Omotesando Tours and Activities

Turn something old into something new during this lesson in the Japanese art of "Kintsugi," the practice of repairing broken pottery. Stemming from a Japanese belief that breakage and repair are part of the history of an object, rather than a reason to throw them away, your class involves repairing damaged items with lacquer mixed with gold. Don a "samue" as you refinish one traditional pottery item, leaving with a newfound appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a unique souvenir.

A chauffeured private tour is the perfect way to see Tokyo if you have a limited time or want to get your bearings in the city. Enjoy round trip transportation from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle. Relax on a full day excursion that showcases the diversity of Tokyo, from its high tech present to its traditional roots. Customize the tour to your must-see locations.

Get an intimate look at Tokyo during this bike tour. Discover the city’s hidden paths and top landmarks, cycling beneath the skyscrapers of Shinjuku to a local shrine and exploring neighborhoods like Ginza and Roppongi Hills. Pass landmarks like Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the Imperial Palace before ending at the top of the 48-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A guide, bike, and helmet are included.

Get acquainted with a real-life geisha during a cultural experience in Tokyo. An intimate encounter designed for travelers interested in Japanese culture, this tour includes a geisha performance, traditionally featuring songs, dances, and games, and refreshments such as tea and sweets. Learn about the history of the geisha and upgrade to include lunch and unlimited drinks.

-Get insights into Harajuku pop-culture and fashion!- we'll head to a shopping street filled with Harajuku pop culture. Here, you can enjoy not only shopping, but also fancy sweets like crepes, pancakes, and cotton candy. At the end of the shopping street, you can snap fun purikura (sticker photos) with your guide. -Enjoy a colorful lunch in the Kawaii Monster Café- Here, you can have colorful pasta and cakes, and, if you are lucky enough, you can also watch a fun, entertaining show performed by “monsters” in the cafe! -Take a peaceful walk around Meiji Shrine- Meiji shrine is the embodiment of tranquility, with 365 different species of trees to be found among the 100,000 that dot the grounds. It acts as a relaxing contrast to the fast-paced, busy streets of Harajuku. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Don't you think it would be great if a local guide familiar with Tokyo makes a perfect itinerary that satisfies your interest? Wouldn't you like to know a bit more than what are written in your guide book? Would you like a cheerful and friendly guide who tells you history and background of each spot? If you say "yes", why not enjoy Tokyo sightseeing with me? What are you most interested in? History, culture, religion, custom, food, art, architecture, fashion, latest amusement, everyday life of Japanese, or all of them? I'll guide you according to your requests. I really feel happy when my guests fully enjoyed their stay in Japan. I'd like to help make your trip more memorable and enjoyable! NOTE: It's a private tour, so you can change destinations flexibly; examples of other destinations are the Imperial East Garden, Shibuya, Roppongi, Odaiba, Yanaka, Sumida River cruise, Akihabara, Ueno, Ameyoko, Hukagawa (Hukagawa hudoudou, Kiyosumi garden, Hukagawa Edo museum) etc.

★Winter illumination in Japan is really popular. Join this tour, you could choose the place where you want to go. You could make your trip easily and substantial. ★You don't have to worry about where to go, or where is the best place to go. Our guide will decide the schedule for you. ★If you want to go to listen the illumination concert or the observation point, you don't have to worry about communication or languages! Our guide will accompany with you in this 2 hours and keep translating for you.

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.

Immerse yourself in Japan’s kawaii (cute) culture—and pleasure your palate in the meantime—on a 3-hour food tour of Harajuku and Omotesando in Tokyo. On this small-group walking tour, limited to 10 people, you’ll explore the back streets of the districts, stopping to sample creative pastries, vibrant candy and local specialties. Food samples, including lunch, are included on this family-friendly experience.

Shintoism is an ancient religion that originates in Japan. On this tour, you’ll gain a better understanding of Japanese culture, and religious beliefs by exploring the city with a Shintoism expert. By traveling with a guide, you won’t have to worry about navigating, and you’ll learn things that you wouldn’t find out otherwise. It’s ideal for travelers with limited time as you’ll see three shrines on one tour. As you explore the shrines, you’ll learn how to purify yourself, pray for good fortune, and attract success.

Harajuku is one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric districts, known for its colourful fashions, quirky cafés, and pop culture. This tour is designed with Muslim travelers in mind, visiting family-friendly attractions, cafés that meet Muslim dietary requirements, and destinations where prayer rooms are available. Walk down Takeshita Street, shop for ‘kawaii’ (‘cute’) souvenirs, stop at an Owl Café and a café with 3D latte art, and admire the local street art.

The youthful and colorful Tokyo district of Harajuku is known for its confections but, for visitors, it can be hard to figure out the best places to go. This guided tour takes you to local vendors to try some of the are's most popular sweets while learning about this unique local culture.

The tour starts with a panoramic view of metropolis including forest of Meiji shrine from 202 meters high Tocho observatory. Then visits Meiji shrine, shinto shrine where the guide will talk about historical backgrounds and Japanese religions. Strolls down Omotesando, shopping street lined with beautiful zelkova trees. Takes a subway to Imperial palace, East garden. The last destination is Akihabara, mecca of subculture and electric device (or Ginza, luxurious shopping street on your request).

Explore one of Shibuya’s most interesting and laid-back neighborhoods—Ebisu, on this action-packed food tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as you’ll have a guide to navigate and take you down alleyways and side streets that locals love. Visit multiple restaurants and food stalls, and enjoy trying Japanese specialities, as well as a beer, sake, or soft drink.

Dedicate a morning to the cultural sights of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour, and learn about the city from your very own guide. The private tour takes in an eclectic array of sights including the scared Meji-Jingu Shrine, the luxury boutiques of Omotesando, the outer stalls of Tsukiji Fish Market, and the Kabukiza Theater. Discover must-visit neighborhoods such as Ginza and Asakusa, and enjoy easy travel around the city courtesy of an included day-long subway ticket.

This tou will make you discover the kawaii side of Harajuku. Feel free to send a message or to visit our website, if you want to book this tour on another day. It includes shopping stops and kawaii shops. You will start with the famous Takeshita street, well known for its stylish shops, there you can taste the famous crêpes or the rainbow cotton candy and other kawai candies. You will stop by a game center to enjoy the games and the japanese kawaii photographs. Then, you will walk by a shopping street which leads to the big department store LaForet, very popular for its stylish shops. From the gothic style to the lolita style, this department store has a lot of differents styles represented. You will take a break in a kawaii caf, one of the most kawaii in Tokyo. The tour will end by a walk on Omotesando street and its big stores.

Long layovers are no fun, especially when there's a beautiful city out there ready to be discovered. If you are in Tokyo waiting for your next travel adventure and have some time to spare, why not spend it outside exploring the city? Let a local show you their city in a layover tour. With a convenient pickup and drop off, you'll enjoy the best of Tokyo and will be back in time for your next destination. From incredible sights like the Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's Oldest Temple to the vibrant Ginza District, and the traditional Meiji Jingu shrine, your local host can create a personalized itinerary taking into consideration your preferences and time availability. Believe it, your local host knows exactly how to make just a few hours count!

Harajuku, which is crowded with many people every day, is a must-see city for a trip to Japan. First of all, at Meiji Jingu, you can feel the traditional culture and feel nature. In the Takeshita street, you can get a taste of the unique and delicious sweets and can take a look at the world-famous KAWAII culture. In the Omotesando area, you can experience the latest fashion. If you walk a step back all the way, there is the Uraharajuku area. In this tour, we will fully explain the charm of Harajuku that cannot be expressed in one word. The age and clothes of people walking are completely different depending on the area. Why don't you try a unique experience in Harajuku?

Tokyo is a city with many hidden gems and is an ideal place for those who want a photoshoot to capture their memories here in the city. In this 1.5 hour photo session, walk around Tokyo with your English-speaking professional photographer as you pose and capture these special moments. 

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Receive a warm welcome to Tokyo on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Tokyo to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Hachikō Memorial Statue and Harajuku, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Explore Shibuya and Harajuku with a professional photographer and collect memories that you can always flash back.

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 Olympics Old and New Architecture Tour explores both the previously-built and newly renovated or newly developed venues for Olympics in Tokyo. In this 4 hour tour, learn about the architecture, history and significance in these highly anticipated works of art that will soon be showcased to the world.