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.

Hase-dera Temple (hydrangea garden and Benten caves)
Hase-dera Temple (hydrangea garden and Benten caves)
Kamakura · Nature, Temples & castles · Temple with the largest wooden statue of Kannon in Japan, terraces with sea views and a hydrangea garden; admission 400 ¥.
400 ¥
Tobu World Square (miniature park)
Tobu World Square (miniature park)
Nikko · Theme parks · A theme park in Kinugawa with over a hundred 1:25-scale replicas of famous monuments from around the world; entry around 2.800 ¥.
2.800 ¥
Todai-ji and the Great Buddha
Todai-ji and the Great Buddha
Nara · Temples & castles · The largest wooden temple in the world houses the 15 m bronze Great Buddha; adult admission ~600 ¥.
800 ¥
Todoroki Valley Setagaya
Todoroki Valley Setagaya
Tokyo · Nature · A small valley with a river within Tokyo; a quiet, free walk among bamboo and temples.
Free
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo · Theme parks · The classic Disney theme park in Maihama; a 1-day ticket is usually between 7.900 and 10.900 ¥.
5.000 - 10.000 JPY
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo · Theme parks · A Disney park inspired by the sea, considered one of the best in the world; price similar to Disneyland.
5.000 - 10.000 JPY
Tokyo Dome City Attractions Pass 5 Rides
Tokyo Dome City Attractions Pass 5 Rides
Tokyo · Theme parks · A free-entry amusement park; a 5-attraction pass is around 3.000-4.000 ¥.
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.