Tokyo National Museum Tours and Tickets

This half-day tour is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid the hassle of navigating by having a private guide to take you around the city. A perk of the tour is that you won’t waste time going to sights that don’t interest you, as the route can be customized. A sample itinerary may include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Discover Tokyo at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Rather than rushing from place to place in a big group, this audio tour allows you to spend more time at the places you are interested in, from the Meiji-Jingu Shrine to the Odaiba district and Ueno Park, and skip past places that don't interest you.

Orient yourself on your first day in Tokyo, and see the city through the eyes of a local. During this customized tour with your personal host, learn how to navigate and use Tokyo’s transport system. Choose from the city’s most famous attractions, or explore up-and-coming neighborhoods. Understand cultural practices, find the best places to eat, and get advice on Tokyo’s nightlife scene.

This private is customizable to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

Discover Tokyo accompanied by an experienced, private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital. Navigate the city's complex, yet efficient, subway system with your guide as you visit famous sites including the outer Tsukiji fish market, the traditional town of Asakusa, the Meiji Shrine. Stroll down Takeshita Street in Harajuku — home to Japan's youth and pop culture, and indulge in lunch on route (depending on option selected). This private tour can also be customized to suit your interests.

Most culinary tours in Japan only cover classics like ramen and udon, but you discover out-of-the-box treats during this adventure lovers’ food crawl. Meet an expert foodie for a daring expedition through the savory streets of Ginza, packed with local eateries. Get a taste of only-in-Japan delicacies like blowfish (fugu) and horse meat, while also making time for standbys like sushi and yakitori.

Slip on a kimono and savor a multi-course kaiseki dinner while you’re entertained by a geisha performance. A host greets you at an authentic Japanese restaurant in Tokyo during this 3-hour evening experience. Settle in with a small group as you’re served traditional dishes and converse with the geisha who are trained in dance, music and the art of communication.

Ueno Park is well-known for its springtime cherry blossoms and its important museums. But many visitors miss the fact that it is also filled with great works of architecture by the likes of Tadao Ando, Le Corbusier, and Kunio Maekawa. Enjoy the opportunity to appreciate these works on this private guided tour, which takes you to each site, provides context, and includes entrance to the National Museum of Western Art and Tokyo National Museum.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

Simplify your tour of Japan and avoid the hassle of booking your own hotels and transport. On this 20-day small-group tour you’ll visit a wide range of attractions, from big cities to historic towns. Learn more about traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto, marvel at the views of Mt. Fuji, enjoy the buzz and bustle of enormous Tokyo, ride the super-fast bullet train, and more.

For outsiders, it can be difficult to get an insight into Japanese cultural life. This experience offers you a deeper perspective than most. In the company of a geisha, learn how geisha prepare their makeup and dress in kimono. Unlike other makeover experiences, you'll actually be learning from geisha themselves.

For visitors who are interested in historical background and art of Japan. The tour starts with Morning stroll at compounds of Sensoji temple viewing beautiful Emaki murals painted by a group of Japanese artists on shutters at Nakamise street. Then visit Ueno park and join the brief tour of Tokyo National Museum featuring a large collection of historical arts. In the afternoon head to Shibuya to view Taro Okamoto's "Myth of Tomorrow" mural and experience the busiest scramble crossing in the world. The last destination is Harajuku area to enjoy a big contrast between the large and quiet Meiji shrine and hustle bustle of Takeshita street. Then stroll down Omotesando street where the world fashion flagship stores as an architectural showcase are beautifully blended with zelkova trees.

The Tokyo Full Day ‘Explorer’ Walking Tour will visit some of the most iconic locations in Tokyo and includes many interesting locations not generally visited by tourists along the way. Learn about the traditional and modern culture of Tokyo on this small group tour.    Highlights: • Tsukiji Market • Tsukiji Honanji Temple • Imperial Palace • Akihabara • Ueno • Uguisudani • Tennoji Temple • Shinjuku Station

This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Tokyo’s highlights in a day. Avoid the potential confusion of Tokyo’s subway system, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.