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Asakusa Highlight Tour: Explore Japanese Tradition and Religion
Experience2 hrs

Asakusa Highlight Tour: Explore Japanese Tradition and Religion

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Tokyo’s Asakusa district on this immersive 2-hour guided walking tour. Join a knowledgeable local guide as you explore iconic landmarks like the famous Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street. This tour offers a unique insight into the blending of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, traditional rituals, and the fascinating stories behind each site. Experience the spiritual side of Tokyo by participating in rituals such as temizu (hand cleansing), offering prayers in the traditional Buddhist style, and trying your luck with omikuji (fortune-telling paper slips). Learn about the cultural significance of the Kaminarimon Gate, its iconic red lantern, and the history behind the famous Thunder Gate. Your small group (max 8 travelers) ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to ask questions and explore Asakusa’s hidden gems away from the crowds.

4.9(79 reviews)Free cancellation
Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience
Experience2 hr 30 min

Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

Shojin ryori is a traditional vegetarian cuisine that has been eaten in Japan for more than 700 years. Known for its creative use of vegetables, legumes, and grains, it is deeply connected to Japanese religion and health and the history of Japanese cuisine. In this program, you will learn how to create shojin ryori with an accredited English-speaking instructor who will explain further about this vegetarian cuisine’s many faces. Example menu: 1. Sesame Tofu 2. Flavored Japanese Mustard Spinach with Nori Seaweed 3. Kyoto-style Teriyaki Vegetables (broiled in a sweet soy sauce marinade) 4. Vegetable Tempura 5. Rice with Assorted Grains 6. Japanese-style Dashi Broth Soup 7. Sweet Tofu Dumplings

5.0(10 reviews)Free cancellation
PRIVATE tour in 180SX to Daikoku+++++Private Tour
Experience4 hrs

PRIVATE tour in 180SX to Daikoku+++++

Operated by JDMdrifttours. You will be picked up from any hotel in Tokyo and personally driven to the Mecca of Japanese car culture in Tokyo. You will be picked up in a JDM Nissan 180sx turbo and escorted to Daikoku PA where we will park and walk around, taking pictures and admiring the cars. You will be able to meet fellow car enthusiasts from Japan and around the world. We will drive across Rainbow Bridge from which you can see Tokyo’s skyline lit up at night. Stop and check out the world famous A PIT Autobacs for the best car souvenirs. Take epic pictures in front of Tokyo Skytree. Go to Akihabara which is a famous spot for car enthusiasts to gather. You will be able to see local JDM car culture up close!

5.0(6 reviews)Free cancellation
Hakone Full-Day Private Tour By Public TransportationPrivate Tour
Experience10 hrs

Hakone Full-Day Private Tour By Public Transportation

You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. Guides and you go to the destination by bullet train or Limited Express Odakyu Romance Car from Tokyo It is a recommended tour for those who have the JR Rail Pass. The destinations of the tour include the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashinoko, Owakudani and Hakone Shrine. For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect section of this web page.

5.0(4 reviews)Free cancellation
Tokyo 6 hours Customized Private TourPrivate Tour
Experience6 hrs

Tokyo 6 hours Customized Private Tour

This is the perfect tour for keen explorers that have already done a bit of research on Tokyo and have a rough idea of the places that interest them but still need a local expert to assist with navigating the streets, overcoming the language barrier, or to simply gain some additional recommendations and insider local knowledge. Give us an overview of your interests and We will transform them into a tour that is unique to your needs. Conversely, if you require a customised private tour but have absolutely no idea about where to go or what to see, then this tour is also for you! From delivering countless tours to hundreds of tourists over the years, We knows the key places that travellers love (and the spots to avoid) so get in touch and We will do the hardwork of planning your itinerary so that you see and experience Tokyo the way you want!

5.0(6 reviews)
Watch Samurai themed Entertainment show in Shinjuku
Experience1 hr 30 min

Watch Samurai themed Entertainment show in Shinjuku

Enjoy a Japanese neo-entertainment show in the middle of Shinjuku! The show is sure to “crazy,” “wacky,” and “mind-blowing” as you enjoy traditional Japanese culture, modern entertainment, and an inexpressible moment. You may even be able to feel Japan in this quirky space that is disconnected from the splendor of Japanese history and culture. It is worth a visit, and you will not understand its value until you have visited it once! We hope you will immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai Restaurant! *Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch of your choice or 2Drinks during the performance. Please select from the Food & Drink Menu A-F attached to the tour page and let us know your preference at the time of reservation. *Smoking is not permitted inside the show venue. Smoking is allowed in the waiting area on the ground floor. *Please refrain from wearing sunglasses *No visitors under the age of 18 are allowed to enter. *Photography and video are allowed, but no flash.

3.8(5 reviews)Free cancellation
Tokyo Layover Tour: 5 hours by Car, Haneda+ SightseeingPrivate Tour
Experience5 hrs

Tokyo Layover Tour: 5 hours by Car, Haneda+ Sightseeing

The only Tokyo layover tour that covers both airports. Flying between Haneda and Narita? We handle the transfer and give you a private Tokyo experience along the way — no separate booking needed. Arriving at either airport with time to spare? We've got you covered too. No more waiting around at the airport — explore, discover, and enjoy instead! Turn your short stop in Tokyo into a memorable adventure. Our friendly local guide will take you to Tokyo’s must-see spots — all in just 5 hours! We use a car BMW X7 or Toyota Alphard. Perfectly designed for first-time visitors, this tour offers unbeatable value and comfort, with private car transport making your experience smooth and hassle-free. Please note: As is customary in Japan, guests cover the guide’s transportation and meal costs.

4.9(27 reviews)Free cancellation
Hands-on Japanese Cooking in a Tokyo Home with a Humorous HostPrivate Tour
Experience2 hr 30 min

Hands-on Japanese Cooking in a Tokyo Home with a Humorous Host

After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Satoru will share stories about life and culture in Japan while you learn how to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch. After that, you will then sit down to eat your home style Japanese dishes at his dining table. Join this welcoming local, and return home with recipes, lifelong memories and a gift of one of Sato's special Japanese utensils and a favorite ingredient so you can recreate his dishes back home. IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: everyone’s favorite Japanese meal day Saturday: Home-style Sushi day Sun - Tue: A main of either Donburi or Bento, Miso soup and some sides.

5.0(19 reviews)Free cancellation
Akihabara - Discover the Otaku Culture & Experience the Maid Cafe
Experience4 hrs

Akihabara - Discover the Otaku Culture & Experience the Maid Cafe

Akihabara is not only Anime and Mangas. We have many other threads of OTAKU and Akihabara is one that caters to so many of them. While the focus is of course the Anime and Mangas, figurines, dolls, cosplay, trading cards and the 2.5 dimensional world that this consists, we will be look deeper and explore the backstreets of Akihabara and check out the Akiba food culture, game consoles, pop culture snacks, cosplay, purikura, arcade games & more. Should time allow, we may visit other otaku spots to help you get a bigger picture of the otaku world. We may visit one of the top three shrines of EDO Tokyo to give you a glimpse of the historical and traditional culture aspect apart of the pop culture available here in Akihabara Wednesday may give you an opportunity to see the one and only Maid Cafe Theatre performed by actual maids cafe maids and only available from Vas Tours. Note that the traveler must reserve well beforehand as tickets are difficult to go. Let us know.

4.1(7 reviews)Free cancellation
Tokyo Asakusa Photogenic Night Walk with 1 drink
Experience2 hrs

Tokyo Asakusa Photogenic Night Walk with 1 drink

Discover a hidden side of Asakusa that most people don't know! Our guide, a night-time Asakusa specialist, will take you on a relaxing walking tour away from the daytime crowds, immersing you in the magical atmosphere. Asakusa at night is a perfect spot for photography. The tour begins with a stroll through the Asakusa underground shopping arcade. This area is difficult to access without a guide, but it retains the atmosphere of old Asakusa and offers opportunities to interact with locals. You can enjoy “Denki Brandy,” a unique blended whiskey born in Asakusa during the Meiji era. Even if you don't drink alcohol, don't worry—we also have non-alcoholic options available! ※On Wednesdays and store holidays, the drink menu may be subject to change. Then, visit the beautifully illuminated Sensoji Temple, learning about its history and significance as you wander through the tranquil grounds. ※The main hall closes at 6pm, so you may not be able to enter.

4.9(21 reviews)Free cancellation
Tokyo Full Course Tour: Explore 15 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems
Experience10 hrs

Tokyo Full Course Tour: Explore 15 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Let’s dive into and discover Tokyo's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds. Explore as many as 15 attractions in the city on this full day tour. We take you to the must-see sights and also show you the hidden gems of each location. Let’s stroll the city on foot and by metro like a local for the day. Transportation and the street in the area are very complicated. However, all our guides were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals. So, we can take you to so many places, at the best time, within a limited timeframe. Though the tour, you can learn about our history, culture, society, values, local etiquette, how to take public transportations, and our everyday life. 【Places to visit】 Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Hachiko/scramble crossing, Tsukiji food market (lunch), Tsukiji Honganji temple, Imperial Palace, Marunouchi, Tokyo station, Akihabara, Ueno, Sensoji temple, Asakusa shrine, Izakaya.

4.8(19 reviews)
Tokyo Half Walking Day Tour with a Local Expert GuidePrivate Tour
Experience4 hrs

Tokyo Half Walking Day Tour with a Local Expert Guide

All of our guides choose to live in Tokyo as they LOVE it. Either let us suggest an itinerary for you or we will customize your tour for you...OR a combination of both. It is totally up to you. Simple!! Let us share our passion, knowledge and enthusiasm of this wonderful city and culture that combines the ancient and the ultra modern. We also offer free support while you are in Japan. Need help with a restauarant booking- or a hotel or train? Simply ask your friendly guide or send us an email ....We love to help! World listed sites and off the beaten path secret gems - your tour awaits!!

4.7(26 reviews)Free cancellation

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