Asia Tours from Tokyo

What our customers ask about Asia Tours from Tokyo

• What are the most common first-day activities when starting a tour in Tokyo?

  Tours typically begin with an overview of Tokyo's key locations on day one. You'll visit the peaceful Meiji Shrine the historic Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa and get city views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Many tours start with a hands-on experience like a sushi-making class followed by dinner. The Tokyo Metropolitan Ikebukuro Hotel often serves as a starting point where visitors join a city tour before learning to make sushi. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The tour takes us to the best spots in town and has you living life like a local from day one."

• What are the common starting locations within Tokyo for multi-day tours?

  Tour meeting points cluster around three main Tokyo areas: the bustling Shinjuku district near the Metropolitan Government Building the traditional Asakusa neighborhood by Sensō-ji Temple and the business hub of Tokyo Station/Marunouchi near the Imperial Palace. The Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is a frequent starting location with easy access to four subway lines. Many operators provide Narita International Airport pickups with transport to these central points. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "Our Adventure Leader and fellow travelers met at the hostel in a central location making it easy to start exploring right away."

• When is the best time to take a tour starting in Tokyo?

  The prime seasons for Tokyo tours run from March to May during cherry blossom season and September to November when autumn colors emerge and temperatures stay mild. Tour bookings peak in March and April with operators adding 20-30% surcharges during high seasons like March 15-April 15 and September 15-24. Hotels often charge extra for Friday and Saturday stays.

• How do tours handle transportation from Tokyo's airports to starting hotels?

  Most tour packages include airport transfers from Narita or Haneda to Tokyo hotels. Top China Travel offers shared transfers from Narita Airport at no cost though single travelers might pay a $100 supplement for private service. Some companies like Scenic Luxury Cruises provide upgraded private transfers with personal greeting service. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The pickup and transfers were well organized with local representatives meeting us at the airport exit."

• What day trips are commonly offered from Tokyo at the start of longer tours?

  Early tour itineraries often feature day trips to Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi the seaside town of Kamakura and Hakone's hot springs and mountain landscapes. Journaway tours for instance includes a Mount Fuji excursion with views from the 5th station and time on the lake. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The day trip to Fujikawaguchi offered jaw-dropping views of Mount Fuji and was a perfect break from the city."

• What types of accommodation are available for tours starting in Tokyo?

  The accommodation range fits various budgets and preferences. High-end tours through operators like Scenic Eclipse book guests into luxury hotels such as the Palace Hotel Tokyo while mid-range packages use reliable 3-4 star properties like Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro. Budget travelers can choose hostels or traditional Japanese guesthouses. One TourRadar reviewer highlighted: "I opted for an upgrade to a single room and am really glad I did so. The rooms were all perfectly adequate."