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Top 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Japan, Compared

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Japan runs on reservations, so start here: the 15 tickets & entry passes worth your dates, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Read the top three, then book whichever fits your calendar.

Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket - Price and logistics, the value math for about $13

1.TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11,192 reviews · 1 day · from $13Our pick

Tokyo Skytree ticket to Tembo Deck and optional Tembo Galleria, with 360 views, glass flooring, and Tokyo Solamachi at the base.

“Easy to access ticket at Sky Tree. We are so glad we booked in advance otherwise we would have queued for even longer and not got the time slot we wanted. It was very busy and we waited an hour before we could catch the lift up. We also had to queue 50 minutes to descend. However it was a clear sunset and evening which meant we had a clear view to Mt Fuji. Well worth the effort.”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket - Price and value in Tokyo, why $25 can feel fair

2.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,779 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Step into teamLab Planets TOKYO, where your presence shapes digital art, including barefoot water rooms, flower worlds, and sound-light effects.

“This was an amazing experience. We had a great time just contemplating and observing the art spaces and I felt it was a much needed time to be off social media and cellphone. I really recommend visiting teamLab Planets and I wish I could visit it one more time.”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Meeting at the Mitsubishi Building, and How the Day Stays Simple

Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket - Getting to Tokyo Tower from Hamamatsucho without stress

4.Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,661 reviews · 1 hour - 3 days · from $9

Tokyo Tower ticket for Main Deck views at 150m, plus optional Top Deck 360 views, indoor shops, and standout night lighting.

“Easy to access and convenient to buy it in advance since all you have to do is scan the QR code at the entrance”

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Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket

Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket - Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum: Stone Walls and Period Connections

Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket - Price and what you get for your $49 ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket - The Daytime Walk: How Nagai’s Garden Sets Your Pace

8.teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,710 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Stroll Nagai Botanical Garden by day, then step into teamLab light art at night, with interactive nature themes.

“teamLab have ourdone themselves once again. An amazing experience that is a must do in Osaka. Recommend going early, because the park fills very quickly and 6 pm is dark enough to get the most out of the experience.”

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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets - Starting in Tokyo: pickup options and how the day stays on schedule

Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks - Ticket Value and Price: Why $55 Works Here

10.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

A high-energy Samurai Restaurant show in Shinjuku, with 2 drinks included, neon sets, and close-up action inside a legendary venue.

“Go! Fun, sensory overload. Have a couple drinks and enjoy a colorful, energetic show and performance. If I had more time, I'd do it again this trip. Will definitely do it again!”

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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket - Voucher, gate entry, and the one-time rule

12.Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 958 reviews · 1 day · from $61

One-day Universal Studios Japan e-ticket with fast park access from Universal City Station, covering Harry Potter, ONE PIECE, and Mario areas.

“A bit over rated just like a movie world on the Gold Coast but did it won’t do it again”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket - Morning Shinkansen and group logistics from Osaka or Kyoto

13.Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 919 reviews · 12 hours · from $277

Shinkansen-ferry day trip from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima: Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, okonomiyaki.

“Fascinating day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima island! Hiroshima was incredibly emotional and thought-provoking, but be prepared for a busy museum! Our lunch trying authentic Japanese food was excellent and the trip around the island afterward was the perfect way to end the day. Transportation was seamless and our guide was extremely knowledgable!”

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Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets - The day’s schedule, down to the ceremonies and match start

14.Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 753 reviews · from $141

Watch a real Tokyo sumo tournament from 2F chair seats with an English guide, ceremonies, and optional fan kit at Ryogoku.

“With our guide Mieko we had a great time at the tournament. You enjoy the fights and ceremony so much more when you know what is going on😅 She even prepared a paper with all fights and wrestlers of the day which explained the current position of them. The tournament is a great opportunity to experience a part of japanese culture with a warmhearted and knowledgable guide Mieko. Definitively recommend it!🙌”

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Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience - Where Chazuna Fits in Uji, Kyoto (and why the setting matters)