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How to Experience Cherry Blossom Season in Tokyo
By Viator, March 2018
Among Tokyo's many claims to fame, cherry blossoms are at the top of the list. Every year, you can feel the excitement as pink petals known as sakura fill the city in a picture-perfect welcome to ... Read more
How to Get the Best Views of Mt. Fuji
By Viator, February 2018
5511 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
You don't have to climb Mt. Fuji to get a great view. Even from a distance, Japan's tallest mountain offers a backdrop that can’t be matched—so long as clouds don’t thwart the experience. For the ... Read more
Edo History Tours in Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun in 1603, ushering a 200-year reign known as the Edo period—a time of peace and rapid economic growth known as the last period of traditional Japan. Here are some ... Read more
Top Day Trips from Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
5304 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
Tokyo’s filled to the brim with enough stimulation to keep a traveler occupied for weeks, but it's also nice to zip out of town and experience a different side of Japan, from snowy peaks to heritage ... Read more
Exploring Tokyo's Backstreets
By Viator, November 2017
Tokyo’s backstreets teem with local shops, traditional bars and restaurants, inconspicuous shrines and temples, and Tokyoites going about their daily lives—it’s a side of the city every visitor ... Read more
Visiting the Nagano Snow Monkeys from Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
Some of Japan's most photogenic residents, Japanese macaques spend their days soaking in the natural hot springs of the snowy Japanese Alps near the Nagano Prefecture. Here are some tips for seeing ... Read more
Geisha Culture in Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
Geisha are one of the most misunderstood pieces of the Japanese cultural puzzle. These traditional Japanese entertainers are trained in various Japanese arts—dance, music, and the tea ceremony. ... Read more
Karaoke in Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
A trip to Tokyo isn’t complete without a night of karaoke. Unlike its Western counterpart, karaoke in Japan takes place with friends in a private room rather than a crowded bar, with themes ranging ... Read more
Culture Lover's Guide to Tokyo
By Viator, November 2017
1375 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
Traditional and modern culture collide on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. From sumo and sakura to anime and theater, this vibrant capital city is a playground for culture lovers. Here are our top ... Read more
Experiencing Tokyo like a Tokyoite
By Viator, November 2017
The last thing you want to do is travel to Tokyo to see all the highlights and still miss out on the local culture. Instead of visiting as a tourist, experience the city like a local Tokyoite would ... Read more
Tours by Bullet Train from Tokyo
By Viator, October 2017
1048 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
As Japan’s capital and major transportation hub, Tokyo makes an ideal base for exploring the nation by its excellent network of some of the world’s fastest trains. From Kyoto to Hiroshima, here are ... Read more
Where to See Autumn Leaves in Japan
By Viator, October 2017
Colorful autumn foliage, known as koyo or momiji in Japanese, makes autumn a popular time for visitors to Japan—nearly as popular as the spring cherry blossom season. Here's what you need to ... Read more
4 Must-Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo
By Viator, August 2017
While you’re likely to find something to marvel at with nearly every turn in Tokyo, these four neighborhoods are each worth a visit for their distinct takes on Japanese culture, commerce, and ... Read more
Experiencing Old and New Tokyo
By Viator, August 2017
1092 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
Tokyo is a city where old and new collide—a place where traditional ceremony and classical architecture meet modern technology and futuristic fantasy. You haven't really seen Tokyo until you've ... Read more
Kyoto Tours from Tokyo
By Viator, August 2017
If you'e looking for an easy day trip from Tokyo, consider visiting ancient Kyoto, where you'll find a number of temples, gardens, and palaces. From a brief introduction to an immersive experience, ... Read more
