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Tokyo: City Experience

8 days, 1 city  |  From $1,889 before flights  |  Estimated biweekly payments as low as $65

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4.7 out of 5 stars

152
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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.

Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.

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.

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 6 nights in handpicked, city-center accommodations
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support
  • Sushi making experience

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

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.
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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Hotel Amanek Kamata

This contemporary hotel is located in the Ota Ward of Tokyo. Guests will enjoy easy access to the Kamata train station, massage services, and communal bath. Nearby, you’ll find the Nomi River, many restaurants, and a variety of...

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Flights

When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.

Perks of booking flights with us

  • Round-trip flights
  • Airport transfers to and from accommodations
  • Ability to pay for flights over time
  • Major international airlines only
  • 24/7 support in case of changes or delays
  • Locked-in price at booking
  • Flexibility for pre- or post-trip travel

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 152 traveler ratings

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Highly recommend

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Kai, traveled in May 2025

I highly recommend this tour. It's a good mix of all of the fun parts of Tokyo. You get a nice tour of each area, then some free time to focus on the areas that you like most. My favorite part was the Hakone day trip, so I definitely recommend adding that excursion. Our tour...

A “Week” in Tokyo: City Experience

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Apr 2025

I enjoyed my trip overall. My tour guide for Tokyo (Mirai) was a joy and made the experience much brighter. She was very informative and helpful. She had many great recommendations and was excellent at giving directions. The only complaint or warning for fellow travelers that I...

Ultimate Break

Thanks so much sending this over. Flights to get to the other side of the world can feel a bit strenuous. We always note on the itineraries...

Made Japan feel like home

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Apr 2025

Loved this tour ! Especially our tour guide Mirai and my tour mates turned friends! We had time to visit some great sites, Ate great food and even had time to hang out and party! I cannot wait to return to Japan and stay longer I miss it already! So thankful for Mirai she really...

Best Trip with the Best Guide Flights are Mid

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Tatiana, traveled in Apr 2025

If you ever thought about going on one of these tours and weren't sure, just read a review and ask questions! This is my first trip with EF Tours and it was unbelievable. Our tour guide Mirai was loving, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable about her country. Her excitement...

Tokyo Review

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Katrina, traveled in Apr 2025

This was such a great trip! the perfect amount of time and accommodations were amazing. This could not have gone any better, our tour guide (Mirai) was the absolute best. She made everyone feel safe and comfortable while in another country. She was interpersonal, had great...

Sleep when you’re dead

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Faith, traveled in Apr 2025

This trip was jam packed with food, fun, and tons of exploration. It could not have been executed better, all thanks to our amazing tour guide Miraii. She did a tremendous job of getting us in, around, and out of the city so seamlessly and stress free. I could not be more...

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