1-DAY TOURS · Japan
The good 1-day tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Mt Fuji and Hakone in one long day, with 5th Station, ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, and Shinkansen return to Tokyo.
“Great experience- love sora and her energy. Buffet could have had more traditional Japanese cuisine! But overall worth the expense.”
Full-day Tokyo coach tour with Meiji Jingu, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree Tembo Deck, and Tokyo Bay ferry.
“Aya was a wonderful tour guide and very attentive to each person on the tour, even though it was a large group. We explored lots of different places and got a great overview of Tokyo highlights. Would highly recommend!”
Kyoto highlights in one day: Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji. English guide, admissions included.
“The tour was great and the only thing is that the floor of the temple were cold and you have to take your shoes off. The guide, Mai, was very good and had some good jokes.”
Guided Mt Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, Mt Komagatake Ropeway, and Shinkansen return.
“Fantastic tour in every way. Our experienced guide, Miko, provided interesting cultural information, interesting commentary and even origami craft while cheerfully keeping us on time for the various stops: bus ride, Fuji 5th station, fab lunch and drum show, boat ride, gondola, and bullet train return. Our driver chauffeured us smoothly. We can honestly say this is the best tour we have taken while travelling. Many thanks to Sun Tours and their terrific employees.”
A peaceful day in Hiroshima and Miyajima by air-conditioned coach and ferry, with UNESCO stops, museum entry, and English guidance included.
“Best tour I ever had. Marin was the best guide, knowledgeable, fun, great attitude, always smiling. Her qualities made the tour very enjoyable and really made for a great day. Didn't want the tour to end.”
Full-day Kyoto coach tour linking Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and the bamboo grove, plus World Heritage stops, with an English guide and Wi-Fi.
“Ciel was great, we enjoyed every second of it, and we were wakuwaku of being taught a lot of new things of history and japan things”
One day at Tokyo DisneySea with a 1-day passport, smartphone entry, and app-based planning so you can focus on rides, shows, and Fantasy Springs.
“Very immersive and memorable. A lot to explore even if you’re not going on rides.”
Tokyo Disneyland 1-day passport with QR entry and skip-the-line scanning. Explore 7 themed lands, parades, big rides, and dining.
“every single thing was wheelchair accessible for my 4 year old son. he was never denied a ride.”
11-hour guided day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Hakone Ropeway, and Lake Ashi cruise with a floating torii, from $129.
“The guide was good the Japanese garden restaurant was awesome”
One day in Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO sites, Peace Memorial history, ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, plus Hiroshima okonomiyaki.
“Tomo was a fantastic guide. She answered all questions. Her English is excellent and her knowledge is amazing. The tour was 10/10, definitely recommend.”
Custom private Tokyo day with a local guide, optional pickup, train help, and iconic stops from Asakusa to Meiji Jingu and Skytree.
“Lax was an excellent tour guide - he was knowledgeable and personable. Lax is well traveled and we shared stories about visiting the same locations. We opted to go to Hamu rikyu gardens and Asakusa. LAX pointed out small details that we would have missed and told funny stories. Highly recommend him!”
Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima with temple tickets, the Great Buddha, Komachi Street snacks, and possible Mt. Fuji views.
“Fantastic day trip! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend. Guide was very lovely and entertaining.”
Private Tokyo tour in 4 to 8 hours with hotel pickup and a local guide, mixing temples, Tsukiji, Harajuku, Shibuya, and more.
“Yoko was very attentive, very patient and she went above and beyond. Her english skill is great and we communicated well. I chose the 6 hour walking tour for my family of three, she was flexible with us changing our plan in the last minute, we weren’t sure where to go since it was our first time in Japan plus it was a rainy day, and she planned a great walking tour for us, we visited temples, shopping district and arcade/games. Overall, it was a great experience.”
A smooth one-day coach tour from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and the Komagatake Ropeway in Hakone.
“So many memories created in one day. The three phases Give you just enough of each experience. The meal and entertainment were also exceptional!”
Tokyo one-day guided tour: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Odaiba, and TOKYO SKYTREE® Tembo Deck with lunch and bus.
“Itinerary was carefully planned and it did not feel rushed at all. I am truly sorry but I forgot the Japanese name of the tour guide (I remember her English name, which I believe is Grace), she is not only very knowledgeable, but also very sweet and kind. Overall a very fun trip even when you’re going solo!”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
