Top Kanto Half-day Tours

See some of the top Tokyo temples, gardens and shopping areas during this 4-hour bus tour, perfect for first-time city visitors and those short on time. During your Tokyo exploration you’ll marvel at the city’s Meiji Jingu Shrine, see the Imperial Palace East Garden and stop at Asakusa Kannon Temple (known as Senso-ji). Finish your excursion at the busy Ginza shopping district and the colorful Nakamise Street, another commercial hotspot. This overview of the temples, shopping and shrines of Tokyo includes a guide, entrance fees and pickup from select hotels.

Enjoy the best attractions the Japanese capital has to offer in a short time period as you sample the city’s shopping and culture on this 3.5-hour Tokyo city tour. Join a guide as you explore famous Tokyo landmarks like the iconic Tokyo Tower, the serene Asakusa Kannon Buddhist temple and make a brief stop for photos outside the Imperial Palace. Your morning Tokyo excursion also includes pickup from select hotels, entrance fees and a souvenir city map to continue your exploration.

Enjoy a memorable rickshaw ride through the streets of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most picturesque and historic neighborhoods, on this easily-customizable 30-min, 45-min, 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour tour offering several different ride lengths. Sit back and relax as your knowledgeable driver peddles you past some of the city’s iconic sites, lovely gardens, towering skyscrapers and historic shops, passing cherry and maple trees as you go. It’s a great way to take a relaxed, informative, ride through this atmospheric area of Tokyo.

Take in some of the top sights in Tokyo during this 3.5-hour sightseeing excursion and river cruise perfect for those short on time. Get a sky-high view of the city from the 40th floor of the World Trade Center building, before exploring the sacred confines of Asakusa Kannon Temple, strolling the shops of Nakamise Street and then stopping by the Imperial Palace and Ginza district. Your experience finishes with a relaxing 40-minute cruise. This Tokyo exploration and cruise also includes a guide, all entrance fees and pickup from select hotels.

Discover the highlights of Tokyo from the comfort of your own private custom chartered taxi. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as your driver will navigate. There will be no wasting time seeing things that don’t interest you—customize your tour so you only see the areas you’re interested in. Possible attractions include Asakusa Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market, or Meiji Jingu Shrine. 

Explore Yokohama the easy way on a private tour with a personal guide. Choose your own itinerary to suit your own interests and needs. Recommended destinations include temples, parks, historic buildings, and the Port of Yokohama. Your guide will tell you all about the history and culture of the sites you visit. This is an ideal day tour for travelers who want a fun and individual introduction to Yokohama.

Spend your morning sightseeing in Tokyo by comfortable coach. Motor past multiple landmarks, such as the National Diet Building, and stop to explore significant sites including the Imperial Palace East Garden and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Your Tokyo tour includes round-trip transport and headsets so you can clearly hear your guide.

Leave the modern world behind on a private full-day tour of Kamakura, a historic city replete with Zen Buddhist architecture. With a personal guide, you’ll travel from Tokyo in a private vehicle and tick off top Kamakura attractions such as the Shrine of Tsuragoaka Hachimangu, the Engaku-Ji Temple, and 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the rich spiritual history and fascinating sights of Kamakura during this 5-hour trip from Tokyo. Visit a mix of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples as you get a sense for the religious heritage of this Japanese city, which is home to number of famous attractions like the 42-foot (13-meter) tall Great Buddha statue. A tasty Japanese-style lunch at a high-end restaurant is also included.

Combine iconic Tokyo attractions with lesser-known enclaves on a private half-day tour of Japan’s capital. In a group comprising of just you and your party, you’ll visit the Meiji Shrine, one of Japan’s most popular Shinto shrines; explore the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, home to a sublime Japanese garden; and discover the backstreets of Yanaka, replete with temples and Edo-style architecture. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off by your guide are included.

Experience the energy of Japan’s ancient samurai thanks to this 6-hour history-themed walking tour of Kamakura with a private guide. Explore a range of Buddhist temples, Shinto Shrines, and traditional street vendors in a city that was Japan’s feudal capital from the 12th through 14th centuries.

Explore the streets of Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood like a Japanese ninja warrior during this 4-hour sightseeing trip wearing an authentic ninja costume. Slip into your black ninja garb and try to “elude detection” as you wander the streets of this historic area with your guide. During your exploration you’ll visit local landmarks like Kappabashi Market, Kaminarimon Gate, chow down on Japanese delicacies like ‘Okonomiyaki’ and stop by a ninja shop where you can stock up on supplies. Your ninja costume, a guide and lunch are included.

Shop and stroll the streets of Tokyo like a local on this 4-hour ‘anti-sightseeing’ walking tour celebrating the daily activities of city residents. See a different side of the Japanese capital, away from the tourist attractions, as you visit a ‘depachika’ (department store eatery), walk the grounds of Kiyosumi Teien Garden, visit a centuries-old shrine and hunt for bargains on a ‘shotengai’ (shopping street).

Have a tour around a city that’s popular with Muslim travelers—Kamakura. By going on a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention. Save time and see multiple highlights in one day, such as Jōmyō-ji, Hokoku temple, Komachi Street, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, and more. You won’t have to worry about language barriers as a guide will translate, and recommend where to get a halal lunch too.

Step into a world of Japanese ukiyo-e, a style of woodblock painting that thrived during the Edo period. On this tour, you'll visit the home of an established ukiyo-e artist in Tokyo to learn about the treasured art form and watch him at work. A translator is on hand to help you communicate, allowing you to ask as many questions as you want about this unique form of Japanese art.

Explore the Izu Kogen Highlands on this guided bicycle tour. In a small group of no more than four people, take the chairlift up to the top of Mount Omuro then, after taking in the view, embark on a downhill bike ride to the Jogasaki Coast, stopping off along the way to take in your surroundings. There's time for a short hike along the Jogasaki Coast before returning to Izu-Kogen Station.

Discover multiple facets of Japan’s one-of-a-kind culture during this 4.5-hour combination cooking class and walking tour in Tokyo. You’ll make an intimate exploration of the neighborhood of Fukagawa on food during a fun scavenger hunt. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, finish the day by learning to make Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki from a professional chef. A guide, all instructors, lunch and a souvenir apron and towel are included.

Experience Japan in bloom during this 2-hour ‘sakura’ walking tour of Tokyo. Find the best viewpoints for photos on a route around the banks of the Sumida River, and cross Azumba Bridge to discover Ushijima Shrine’s iconic Japanese garden. Travel with a small group, limited to just 15 people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly for approximately one week in March and April. The date is subject to change.