Discover the tours worth booking, the experiences you should NOT miss, and insider secrets only locals know.
Whether you're going for 24 hours or 2 weeks, this guide reveals the best things to do in Tokyoโwith hand-picked tours you can book instantly.
๐ Why Tokyo?
Tokyo isnโt just a city โ itโs a world. Neon nights, peaceful temples, futuristic tech, unforgettable food.
Butโฆ Tokyo is massive. If you donโt plan right, youโll lose hours in train stations, queues, and tourist traps.
โ Skip the lines
โ Book trusted tours
โ Avoid scams
โ See the BEST of Tokyo without stress
โ Save time, money, and energy
(These are the highest-rated experiences โ perfect for first-time travelers.)
This is the most popular cooking experience in Tokyo. Fun, delicious, beginner-friendly.
Perfect for photos + TikTok
Family-friendly
Real Japanese chef instructor
Lifetime skill you take home
Donโt wander blindly โ uncover the hidden stories behind Tokyoโs oldest temple.โ
Asakusa is incredibleโฆ but confusing if you donโt know what youโre looking at. A guide turns it into a magical experience.
See ancient Tokyo
Learn secret temple traditions
Get photos in iconic locations
Become part of Tokyoโs history โ with photos that look straight out of a Japanese postcard.โ
Wear a beautiful kimono and explore Asakusa with a photographer.
Stunning Instagram/TikTok content
Professional photos included
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
Eat where locals eat โ not where tourists get trapped.
Taste gyoza, yakitori, ramen, taiyaki, and secret snacks.
Skip overpriced tourist food
Explore real hidden alleys
Small group experience
See Japanโs most iconic mountain โ without worrying about trains, buses, or language barriers.
This is the highest-demand day trip in Japan. Sells out fast.
No complicated transport
Better viewpoints
Includes stops at stunning lakes + villages
๐ Book the Mount Fuji Day Trip
๐ Best area for first-timers: Shinjuku
๐ Best area for anime + gaming: Akihabara
๐ Best area for culture: Asakusa
๐ Best area for nightlife: Shibuya
Hotels sell out fast in 2025 โ book early.
โ Senso-ji Temple
โ Nakamise Street
โ Kimono photoshoot
โ Tokyo Skytree
โ Shibuya Crossing
โ Shinjuku Gyoen Park
โ Street food tour
โ Golden Gai nightlife
โ Mount Fuji
or
โ TeamLab Planets + Odaiba
โ๏ธ Donโt Forget Travel Insurance (Tokyo is Safe โ But NOT Cheap)
A stomach bug, missed flight, or lost bag in Tokyo? Expensive. Travel insurance? Cheap.
SafetyWing is the most popular option for:
โ Digital nomads
โ Solo travelers
โ Budget travelers
โ Long-term trips