10 Tours in Shinjuku That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Jasper Kershner

In busy Shinjuku, you’ll find some of the tallest buildings in Toyko, as well as tons of shopping malls, bars and clubs. To escape the hustle and bustle, TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of the city.
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1. Private Tour - Best Tokyo city tour! Visit the must-see trendy areas!

Akihabara Station, 1 Chome Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0028, Japan otomo travel
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Visit Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, and Ginza in one day! Visit Tokyo, one of the largest cities in the world, which has prospered as the center of economic, social and cultural growth. Each area has unique features that attract tourists; Shinjuku is Japan's top entertainment district; Harajuku is a city for young people; Shibuya is an ever-changing city; Akihabara is an Otaku city; and Ginza is an upmarket city. In this tour, we will visit five popular areas around Tokyo. Use Tokyo's amazing transit system and visit many sightseeing spots with your private guide. Perfect Tokyo visit plan for those who want to utilize their time efficiently!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Train ticket fee

Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak

Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.

2. Ramen cooking experience with Gyoza and other side dishes

Yoyogi-Uehara Station, 3 Chome-8 Nishihara, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan Japanese Cooking Class Tokyo, Musubi Cooking Class
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Testimony: "Ramen and Gyoza Extraordinaire My partner took me to Tokyo for a quick adventure in honor of my 49th birthday. The highlight of our trip was cooking with the instructor. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and taught us how to make homemade ramen and gyoza. She is a professional chef, having lived and worked in New York and Chicago for a number of years, and her expertise is clear. She is organized, and she makes cooking seem effortless. She did quite a bit of prep work before our arrival and made sure we were okay with the tasks she assigned us: chopping, dicing, stir-frying, folding gyoza. Our creations were absolutely delicious, the best we have ever tasted. How fulfilling to know that we made them ourselves.  We enjoyed our time with the instructor immensely and felt that we left her home as "friends" rather than students or clients. "

Inclusions: Small group, Japanese home-made cooking class with one main dish, two side dishes, and miso soup with rice., Learn to make Umami/Dashi (soup stock), Apartment visit (instructor's home), Use of apron and cooking utensils, All ingredients and copy of the recipe to take home, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Transportation to/from meeting points

Reviewed By Karen T

Akiko looked after us from the moment we met at the train station. Her knowledge of cooking and ingredients was extensive and happily shared. I would certainly recommend the experience. One of the highlights of our trip.

3. Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) Or Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer

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* Our drivers can track your flight, so they can be on time for your airport pick up/ drop-off. Free waiting for any flight delay issues. * 24/7 Help Center for any changes/updates to your ride *Cancel at least 24 hours prior to your service and get a full refund *Wide array of vehicles according to your needs *All-inclusive fare *Meet and greet at arrival hall

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Additional waiting times (60 minutes for airport pick up included, 15 for any other service)

4. Go-kart tour Shinjuku drive metroporitan area with Iconic Photes

3-chōme-33-2 Sasazuka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0073, Japan Monkey KART Shinjuku
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Go-kart Shinjuku drive metroporitan area with Iconic Photes Go-karting in heart of TOKYO metropolitan area is experience that gives you an adrenaline rush like never before. We, at Monkey-kart are a go karting service provider in Tokyo. Our sole aim is to provide best go karting experience with sight seeing that can satiate your hunger for adventure. Our professional guides lead you so its super easy Start from heart of Shinjuku area,We provide 2 Cources 1hour Tour/Shinjuku→Harajuku→Shibuya 2hour Tour/Shinjuku→TOKYO Tower→Roppongi→Harajuku→Shibuya Best way to see and feel the city, culture and people. Let us capture the best moment of ride and take most iconic picture for you, our professional guides take photos for you so you can keep them as unforgettable memory. Our EV go-kart running like wild beasts can really get your adrenaline pumping. We have an exciting collection of costumes which you can put on and get in the feel of an epic rider.

Inclusions: Go-kart, Guide, Photo shooting , Costume , Bluetooth speaker

Exclusions: Action camera

5. Tokyo Wackiest & Weirdest Places Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Shinjuku Station, 3-chōme-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan City Unscripted Tokyo
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Allow your host to introduce you to the quirky underbelly of one of the world’s most wonderful and outlandish cities as you go to places like the Museum of Parasites (informative, and slightly crawly, we admit) or the crazy, committed cosplay districts like Akihabara. Head to a themed snake cafe where you can cuddle up to a slithery friend over coffee and if that's not for you there’s also hedgehog and owl cafes! Round off your time in Piss Alley which despite its misleading name, is actually a super eccentric alleyway home to many izakaya pubs! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private & personalized itinerary, 4 hours in the city with a host, 2 beers, coffee or soft drinks, 3 tastings of unusual foods, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food & drinks (other than the ones included above), Cover charges to additional venues (other than the one included above), Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By eugenius101

Kento is most definitely the perfect guide for late night adventures around Shinjuku. Highly personable with an enquiring mind and a lot of fun , I’m sooooo glad I stumbled into one of his tours . If a traveller wants to get to know the Golden Gai area , this is most definitely your man . The meal before was wonderful and somewhere I would never have discovered by myself - and cheap as ! This is the real thing , with a brilliant guide .

6. Mt Fuji Day Tour with English Speaking Guide

JP Tours
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Visit Mt fuji viewing locations at same day on this day trip from Tokyo. This tour is a private charter with an English speaking guide. Our guide will introduce you to beautiful places with fun. The trip is fully customizable and we are open to your suggestions. We will take you to Mt Fuji Area Live To all the places mentioned. Get the feelings of Beautiful mountain. recommend itinerary - View of Mt Fuji from best view - mt fuji 5th station - Kachi Kachi ropeway - Oshino Hakkai - Lake Yamanaka - Kita Hongou Sengen Shrine

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entry to any place

7. [Virtual Tour] Tokyo Highlights

Tokyo, Japan Japan Wonder Travel
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***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** ✅A great birthday/ surprise gift for anyone who likes Japan *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This is an online interactive experience so please take off your mask and turn on your camera and microphone! :) After introducing ourselves to each other, we will start exploring Tokyo together. I will show you the popular landmarks, food, culture, and some tips to enjoy the city like locals by using pre-recorded videos, photos, and some quizzes along the way. Tokyo is a big city. Let's grasp the lay of the land, what Tokyo has to offer, and get ready for your future trip to Tokyo(physical one!). Places we cover are; Tsukiji and Toyosu market, Meiji shrine, Senso-ji temple, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya area. *We will start the tour on time so please make sure not to be late. * *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: Explanation about Tokyo city, Tokyo consulting service, English speaking online guide, Q & A session about Tokyo and Japan

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Reviewed By trxihbbt

This tour was so informative and fun, Yosshi was really friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed learning about all the places that inspired the Ghibli films, and can't wait to add some of the spots to our itinerary when we're able to visit Japan! Thanks Yosshi!

8. 3-Hour Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

Cooking Sun Tokyo, 18 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, Japan Cooking Sun Tokyo
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Spend an afternoon with local instructors enjoying a 3-hour experience of Sushi making.  You will learn simple yet tasty recipes and learn hands-on how to make sushi so that you can have a sushi party for your family and friends after your return home.

Inclusions: Local, English-speaking cooking instructor, Recipes and ingredients, Apron and towel rental

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By BostonBostonGirl

This was awesome. Organized, informative- so much food. So many recipes. Learned a lot about japanese cuisine. An excellent value. Even made our own mochi dessert. Each couple has their own induction hot plate- completely hands on class

9. Akihabara Anime & Game Culture Virtual Tour

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan Magical Trip
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Virtually visit Tokyo's Electric Town in Akihabara (Akiba) with a local guide! Join this Akihabara anime tour in Tokyo to hunt games and anime goods. This virtual tour has been designed for those who plan to visit Akihabara someday and have interests in Japanese anime & game culture. What travelers treasure the most during the trip is time. To make the full use of every minute, getting a guide is a great way to avoid all those time wasted on getting lost in the street. Especially in Akihabara where there are tons of travelers just going there and purchasing electric products around station, you cannot expect all the fun subcultural spots to be set around station. If you are a game or anime lover, you may get disappointed by finding it so hard to reach all the fun spots like I used to experience. Joining a tour will save you a lot of time and energy for a better traveling experience! *All times specified are in Japan Standard Time(GMT +9:00). Please check your time zone*

Inclusions: 1 hour with a local guide

Exclusions: Equipment and internet connection, All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By wwtara

Fantastic virtual tour! The guide, YH, was a delight, full of knowledge, laughter and fun anecdotes. We were complete Sake beginners and learned so much. The material is well prepared and very personal with many opportunities for questions. I cannot wait to visit in person!

10. Small-Group Wagyu Beef and Kaiseki Ryouri Tokyo Cooking Class

Cooking Sun Tokyo, 18 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, Japan Cooking Sun Tokyo
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Wagyu is a premium Japanese beef known for its refined quality. Kaiseki is the traditional Japanese multi-course meal. On this activity, you can enjoy both at the same time. You will prepare a total of 7-8 different types of dishes from appetizers to desserts including delicious Wagyu Sukiyaki taste dish.  At the end of this 3-hour Kaiseki journey, you will have a wonderful lunch that you created!

Inclusions: Local cooking instructor, Recipes, Ingredients, Apron and towel rental

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By wilkin10

The sushi making class was fantastic!!! Yuki and Yumi were very knowledgable, helpful and patient. I have learnt so much and enjoyed the class even more. Everything was perfectly organised and the food we prepared was amazing. Everyone was very accommodating - we came with my visually impaired father-in-law. Thank you - he enjoyed it very much - sorry for the mess. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn not only about Japanese cooking but also about your beautiful culture and country. I appreciate all the effort that you put into teaching us and will always be grateful for that. ありがとうございます

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