Tokyo · DAY TRIPS FROM TOKYO
One free day, five plausible directions. The 15 below compare Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura and the coast on travel time, on what you actually see when you get there, and on the price of the seat.
See Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi, and the ropeway in one busy day, with lunch, an English guide, and a bullet train return to Tokyo.
“Tour guide - Levin - was great. Keep the group laughing and engaged with the tour the whole day. Great way to spend a day in Japan.”
See Tokyo’s essential sights in one day, with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, matcha, lunch, Skytree, and a possible Tokyo Bay ferry.
“Momo was the BEST tour guide! She was fun and friendly and shared so many unique things about Tokyo with us! Our family LOVED all the stops and there was even a fun matcha tasting!!! We enjoyed the first class tour and Momo and highly recommend this tour to anyone!”
Review of Tokyo’s Mt Fuji and Hakone day tour, with 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, Komagatake Ropeway, drum show, and bullet train return.
“The bus ride to 5th station was smooth & safe. Our tour guide, Shige, was a wealth of information for our particular destinations as well as glimpses of life in Japan. Figured at the start that we won’t be seeing Mt. Fuji due to inclement weather, and it’s ok. All in all, the tour was a great start for us in Japan.”
Review of Tokyo DisneySea’s 1-Day Passport, with ride strategy, app tips, transport advice, costs, queues, and who should book.
“It was fun. I just don’t think one should have to purchase fast passes in order to experience Disney. It’s already expensive for admission and 3 hour wait times are ridiculous. They should limit the number of people allowed into the park so the people who do get in have the opportunity to experience the park appropriately.”
A practical review of Tokyo Disneyland's 1-Day Passport, with ride tips, crowd advice, app guidance, dining notes, and honest value.
“every single thing was wheelchair accessible for my 4 year old son. he was never denied a ride.”
See Mt. Fuji from the 5th Station, ride Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and enjoy a full-day escape from Tokyo for $129.
“It was a good trip it was a shame we had zero visibility.”
Build your ideal Tokyo day with a private local guide, from Senso-ji and Meiji Shrine to sushi, anime, gardens, and subway tips.
“Ken led the best tour experience I’ve had! His English and local knowledge was superb. He was flexible with my priorities and put together an excellent itinerary. Highly recommend!!”
Explore Kamakura’s shrines, Great Buddha, temples, shopping streets, and Enoshima’s coastal views on a guided day trip from Tokyo.
“very well organised, our tour guide Omar was lovely and was very informative!”
See Tokyo’s temples, markets, shrines, and neon districts with a private guide who customizes your day and teaches you the subway.
“Fumi was such a wonderful tour guide. She was so warm and kind it felt like we immediately became family the moment we met her. She even brought her camera to document the memories we made that day. We did a full day tokyo tour and she brought us to the main sites we wanted to see but also the local areas so we could get a sense of what it was like to be local (exactly what I had asked for). She even taught us how to use the train system which was extremely helpful. This took a lot of anxiety away and I appreciate that more than anything.…”
See Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, and enjoy a Japanese lunch and drum show from Tokyo.
“Mt Fuji is a magical place, however, the time given at the 5th station on Mt.Fuji is not enough, didn't give us time to explore around and breath the nature. The Cable car at Hakone, is a waste of money and time! Also, Lunch: quality is verRead more”
See Tokyo’s major sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji to Odaiba and the SKYTREE® Tembo Deck, with lunch included.
“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!”
See Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return from Tokyo by bus on this packed 11-hour day tour.
“12 hour day with only 2-3 hours of stops in total. Cable car was cancelled as not enough time due to traffic. Each stop 30- 40 minutes at best so very rushed at every point. The guide was excellent and couldn't fault. Overall grueling day which regretted booking.”
See Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, Oshino Hakkai, Kamakura, and the Great Buddha on a full-day trip from Tokyo with bilingual guides.
“Brilliant trip, Bert was fantastic and very informative and journey went smoothy and we got a great day to view Mt. Fuji and enjoyed the various stops to visit each of the sights. Great day and thoroughly recommend this trip!”
See Mt. Fuji from Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and a thatched village on this practical Tokyo day trip.
“Wonderful experience! Our tour guide Mits was very knowledgeable, the food was delicious (we chose Kobe beef) and the view was breathtaking. Thank you VIP Japan Tours, you made the process very smooth.”
A practical seven-hour private Tokyo tour covering Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Asakusa by train and subway.
“We had a great private one-day tour with Taku in Tokyo, and he was the perfect guide to kick off our trip. Taku speaks English well and is a genuinely kind, easygoing person—spending the day with him felt more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend than following a typical tour guide. Hiring Taku on our first day in Tokyo was absolutely worth it. The day was packed with sights, and he struck a perfect balance between sharing historical context and explaining important cultural norms that helped us throughout the rest of our stay. One of the biggest highlights was how he demystified Tokyo’s complex rail and subway systems.…”
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