Things to do on New Year's Eve in Japan (Updated 2026)

Japan, Asia
Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Balloon Tours Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified …More

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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Balloon Tours Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Kyoto Nightlife Social Dining & Hidden Bars Tour- Gion & Pontocho

Immerse yourself in Kyoto's authentic culinary nightlife through a warm, social dining experience! Explore Pontocho and Gion without feeling like an outsider, sharing iconic dishes …More

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Immerse yourself in Kyoto's authentic culinary nightlife through a warm, social dining experience! Explore Pontocho and Gion without feeling like an outsider, sharing iconic dishes...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Kyoto Samurai Experience

What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai. …More

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What Makes Kyoto Samurai Experience Unique This is more than just sword training—it’s a rare chance to step into the living history of the samurai....

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$116
Kyoto Day Tour: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and …More

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Tsukiji Fish Market: Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings

Experience the ultimate Tsukiji Fish Market adventure! This is not just a standard walking tour; it is a deep dive into the hidden world of …More

Experience the ultimate Tsukiji Fish Market adventure! This is not just a standard walking tour; it is a deep dive into the hidden world of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Kyoto Sake Tour in Fushimi: 18 Sake Tastings & Historic Breweries

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers …More

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (700)
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$92
Osaka Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume

***YOU NEED TO BRING AN VALID DRIVING LICENSE AS WELL AS YOUR PASSPORT**** For driver's license: Book type is valid ALL CARD/DEGITAL TYPE DRIVING LICENSE …More

***YOU NEED TO BRING AN VALID DRIVING LICENSE AS WELL AS YOUR PASSPORT**** For driver's license: Book type is valid ALL CARD/DEGITAL TYPE DRIVING LICENSE...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$71
Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Discover Osaka’s retro charm and taste 3 iconic Osaka's soul foods on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Start in nostalgic Shinsekai, home to …More

Discover Osaka’s retro charm and taste 3 iconic Osaka's soul foods on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Start in nostalgic Shinsekai, home to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,151)
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$108
Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite …More

Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,116)
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$103
Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Step into our immersive 3-hour Shibuya Food Tour and let your senses lead the way. As you wander through lively streets, the hum of this …More

Step into our immersive 3-hour Shibuya Food Tour and let your senses lead the way. As you wander through lively streets, the hum of this...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (650)
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$217
Osaka Backstreet Nightlife & Street Food Walking Tour

Combine the famous food scene of Osaka with our local knowledge of some of the most unique drinking establishments in town! Enjoy great local food, delicious drinks …More

Combine the famous food scene of Osaka with our local knowledge of some of the most unique drinking establishments in town! Enjoy great local food, delicious drinks...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Deep Osaka Night Walking Tour with Optional Dinner

Discover the ghetto, retro zone, yakuza, redlight district, illegal gambling dens and the intriguing neighbourhoods of Osaka with your quirky, knowledgeable & affable tour guide. …More

Discover the ghetto, retro zone, yakuza, redlight district, illegal gambling dens and the intriguing neighbourhoods of Osaka with your quirky, knowledgeable & affable tour guide....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Private Kyoto Tour: Temples, Hidden Alleys & Local Stories

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating …More

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating...

2 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$58
An Award-Winning Izakaya Night Out — Bar-Hop Shibuya Like a Local

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Balloon Tours Best of the Best Award. Led by a Certified Guide, carefully selected for …More

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the City Balloon Tours Best of the Best Award. Led by a Certified Guide, carefully selected for...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Tokyo Omakase Sushi & A5 Wagyu Premium Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Experience the premium "Japanese Classic Dinner" in the dazzling neon-lit maze of Shinjuku! This tour is carefully crafted for travelers seeking a high-end, authentic culinary …More

Experience the premium "Japanese Classic Dinner" in the dazzling neon-lit maze of Shinjuku! This tour is carefully crafted for travelers seeking a high-end, authentic culinary...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,513)
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$140
The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo's hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes …More

Discover Tokyo's hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Tea Ceremony Experience in Osaka Doutonbori

Located in Dotonbori, center of Osaka's Namba/Shinsaibashi district, this facility allows you to experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. A tea ceremony instructor will explain …More

Located in Dotonbori, center of Osaka's Namba/Shinsaibashi district, this facility allows you to experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. A tea ceremony instructor will explain...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

A family friendly street food adventure through Tsukiji’s exciting maze! Exploring on your own can feel overwhelming, but our signature tour turns this busy market …More

A family friendly street food adventure through Tsukiji’s exciting maze! Exploring on your own can feel overwhelming, but our signature tour turns this busy market...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (4,109)
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$97
Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo

Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a …More

Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (576)
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$52
Private Tokyo Tour: Local Guide, Custom Stops & Hidden Gems

This experience is designed around you — not a fixed route or a highlights checklist. Before your time together, your local host learns what you’re …More

This experience is designed around you — not a fixed route or a highlights checklist. Before your time together, your local host learns what you’re...

2 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$62
Akihabara Anime & Game Adventure Walking Tour (Group or Private)

Winner of City Balloon Tours's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). Don't just shop in Akihabara—understand its soul. Dive deep into the "Holy …More

Winner of City Balloon Tours's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). Don't just shop in Akihabara—understand its soul. Dive deep into the "Holy...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
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