The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Koto, Kanto

Have you ever wanted to have your very own kimono? Take home a Kimono as a souvenir? Or maybe just look at beautiful Japanese fabrics? This tour gives you this opportunity to shop with your very own kimono expert who will take you around various recycled kimono stores where you can buy beautiful kimonos for men or women at a very affordable price.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Shopping tour

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

If you see salary-men (men in their suits) coming out from the skyscrapers, heading to have a couple of beers in local izakaya (Japanese bar restaurant) after-hours, you might feel like Deja Vu, which is very similar to the ones you've seen in the movie "Blade Runner". You are in for a local experience - a day to explore the diversity of Tokyo, from high tech to tradition, the contrast of the futuristic aspect to old school life all on this private car service with your private licensed guide. Please select the places you would like to visit or ask your guide to give you recommendation.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Admission to facilities

For those who would love to discover many unique aspects of the Tokyo Edo period; history enthusiasts, for those who appreciate great cultural experiences - and a lovely surprise!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

This cultural tour is a 1.5 hour geisha experience at a modern ochaya, or contemporary tea house, where geisha entertain guests with song, dance, games and conversation. Guests may learn about the geisha culture and history while seeing how the locals interact and support geisha. This is a shared tour with included food (if option is selected). Please note regarding English information and translation: Some events may have English-speaking geisha or translator present. If there are no English-speaking translators at the event, English pamphlets and brochures detailing more information regarding the geisha performances, etiquette for the event, history of geisha, and what to expect will be provided to the guests.

Inclusions: One drink and sweets, Live entertainment, Photo opportunities

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Take this enjoyable Tokyo bike tour and see the highlights of Shitamachi. Your guide will lead you at a leisurely pace as you travel from site to site, from Fukagawa-fudo Temple and Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine to Tokyo Skytree. Keep a lookout for a rare chance to sumo wrestlers outside Ryogoko Sumo Stadium and take in the natural landscapes as you ride through the traditional Kiyosumi Japanese Garden. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Inclusions: Bike and helmet rental, Professional guide, Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

This tour gives you your very own kabuki guide to explain the history and evolution of this unique stage art. You will appreciate the performance to a greater extent after learning of the finer points and background of the play. Please be aware that kabuki does not normally run on the last five days of the month and the exact days differ slightly month to month so if your desired date is around this time let me know before booking.  It will normally be at the Kabukiza theater above Higashi Ginza station (exit 3). If you have more than 5 people let me know. We will choose the best play at the time so please keep your schedule open between around 3 pm and 9 pm so we can choose the most interesting play. There is another option on Viator for the am kabuki shows.

Inclusions: Live entertainment, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

This tour gives you your very own kabuki guide (a geisha who has studied kabuki music for more than a decade) to explain the history and evolution of this unique stage art. You will appreciate the performance to a greater extent after learning of the finer points and background of the play. We will watch one section of a kabuki play (and often have some time before hand or afterwards for a coffee to talk about the background of the play, the training of the actors, and the music in the theatre) Please be aware that kabuki does not normally run around the last five days of the month. It will normally be at the Kabuki Theatre (〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座４丁目１２−１５, 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, near Higashi Ginza station).   The first play is at 10 am but we will choose the best play so pls keep your schedule open between 10 and 3 or so so we can arrange the most interesting play to see. We have another option on Viator for afternoon/evening kabuki.  

Inclusions: Live entertainment, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

In this three-hour small group Modern Japanese History Tour, you’ll be guided by an English-speaking guide as you visit the historic landmarks with relics of the recent WWII. In this three-hour small group Modern History Tour, you’ll be guided by an English-speaking guide as you visit the historic landmarks with relics of WWII. At 9 AM, meet with your tour guide at Kudanshita Station (designated meet-up spot will be provided after booking). Guests will pay a visit to Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates 2.5 million of Japan’s war dead since 1869. Learn about the history and controversy that surrounds the shrine before heading to Yushukan, the military and war museum dedicated to the souls of soldiers who died fighting for their country. In this tour, guests will learn how the Japanese commemorate and pay their respects to those who have perished from war, the issues that civilians faced during WWII such as starvation, how Japanese soldiers felt and behaved during the war.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Photo opportunities

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs (available for purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

In this tour, you can experience Tokyo sightseeing and cooking and eating Tokyo's local food monjayaki by yourself. A nationally qualified guide will give a detailed explanation of the history of Asakusa, the scenery of Tokyo seen from Sky Tree, and how to make Monjayaki.You can also make Japanese-style yakisoba yourself and enjoy teppanyaki on an iron plate. This tour is a private tour using public transport. Enjoy Tokyo at the pace of your group! The displayed tour price does not include the monjayaki price. The average price for monjayaki is 1500-3000 yen per person. Including hotel pickup in Tokyo 23 wards. For more tour details, check the inclusions, what to expect section at the bottom of this page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Pick up in Tokyo 23 wards, Public transportation to/from (customers and guides)

Exclusions: Food and drinks（customers）, Admisson fee(customers and guides) Tokyo Skytree 2820 yen/person , Admisson fee(customers and guides) Kiyosumi Teien 150 yen/person

Have you heard of the Japanese word "Edo"? Do you know what it exactly means and the stories behind it? In this walking and food tour, your knowledgeable and friendly guide will explore the Fukagawa area in Tokyo where you can experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of the Edo period of Japan (1603 - 1868) while learning the fascinating history of Japan and Tokugawa shogunate.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Transportation fee, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Foods and beverages, Gratuities