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15 Morning Tours in Japan Worth the Shinkansen Fare

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Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Fushimi Inari Taisha at First Light: Torii Gates and a Quiet Reset

1.Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,427 reviews · from $68Our pick

Early-morning Kyoto tour with an English guide, small group size, and calm visits to Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, and Kinkaku-ji.

“This was a great tour of some beautiful sites. My tour guide, Arisa was fantastic! She was super knowledgeable and friendly and pointed out the most interesting facts. I learned a lot about Japanese culture, Kyoto itself, and the temples and shrines we visited. It wouldn’t have been the same without Arisa. Thank you!”

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Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide - Fushimi Inari Taisha at First Light: Torii Gates and a Quiet Reset

2.Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,128 reviews · 5h 30m · from $101

Early morning Kyoto highlights with an English-speaking guide. Beat crowds at Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji by lunch.

“We loved our day with Arisa. She was friendly knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time. It was super helpful having guide navigate the different transportation to each of the places we went”

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Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour - Getting there is part of the experience, not a hassle

3.World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 988 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Morning guided trip from Kanazawa to UNESCO Shirakawa-go with local tastings, a live English guide, and a Kenrokuen finish.

“Of course, the town was amazing especially since we had snow! But the other highlight was our energetic, knowledgeable, and very welcoming your guide, Yasushi, and the assistant guide, Aiko!”

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Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available) - Getting to Nara from Kyoto or Osaka without the stress

4.Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · from $61

Early morning small-group Nara tour from Kyoto or Osaka. Beat crowds at Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, deer park, and Todai-ji.

“Our guide was amazing! Futaba kept in constant contact with the meet up destination. She was knowledgeable about the whole tour! I loved the quizzes and learning about the Japanese culture. My son and I had a great time!”

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour - First 15 minutes: walking in with the rules in your head

5.Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $81

Enter a Tokyo sumo stable for morning practice, learn the rules and history with an English guide, and get photos on some days.

“It was really good and well organised. The guide was waiting when we arrived and the experience was amazing. It was an incredible and genuine experience to be able to see the training taking place. Definitely recommend this tour”

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure - Stop 1: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Slow Down On Purpose

6.Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · from $72

Morning Hiroshima bike tour to Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien, with guide, helmet and bike included.

“We had limited time in Hiroshima and this tour was a great way to see the city. Our tour guide Awais shared plenty of history and was kind enough to take lots of pictures for us during the tour. Would 100% recommend”

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Training Visit

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Training Visit - Finding the Stable Correctly: The Meeting-Point Trap

7.Sumo Morning Training Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 370 reviews · 1 hour · from $77

Watch real pro sumo training in a Tokyo stable, learn the rules by observation, and finish with a group photo with wrestlers.

“We had a great time. My 3 year old was entranced and they made a real fuss of her at the end. A long session (2 hours) on the floor - make sure to let them know if you need a seat - as it needs to be arranged in advance. We left with so much respect for what being a sumo wrestler actually involves, including their amazing speed, balance and technique. They are surprisingly dedicated to their craft.”

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From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour - The Ride to Nara: Comfort, Wi-Fi, and Historic Pass-By Views

8.From Kyoto: Nara Guided Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 335 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

A guided morning from Kyoto to Nara with Todaiji’s Great Buddha, deer park time, Kasuga Taisha lanterns, audio headsets, and Wi-Fi.

“Thank you Nanami for the tour. Very informative and everything ran like clockwork. Such a great morning - and even got a recommendation for lunch also 👌”

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City - The Skytree Area Walk and the Pre-Practice Lesson

9.Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · 2 hours · from $116

Tokyo sumo morning practice in Sumida, up close training at a stable, English guide, stable master Q&A, and a possible photo.

“The guide Yoko was absolutely fantastic with her passion and knowledge about the subject of sumo wrestling and in answering questions on the topic. The stable master was also generous with his time and answered the group’s questions. Watching the wrestlers train was a very unique experience. Highly recommend this activity for anyone looking to learn about the world of sumo wrestling!”

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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable

Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable - Entering a Sumo Stable: etiquette that keeps the experience smooth

10.Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $83

Watch sumo morning practice at a Tokyo stable, learn Shinto roots and tournament structure, and get guide commentary for $83.57.

“We absolutely loved this sumo practice experience. It was an authentic and non-touristy way to experience the sumo world. Our guide, Seiji, was kind and knowledgeable and it was great hearing him break down everything that we were wRead more”

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Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka - Ride in comfort, then walk with purpose

11.Kyoto Morning Tour from Kyoto or Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 281 reviews · from $87

Morning bus tour in Kyoto hitting Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, and the Imperial Palace area, with entrance fees and a Kyoto Station drop-off.

“Great day with 3 historic stops. Transport very comfortable. Casey our guide was excellent (welcoming, energic, fun while providing lots of information) he kept the group entertained with his stories. Keep up the great work.”

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Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers

Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Morning Practice + Photo Shoot with Wrestlers - The stable experience: what you’ll actually watch during training

Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning

Tokyo: A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning - Price and What You Get for $40

14.A Half-Day Trip Bus Tour in the Morning

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $40Best value

A 4.5-hour morning bus tour hitting Imperial Palace views, Tokyo Tower, and Sensō-ji, with an English-speaking guide and efficient timing.

“This Tour was a great way to see Tokyo and some of its amazing landmarks. A lot of credit would go to our tour Aki, who spent time giving history behind each of the sights we went to. She also took the time for everyone to take pictures and she also offered to take pictures for the guests. I would recommend this tour for all that want to see some of the important landmarks in Tokyo.”

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