Top Tokyo Historical Tours - page 10

Gain valuable historical context when visiting the Imperial Palace East Gardens by exploring the grounds with a guide. Discover fascinating stories you’d likely miss on a solo visit, including tales of Japanese emperors and samurai warriors. Along the way, your guide points out surviving remnants of Edo Castle and ensures you do not miss the area’s key highlights—including ancient gates and the Tatsumi Yagura watchtower.

Whether you consider yourself a matcha connoisseur or a total beginner, this lesson in Tokyo offers you the chance to learn about matcha from a former tea farmer. Taste and compare different types of matcha from different production areas in Japan, and discover the difference between fake matcha and the real thing. The small class size offers you a more intimate experience where you can ask lots of questions.

If you’ve never visited Tokyo before, it can be tough to know where to start to take in the sights. On this half-day guided tour, explore some of the city’s most popular landmarks, including the historic Meiji Shrine, the bustling Shibuya Crossing, and the main observation deck of Tokyo Tower.

Experience two Tokyo attractions in just half a day—and leave all of the logistics to someone else—on this small-group tour. First, enjoy views of Tokyo landmarks including Tokyo Skytree and Kaminarimon Gate on a walk along the Sumida River. Then, head to Sensoji Temple for a guided tour of the complex and learn about Japan’s rich traditions and spiritual culture.

Learn about the history and culture of Asakusa with your guide, visiting famous spots and hidden gems alike. Take plenty of amazing photos at the hidden local spots you visit! This small-group tour means you won't miss a thing or have your questions answered. Explore the area on foot and get up-close views of Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and more. You'll get a deeper insight into Asakusa than you would on your own. This short tour is easy to fit into a busy schedule and is perfect for first-time visitors to Tokyo! Venture deep into Asakusa and explore the Rokku and Hoppy Street areas, which still retain their post-war atmosphere and energy, to learn about Japan's nightlife culture. Discover why locals have loved this street for so long through the historical anecdotes shared by your guide. We promise you the best experience!!

Discover Tokyo’s vibrant art scene without the hassle of planning on an art-focused walking tour. This experience combines major highlights with hidden gems, including the Tokyo National Museum (admission included) and the creative neighborhood of Yanaka, known for its thriving community of local artists. Along the way, visit small galleries, meet artists, and gain insights into Tokyo’s art scene that you’d miss if exploring alone.

Leave Tokyo behind to discover the Kanagawa Prefecture–and take the guesswork out of sightseeing–on this full-day, private tour, with visits to Yokohama and Kamakura. Explore highlights including the Great Buddha of Kamakura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine, walk through one of the world’s largest Chinatown districts, and cross over the Enoshima Benten Bridge. Enjoy private transportation throughout the day for a seamless experience through Japanese history, architecture, and culture.

Discover facts about Tokyo that most guidebooks miss on this private half-day walking tour. Learn the heartwarming story behind the Hachiko Statue and snap photos of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing before heading off to try a range of traditional Japanese treats, from sumo wrestler food to Tokyo-style pancakes and locally made candy.

Explore one of Shibuya’s most interesting and laid-back neighborhoods, Ebisu, on this action-packed food tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as you’ll have a guide to navigate and take you down alleyways and side streets that locals love. Visit multiple restaurants and food stalls, and enjoy trying Japanese specialities, as well as a beer, sake, or soft drink.

Get more from your trip to Tokyo with this Tokyo Half-Day Customizable Private Tour that allows you to work with a private guide to customize an experience that caters to your wants and needs. This private tour makes it easy to fit in top highlights in just a few hours with a guide who knows the quickest ways around and can share commentary on the city, its attractions, and its history, too.

Discover Tokyo on your own terms thanks to this 4-hour customizable private tour. Climb aboard you charted bus, limo or van as you explore some of the Japanese capital’s top monuments, ranging from Meiji Jingu Shrine to historic Asakusa, the Imperial Palace and much more. The choice is up to you and your group. Best of all, your private vehicle, driver and round-trip pickup from central Tokyo are included. An optional guide is also on call.

If you want to pack a lot into a day tour of Tokyo, this is the one for you. Your guide will work with you to plan the sites you’d like to visit. They will help you navigate the busy city, and make the most of your time on the tour. You’ll see the city like a local, taking public transport or a private vehicle, and walking the streets like a Tokyo resident.

Explore a different side of Tokyo–and combine three experiences in one tour–on this small-group experience including a history tour of Asakusa, a Shamisen music concert, and dinner in a Japanese restaurant. Take in panoramic city views, learn about local culture, and discover landmarks including Senso-ji Temple before listening to a live Tsugaru-shamisen performance. Afterward, meet the musicians and savor a traditional Japanese meal.

Hakone can be reached from Tokyo by train in an hour or two, making it an ideal day trip from the capital. But knowing what to see—and how to get around—can be challenging for visitors from outside Japan who don’t know the culture or speak the language. Sightsee with ease on this full-day private tour of Hakone, which includes your own personal guide for the day.

Get a crash course in Japanese cuisine during this culinary walking tour of Tokyo. Included tastings and beverages help you learn about the different regional foods of Japan, how they are made, and why Japanese food is popular all over the world.

Swap Tokyo for an exciting day trip to the Mount Fuji area, that’s exclusively for your personal group. Instead of battling the crowds on local public transport, enjoy having a private driver to seamlessly transport you between dispersed sites. Along the way, access views of Mount Fuji, and enjoy stops at Lake Yamanaka and Mount Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.

With this small-group tour of Shinjuku, you can get a shortcut to a selection of favorite local street food spots—including local food stands and restaurants that most tourists miss. Along the way, the guide can order for you, so you don’t have to worry about language barriers, and you can get plenty of tips on the best local dishes to try—such as crispy tempura and fresh sushi.

While Tokyo’s Ginza district is famous for its glimmering commercial projects, such as the Louis Vuitton Namikidori building, it’s also home to many other architectural wonders. Discover its architectural highlights and more hidden gems on this small-group walking tour, which allows you to hone in on the smaller details as you explore on foot. Go beyond the guidebook and learn about how the Shogun era and natural disasters have informed the architectural styles you’ll see throughout the area.

Join this immersive 2-hour walking tour to discover the cultural and culinary heart of Asakusa. Led by an English-speaking guide, pass through Kaminarimon Gate and stroll down Nakamise Street while sampling traditional snacks like ningyo-yaki and senbei. Learn about Asakusa’s Edo-period history and local culture from your guide. You’ll also visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, as well as retro Hoppy Street and Hanayashiki, Japan’s oldest amusement park. Featured by travel influencers, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors, families, and those seeking a local Tokyo experience. Sample traditional snacks along Nakamise Shopping Street Visit Kaminarimon, Senso-ji Temple, Hoppy Street, and Hanayashiki Recommended by travel influencers for local insights The itinerary shown is for reference only. This is a private, customizable tour, and the guide will tailor the experience within the tour duration based on the guest's interests and requests.

Shibuya is famous for its bustling Scramble Crossing, but there’s so much more to explore beyond it. Avoid the guesswork and get a guide’s expert tips on the best things to see and do with this exciting walking tour. Along the way, visit landmarks, get advice on local bars and eateries, and benefit from the flexibility to choose between a private or small-group experience.

Experience Tokyo’s geek culture with an insider guide on this half-day excursion. Craft a custom itinerary that suits your interests and immerse yourself in Japan’s world of otaku with a passionate local. Get to know all things anime, manga, and “cosplay”—or costumed play—and head to well-known gathering spots like the Nakano Broadway shopping center and the electric stores in Akihabara.

Get an in-depth look at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo on a morning tour of the outer market stalls. After starting with a coffee, stroll around the historic wholesale market, learning about the seafood specialists and sampling their produce as you explore. Stop for a blessing at a local shrine, and then finish on a high note with a sweet Japanese snack. If you plan to buy souvenirs or food, remember to bring cash as credit cards are not generally accepted.

Nikko is one of Japan's cultural crown jewels. Discover this historic destination on this one day tour from Tokyo. The area was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and you'll see many of the important destinations that made it so, including the Shinkyo Bridge, Rinnoji Temple, Toshogu Shrine, and Futarasan Shrine. Please note the inclusions and excursions for an understanding of all that is included in the price of this tour.

Experience Kamakura’s nature and history in one day, without spending hours on research, with this private day tour with a local host. After a complimentary train ride from Tokyo, enjoy a custom-crafted itinerary in this one-time capital of medieval Japan. Explore beautiful Shinto shrines in the forest, marvel at brilliant cherry blossoms, and admire the “Great Buddha,” a massive, nearly 800-year-old bronze sculpture of Amida Buddha.