Top Tokyo Literary Tours

Tour Tokyo’s highlights in an unforgettable way—dressed up in costume, traveling by go-kart. Your tour is both fun and safe, with a safety briefing, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. During the tour, drive past many Tokyo landmarks including the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, and access views of Tokyo Bay.

Maximize your sightseeing in Tokyo with this private tour led by a government-licensed guide. Customize your itinerary to visit top Tokyo sights such as the Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Shibuya Crossing, with hotel pickup for added convenience. Without a shared group, you can explore at your own pace, with different tour durations to suit your schedule and preferences.

This half-day private tour is ideal for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid navigation hassles with a licensed guide and enjoy a customizable itinerary featuring top sights such as Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and the Imperial Palace. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, letting you focus on experiencing Tokyo's modern and traditional highlights efficiently. Extend the tour duration to include additional stops.

Engage in a serene half-day experience that combines the ancient practices of Zen meditation and calligraphy at a tranquil local temple. Under the guidance of a monk, learn the art of zazen—sitting and breathing to cultivate mindfulness—while enjoying a calming session enhanced by the option of traditional keisaku. Reflect on your practice over a cup of matcha and Japanese sweets, fostering a relaxed atmosphere. Transition to a calligraphy workshop where you will master brush techniques and create a personalized artwork on shikishi board. Capture the moment with photos of your creation, making this a memorable keepsake from your Zen journey.

One of the challenges of navigating Tokyo is the complex transportation system. This tour aims to make your transition easy. Explore the city the local way by utilizing the public transit with the expert who knows the system very well. In the process, we will visit a few neighborhoods near Shinjuku that are normally not on the visitor itinerary so you can see some different aspects of the city you might otherwise miss. Along the way I can help with organizing your plans for the rest of your stay. By the end of the tour, you will have a better grasp on the size and overall geography of the metropolis and knowing how to use the efficient public transportation system should boost the confidence to explore the city on your own!

Even if you say Shinjuku, it's too big to know, Where should I go, where should I take photos? It's highly recommended for beginners. Guides with national qualifications will guide you. You can also learn about the culture and history of Shinjuku.

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.