The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Japan

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Buffet lunch at the foot of Mt Fuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,383 reviews · from $163Our pick

See Mt Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, lunch, and return to Tokyo by bullet train on this packed 11-hour day tour.

“Really great tour and we saw some amazing sights in a packed day. Spectacular views of Mount Fuji, luckily with clear weather this day. Only wish we could have stayed a little bit longer at some places, but there's a lot to fit into the day so the itinerary moves swiftly. Our tour guide spoke fluent English, was very knowledgeable, and took great care of everyone. Highly recommend this day trip!”

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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,250 reviews · from $129

See Tokyo’s top sights in one day with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay cruise.

“Lovely was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo and the various places that we visited. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit sky tree and Meiji shrine. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for thRead more”

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

3.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,518 reviews · from $129

Review of Kyoto’s 8 to 9-hour bus tour visiting Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and more.

“Amazing Guide. An cho San was great at keeping the whole day enjoyable and entertaining. Highly recommend this trip.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

4.Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86

Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, with two drinks and local stories across Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai.

“The food tour was a fun interactive way to get introduced to the vibrant shinjuku area. We walked to 4 different eateries, sat in 2 of them and tasted tonkotstu and taiyaki on the street outside 2 of them. Hoshi our guide spoke perfect English, was very warm and welcoming and gave us insider tips and local advice along the way. Thank you Hoshi we had a great time!”

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Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

5.Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,309 reviews · from $129

Review of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s 8-hour bus tour, with Peace Memorial sites, Itsukushima Shrine, ferry rides, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“Excellent experience - very knowledgeable tour guide (Mimoji) - who was very excited to show us around her home city. The island is beautiful, though watch out for the deer who can be a bit aggressive. The food on the island is also incredible. The peace memorial is more somber but of course a very key part of the history of Japan.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

6.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Review of a 10-hour Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo, with lunch, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, guide, and bullet train return.

“Great day we got lucky and had a clear view of Mt Fuji. Ange was a great guide very funny. Long day but great”

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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

7.Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,974 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Review of Tokyo Bay’s 2-hour street go-kart tour, with Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, costumes, licensing rules, safety tips, and value advice.

“The adventure was fun and interesting to experience. Got to travel around different parts of Tokyo on go carts.”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

8.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122

See Kyoto’s top temples, bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari in one guided day by comfortable coach.

“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”

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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

9.World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,049 reviews · from $122

Review of the 9.5-hour Kanazawa tour to Shirakawa-go, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya, wagashi making, and gold leaf crafts.

“Aiko and Yasushi were so great! Perfect tour to know everything about Shirakawago and Kanazawa. Aiko was the tour guide and she was perfect! So nice and very knowledgeable, I fully recommend to so this tour.”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

10.Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Review of a $54 Tokyo day trip to Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, the ropeway, and Oshino Hakkai, with practical tips.

“So happy we chose this company for our once-in-a-lifetime Mt. Fuji trip! Our guide, Tom, was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and attentive—which made the experience even more memorable. The only hiccup, not the company’s fault, was that a few fellow travelers didn’t respect the schedule, leaving us with only 5 minutes at the final stop. Aside from that, it was an unforgettable adventure!”

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Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

11.Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,902 reviews · from $156

Review of Tokyo’s private six-hour tour with a licensed guide, flexible sights, subway travel, local tips, costs, and honest value advice.

“Our tour guide May was A-May-Zing! My husband and I had limited time to explore Tokyo. May had us seeing and doing a lot in 6 hours than we could have done on our own. Not at all in a fast pace. We also had a great lunch in a local authentic restaurant . He taught us the traditional way to enter Temples and Shrines and to pay our respects. Showing us how to get around in Japan was so helpful, we had other tourist asking him questions. My husband and I met a lifetime friend. He is the coolest tour guide we ever met. Thanks again!”

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Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

12.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106

Explore Shinjuku’s izakaya bars, local dishes, and nightlife with a guide on a three-hour small-group Tokyo bar-hopping tour.

“Great experience, and had so much fun with the other travelers and guide. An authentic look into what Tokyo nightlife is all about!”

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Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

13.Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,273 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Explore Gion for two hours with an English-speaking guide, geisha culture, temples, quiet lanes, photo spots, and useful Kyoto tips.

“Michael was superb, knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommended!”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

14.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Explore Tsukiji Market with a guide, tasting Wagyu, sushi, seafood, fruit, and Japanese snacks in a lively three-hour Tokyo food tour.

“A great way to experience the local market with a seasoned guide that will help you navigate the 400 vendors. We had Miky as our guide, and she was fantastic! Would highly recommend”

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