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The sun rises over Japan and Tokyo awakens quietly... The first rays mark the beginning of a new day of activities for your vacation. Japan's rich and viscerally rooted culture can be felt in each of the attractions offered. Notice the omnipresence of the animated universe, culinary rituals, and ancestral sports!
The best activities in Tokyo exude authenticity. Yes, even experiences that seem childish at first glance are fully part of the national culture.
While enjoying Tokyo, you will sometimes feel the urge to immerse yourself in a bubble of zen. The opportunity to stop time during a tea ceremony, visit parks during cherry blossom season, or escape for a day towards Mount Fuji.
It is certain that Tokyo activities will make you oscillate between extreme tranquility and high stimulation. So, whether you prefer staying outdoors or in the depths of entertainment temples, here are our ideas for activities and experiences to live in Tokyo.
What to do in Tokyo? 8 activity ideas
Have you noticed how gastronomy holds a great place in Tokyo entertainment? It's because a large part of the country's history hides at the bottom of a ramen bowl. Tokyo's culinary heritage testifies to centuries-old know-how and preserved recipes. For this reason, culinary visits multiply and traditional cooking classes gain more followers each year. From street food to high-end restaurants through fresh produce markets, all dishes in Tokyo have a story to tell!
1. Dress up for karting in downtown Tokyo
Category: €€€ / Unusual / Thrills
Description: Put on the costume of your favorite character for a one-of-a-kind karting session! This open-air experience will take you through downtown Tokyo, through the iconic neighborhoods of Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Shibuya. Your guide will lead the way and ensure you don't miss any of the "must-sees" along the way. Because such an experience in Tokyo deserves to be immortalized. Therefore, your guide will take numerous photos of your unusual excursion and give them to you at the end of the route. This activity is one of the most iconic and popular among travelers in downtown Tokyo. The opportunity to feel like you're in a video game won't come twice!
Good to know: To drive in Japan, you must necessarily have an international driving license. Remember to apply for one before flying to the land of the rising sun.
2. Go on an excursion to Mount Fuji
Category: €€ / Cultural
Description: Among the great icons of Japan, there is Mount Fuji. This majestic mountain with its snow-capped summit is one of the most emblematic on the globe. Take advantage of this day trip from Tokyo to reach Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will explore the tourist sites in the surroundings, several lakes and different parks... Always with the almost immaculate mountain as a backdrop.
3. Go on a ramen food tour
Category: €€€ / Unusual / Gastronomic
Description: A trip to Japan is necessarily synonymous with great culinary discoveries. Take advantage of this gourmet tour in Tokyo to explore ramen recipes in three unique neighborhoods of the city, including Shibuya. Savor light fish ramen, curry, or fusion pork ramen. You will also discover new flavors, different types of ramen, and preparation methods during this tasting of 6 exclusive mini-bowls. This excursion promises to be full of authentic flavors.
4. Experience the samurai in a dojo
Category: €€€ / Thrills / Sports
Description: Enter a real dojo to immerse yourself in ancestral Japanese culture. You will participate in an authentic workshop with several adrenaline rushes. Put on training gear to learn different samurai sword handling techniques. With a clean and precise gesture, you will slice a pole like a Japanese warrior!
5. Relax during a tea ceremony
Category: €€ / Cultural
Description: The tea ceremony in Japan is a rich cultural experience. Performed in pure tradition, this artistic ceremony will also open the doors to Zen Buddhism. You will taste matcha green tea and several Japanese sweets. After the first demonstration, try to recreate this ceremonial yourself while being guided step by step.
6. Taste the flavors of Tsukiji market
Category: €€€ / Gastronomic / Cultural
Description: In Tokyo, don't miss exploring this temple of seafood! This cultural and gastronomic tour will have you wandering through the aisles of two emblematic markets: Tsukiji fish market and Uogashi wholesale market. The few hours of visit will be punctuated with stories. You will gradually taste Japanese food, prepared on-site with fresh products. To whet your appetite, you will bite into sushi, fresh tuna, and perfect omelets.
7. Handle the sword in a samurai kendo class
Category: €€€ / Sports
Description: Feel "the way of the sword" during this traditional activity in Tokyo. Kendo is the martial art of samurai and one of the few to include real combat. Even beginners won't be exempt from the rule! Explore a tranquil dojo, where respect for Japanese etiquette is required. You will face off with bamboo swords and can let off steam safely with your loved ones.
8. Learn to cook many Japanese dishes
Category: €€ / Gastronomic
Description: Here we go for a 3-hour traditional cooking session! Thanks to your friendly and educational culinary instructors, you will be introduced to preparing 8 recipes, including a main dish with wagyu beef. Prepare and taste a Japanese menu from A to Z, made with seasonal ingredients, with amazing colors, flavors, and textures. Throughout the preparation, you will also be nourished with the culture surrounding each dish.