From $1689 without flightsPayments as low as $46
Why go?
If there’s one city to totally immerse yourself in, it’s Tokyo. That’s because Tokyo is a billion different things all at once. It’s ancient and modern, it’s anime and couture, it’s maguro nigiri and Mt. Fuji—and all that’s just the beginning.
Picture yourself
Rolling your own sushi with an expert chef
Enjoying unparalleled views of Mt. Fuji as you ride in a cable car
Wandering the neon streets of Harajuku
Looking down at Tokyo from the top of the world’s tallest tower
Discovering traditional woodblock print artwork
What you'll get
Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
6 nights in handpicked, city-center accommodations
6 breakfasts
3 dinners
Expert Tour Director
24/7 support
Sushi making experience
Itinerary
- Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Tokyo, the—drumroll please—biggest city in the whole wide world. Oh, and it’s also the capital of Japan.
- Day 2: Arrive in Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo, where there are vending machines for everything, neon lights everywhere, and more Michelin-starred restaurants than the entire rest of the world combined.
Today's highlights:
- Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
- Transfer to your accommodations, check in, and start to meet your fellow travelers.
- Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
- Day 3: Tour Tokyo + Welcome Dinner
Quick! What’s trending right now? Well, whatever it is—it probably started in Tokyo. Today, you’ll explore the ins and outs of this city on the cutting edge.
Today's highlights:
- Check out the latest fashion trends as you walk through the Harajuku neighborhood.
- Keep pure thoughts as you enter the Sensoji Temple and Shrine.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your group at an authentic local spot.
- Day 4: Free time + sushi making experience
Today is all you. Dive into high fashion, a big bowl of ramen, or everything ancient. In the afternoon, join your group for a visit to the world’s largest fish market and a sushi making class.
Free time suggestions
Tokyo Skytree: Head way, way, waaay up to the observation deck of the world’s tallest tower. At 2,080 feet, it’s safe to say this is the best view in Tokyo.
- Day 5: Free day + included dinner
Remember, you’re in the biggest city in world, so there’s plenty to see and do. Work up an appetite as you wander the five wards of central Tokyo—tonight, we eat.
Today's highlights:
- Soak up the sites and sounds of the city either solo or with your group.
- Join your group at a local restaurant for an authentic Japanese meal.
Free time suggestions
Ota Memorial Museum of Art: Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese art, including woodblock prints and the iconic work of Katsushika Hokusai.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: One of Tokyo’s largest parks, it’s a great place to chill, have a picnic, and take a scenic walk.
- Day 6: Free day + optional Hakone day trip
Want to continuing immersing yourself in the culture and convenience stores of Tokyo? That’s cool. Want to head to an active volcano? That’s cool, too.
Free time suggestions
Rainbow Bridge: Get your steps in and enjoy incred views of Tokyo as you cross the Tokyo Bay Connector Bridge by foot. Pro tip: go at night.
Omoide Yokocho: Translation: memory lane. This unique alleyway is home to some of the best food and drink Tokyo has to offer.
Hakone day trip (extra cost)
Ride in a cable car to catch views of Mt. Fuji, then cruise on Lake Ashi to its iconic torii gate.
Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs. - Day 7: Free day + Farewell Dinner
It’s your last full day in Tokyo—tragic. But hey, let’s make the most of it, shall we? And by make the most of it we mean eat every bite of sushi and mochi you can find. At night, share some laughs at an included Farewell Dinner with your group.
- Day 8: Fly home
Sayōnara, tomodachi!
Translation: goodbye, friends! Your next destination awaits—home. But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?
Reviews
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Based on 44 authentic traveler reviews
Tokyo City Experience
Anonymous, traveled Apr. 2024This trip was absolutely amazing, if you really like to explore a city this trip is definitely for you! The only "negative" I would say was the trip needed to be a little bit longer, to really explore as much as you can this trip really needs nine days. Bonus if you book this trip book with Meghan she was so amazing and so helpful!!
First EF trip, and best trip of my life so far
Benjamin, traveled Mar. 2024Mike went above and beyond to make sure we experienced as many cool things as possible in Tokyo. I could not recommend this enough, especially if you have Mike as the tour director.
Tokyo City Experience
Anonymous, traveled Mar. 2024My first EF trip and I loved it ! Mike was amazing and I experienced so much !
Mike is awesome!
Skylar, traveled Mar. 2024Our tour director, Mike, was amazing! Very knowledgeable on Japanese history and cool spots to see and places to eat. The only thing I wish he could do better was control the weather, lol. I would 10/10 go to Japan again with Mike and EF
