Shibuya Sky
Tokyo · Viewpoints · A rooftop viewpoint over the Shibuya crossing; advance tickets are usually around 2.200 ¥.
3.000 ¥
Activities in Japan for your itinerary
Filter by city, type of experience and price range to find what fits your trip.
From free temples and legendary neighbourhoods to food tours, viewpoints and day experiences. We bring together the things to see and do in the main cities of Japan — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more — with their city, type and indicative price, so you can build your trip without getting lost among a thousand tabs.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Tokyo · Nature · A large landscaped park in Shinjuku; general admission around 500 ¥, ideal for a picnic and sakura.
500 ¥
Climbing Mount Wakakusa
Nara · Events, Nature, Viewpoints · A grass-covered hill above the city with panoramic views of Nara and the temples; mountain admission ~250 ¥. In January it hosts the spectacular Yamayaki, the ritual grass burning with fireworks.
150 ¥
Sumida Aquarium Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo · Animals · A modern aquarium in the Skytree complex; adult admission about 2.500 ¥.
2.500 ¥
Takayama Jinya (former Edo-era government house)
Takayama · Museums, Tradition · The only surviving Edo-era jinya (local government house) in Japan; adult admission 440 ¥.
440 ¥
Snacking at the Kuromon Ichiba market
Osaka · Gastronomy · A free route through stalls of seafood, meat and sweets at the Kuromon market, "the kitchen of Osaka".
1.500 - 2.499 JPY
teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills
Tokyo · Otaku · An immersive digital-art museum; admission usually around 3.800-4.800 ¥ depending on the date.
3.800 ¥
Akechidaira Ropeway
Nikko · Nature, Viewpoints · A ropeway up to the Akechidaira viewpoint, with the best panoramic view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai; round trip around 1.000 ¥.
1.000 ¥
Komagatake ropeway (Hakone)
Hakone · Nature, Viewpoints · Ropeway up Mount Komagatake from Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji and the Izu islands; round-trip ticket around 1.800 ¥.
1.800 ¥
Shin-Hotaka ropeway (Okuhida)
Takayama · Nature, Viewpoints · Round-trip ticket for the double-decker Shin-Hotaka ropeway, which climbs to over 2.000 m with views of the northern Japanese Alps; around 3.500 ¥.
2.500 - 4.999 JPY
How to choose your activities in Japan
Do not try to see everything. A typical two-week trip allows you to combine the essentials of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with one or two day trips (Nara, Hakone, Miyajima). Mix registers: a morning of temples, an afternoon of neighbourhood and food, and leave gaps to improvise. Filter by city to see what fits each stop and by price if you want to balance free and paid.
Many of the best experiences — strolling Fushimi Inari at dawn, getting lost in Shinjuku at night, Nishiki market — cost nothing. Save the budget for what really deserves it: a teamLab, a food tour or a timed-entry ticket. Once you are clear on your favourites, put them into a route with real costs from the planner.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do activities in Japan cost?
There is everything. Many of the great must-dos are free: temples and shrines such as Fushimi Inari, parks, neighbourhoods such as Akihabara or the Arashiyama bamboo grove. Paid activities usually run between 500 and 3,000 ¥ (a museum, a viewpoint, a ticket), and premium experiences (teamLab, theme parks, guided tours) exceed 5,000 ¥. On each card you will see the price when we have it confirmed.
Do I need to book activities in advance?
Most do not: you enter temples, parks and neighbourhoods directly. It is worth booking days or weeks ahead for the ones with limited capacity — teamLab, the Ghibli Museum, some tours and workshops — especially in high season (sakura in spring and momiji in autumn). When an activity allows online booking, you will find the Book button on its card.
Do I need the JR Pass to reach the activities?
It depends on your route. The JR Pass is worth it if you are going to make several long journeys between cities (Tokyo–Kyoto–Hiroshima); for getting around within a single city, almost never. You can check it with our JR Pass calculator or read the JR Pass guide.
Can I add these activities to an itinerary?
Yes. Our trip planner distributes the nights between cities according to your budget and pace, and suggests activities per day with their estimated costs. It is the fastest way to go from "I want to see this" to a complete route with real numbers.