There are tons to see and experience in Japan. Take your sightseeing to the next level with a guided tour. This way, you will have an expert explain the history and cultural significance of all the interesting things you see while exploring an area. Check out some of the best guided tours in Japan.
1. Kyoto Full Day Sight Seeing Tour
The Kyoto Full Day Sight Seeing Tour is a comprehensive, 9-hour tour of Kyoto. Your knowledgeable tour guide will provide you with a wealth of information about the history and cultural context of all the places you will visit during your tour. Some of the places that you will visit and learn about in depth include, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Sanju-Sangendo Hal and the Heian Shrine.
2. Full Day Tour of Nagano
If you are you are a nature enthusiast, this full day tour of Nagano is perfect for you. The 8-hour tour will allow you to become well acquainted with Nagano’s famous snow monkeys. The first stop on the tour is a park that provides opportunities for visitors to get close to the monkeys. Watch them play, take pictures, and possibly strike up an interspecies friendship. Afterwards, you will walk through lush, serene forest trails. To replenish your energy, you will have a lunch break, after which you will visit the Zenko-ji Temple. End your eventful day at a sake distillery, where you can sample various flavors of sake.
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3. Walking Food Tour of Shibuya
Learn about Japanese culture through its cuisine. This walking food tour of Shibuya is a fun and delicious way to familiarize yourself with Shibuya and its history and culture. Your guide will take your through the area and take you to local eateries that are typically not overpriced nor crowded by tourists. Your taste buds will have the adventure of a lifetime as you try Kobe beef, octopus balls (known as “takoyaki”), egg pancakes (known as “okonomiyaki”), and other new dishes and beverages.
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4. Kochia Hill Sightseeing Day Tour from Tokyo
You’ll get to enjoy the iconic and unique flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park and Miharashi Hill. Not only that, you will also get to enjoy a buffet lunch of Japanese food, as well as taste the famous pears from Ibaraki. Your food journey doesn’t end there, you will then go to the Kanefuku – the cod roe making factory, where you’ll taste some of their products.
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5. Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise
View one of Japan’s most popular landmarks, Mount Fuji, from a unique angle; one that is over a mile (1.6 km) above the city of Tokyo. Take in the breathtaking views of the city, majestic mountain peaks and lakes that surround them. Next, cruise on Lake Ashi, yet again the tour of the lake has a twist; your cruise will take place on a pirate ship. The tour ends with a cable ride over Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, and Hakone National Park.
6. Half Day Small Group Kyoto Cultural Tour
This tour is approximately three and a half hours long. There is a maximum of twelve people per group, so you should be able to ask questions with ease; you may even make some new friends by the time the tour is finished. The walking tour will start at 2:00pm at Kyoto station; your guide will take you to see the Gion Geisha district, Zen gardens, traditional tea houses, and other culturally significant places.
7. Six-day-long Kyushu Food Tour
Embark on a mouthwatering culinary tour with an English-speaking guide and private transportation from the vibrant city of Fukuoka. Day one starts at Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine, and then you can indulge in local delights such as umegae mochi, ramen, and the famed strawberries of the region. Day two features a sake brewery visit, tea masterclass, and Tsuetate Onsen relaxation.
Day three offers hot spring-steamed eggs and forest bathing, followed by a carbonated hot spring experience and exclusive sushi dining. Day four brings a seafood breakfast and mushroom harvesting in Kunisaki Peninsula, along with a visit to the historic Fuki-ji Temple.
The final day includes a stop at Hita, where you’ll explore well-preserved old-style houses and culinary treasures.
8. Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour
See all the most iconic places in Tokyo on this tour. The 4-hour tour begins with pick up at designated hotels. Sightseers will board a bus and embark on the part of the tour that is on land. Listen intently as your guide explains the stories of major landmarks such as Japan’s World Trade Center, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa Kannon Temple. The last 40 minutes of the tour will be a cruise on the Sumrida River. As the tour ends, you will receive a complimentary map of the city, which will come in handy as you continue to explore the city on your own.
9. Tokyo Day Tour
The Tokyo Day Tour is a thorough, all day tour of the city that lasts eight and a half hours. On this tour, you will go to all the popular sites such as the Meji Temple, Imperial Palace, and Ginza shopping district. The whole day will be filled with fun, learning, shopping, and plenty of opportunities to sample scrumptious foods. The day tour starts with pick up at your hotel; it ends with a leisurely tour around the Tokyo Bay, where you can admire some of the city’s finest architecture as well as unwind and discuss the day’s events with friends and family.
10. Uji Morning Walking and Tea Ceremony Tour
This 4-hour morning walking tour starts off on Uji Bridge, where you can revel in the gorgeous view of the Uji River. The tour guide will then take the group to Nakanoshima Park. After walking through the park, you can participate in a tea ceremony in Taihoan, a town renowned for its tea. End your tour at Byodoin Temple, a peaceful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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11. Osaka Welcome Tour
The Osaka Welcome Tour allows you to explore Osaka with a local. Your guide will not only be able to provide you with facts, but also a local’s perspective and possibly some tips and wisdom known only to locals. It is a customized walking tour that last between two to four hours. The tours can be done in four languages, English, French, Spanish, and German, making it accessible for people of several nationalities.
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