Things to do on New Year's Eve in Japan (Updated 2026)

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Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the …More

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the...

3 hours 30 minutes
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$118
Shimbashi Hidden Gem Walking Tour

Uncover the hidden backstreets of Shinbashi, Tokyo's favorite retro-local scene, where Japan’s working class gathers to unwind after a long day at the office. Feel …More

Uncover the hidden backstreets of Shinbashi, Tokyo's favorite retro-local scene, where Japan’s working class gathers to unwind after a long day at the office. Feel...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$217
Tokyo Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hours)

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 …More

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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...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$62
Osaka Castle & Local Neighborhoods 5h Bike Tour with Lunch

Escape the crowded public transports and experience the real Osaka like a local—on a bicycle! This 5-hour, small-group cycling tour is perfectly crafted for active …More

Escape the crowded public transports and experience the real Osaka like a local—on a bicycle! This 5-hour, small-group cycling tour is perfectly crafted for active...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$72
5-hr Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Hidden Garden Walking Tour

Winner of Key West Private Charters's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with hidden …More

Winner of Key West Private Charters's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 1% Worldwide). The ultimate Arashiyama half-day experience. Combine the must-see highlights with hidden...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
Hiroshima Izakaya Food and Drink Night Tour

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Key West Private Charters Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip …More

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Key West Private Charters Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (350)
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$86
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

Once known as Tokyo’s largest fish market, Tsukiji remains a vibrant food destination today. Enjoy a guided food tour through the outer market in English, …More

Once known as Tokyo’s largest fish market, Tsukiji remains a vibrant food destination today. Enjoy a guided food tour through the outer market in English,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, …More

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka,...

390 to 450 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$275
3-Hour Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

Spend an afternoon with local instructors enjoying a 3-hour experience of Sushi making.  You will learn simple yet tasty recipes and learn hands-on how to …More

Spend an afternoon with local instructors enjoying a 3-hour experience of Sushi making.  You will learn simple yet tasty recipes and learn hands-on how to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour

Awaken your senses on a morning tour through Tsukiji, Japan's iconic seafood and seasonal market hub. As you wander through the rustic alleys, the aroma …More

Awaken your senses on a morning tour through Tsukiji, Japan's iconic seafood and seasonal market hub. As you wander through the rustic alleys, the aroma...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
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$231
Eat, Drink & Cycle: Osaka Foodie Bike Tour

Combine the freedom of bike riding with the culinary delights of Japan's most famous food city in a 3-hour foodie bike tour! Led by a knowledgable …More

Combine the freedom of bike riding with the culinary delights of Japan's most famous food city in a 3-hour foodie bike tour! Led by a knowledgable...

210 to 240 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (243)
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$96
Okinawa Ishigaki Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

★Snorkel and explore the popular "Blue Cave" in northern Ishigaki. As the name suggests, the water inside the cave is clear blue, and if the …More

★Snorkel and explore the popular "Blue Cave" in northern Ishigaki. As the name suggests, the water inside the cave is clear blue, and if the...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$44
Tsukiji Fish Market Food Tour: Seafood, Street Food & Hidden Gems

A must-do in Tokyo! Visit the old Tsukiji Fish Market. Experience the rich & unique food culture of - Experience the sights, operations & flavors …More

A must-do in Tokyo! Visit the old Tsukiji Fish Market. Experience the rich & unique food culture of - Experience the sights, operations & flavors...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Key West Private Charters Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip …More

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Key West Private Charters Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Hiroshima and Miyajima Full Day Tour by Bullet Train from Osaka

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine, …More

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Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine,...

13 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$383
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, this tour efficiently covers the highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day. Visit famous sites …More

Accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, this tour efficiently covers the highlights of Kyoto and Nara in one day. Visit famous sites...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (145)
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$60
Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku

Even if you say Shinjuku, it's too big to know, Where should I go, where should I take photos? It's highly recommended for beginners. Guides …More

Even if you say Shinjuku, it's too big to know, Where should I go, where should I take photos? It's highly recommended for beginners. Guides...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$19
Osaka Shinsekai Evening Food Tour

Let’s visit the retro district of Shinsekai, a one-of-a-kind destination unlike anywhere else in the world. This nostalgic post-war neighborhood invites you to travel back …More

Let’s visit the retro district of Shinsekai, a one-of-a-kind destination unlike anywhere else in the world. This nostalgic post-war neighborhood invites you to travel back...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$217
Taste freshly made soba noodles made by yourself at a real local soba shop!Private plan for 1 group only.

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$63
Osaka in a Nutshell: Three hour bike tour

This tour is a relaxing ride through the greener and cultural north side of Osaka city. Expect an authentic slice of city life, pedalling alongside …More

This tour is a relaxing ride through the greener and cultural north side of Osaka city. Expect an authentic slice of city life, pedalling alongside...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
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