrestler which really added to the experience. It made more sense why some had more sponsors or why the crowd was responding in better ways. I’m really glad we did the tour instead of trying to find tickets ourselves.”

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