15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Japan Worth Booking

Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE® Admission ticket - The glass floor on Floor 340

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11,192 reviews · 1 day · from $13Our pick

Use your voucher at Tokyo Skytree’s 4th-floor counter, then ride to the 350m Tembo Deck for wide city views. Add the 450m Tembo Galleria for a sloping skywalk, and allow time for the glass floor, cafés, shops, and Tokyo Solamachi below.

“If you can avoid the thought of heights it is an amazing view of the city. Both levels are worth going to. The upper level was less crowded and made for the best pictures. Staff were friendly and helpful.”

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Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

2.teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,779 reviews · 1 day · from $25

At teamLab Planets TOKYO, you walk barefoot through a series of digital art rooms where light, sound, water, flowers, and your own movements shape what you see. Allow about two hours, arrive within 30 minutes of your timed entry, and wear trousers that roll above the knee.

“Amazing. Immersing yourself within the art will have you smiling and in tears. Worth it.”

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Tokyo: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,207 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $30

Use a one or two-day Sky Hop Bus ticket to explore Tokyo by open-top double-decker. Ride three routes linking Skytree, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku. Bring your phone and earphones for commentary in 10 languages, and plan around sometimes long gaps between buses.

“Easy access to local stop. Frequency of service could be increased to improve access to buses.”

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Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

4.Tokyo Tower: Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,661 reviews · 1 hour - 3 days · from $9

Visit Tokyo Tower’s 150-meter Main Deck, or add the 250-meter Top Deck Tour for wider views and a neo-Japanese history presentation. Use a QR code for entry, then enjoy city vistas, shops, cafes, exhibits, and optional RED° TOKYO access.

“Sawaki was our tour guide. He made the while tour fun and memorable. Hughly recommend”

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Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket

5.Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,380 reviews · 1 month · from $7

Use an advance QR ticket to enter Osaka Castle’s Main Tower and the Toyotomi Ishigaki Museum. Explore Toyotomi and Tokugawa-era exhibits, climb to the eighth-floor lookout, and see Osaka from above. Plan extra time for the castle grounds, since the tower sits about 20 minutes from nearby stations.

“The guide, Niall, was amazing. He is a wealth of knowledge and blends perfectly into any group, large or small. Our 4 person tour felt so comfortable and fun, and he had a perfect mix of history, mystery and some haunted tales. Would 100% recommend, was the highlight of our Japan trip!”

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Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

6.Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

In Asakusa, enjoy a one-hour Japanese dance cabaret with dramatic storytelling, traditional garments, modern music, lights, and lasers. Your ticket includes a drink and standard seating. Upgrade for front-row or VIP seating, pre-show drinks, and a photo with the full cast. Arrive 15 minutes early.

“I went in blind. The dance/theatre production was not at all like I was expecting. Think traditional dance style mixed with Japanese tv drama (great acting) mixed in with EDM laze light show numbers.. a little crazy in parts but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.. x”

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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

7.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,034 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Use a 1 or 2-day mobile ticket to reach Kyoto Station, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and more. Ride the open-top double-decker bus, listen to commentary in seven languages, and hop off whenever a temple, market, or shrine catches your eye.

“Nothing really, the weather was wet and cold, not anyone’s fault. We had to sit downstairs obviously so it’s impossible to see anything. Again no one’s fault.”

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Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

8.teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,710 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Enter teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka for a self-guided evening walk through Nagai Botanical Garden. You’ll see about 1,200 plant species, a central pond, glowing installations, music, and light that react to nature and people. The $11 ticket is valid for one day, but entry after the final time is not allowed.

“The experience was beautiful and very magical with music, light, and sound in the natural surroundings of the botanical garden. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Osaka.”

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Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

9.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58

Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, Hasedera, the Great Buddha, Enoshima Shrine, Sea Candle, and Iwaya Cave. Guides such as Eric, Yuki, Mitsuko, and Omar are praised for clear explanations and good timekeeping.

“Fantastic day trip! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend. Guide was very lovely and entertaining.”

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Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

10.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Spend about 90 minutes inside Shinjuku’s Samurai Restaurant, where samurai, ninjas, dancers, bold costumes, neon lights, and loud music share a compact stage. Your ticket includes two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. The show is for adults 18 and older, and late arrivals wait until intermission.

“I really enjoyed the show. The energy was unmatched.”

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Osaka: Umeda Sky Building Official E-Ticket

11.Umeda Sky Building Official E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,131 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Use your QR voucher to enter Osaka’s Umeda Sky Building and ride up to the Kuchu Teien Observatory. You’ll see the city from the 40th floor, cross the striking glass escalators, visit the open-air Sky Walk, and enjoy day, sunset, or night views without a fixed entry time.

“Wonderful early evening views as the sun sets and city lights come on.”

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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

12.Universal Studios Japan E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 958 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Buy a 1, 1.5, or 2-day Universal Studios Japan entry ticket and head straight to the gate with your full voucher. Spend your day among Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, Minions, One Piece, Hollywood rides, shows, and seasonal events. Express access, meals, transport, and re-entry are not included.

“If u like crowds in parks like these u gonna enjoy.”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

13.Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 919 reviews · 12 hours · from $277

Travel from Osaka or Kyoto to Hiroshima by Shinkansen, then tour the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine by bus and ferry. English-speaking guides such as Joe, Kane, Azusa, and Hiro lead the day. Lunch is Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, with several dietary options available by advance request.

“Very informative. Our tour guide and associate were excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

14.Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 753 reviews · from $141

Meet near JR Ryogoku Station at 2:15 PM, then follow an English-speaking guide into Ryogoku Kokugikan for the Makuuchi and Yokozuna ceremonies and afternoon bouts. You’ll learn the rules, ranks, rituals, and wrestlers’ stories, with 2F chair or 1F box seating depending on your booking.

“Tour was great. Seats were pretty good. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the entire thing much better. I forget her name (sorry!) but she knew so much about each wrestler which really added to the experience. It made more sense why some had more sponsors or why the crowd was responding in better ways. I’m really glad we did the tour instead of trying to find tickets ourselves.”

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Kyoto: Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

15.Tea Museum Tickets and Matcha Grinding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 739 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

At Chazuna in Uji, an English-speaking instructor guides you through grinding tencha, whisking matcha, and tasting your tea with sweets. The one-hour visit also includes the interactive museum, digital exhibits, tea-field views, and a summer ice cream option at 2:45 p.m.

“I like the diacuasion regarding the 3 types of teas in Japan and the hands-on workshop. I can now brew my own matcha. And also for the facilitators, they are very helpful. kudos to them. I enjoyed it very much.”

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