Top Kanto Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

If you want to get off the beaten path and explore the non-touristy parts of Tokyo, this is the tour for you. Your licensed guide will take you through some local neighborhoods and down different streets giving you a taste of local life. You can also choose from a list of sites and customize your trip if you like.

Experience the magic of Mt. Fuji and Hakone on a customizable full-day private tour from Tokyo. Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver as you explore iconic sites like Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi, Owakudani Valley, Hakone Shrine, and more. Choose from curated routes or build your own adventure for a flexible, scenic, and stress-free day trip.

Kamakura was the former capital of Japan between the 12th and the 14th century. Its abundance of temples and historical sights can make it a tricky task for a visitor with limited time to shortlist where to go. Save research time, and explore the city’s best bits in a day with a guide. Enjoy commentary along the way as you explore multiple temples, and a shrine, including Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Explore Tokyo on two wheels on this small-group bicycle tour. Pedal through the city streets at a slower pace than on a big bus tour and access places that bigger vehicles cannot reach. As you cycle to such landmarks as the Meiji-Jingu Shrine and Imperial Palace, your guide will fill you in on all the important historical and cultural background.

Make the most of half a day in bustling Yokohama by going with a private guide. Pick the attractions and activities that most interest you, from Chinatown to the Sankeien Gardens or the Shinyokohama Ramen Museum. Don’t waste time getting lost in the big city or taking the wrong bus as your guide will take you where you want to go.

Explore Akihabara in a unique and fun way—traveling in a go-kart dressed as a character of your choice—from comics, to games, or anime. No need to worry about getting lost, as you’ll have a guide to lead the way. It’s the perfect way to spend time in the fresh air, and see multiple sites in a short space of time, such as Tokyo Station, Ginza and Akihabara.

Whether you’re an anime and gaming fan, or you just want to learn more about this exciting part of Japanese popular culture, this is the tour for you. Get explanations about Japanese culture that you wouldn’t get if exploring the area alone, and experience all the “must do” activities in Akihabara, such as visiting a retro video game store, a maid cafe, a photo booth, and much more.

Visitors to Tokyo seeking a fun and quirky experience should look no further than this go-kart tour starting in Asakusa. See the sights of Akihabara, Ryogoku, Nihonbashi, and elsewhere while having fun. To make sure you stand out from the crowds even further, don a cartoon character costume for your ride. Driver’s license restrictions and requirements apply.

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

Car enthusiasts will love this small-group tour to one of the Tokyo area’s top car meets, the Daikoku Meet in Yokohama. Your guide is passionate about cars, and will share their local car culture with you. See a diverse collection of classic, modern, and even futuristic cars, from sports cars to luxury vehicles. Choose from morning or evening tours, to suit your schedule.

Explore the best that Tokyo has to offer on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Choose from a set itinerary or customize your own with your English-speaking driver to see the locations of the most interest to you. Visit key landmarks like Sensoji Temple, the Skytree building, the Shibuya crossing and more as you listen to commentary about the history and culture of the city.

Explore the busy and exciting Shinjuku region of Tokyo with your guide, and sample all kinds of traditional Japanese food along the way. Start at a sushi haven, known only to locals, to try several sushi creations. Next, visit a restaurant where they grill Wagyu on traditional shichirin stoves before walking the neon streets of Kabuki-Cho. End your tour at a bar where you can indulge in tasty desserts.

Experience the natural beauty of Japan’s tallest peak without having to navigate public transportation on this all-day excursion. After a convenient pickup in central Tokyo, catch amazing views of Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park and admire local crafts at Kawaguchiko Craft Park. Stroll among Oishi Park’s flowers and catch more mountain views before finishing at a traditional village beside Lake Saiko.

Discover the best of Tokyo—and enjoy a customized experience that’s tailored to your preferences and schedule—on this private tour. Pick a meeting point and tour duration that work best for you, opt to travel on foot or by car, and set off with just your local guide for company. From there, the experience is up to you: Visit major city temples and monuments, explore museums, drop by hip ramen restaurants, and more.

This is the ideal pick for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Avoid the tourist traps and benefit from having a guide to take you to secret places that locals love in Ueno. Visit exciting local haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone such as a standing bar, and a tavern, where you can try local specialties such as sashimi, skewered meat, and grilled fish, as well as Japanese alcoholic drinks.

Tokyo is a huge, modern city, but you can find pockets of traditional culture if you know where to look. On a small-group half-day walking tour of the Yanaka neighborhood, check out wooden homes, temples, shrines, and shopping alleys, some of which survived the World War II bombings. See a quiet part of Tokyo that many travelers miss and sights you might not find if touring independently.

Revel in Japanese aesthetics at the historical and traditional Japanese gardens. Check out dry and artistic landscape gardens at the Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Hama Rikyu Gardens, Yoyogi Park, and more. Choose the gardens you'd like to see and other famous Tokyo sites.

Gain a new perspective on the Asakusa of Tokyo. See maple and cherry tress and gardens juxtaposed next to soaring skyscrapers and businesses. This experience is customizable according to your interests, and the neighborhood is filled with retro, traditional, religious and cultural influences – enchanting those who pass through. Learn about the region's history while visiting landmarks such as the Ushijima Shrine and Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden.

Combine traditional sumo wrestling—a must when visiting Tokyo—with a delicious Japanese meal, thanks to this unique restaurant experience. Sink into comfortable sofa seating, tuck into a tasty chankonabe (hot pot)—a meal that the wrestlers themselves eat—and watch a sumo display in action. Gain insider insight into the sport and leave with a better understanding of its cultural significance and history.

Swap the concrete, crowds, and clamor of Tokyo for a day spent surrounded by lush nature. This day trip from Tokyo to Nikko takes you to the historic Shinkyo Bridge and the magnificent Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the stunning Kegon Falls and serene Lake Chuzenji. As you explore, your guide fills you in on the area's fascinating history.

Head to Nikko with a private driver to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toshogu Shrine, savor an authentic yuba gozen lunch, and see the Kegon Falls. Perfect if you’re looking for an easy day trip, this option is customizable to you. Chat with your driver as you travel, and put together an itinerary that’s focused on the Nikko sights you want to see.

Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

Seeking out the well-concealed back-alley bars of Tokyo's Shinjuku district is notoriously tricky for outsiders. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this guided tour that takes you barhopping to Izakaya bars in two different alleyways in Shinjuku with a small group. Experience the backstreets of Tokyo and authentic street food and drinks (included) while your guide shares insights into local culture in this atmospheric part of the city.

Get an inside look into Japan’s ancient, traditional national sport: sumo wrestling. Travelers can find it hard to gain access to the wrestlers’ stables without local help. On this morning training tour you’ll see the athletes practicing, close up. Enjoy this exclusive insight into Japanese culture and history through this fascinating sport.