Things to Do in Tokyo

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#1Sumo Demonstration & Chankonabe Hotpot Lunch

Learn about the art of professional sumo wrestling from 2 former wrestlers, including the rigorous training and combat technique. After throwing your own wei...

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4.8 of 5 (41 reviews)
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¥11,440
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Sumo Demonstration & Chankonabe Hotpot Lunch

#2Spring 2020 Tokyo Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our tour is continuing as scheduled for Cherry Blossom season 2020 but please note due to changes recommended by the Japanese government for ...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
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¥18,000
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Spring 2020 Tokyo Evening Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Experience

#3Go-Kart Experience on Tokyo Roads

Hop behind the wheel of a go-kart and travel the streets of Tokyo in one of the most unique ways possible. This tour lets you cruise by iconic sights like To...

Duration 1h+ Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
4.1 of 5 (42 reviews)
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¥3,282
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Go-Kart Experience on Tokyo Roads

#4Unlimited Prepaid Nano SIM Card for Japan

Enjoy your vacation in Japan while staying connected to the internet. Japan has relatively poor Wi-Fi infrastructure, especially outside of the big cities, s...

Duration 7d+ Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
2.2 of 5 (6 reviews)
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¥3,918
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Unlimited Prepaid Nano SIM Card for Japan

#5Full-Day City Tour with Admission to Tokyo Tower

Enjoy breathtaking views from a lofty tower, sip morning tea in beautiful gardens, and grab a Japanese-style barbecue lunch. Your delightful tour of Tokyo al...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
4.6 of 5 (21 reviews)
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¥14,300
per adult
Full-Day City Tour with Admission to Tokyo Tower

#61 Day Charter Tour to Mt Fuji View

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Mount Fuji, ChubuYour day begins with pickup in an air-conditioned minivan from your desired ce...

Duration 12h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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¥85,104
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1 Day Charter Tour to Mt Fuji View

#7Airport Meet & Greet with Japan Rail Pass Exchange Assist

Start your Japan vacation on the right foot with this convenient meet-and-greet service. A personal, English-speaking assistant helps you obtain your Japan R...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
4.5 of 5 (22 reviews)
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¥7,700
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Airport Meet & Greet with Japan Rail Pass Exchange Assist

#8Snow Monkeys, Shiga Kogen Roman Museum with Lunch Buffet!

This is one of our most popular winter season day trips that goes beyond Tokyo to Nagano Prefecture for the adorable little creature of Japanese macaque, als...

Duration 12h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
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¥15,000
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Shiga Kogen Roman Museum with Lunch Buffet!

#9Day Tour to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai & Shopping

Join this experience to have breathtaking views on Mt. Fuji, a world heritage site and a symbol of Japan. You will reach Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, the highest ...

Duration 10h+ Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.3 of 5 (18 reviews)
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¥8,360
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Day Tour to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai & Shopping

#10Cook and Taste Wagyu Kaiseki Course Lunch

This 3 hours experience offers Japanese cooking. Prepare full-course meal of Kaiseki including Wagyu Sukiyaki taste dish. Japanese cooking always start with ...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥8,500
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Cook and Taste Wagyu Kaiseki Course Lunch
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Guide to Exploring around Tokyo

Ueno Park

Home to important museums, shrines and one of the city’s most photographed ponds, this public park is a perfect one-stop destination for culture and tranquility.
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Yoyogi Park

In a city where space is at a premium, this expansive park is a popular place for Tokyoites to rehearse, reconnect with nature and enjoy freedom of expression.  
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.
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Akihabara Electric Town

At the center of Japan’s gaming, manga and anime culture, this district is also the place where much of the world’s latest technology first hits the market. 
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Meiji Jingu Shrine

Set within a large park filled with thousands of trees from all over Japan, this shrine is dedicated to a much-loved emperor and offers tranquility to visitors.
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Asakusa Shrine

One of the few buildings in Asakusa to survive wartime bombing, today this 17th-century shrine is the site of one of Tokyo’s most important festivals.
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Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art (MOT)

Discover cutting-edge installations and diverse collections within this esteemed contemporary art gallery located in the alluring Edo-era district of Koto.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

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Tsukiji Fish Market

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

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Tokyo Tower

Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.

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Tokyo Sky Tree

Marvel at the views from the top of the tallest self-supporting tower in the world then enjoy the shops, restaurants, aquarium and planetarium at its base.

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Sensoji Temple

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

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Tokyo National Museum

The largest museum in Japan preserves artworks and antiquities revealing Japan’s unique culture and way of life.

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Yasukuni Shrine

A shrine in central Tokyo honors those who died in nearly a century of wars while the adjacent museum documents Japan’s military history.

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Roppongi Hills

This multi-use complex in southern Tokyo has hundreds of shops, an art museum and a spectacular vantage point for bird’s-eye views of the city.

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Rainbow Bridge

Walk this suspension bridge for views of Tokyo’s skyline or see its rainbow lights from waterfront, monorail, boat cruise or restaurant vantage points. 

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Tokyo Disneyland®

Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort.
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Shibuya Crossing

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Explore a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple complex and attend a fire ritual performed in honor of an important Buddhist deity.
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Naritasan Park

Delight in the bright colors of cherry blossom trees that surround the lakes, shrines and paths of this picturesque park.
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Mount Fuji

Inspiring artists, writers and visitors, just as it has for centuries, this iconic holy mountain is one of the most enduring symbols of Japan.
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Tokyo Neighbourhoods

Shinjuku

This major ward of Tokyo offers a variety of opportunities, from skyline views to trendy restaurants, to its large, peaceful park. 

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Shibuya

Step from Tokyo’s busiest train station into streets filled with endless shopping and dining options and the largest concentration of “love hotels” in the city.

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Akihabara

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Akihabara and surrounding area, you can visit Akihabara Electric Town and Ueno Park.

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Ueno

Travelers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameya-Yokochō.

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Ikebukuro

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Sunshine City Shopping Mall and Sunshine Aquarium are just a few notable stops.

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Asakusa

Follow the footsteps of centuries of worshippers along a street filled with traditional snack stalls and through the gates of one of Tokyo’s most popular temples.

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