Top Tokyo Literary Tours

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.

The Tokyo National Museum houses some of Japan’s most significant artifacts but if you’re not familiar with the museum’s exhibits it can be tricky to know where to start. Make the most of your time on this private half-day tour with a guide who helps you discover Buddhist statues, samurai swords, ancient kimonos, and more. Enjoy easy logistics with hotel pickup included.

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.

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.

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.