Things to do on Good Friday in Japan (Updated 2026)
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You’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo? During this bike tour, you’ll explore central Tokyo, coasting down...
$52
Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the...
$52
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI
Why choose this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto? ・ Cool Shore Excursions Travelers’ Choice Award winner for 4 consecutive years ・Hosted in an authentic traditional...
$52
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour...
$53
Winner of Cool Shore Excursions's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). Don't just shop in Akihabara—understand its soul. Dive deep into the "Holy...
$55
Ran by @guidemejapan on Instagram. Please check our Instagram for visual examples of our wonderful guides! Once the political heart of medieval Japan, Kamakura today...
$55
Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide
While exploring Osaka, take your sightseeing outdoors: by bicycle. This small-group tour introduces visitors to popular attractions as well as local hangouts such as Nakazaki-cho...
$58
This is a cycling guided tour in which participants ride an electric bicycle and hear the story of the reconstruction of the bombed heritage sites...
$58
Using ingredients and seasonings that you can easily make at home, you will make a typical Japanese home-cooked meal together. (partial demonstration) You can also...
$58
Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating...
$58
1: Hands-on Cultural Experience Learn how to make Nerikiri, delicate Japanese sweets often enjoyed at tea ceremonies Create not only sample designs but also your...
$60
Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and...
$61
This experience is designed around you — not a fixed route or a highlights checklist. Before your time together, your local host learns what you’re...
$63
Kickstart your Tokyo journey with the perfect introduction led by a friendly local guide who knows the city inside and out. This isn’t just a...
$63
It is a completely private soba-noodle-making experience at a real handmade soba restaurant. ① Experience at a real handmade soba restaurant instead of a tourist...
$64
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Cool Shore Excursions Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified...
$67
Kyoto Early Bird Walking Tour
Kyoto is the most famous tourist destination in Japan. There are plenty of wonderful sites, but it is always bustling with tourists from all over...
$67
Bento Box Cooking Class
It’s hard to get more traditional than the Japanese bento box. In a way, it’s the perfect meal: it might include an egg roll, rice,...
$68
Izakaya Style Cooking Class
Japanese food is more than just sushi and teriyaki chicken. In fact, it’s a very diverse and delicious cuisine. Consider ‘Izakaya,’ a style of dining...
$68
Wagyu is a premium Japanese beef known for its refined quality. On this activity, you will prepare a total of 8 different types of dishes...
$68
