Japan Tours

Japan tours…One of the best ways to see and experience Japan is by taking advantage of the many pre-arranged guided tours of Japan available for Japan’s best sightseeing destinations.

Taking advantage of these Japan package tours during your visit to Japan has a number of great advantages, including:

Budgeting of time and money

Advance booking

Pre-arranged transportation, meals, and lodging

Tours led by experienced English guides

Freedom from language barrier concerns

Japan sighteeing tours are fantastic for travelers who prefer organized travel itiniraries, as well as those on a tight time schedule who want to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible in a short time.

Japan travel tours are also great for travelers who have apprehensions about navigating complicated bus or train travel and visitors who speak no Japanese who want to avoid potential language difficulties

Below we have provided a comprehensive list of our favorite guided tours of Japan. All of these tours are available on multiple dates, can be booked securely online in advance, include experienced English guides, and most include entrance fees, meals, lodging (where applicable) as well as pickup from select hotels.

 

Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour

See Tokyo at its dynamic best on this jam-packed day of sightseeing. Perfect if your time in Tokyo is limited, you’ll see all the highlights such as Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, take part in a traditional tea ceremony and enjoy a relaxing 40-minute cruise on the Sumida River. A free souvenir map of Tokyo is also included. More Info!

Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise by Japanese-style Yakatabune Boat

Cruise Tokyo Bay in traditional style aboard a Yakatabune boat on this 2-hour dinner cruise. You’ll feast on classic Japanese cuisine as you take in the night-time views of Tokyo’s Odaiba, Hamarikyu and the beautifully illuminated Rainbow Bridge. It’s the most authentic way to enjoy a Tokyo dinner cruise! More Info!

Panoramic Tokyo Day Tour – Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise

There’s much to see in bustling Tokyo and this full-day tour is the perfect introduction to the city’s sights. You’ll visit Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine, take a stroll around the gardens of the Imperial Palace and spend time at Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. Complete your comprehensive city tour with a relaxing 50-minute cruise on Tokyo Bay. More Info!

Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple and Ginza Shopping District

See Tokyo’s highlights on a four-hour morning sightseeing tour. A perfect introduction to the first-time visitor, your professional guide will escort you through Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa Kannon Temple. You’ll also spy colourful Nakamise shopping street and drive through the Ginza district on your morning city tour through Tokyo. More Info!

Tokyo Morning Sightseeing Tour

Spend the morning exploring Japan’s most modern city on this 3.5-hour sightseeing tour featuring Tokyo’s cultural and shopping highlights. Full narration and entry fees are included as you venture inside the Tokyo Tower, Asakusa Kannon Temple and other attractions. There’s also time for a photo stop in front of Imperial Palace and a driving tour through the shopping districts of Nakamise and Ginza. More Info!

Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour and Sumida River Cruise

See the sights of Tokyo on an afternoon sightseeing tour, plus take a leisurely cruise on the Sumida River. You’ll gain valuable insights into cosmopolitan and busy Tokyo on this 3.5-hour afternoon guided tour, and have the morning free to explore the city on your own. More Info!

Tokyo Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour including Tokyo Tower

See Tokyo’s highlights on a 3.5-hour afternoon sightseeing tour. You’ll have the morning free to explore Tokyo at your leisure, then tour the following highlights in the afternoon:

Panoramic views of Tokyo from the observatory of Tokyo Tower
Driving past the Japanese Capitol (House of Parliament)
Short photo stop at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace
Nakamise shopping street, a narrow, paved entrance way to a temple crammed with tiny food and souvenir shops
World-famous Ginza shopping district, where the tour concludes

Tokyo Tokyo Full Day Walking Tour including Tsukiji Fish Market

Mix history with a relaxing stroll on a full-day guided walking tour around Tokyo. You’ll visit a seaside garden from the Edo period, experience the exciting hubbub of the busy fish market, visit the brilliant Edo Tokyo Museum and use your one-day subway pass to ride the Toei subway. More Info!

Odaiba Afternoon Tour

Mix history with a relaxing stroll on a full-day guided walking tour around Tokyo. You’ll visit a seaside garden from the Edo period, experience the exciting hubbub of the busy fish market, visit the brilliant Edo Tokyo Museum and use your one-day subway pass to ride the Toei subway. More Info!

Arashiyama and Sagano Morning Walking Tour

Stroll through rural bamboo groves and visit mountain temples outside Kyoto on this morning walking tour of the Sagano and Arashiyama districts. You’ll experience the tranquil beauty of Japan’s rural temples and gardens, and experience Japanese life outside the big cities. More Info!

Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple

Experience the magic of Kyoto on a full-day sightseeing tour of Japan’s cultural jewel. You’ll visit Kyoto’s most popular attractions by coach and enjoy a buffet lunch at the Kyoto Handicraft Center. More Info!

Kyoto Morning Tour – Kyoto Imperial Palace, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle

Soak up the sights of Kyoto on this guided city morning tour. You’ll travel by coach and visit Nijo Castle, the gold covered Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion. There’s also time to walk through Kyoto Imperial Palace – The emperor’s residence until 1868. Your tour concludes at the shopping paradise of the Kyoto Handicraft Center where you’ll see demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. More Info!

Kyoto Afternoon Tour – Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple

Immerse yourself in Kyoto on an afternoon guided tour tour through the vibrant green and red Heian Shrine. Admire Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1001 Kannon statues and the Kiyomizu Temple where you’ll enjoy sweeping city views from the large terrace. All entry fees and return coach transfers are included. More Info!

Kyoto Day Tour of Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo from Osaka

See all the sights of Kyoto in a day. Travelling from Osaka, visit Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Kyoto Handicraft Center, Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and the Kiyomizu Temple. More Info!

Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

Choose from a two-day or three-day Bullet train excursion to Kyoto and Nara from Tokyo. You’ll tour Nara’s temples and shrines, spend the night in Kyoto and take morning and afternoon sightseeing tours of Kyoto. You’ll then have the option of spending a second night in Kyoto, with a day free to spend at your leisure exploring the city that’s known as the cradle of Japan’s cultural heritage. More Info!

Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

If your time in Japan is limited and you don’t want to miss the sights of Kyoto, zoom there and back by Bullet train on this comprehensive one-day rail tour from Tokyo. Weather permitting, you’ll have splendid views of Mt Fuji from the Shinkansen Bullet train en route. Escorted by a professional guide, you’ll embark on an afternoon city tour of Kyoto and enjoy local lunch before returning to Tokyo. More Info!

Nara Afternoon Tour of Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine from Kyoto

Venture to Nara from Kyoto for the afternoon. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, Nara remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples. Accompanied by your local guide, you’ll visit the Todaiji Temple to see Japan’s largest Buddha, Deer Park – home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, and Kasuga Shrine – Nara’s most celebrated shrine. More Info!

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour including Golden Pavilion and Todaiji Temple from Osaka

Enjoy seeing the main sights of both Kyoto and Nara in one day. This day tour takes you to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto, then the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine in Nara. More Info!

Nara Afternoon Tour of Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine from Osaka

Enjoy the afternoon visiting Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital of Japan, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples. On this tour visit the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine. More Info!

Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

Visit Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji on Tokyo’s most popular day tour, then return to Tokyo by famous Shinkansen Bullet train. You’ll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake for sweeping views of the celebrated Hakone National Park. More Info!

Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Nara 3-Day Rail Tour

Capture the quintessential Japanese travel experiences – Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara – on a three-day Bullet train rail tour from Tokyo. Your experience begins with the spectacular scenery of Mt Fuji and Hakone National Park. Continue by Bullet train to Kyoto where you’ll spend the next two nights. On day two discover Kyoto’s rich history and culture with visits to the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kyoto’s Imperial Palace. In the afternoon travel to the historic city of Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Highlights include Todaiji Temple and Nara Deer Park. On day three you’ll have the option to returning to Tokyo by Bullet train after spending the day sightseeing at your leisure, or staying on in Kyoto. More Info!

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island Tour from Hiroshima

Explore World Heritage sites in Hiroshima and Miyajima in one day! Miyajima is famous for its Itsukushima Jinja Shrine. Its red torii gate appears to be standing in the sea during high tide. Walk through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to promoting peace around the world. More Info!

Nikko National Park Day Trip from Tokyo

Explore the scenic shrines and countryside of the Nikko National Park on a day trip from Tokyo. Nikko has been a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for centuries, and is famous for its shrines, mountain landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails. More Info!

2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo

Escape the big-city bustle to explore Mt Fuji, stay in scenic Hakone then zoom back to Tokyo by Bullet train on this overnight jaunt. You’ll cruise Lake Ashi, take a ride on the Mt Komagatake aerial cableway, soothe away your cares in a hot spring bath in Hakone and have a day free to explore this exquisite resort town. More Info!

Kamakura Full-Day Walking Tour with Optional Rickshaw Ride from Tokyo

Explore the countryside, temples and shrines outside Tokyo on a full-day walking tour through Kamakura. This fascinating, fully guided excursion takes you to Kamakura’s famous Great Buddha and pretty Hase Kannon Temple. You’ll also have the option to take a one-hour rickshaw ride or train trip to visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine as well as shop for arts and crafts along Komachi Shopping Street. More Info!

Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament

Don’t miss the opportunity to see a traditional Sumo tournament when you’re in Tokyo. You’ll take the subway with fellow Sumo fans to the Kokugikan (Sumo Amphitheater) and enjoy a traditional Sumo wrestling tournament. You’ll also visit the fascinating Sumo Museum to see Sumo-related objects from the Edo period to the present. More Info!

Japanese Calligraphy Morning Tour from Tokyo

Discover the skill and philosophy of Japanese calligraphy, one of Japan’s most respected arts. On this morning tour from Toyko you’ll learn how to write Japanese characters with a traditional calligraphy brush, and discover the spiritual dimensions of this beautiful art form. More Info!

Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum Afternoon Tour

If you’re traveling with your family, or you are a fan of Japanese Anime, this afternoon tour to the renowned Studio Ghibli Museum is for you. You’ll soon see why Studio Ghibli is famous for creating the best quality Anime around, and is known as .the Disney of the East.. More Info!

Sushi Making and Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour from Tokyo

If you’re traveling with your family, or you are a fan of Japanese Anime, this afternoon tour to the renowned Studio Ghibli Museum is for you. You’ll soon see why Studio Ghibli is famous for creating the best quality Anime around, and is known as .the Disney of the East.. More Info!

As you can see, there are an abundance of fantastic and exciting Japan tours to choose from.