Tokyo · TOUR REVIEWS
The tour desk’s standing answer to one question: which of Tokyo’s bookable days actually deliver. Sumo mornings, Tsukiji counters, Fuji before dawn, go-karts at dusk. Price, length and who each suits under every pick; the full catalogue runs below.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $163Our pick
See Mt Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, lunch, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen on this full but weather-dependent day tour.
“Very informative and we were so lucky to have sun and views of mt fuji all day.Gondola over the crater was excellent”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $129
Review of Tokyo’s 1-day coach tour, with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay ferry.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Amazing Tokyo Full Day Tour on Nov 23 with Yuta. He was very personable and pleasant and kept everyone organized and on time so we didn't miss anything. It was great to not have to worry about subway stations, taxis and admission fees. Expect a very busy day visiting as many of the highlights as possible in this remarkable city. It would take another day to visit all the places mentioned in the itinerary, but we did pass by the ones we didn't visit and they were mentioned, so no complaints!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1 day · from $13
See Tokyo from Japan's tallest tower, with 350m and optional 450m views, a glass floor, fast lifts, and sunset or night skyline magic.
“Super views from Tokyo and affordable! If you get lucky (like us) can even see the Mount Fuji from there”
★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1 day · from $25
Step barefoot into teamLab Planets TOKYO for interactive digital art, water rooms, flowers, sound, and light that respond to your presence.
“INCREDIBLE!!! I really wish I had gone twice, the first time just to experience everything and be present in the moment, and the second time to take photos and videos. It was truly unbelievable. We just bought general admission tickets, but even at twice the price it would've still been a good value. It's hard to even say which part was my favorite, although I think it would have to be the room with the digital falling flowers. The only part I did not love was the admission management. I had read that we should get there really early because of the long lines. But we ended up having to…”
★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · from $149
See Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, enjoy taiko drums, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen.
“Mist shrouded view but otherwise it was a most enjoyable experience with plenary to see and take in over a well planned day.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $103
Tokyo’s Asakusa Sumo Club pairs retired wrestlers, geisha dance, chicken hot pot, bilingual commentary, audience challenges, and souvenirs.
“We’ve had a wonderful week in Japan, and out of all the fantastic events we attended, this one was the most fun! I really appreciate how well you guys organized everything. Thank you so much to the amazing sumo fighters, to Benjamin, and to the entire crew!”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $86
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with drinks, local stories, and a small group.
“Get to see all the places I wouldn’t find on my own and good company! Our guide was knowledgable too.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 hours · from $154
Review of a 10-hour Tokyo tour to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi, buffet lunch, and return by bullet train.
“Great tour highly recommend, we didn’t get to go all the way up to the Mount Fuji station because of the bad weather, but the rest of the trip was really great and our tour guide Yuta was super nice and you could tell he loved his job :)”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64
Drive a street go-kart through Tokyo Bay, cross Rainbow Bridge, pass Tokyo Tower, and enjoy costume rental with a safety-focused guide.
“Fun excursion. Vic was our tour guide and she was fun and took lots of photos to capture the moment! Book it, you’ll enjoy yourself.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 hours · from $68
Review of Tokyo’s $68 Mount Fuji day trip, with Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Fuji 5th Station, tips, and drawbacks.
“The trip was very well planned and had lots of sights and opportunities to walk around! The tour guide was also very funny and had many interesting points of interest that she noted along the trip.”
★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1 - 2 days · from $30
See Tokyo’s major sights from an open-top bus, with three routes, multilingual audio, and flexible one or two-day hop-on access.
“I like that it took me around. The bus could of offered water and a person who talks about the scenery.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 hours · from $54
See Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and Oshino Hakkai on a full-day Fuji tour from Tokyo with ropeway and optional cruise.
“All good. Tom is a good guide. Lunch stop should have been sooner”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $59
Learn sushi making near Senso-ji in Asakusa with English-speaking instructors, fresh ingredients, hands-on practice, and a meal you prepare yourself.
“We had such a fun time learning how to make sushi! We brought our 8- and 10-year-olds, and they enjoyed it just as much as we did. The instructors explained the process clearly, gave us a lot of history and facts, were very helpful, and Read more”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $155
See Tokyo your way with a licensed private guide, using trains and walking to connect temples, markets, gardens, shrines, and modern neighborhoods.
“Great experience. Thanks Koba. He was so kind and gave us some coins for the shrines and showed us what to do. We were able to navigate Tokyo easily after having the tour. We saw a lot in 6 hours.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1 hour - 3 days · from $9Best value
See Tokyo from Tokyo Tower’s 150-meter Main Deck, add the 250-meter Top Deck, and enjoy city lights, shops, cafes, and Mount Fuji views.
“Scary. I hate heights! It was nice to see Tokyo from above, though!”
Insider guides, cultural deep-dives and current-affairs reporting on Tokyo and Japan, written by people who live here and go to the places they write about.
