Top things to do in Japan in Summer (Updated November 2026)

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Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town

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

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...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Osaka

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine, …More

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine,...

13 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (139)
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$386
Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour

Let’s visit the retro district of Shinsekai, a one-of-a-kind destination unlike anywhere else in the world. This nostalgic post-war neighborhood invites you to travel back …More

Let’s visit the retro district of Shinsekai, a one-of-a-kind destination unlike anywhere else in the world. This nostalgic post-war neighborhood invites you to travel back...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$217
Inside Tokyo’s Kitchen: Tsukiji Market, Food & Culture Tour

Stroll through Tokyo’s kitchen and delight in the tastes, smells, and sights of the world’s most famous fish market. Discover new flavor sensations and find …More

Stroll through Tokyo’s kitchen and delight in the tastes, smells, and sights of the world’s most famous fish market. Discover new flavor sensations and find...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (203)
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$81
Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour

Join your guide for Osaka's largest and longest running nightlife tour for an evening you won't forget! You will be taken off of the usual tourist …More

Join your guide for Osaka's largest and longest running nightlife tour for an evening you won't forget! You will be taken off of the usual tourist...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$23
Osaka Castle & Local Neighborhoods 5h Bike Tour with Lunch

Escape the crowded public transports and experience the real Osaka like a local—on a bicycle! This 5-hour, small-group cycling tour is perfectly crafted for active …More

Escape the crowded public transports and experience the real Osaka like a local—on a bicycle! This 5-hour, small-group cycling tour is perfectly crafted for active...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (353)
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$72
Old Town Tokyo Food Tour

Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity …More

Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$231
Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide

While exploring Osaka, take your sightseeing outdoors: by bicycle. This small-group tour introduces visitors to popular attractions as well as local hangouts such as Nakazaki-cho …More

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While exploring Osaka, take your sightseeing outdoors: by bicycle. This small-group tour introduces visitors to popular attractions as well as local hangouts such as Nakazaki-cho...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (264)
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$58
Tokyo Hidden Backstreets: Private Sangenjaya Food & Drink Tour

• A fully private, all-inclusive experience, tailored to your tastes and interests. • Explore the atmospheric, lantern-lit backstreets of Sangenjaya, a vibrant Tokyo neighbourhood largely …More

• A fully private, all-inclusive experience, tailored to your tastes and interests. • Explore the atmospheric, lantern-lit backstreets of Sangenjaya, a vibrant Tokyo neighbourhood largely...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$218
Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver

Stand beneath Shinjuku’s dazzling skyline, watch the hypnotic flow of people at Shibuya’s famous crossing, or glimpse salarymen unwinding in the chic bars of Ginza—Tokyo’s …More

Stand beneath Shinjuku’s dazzling skyline, watch the hypnotic flow of people at Shibuya’s famous crossing, or glimpse salarymen unwinding in the chic bars of Ginza—Tokyo’s...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$134
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch

・Experience Hiroshima with a Live Professional: Enjoy real-time guidance and historical stories from our expert guide. ・Explore Hiroshima city with a Tour bus and a …More

・Experience Hiroshima with a Live Professional: Enjoy real-time guidance and historical stories from our expert guide. ・Explore Hiroshima city with a Tour bus and a...

7 hours 40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (149)
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$116
Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Sagano Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji

Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and …More

Discover Kyoto’s timeless charm on a guided morning walk through Arashiyama’s scenic wonders. Stroll the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple’s Zen gardens, and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$77
Otaru Rickshaw Tour

This port city of the north has four distinct seasons, the nice sea breeze in summer, to the snow covered winter views that will give …More

This port city of the north has four distinct seasons, the nice sea breeze in summer, to the snow covered winter views that will give...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Nara - Highlights Bike Tour

Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special …More

Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Flavors of Japan Food Tour in Tokyo

Let’s explore Nihombashi, the heart of Tokyo’s culinary heritage, where the essence of Japan’s food culture has been nurtured for centuries. In this barrier-free, all-weather …More

Let’s explore Nihombashi, the heart of Tokyo’s culinary heritage, where the essence of Japan’s food culture has been nurtured for centuries. In this barrier-free, all-weather...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
Mt. Fuji Private Guided E-Bike Tour : Fuji City

Escape the crowds of Hakone and Fujikawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi) and discover a local side of Mt. Fuji, including Japanese tea culture, on a guided e-bike …More

Escape the crowds of Hakone and Fujikawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi) and discover a local side of Mt. Fuji, including Japanese tea culture, on a guided e-bike...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Kamakura Rickshaw Tour

The staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting …More

The staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Mt. Fuji Hidden Gems & Gotemba Outlets with Local Guide & Driver

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Mt. Fuji, we combine …More

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Mt. Fuji, we combine...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Kamakura Early Morning Tour Tokyo Departure Available

Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Please check our Instagram for visual examples of our wonderful guides! Once the political heart of medieval Japan, Kamakura today …More

Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Please check our Instagram for visual examples of our wonderful guides! Once the political heart of medieval Japan, Kamakura today...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Private Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Tour with Local Guide Pancho

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima in one private day with Pancho (Tetsuo Hamano), a 5.0-rated licensed English-speaking guide born and raised in Hiroshima. Visit UNESCO World …More

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Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima in one private day with Pancho (Tetsuo Hamano), a 5.0-rated licensed English-speaking guide born and raised in Hiroshima. Visit UNESCO World...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha

Set between the mountains and the sea, Kamakura is a city shaped by centuries of spiritual devotion and military power. Once a stronghold of the …More

Set between the mountains and the sea, Kamakura is a city shaped by centuries of spiritual devotion and military power. Once a stronghold of the...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
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