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The 15 Best Tours & Days Out in Japan

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From a dawn walk through a fish market to a two-day run into the mountains, this is the broad list: 15 days out across the country, priced, timed and sorted so you can see what a day in Japan actually costs before you commit to one.

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train - Hakone Ropeway: The Cable Car Part You’ll Actually Remember

1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour - The Bus Ride Past Akihabara, Ueno, And Harajuku: Neighborhood Views Without The Stress

2.1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,250 reviews · from $129

Coach tour of Tokyo highlights from Shinjuku: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree skip-line, Tokyo Bay ferry.

“We had a great day with Yuty! The destination was great and really informative He was professional and very knowledgeable”

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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizu-dera: the hilltop viewpoint that sells Kyoto

3.PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13,518 reviews · from $129

Kiyomizu, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari, all guided in one efficient day with tickets included.

“Very well organised tour that was enjoyed thoroughly. At-Chan and Den-Chan took good care of us and explained everything well.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Stop 1: Omoide Yokocho’s Tiny Izakaya Lanes and Food-Stall Energy

Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour - Peace Memorial Park plus the Peace Memorial Museum: time for context and personal stories

5.Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,309 reviews · from $129

Peaceful Hiroshima and UNESCO Miyajima in one day: Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park and Museum, ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, plus optional lunch.

“Tour guide was great and helped with our problem of getting back to ship timely. However, the Hiroshima memorial is poorly managed with huge crowds allowed to pour in. (Not Viator’s fault). One way, jammed in, long winding path ( a la IKEA), couldn’t even turn back. I was close to a panic attack, could barely see the exhibits. Outdoor memorials are worth seeing. After a short ferry ride, Miyashima’s Torii is nice to see but this old person was too tired to walk quite a distance to the shrine.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Getting started in Tokyo: meeting points, coach comfort, and an early push

6.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Mt Fuji 5th station and Hakone cruise with ropeway views, English guide, buffet option, and a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo.

“amazing trip... second time doing it.. Levin our guide was so funny and had great stories about all the areas we visited. the food in the Ninja Village was lovely; wish we had more tkme at all the locations but loved the cable car in Hakone and the boat (not the pirate boat) at the lake was lovely and got so close to the gate... def would recommend this again.”

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Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop - The Start at Street Kart Tokyo2-chōme-10-8 Shinkiba

7.Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Tokyo Bay Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,974 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Drive a street go-kart with a guide in Tokyo Bay. Costume included, iconic sights like Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, English tour.

“Had a great time, I would recommend to anyone who is visiting and would like to site see. Make sure you have all of your documents too and you should be good”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour - Starting at Tully’s Coffee Kyoto Avanti Shop, check-in at 7:50

8.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122

Kyoto by coach in 9 hours, hitting Fushimi Inari torii tunnel, Kinkakuji, bamboo grove, and World Heritage temples with an English guide.

“Den is an amazing guide, she truly made our day special. We really enjoyed the tour today, learning new historical information on Japanese history in Kyoto. Thank you so much for an amazing day.”

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World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa - Morning in Shirakawa-go: gassho-zukuri farmhouses and Ogimachi views

9.World Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,049 reviews · from $122

A full-day tour from Kanazawa to UNESCO Shirakawa-go and Kenrokuen Garden, with wagashi and gold leaf crafts plus Higashi Chaya.

“We went with Aiko and Yasushi and they were so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about the area. Shirakawa-go was beautiful and having free time to explore was perfect. The afternoon experiences were fun and different to do on a tour. Read more”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi - Heiwa no Torii and Hakone Shrine on Lake Ashi

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide - Price and value: why $155.86 can still feel fair

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner) - Kabukicho District Stop: From Showy Streets to Small-Plate Tables

Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems

Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems - Finding Your Guide at the Hotel Alza Kyoto Side Street

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Starting at Tsukiji Honganji Temple and Building the Right Food Mindset

14.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Walk Tokyo’s Tsukiji markets with a local guide, taste seafood and wagyu, and end with sushi or a seafood bowl at the iconic Fish Market.

“Fantastic guide through the market! Hanako was a terrific guide. The market can be intimidating and having a local being is to the most delicious spots and best shops was a must. Also lovely To see the temple which I am not sure I would have gone into myself . Highly Recommended! Also appreciate small group size”

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Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume - Where You Start in Nipponbashi (and Why Getting There Early Helps)

15.Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,658 reviews · from $46

Ride a go-kart through Osaka in a funny costume. Small group, insurance, fuel, and rentals included, with big street-photo energy.

“A must do activity if you are popping to Osaka! The tour guide took so many amazing pictures and made sure we were safe when driving through the streets of Osaka at night. Why go to tourist attractions when you can become one by dressing up as your favourite character and hitting the streets in Go karts😂”

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