Top Tokyo Art & Culture

Understanding Tokyo can seem like an impossible wish for foreign travelers. Take the mystery out of your visit on this guided tour with a local. Before your tour, your guide contacts you to get a feel for what interests you. On your customized tour, they take you to see the city's must-see sites, as well as underexplored local neighborhoods and hidden gems. Along the way, they share insights into local life giving you a better sense of Tokyo culture.

Turn something old into something new during this lesson in the Japanese art of "Kintsugi," the practice of repairing broken pottery. Stemming from a Japanese belief that breakage and repair are part of the history of an object, rather than a reason to throw them away, your class involves repairing damaged items with lacquer mixed with gold. Don a "samue" as you refinish one traditional pottery item, leaving with a newfound appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a unique souvenir.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. The fundamentals of this practice are more than 400 years old and link mindfulness with the spiritual tea-making process. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom, equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

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 outer 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).

Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(except Tuesday). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (Except every Tuesday) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

Escape from the city of Tokyo and discover Japan's natural miracle around the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone in 1 day! The deluxe coach will take you to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji and explore the Ninja House and relaxing Japanese Garden. And enjoy a Lunch buffet with local fresh food. Feel the energy from Owakudani Valley, the Great Boiling Valley. Go for a landscape ride on a sky gondola then feel the breeze from a Lake Ashi cruise. For return, take the bullet train to Tokyo station. ・Maximize time in Japan in 1 day to see the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone ・A Professional English-speaking tour guide ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Explore the Ninja trick house and beautiful Japanese garden as if you were a Ninja ・Feel the power of volcanic activity at Owakudani valley ・Exhilarating experience at Hakone Ropeway!

Tour Tokyo’s highlights in an unforgettable way—dressed up in costume, traveling by go-kart. Your tour is both fun and safe, with a safety briefing, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. During the tour, drive past many Tokyo landmarks including the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, and access views of Tokyo Bay.

Experience the samurai experience in a museum-like place with lots of armor on display! You will choose your favorite kimono and hakama, change into a samurai costume, and learn how to use a sword from a samurai. You will learn how to draw a sword, hold a sword, swing a sword, and retract a sword. After learning basic sword usage, they practice a simple chambara (sword fight). Then we will try to exterminate bad guys to the music! You can take videos with your smart phone, take pictures with the samurai, and have a great samurai time. The teachers are authentic teachers who have appeared in major Japanese dramas and movies. Since you have come all the way to Japan on a trip, you will have a wonderful experience of Samurai culture! The dojo has many weapons on display, including swords and spears. You will also find armor on display. Samurais are waiting for you in a space that does not seem modern. ・One person can also join the tour. ・Same-day reservations are also possible.

You will make Green tea (Matcha) in an ancient style tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. Kimono is prepared for both males and females.

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

This tour is private to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the outer Tsukiji fish market. Tour one of the world’s largest seafood markets with a guide as you learn how fish is caught, distributed, and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

You will drive our karts through the famous Shibuya Crossing dressed up in character costume from Comics, Games or Anime. Many on-lookers will wave at you and take photos of you making you feel like a celebrity. On our Shibuya course, you will also drive through Harajuku and Omotesando which is the origin of Japanese pop fashion. You can come solo and join others to tour in a group of maximum 6 drivers. Our activity is a completely guided tour by our well trained guides. Our guides will keep you safe and make sure you have an extraordinary experience. Our guides will take as many photos possible and give you the data at the end of your tour. Come join a tour with us for an unforgettable memory that you can share with family and friends.

First-time visitors to Tokyo who want a comprehensive overview of the city will love this handy private tour. Experience both modern and ancient Tokyo at attractions like the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and more. Foodies will be kept satisfied with lunch at the Tsukiji Fish Market, and shopaholics will love Asakusa

Get an intimate look at Tokyo during this bike tour. Discover the city’s hidden paths and top landmarks, cycling beneath the skyscrapers of Shinjuku to a local shrine and exploring neighborhoods like Ginza and Roppongi Hills. Pass landmarks like Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the Imperial Palace before ending at the top of the 48-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A guide, bike, and helmet are included.

Learn about Japan’s fascinating samurai and ninja history through a museum tour, where you’ll see real clothing and equipment used by these legendary figures. Don’t struggle to understand the explanation plaques, as you’ll get a guided tour in English. Get the chance to dress up in samurai costume (or typical women’s dress if you prefer), learn how to use a samurai sword, or experience non-martial traditional activities.

Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. Rub shoulders with Michelin-starred chefs as they shop for ingredients at this sprawling, 80-year-old market for all things aquatic. Investigate the various stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and sample Japanese favorites sake. A local guide and all food on the tour are included.

Gain a new perspective on the Asakusa of Tokyo. See maple and cherry tress and gardens juxtaposed next to soaring skyscrapers and businesses. This experience is customizable according to your interests, and the neighborhood is filled with retro, traditional, religious and cultural influences – enchanting those who pass through. Learn about the region's history while visiting landmarks such as the Ushijima Shrine and Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden.

Visit Japan’s Imperial Palace, the home of the Emperor and the former site of Edo Castle, the political center of Japan until the mid-19th century. Then explore the commercial district of Nihonbashi, where you can visit long-established stores in business for over 400 years. Highlights of this tour: ◆ Visit the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan’s Imperial Family ◆ Tour the palace's East Gardens and see beautiful seasonal flowers and the ruins of Edo Castle ◆ Walk through historical Nihonbashi, Japan’s major commercial district for over 400 years ◆ Try delicious dashi soup stock at a 300-year-old business ◆ Observe how Japanese seaweed is roasted at another historical establishment ◆ Try for yourself Japanese knife sharpening ◆ Learn about washi, traditional Japanese paper, at a centuries-old paper store ◆ Taste a variety of sake at Toyama-kan prefectural store ※If some facility we mention above is temporarily closed, you will be guided to other facilities.

Foodies and seafood lovers won’t want to miss this tour to one of the most famous markets in the world: Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. See where tons of fish and seafood are traded every day, and get the chance to try some seriously fresh seafood at the stalls around the market. This tour also includes an added cultural element: as well as a trading area, Tsukiji is home to some important Japanese shrines. Learn more about various aspects of Japanese culture on this multifaceted trip.

See more of Tokyo in less time by having a private chauffeur to plan your route and transport you seamlessly between sites. This trip is the ideal way to tick off lots of key Tokyo landmarks in a day, and the itinerary is customized to suit your needs. Possible sights you can visit include the Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Skytree, and Senso-ji Temple.

Get to know Tokyo’s nightlife areas better without the risk of getting lost or straying into unpleasant places by going with a guide. On this small-group walking tour you’ll stroll around Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and the LGBTQI+ district that’s often called Gay Town. Learn more about the area’s culture and subculture from your guide, and admire the sight of hundreds of neon signs after dark.