Tokyo · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 1-day tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
See Mt. Fuji, ride Hakone Ropeway and cruise Lake Ashi, then return to Tokyo by bullet train on this full-day guided tour.
“Very informative and we were so lucky to have sun and views of mt fuji all day.Gondola over the crater was excellent”
Review of a 9 to 10-hour Tokyo bus tour with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay cruise.
“Momo was an excellent tour guide and had an excellent sense of humor, which I enjoyed. The tour was interesting but the surprising hightlight at the end of the day when you are getting tired, was the boat cruise at sunset across the river. It was magical”
See Mt Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, enjoy Japanese drums, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen.
“Might not see Fuji from station 5 due to weather/cloud conditions. However once cleared later great views from the other stops especially the cable cars at Hanoke (sp).”
Review of Tokyo DisneySea’s 1-Day Passport, with practical advice on rides, queues, the app, transport, costs, and who will enjoy it most.
“Thankful for apps like this that sell tickets . It’s impossible to buy on the actual website it seems for Disney Tokyo and seems like it’s common problem . Definitely download the app and prepare to pay for priority boarding on couple rides . The place is huge and amazing bring comfy shoes”
Spend a full day at Tokyo Disneyland with seven themed lands, classic rides, parades, Japanese hospitality, and easy QR-code entry.
“Lovely experience got there later than opening times and walked straight into park. I still managed to go on a few rides”
See Mt. Fuji from the 5th Station, ride Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and enjoy a full day of Japanese mountain scenery from Tokyo.
“Great value for money and great guide The tour is very well organized and there is so much to see. The money is definitely worth the experience, especially if you are as lucky as I was, and have a clear sky sunny day. Everything was great but what really made me love this tour was our guide Tsubasa! His spirit, his energy and passion are on another level. He gives clear instructions but at the same time keeps it funny and comfortable for everyone. His personal touch and attention to details was outstanding. When he found out that I was learning Japanese, he started to speak Japanese to me very…”
See Tokyo your way with a private guide, flexible stops, local food tips, and practical help using the city’s trains and subway.
“LAX was wonderful. He explained everything to our satisfaction. We enjoyed the shrines and temples. We enjoyed his incredible insights into the Japanese culture and all its traditions. The one complaint I have is to take credit cards at the end of the day.”
Explore Kamakura temples, Komachi Street, the Great Buddha, and Enoshima on a guided 9-hour trip from Tokyo.
“Really nice! The guide, Yuki, was really kind and full of information. We really suggest this tour!”
Explore Tokyo by metro and on foot with a private guide, choosing classic temples, markets, shrines, shopping districts, and modern city sights.
“Our guide Tak was the best. Extremely knowledgeable of the Tokyo area and sites. A great guy and very friendly. Spoke very good English”
Review of a full-day Mt Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo, with 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway, lunch, and taiko drums.
“Marie our guide was excellent. Learned a lot about local culture as well. Very good lunch and taiko drum entertainment a bonus”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
