Tokyo Train Tours: 15 to Book

1.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149Our pick

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake on a guided coach tour, then return by non-reserved Shinkansen. Expect a full, weather-sensitive day with a short cruise, ropeway ride, Japanese lunch option, and wadaiko drum performance.

“We had the bad luck to have our one tour day on our week to Tokyo be the one day that week with poor weather. It was drizzling a light mist in Shinjuku when we found the hotel to meet up (inside the hotel), and we had a nice bus ride through the countryside. It was great to see the forests so different from my home in California, and the villages with little farm plots in between the houses. We got up to the mountain, and it was actually a bit clear, the sun came out and we saw a bit of blue sky, but it was still too cloudy…”

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2.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, or Aya, visiting Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone’s ropeway and Lake Ashi. The coach includes Wi-Fi, lunch is available, and a Shinkansen ride returns you to Tokyo.

“hero and lionson (guide and driver) were awesome!!! great views great lunch! this was worth every penny”

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3.Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,278 reviews · 11 hours · from $117

Spend 11 hours visiting Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, Owakudani, and Lake Ashi with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect a long coach ride, a Japanese lunch if selected, scenic cable cars, a pirate ship cruise, and a non-reserved Shinkansen seat back from Odawara.

“The day trip was a great value for the money. Our guide, Hide-san, was a wonderful guide and has the perfect personality for that type of job--he was cheerful, pleasant, and generally fun to interact with and listen to. Tanaka-san, the drive, also did a great job of safely taking us to each destination. We were very happy with the service of them both. The day is packed with activities, between Mt. Fuji and Hakone, and Hide-san kept the bus rides in-between interesting with facts, trivia, and even a brief song. If anything, there was almost too much to do but it is a great value for the money. Fortunately,…”

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4.From Tokyo 1-Day Kyoto English-guided Tour by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 376 reviews · from $452

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen, with staff guiding you at both stations. Enjoy a hotel lunch, then visit Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangen-do, and Kiyomizu-dera with an English-speaking guide. It is a practical first taste of Kyoto, but the day is long and the temple visits are short.

“Experiencing to ride on the bullet train was awsome however the Temple just overrun with visitors. Could hardly find pace to walk on the sidewalks. I guess this is just too popular an attraction.”

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5.Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · from $97

Leave Shinjuku at 8:30 a.m. for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, steaming Owakudani, the Hakone Ropeway, and a pirate-style cruise on Lake Ashi. Choose a coach or non-reserved Shinkansen return, and add a Japanese lunch. Guides such as Happy, Yuka, and Rino are known for lively commentary.

“Worth every penny. Great trip and highly recommend. Tour guide was excellent throughout the whole trip”

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6.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Tour with Pickup & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 61 reviews · 10 hours · from $13

Spend 10 hours exploring Enoshima and Kamakura from Tokyo with a bilingual driver-guide and up to eight other guests. Visit the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, and the Slam Dunk crossing, then ride the Enoden train along the Shonan coast. Guidance is light, so you keep plenty of free time.

“This tour was very enriching. We visited the Kamakura Daibutsu and rode a small electric train. The driver Miss Wan guided us throughout the tour in English and provided enthusiastic service. Thank you for your service, Wan! I recommend this tour.”

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7.Haneda Layover tour of 5hours with local Japanese guide by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews Top rated

Use a private car and local guide to turn a Haneda to Narita transfer into a Tokyo sampler. In about five hours, you can visit Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Jingu, and Shibuya Crossing. Guides such as Fumie, Fumi, and Yaya tailor the pace to your group.

“The guide was very personable and made the trip enjoyable. Got to get sneak peak of the city and wanting to see and experience it more.”

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8.Snow Monkey Park and Miso Production Tour Bullet Train from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $289

Leave Tokyo by Hokuriku Shinkansen and meet an English-speaking guide in Nagano. Visit a traditional miso producer in Suzaka, stroll chestnut-loving Obuse, then walk about 50 minutes each way to see Japanese macaques at Jigokudani. The current route does not include Zenkoji Temple.

“Loved this, loved the monkeys, well worth your time”

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9.Mt Fuji & Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo: Return by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $295

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji and Hakone in a private vehicle with a guide such as Ryu or Malik Ali. Choose your stops, see Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, and the Fuji Five Lakes, then finish with Hakone views and a bullet train from Odawara to Tokyo.

“Great tour guide - had a wonderful day visiting an area outside of Tokyo. Transportation was clean and comfortable. However, it would have been nice to also have an English speaking tour person in two of the other vehicles so they would have had learned more about Japan and where we were visiting. Would highly recommend our tour guide.”

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10.Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $203

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide, using Tokyo’s subway to reach Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, Asakusa, and Senso-ji. Guides such as Yuki, Yuko, Reiko, and Yoshi help first-time visitors handle trains, streets, sightseeing, and lunch planning.

“All good. Guide excellent. Highlight was Meiji shrine. Very peaceful. Senso-ji also great. Street food at Tsujiki delicious.”

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11.Private Tour – Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $68

Join a private English-speaking guide for a 3.5-hour walk from Sangenjaya to Gotokuji. Visit Shoin Shrine, a local shopping street, an Edo-era mansion, Setagaya Local History Museum, and the temple’s remarkable collection of maneki neko. Local transportation costs about 380 yen extra.

“We had an amazing time. My ten year old was riveted by our lovely guide - not an easy task. We sincerely enjoyed all parts of our tour.”

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12.Izu Penisula Train Mt Omuro, Capybara Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · from $87

Leave Tokyo for the Izu Peninsula in a group of up to nine. Visit the Your Name crater at Mt. Omuro, feed capybaras at Izu Cactus Park, see the Jogasaki Coast, and ride the Izu Ocean Train. Hotel pickup is optional, and English, Chinese, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese support is available.

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13.Kyoto Early Bird Tour Tokyo Round or One Way Shinkansen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $423

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen, then visit Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Rin, Kai, Aya, and Genki Fukushima add history and local help. Choose a return to Tokyo or stay in Kyoto.

“Very nice tour , beautiful scenery and landmarks , I highly recommend it, our tour guide Rin made it even more enjoyable !”

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14.Bullet Train Experience & Mishima Shrine Private Tour from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $273

Travel from Tokyo to Mishima by round-trip Tokaido Shinkansen, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, Mishima Taisha Shrine, and Rakujuen Park. Guide Yoshi is known for thoughtful route planning and practical help. Expect outdoor walking, local trains, and time for lunch at your own cost.

“Fabulous way to ride the bullet train with a knowledgeable, fabulous guide. Lots to see in a quieter setting - gorgeous views of Mt. Fuji too!”

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15.Tokyo Private Guided 1/2-Day Walking Subway Tour English guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $136

Spend 4.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide, traveling by subway between Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa, Senso-ji, and Tsukiji Outer Market. Hotel pickup and a one-day Metro Pass are included. Guides such as Yoshi, Hiromi, and Izumi have helped visitors save time and get oriented quickly.

“Our tour guy was super patient and accommodating for some of our slower travelers. It was a great way to get acclimated to the city and orient ourselves for the rest of our trip. Getting to ride the train was super helpful for us to learn how to navigate. It can be a long day, so make sure you rest up and are ready to walk!”

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