Top Tokyo Plantation Tours

This half-day tour is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid the hassle of navigating by having a private guide to show you around the city. A perk of the tour is that you won’t waste time going to sights that don’t interest you, as the route can be customized. A sample itinerary may include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

This tour is private to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

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.

Discover the art of bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in an artistic shape, during this small-group hands-on experience near Tokyo. Head to Bonsai-cho ("Bonsai City) to see some beautiful examples then try your hand at various techniques for shaping and pruning bonsai trees while a guide answers any questions you may have.

First, there will be a 15-minute lecture introducing the basics of bonsai, including an explanation of what bonsai is, its historical roots in Japan, and an introduction to Bonsai-machi (Bonsai Town). Although you won't create your own bonsai during this session, you will participate in tasks that artisans perform regularly, such as pruning, moss application, and wire shaping. At the end, you will also learn daily care techniques for bonsai. While you won't be able to take a bonsai home, you will receive either the scissors used during the workshop or an original samue (traditional workwear) from Seikou-en as a souvenir.

Get an intimate look at Tokyo during this bike tour. Discover the city’s hidden paths and top landmarks, cycling beneath the skyscrapers of Shinjuku to a local shrine and exploring neighborhoods like Ginza and Roppongi Hills. Pass landmarks like Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the Imperial Palace before ending at the top of the 48-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A guide, bike, and helmet are included.

Enjoy a beginner-friendly matcha experience in a relaxed local space in Shibuya. Learn how to prepare your own matcha using traditional tea tools, enjoy it with Japanese sweets, and create a memorable moment during your Tokyo trip. • Hands-on matcha making with friendly English-speaking hosts • Japanese sweets served with your matcha • Relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Shibuya • Easy for beginners and first-time visitors • Great for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families

Get a taste of Japanese food and culture during this walking tour of Tokyo’s Shibuya district. Escape the tourist hordes as you eat like a Japanese local, sampling traditional bites at off-the-beaten-path eateries and hangouts that you’d likely miss otherwise. You can also toast your adventure, and new friends, with one included drink too.

Discover the dazzling city of Yokohama with ease on a private driving tour either during the day or evening from Tokyo. Save your legs and the hassle of navigating public transport with pick-up from your hotel. Once there, keep your camera poised as you pass by tranquil Japanese gardens and impressive architecture, seeing the city from various angles with your driver at hand. Highlights include Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and the Sky Garden.

First, there will be a 15-minute lecture introducing the basics of bonsai, including an explanation of what bonsai is, its historical roots in Japan, and an introduction to Bonsai-machi (Bonsai Town). Although you won't create your own bonsai during this session, you will participate in tasks that artisans perform regularly, such as pruning, moss application, and wire shaping. At the end, you will also learn daily care techniques for bonsai. While you won't be able to take a bonsai home, you will receive either the scissors used during the workshop or an original samue (traditional workwear) from Seikou-en as a souvenir. 11:00/14:00 Meet at Tobu Department Store, Ikebukuro ↓ Wear samue attire ↓ 30-minute lecture on bonsai ↓ 30-minute hands-on bonsai experience ↓ 12:00/15:00 Dismissal on site

• Explore a beautiful traditional tea farm in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture • Wear a traditional dress as you try your hand at tea picking • Learn about the tea-making process from start to finish • Make your own fresh, hand-rolled tea • Enjoy unique tea-leaf tempura

This walking tour of Shinjuku’s buzzing areas of Golden Gai and Kabukicho is the perfect way to discover great bars, restaurants, and food stalls, without having to do any research. Discover new haunts, and feast on local specialties, such as ramen and “yakitori” (skewers). Learn about local history from your guide, and best of all, enjoy the perk of having tastings included.

Using the same materials as Japanese interior bonsai artists, you can create miniature versions. Since these are artificial bonsai, no maintenance such as watering is required. You can take your finished pieces home with you overseas.