Things to do in Nihombashi Station

I booked a 2-hour Tokyo Bay tour from Asakusa Station. It said to arrive 15 minutes early, so I went 30 minutes beforehand to be safe. I was worried it might be canceled due to the rain, so I asked, and they said it could be canceled, but we could still go if we wanted. My friend and I really wanted to go, so we said yes. After presenting our driver's license, passport, and international driver's permit, filling out some paperwork, and listening to the instructions, we moved to where the carts were and got on. Despite the rain, my friend and I had so much fun, and the staff were incredibly kind, supporting us from the front and back. It would have been better if it hadn't rained, but the rain actually made it more romantic and enjoyable. I highly recommend trying this at least once, no matter which route you take! :)

The day before the tour, an email will be sent with meeting information. We met at Nihonbashi Exit 2 early in the morning, where tour guide Momo was waiting for guests with a sign. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide provided explanations in multiple languages. At Amanohashidate, we walked near the sandbar (accessible by cable car); the water was very clear, and the scenery was peaceful and beautiful. The Ine Funaya boat tour (feeding seagulls and eagles) was a special experience suitable for both adults and children, though it was a pity we could only view the boathouses from a distance on the boat. Miyama-cho's thatched-roof village was a quiet place with little else to do but appreciate the local charm. This tour involved a longer drive, making the itinerary a bit tight, but there were opportunities to rest along the way. Including a day trip by tour bus during our free time in Osaka was a truly wise decision!

A great choice for food lovers wanting to explore the Nihonbashi area with a knowledgeable local guide. As a couple with a reasonable familiarity with Japanese cuisine, we still found real value — the tour takes you to places you simply wouldn't find on your own, and the surprising discoveries were some of the highlights. It also saves the considerable effort of researching and locating these spots yourself, which alone is worth a lot in an unfamiliar city. We happened to visit during a quiet period, making it an entirely private tour — a welcome bonus. Our guide was strong on both food and history, though a little more depth on some of the sites visited — such as the shrine on the itinerary — would round the experience out further. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable and easy to recommend. (The tour is by walking, so I'm not sure any rating on travel is warranted)

I highly recommend booking Shibuya Sky in advance for the very first time slot at 10:00 AM. From 10:00 AM onwards, visitors enter continuously by time slot, and since people don't just stay for an hour—many stay much longer—congestion builds up on the observation deck between the earlier and later groups. The more crowded it gets, the harder it is to take photos or comfortably enjoy the view. This applies to both Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Skytree. Personally, I preferred the structure of Shibuya Sky (45th floor, glass walls, open-air space, rooftop) over Tokyo Skytree (maximum height 634m, observation deck at 450m, entirely indoors). However, Tokyo Skytree might be a better choice during very hot or cold weather. Booking online through Klook is great because you can get about a 10% discount. Nowadays, if you don't book online in advance, it's practically impossible to buy tickets on-site.

It was a great experience. I got chopsticks that I made myself, and they turned out amazing. My boyfriend chose Sonokeling wood; it's hard, but he did a great job. I liked Yakusugi; it was my favorite type of wood from the first time I saw it.

Absolutely beautiful experience! Feels truly magical to walk through the ‘Borderless’ world within. Highly recommend to all. Also super affordable. I do wish when I booked i realised the closing time was 10pm though (8:30pm slot) as the cafe doesn’t take orders past 9pm, so keep this in mind when booking!

This is such an amazing experience! The water section was by far our favorite. This is great for couples or friends or families. They had some neat areas especially for kids! I definitely recommend picking the earliest spot in the day as it gets busier as the day progresses.

Amazing experience. Rick is very calm and patient, an excellent tutor. This was honestly a really cool shake affordable experience and I have memories that will last forever from this... and a fancy new pair of chopsticks! 😁

my mom and I came here to get something to bring home as a souvenir that we could use and show off, and we did not regret it! the instructor Laura was very involved and patient with us, as it could be intimidating to deal with new equipment and we had to be careful to not break our rings in the process. I got a vintage coin from the Taisho era and it was a nice reminder of Japan. my mom got a vintage Singaporean coin from the 70s as it was nostalgic for her. both turned out comfortable and beautiful, we can't wait to show them off to our friends and family!