Tokyo · GINZA TOURS
The 15 ginza tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1 hour · from $25Our pick
Make personalized chopsticks in Ginza by hand, choosing your wood, planing, sanding, oiling, and adding optional engraving.
“The staff was very helpful. The shop had many wood alternatives”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1 day · from $17Best value
See Ginza’s Art Aquarium, where goldfish, light, music, and scent turn Edo tradition into a memorable one-hour art visit.
“The aquarium displays were beautiful with lovely lighting. The background music was tranquil and the whole experience very enjoyable.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $150Top rated
Taste sushi, udon, karaage, and more at three local Ginza-area izakayas with a small group and guide in Tokyo.
“This was the best food tour I've taken. Ryo was an amazing guide, so full of information about the food and culture. I highly highly recommend this tour, and Ryo!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $85
Drive a costume-clad go-kart through Tokyo Bay, Ginza, Asakusa, and Akihabara with safety vans, photos, and an IDP required.
“This was the most exciting thing we did so far. Driving down the streets in Tokyo. The whole experience was awesome. I enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend japankart.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $132
Explore Ginza’s historic and modern architecture on a private 3.5-hour walking tour with a guide, temple visits, and a drink pause.
“Ginza is a thriving commercial area with several luxury brands having commissioned world class architects to create statement buildings. Yuki was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was a great experience”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $50
Review of Tokyo’s KONPARU cabaret in Ginza, with a 50-minute Japanese show, performer photos, snacks, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“Really enjoyable night. The staff and dancers were all really friendly, the show was very fun and in all a great evenings entertainment.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1h 30m · from $75
Repair a ceramic piece with gold-style kintsugi in a small Ginza workshop, guided in English or Japanese, and take home your finished souvenir.
“Tatsu our teacher was waiting for us outside his building which was a bonus in busy Tokyo. We were welcomed with good quality coffee while he explained how the lesson would proceed. We had a choice of 2 coloured cracked plates. It was fun and Tatsu helped along the class and told stories about Ginza. He packaged our plates up to protect them ready for our luggage back home. I’d love to come again. Thanks Tatsu 🙏🙏Robyn Knowles”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 hours · from $95
Taste yakitori, karaage, onigiri, curry bread, and pudding while exploring Tokyo’s local Togoshi Ginza shopping street.
“The guide was so lovely and friendly. The food was excellent and we had a great time. We enjoyed being in a small group. Thank you so much for a great tour !!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $146
Taste local dishes and traditional desserts across Ginza, Yurakucho, and Shimbashi with an English-speaking guide in a small group.
“A great relaxing evening out. Great choices for food and some helpful advice on navigating the food culture of Tokyo! Doren was an awesome guide.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $175
Explore Ginza by izakaya, with fresh seafood, Wagyu, sake, and local stories on a small-group evening food tour led by Ryo.
“We had an amazing food experience with Ryo. The unique local food experiences with Ryo’s personal stories and local information made our experience very special. These were experiences that we would not have found on our own. Thank you Ryo and kanpaijapanfoodtours for a very special evening!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1 hour · from $64
Drive a themed go-kart through Ginza, past Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple, and Tokyo Station, with costumes, two guides, and photos included.
“Myself and my partner were looking forward to this activity as soon as we booked for Japan! It did not disappoint, our guide was 10/10 (Patrick) made it fun for us and took lots of good photos! Definitely worth the money in our opinion. We did the night tour because we wanted to see Tokyo at night and personally I think night felt better than day (we haven’t experienced day but felt more surreal) if you are thinking about going definitely do it everyone on the team is so friendly too!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 - 4 hours · from $64
Explore Ginza with a private local guide, from Wako and Kabukiza to railway-side eateries, shopping, tea shops, and custom stops.
“Alberto was amazing, very knowledgeable. He showed us some really interesting, unique, and historic areas. We learnt a lot about the history of these areas as well. Can’t wait for our next adventure.”
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★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $65
Explore Ginza by night on a private Tokyo food tour with local guides, okonomiyaki, tempura, drinks, photos, and lively izakaya streets.
“Best food tour and guide ever! Great way to see, experience and enjoy Tokyo for a family of three on a first-time trip”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $86
Explore old Tokyo on a private Yanesen walk with street food, sake, red torii gates, craft shops, puppets, and local history.
“Fun tour, great guide. We walked and talked as he showed us all the special areas. Lots of shopping and food available. Very interesting and more fun being private.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1h 30m · from $38
Make three traditional musubi with an 80-year-old Japanese grandma in Ginza, then enjoy a homemade teishoku meal, miso soup, dessert, and tea.
“Amazing experience! The hosts were so nice and super helpful! Will recommend to anyone visiting Japan, it is definitely a must! Thank you again for everything, we hade an amazing time and will book again for sure when we come back!”
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