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The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group walking tour of Nara covers a mix of must-see and under-the-radar sights. Enter a historic merchant’s house, discover a hidden Japanese pyramid, and visit the iconic shrines of the temple complex—with plenty of time to interact with Nara’s resident deer. A tasty lunch and admission tickets to all shrines are included.

Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(except Tuesday). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (Except every Tuesday) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

Exploring the historic city of Kyoto with a local guide gives you an experience you won’t get by following a guidebook itinerary. Discover local neighborhoods, see iconic attractions, and get recommendations from a guide who creates a personalized route based on your interests and needs.

Take a deep-dive into Japanese culture and experience Osaka like a local on this evening walking tour. Join your Japanese-Australian guide, Andy, to explore the city’s historic districts, including the former ghetto and the Red Light district. Learn about Osaka’s history, heritage, and local traditions; venture down the backstreets to visit quirky sites often missed by travelers; and sample traditional street foods. Upgrade to include a delicious dinner of typical ‘kushikatsu’ cuisine.

Escape from the city of Tokyo and discover Japan's natural miracle around the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone in 1 day! The deluxe coach will take you to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji and explore the Ninja House and relaxing Japanese Garden. And enjoy a Lunch buffet with local fresh food. Feel the energy from Owakudani Valley, the Great Boiling Valley. Go for a landscape ride on a sky gondola then feel the breeze from a Lake Ashi cruise. For return, take the bullet train to Tokyo station. ・Maximize time in Japan in 1 day to see the World Heritage Mt. Fuji and Hakone ・A Professional English-speaking tour guide ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Explore the Ninja trick house and beautiful Japanese garden as if you were a Ninja ・Feel the power of volcanic activity at Owakudani valley ・Exhilarating experience at Hakone Ropeway!

Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

Dress in traditional Japanese attire in this kimono and yukata experience in Kyoto. You won’t have to worry about wearing the clothing incorrectly as you’ll have a professional fitting session. Stroll around Gion, and visit nearby shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera and Heianjingu Shrine. The experience is flexible, and different time slots are offered throughout the day. You can also upgrade your experience to include makeup, and hair styling.

Discover Tokyo at your own pace on this 4- or 8-hour private, custom tour with guide. Design a tour that’s perfect for your interests. There’s a world of options, including the outer fish market at Tsukiji, the city’s temples and shrines, shopping excursions and food or sake tours. Your private custom tour includes a guide, entrance fees at select attractions, snacks, round-trip transport from your hotel with meet-and-greet and a car (for the private transfer option), or public transport (for the public transfer) and optional lunch (for the full-day tour).

Understanding Tokyo can seem like an impossible wish for foreign travelers. Take the mystery out of your visit on this guided tour with a local. Before your tour, your guide contacts you to get a feel for what interests you. On your customized tour, they take you to see the city's must-see sites, as well as underexplored local neighborhoods and hidden gems. Along the way, they share insights into local life giving you a better sense of Tokyo culture.

This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. Save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. Travel in an air-conditioned coach for a hassle-free day. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.

This tour is private to suit your interests and needs: choose from a selection of recommended sights to create your ideal itinerary. Learn about Japanese royalty at the Imperial Palace, take a peaceful stroll at Shinjuku Gyoen, be amazed by the bustle at Shibuya Crossing, and much more. Get to know Tokyo one neighborhood at a time on this tour that’s ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to the city.

This is a bus tour departing from Kanazawa Station that allows you to enjoy the World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and the Gassho-style villages of Gokayama in one day. As English-speaking staff will accompany you, this tour is safe for foreigners. The guide will hand out walking maps for each tourist spot on the bus. The guide will provide information on sights and souvenirs in advance, so you can enjoy your stroll efficiently. For lunch, we have a Japanese set meal filled with local cuisine from the Hida region and mountain delicacies. You don't have to worry about meals, so you can stroll at your own pace. The tour is scheduled to end (arrival at Kanazawa Station) at 3:45 pm. 07:50 Meet at JR Kanazawa Station Meet at Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop 08:00 Depart JR Kanazawa Station 09:15 - 09:30 Roadside Station "Shirakawa-go" 09:40 - 11:45 Free time to explore Shirakawa-go 11:45 - 12:30 Lunch 13:15 - 14:15 Free time to explore Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village 15:45 Arrive JR Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Exit (West Exit) Group Bus Stop *The schedule may be subject to change or cancellation due to road conditions, weather, etc. *Roadside Station Shirakawa-go is closed from December 29th to January 1st. On closed days, the tour will stop at Yottekare Johana (Toyama Prefecture). *Meals are not included for infants. Only the bus seat fee applies. If you require a meal for an infant, please make a reservation as a child. *Free for children under 2 years old. Bus seats and meals are not included. Notes Please make your own way up to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk there one way. The paid shuttle bus costs 200 yen one way (pay on site).

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Get an insider’s perspective on facts about geisha culture that tourists usually miss, and pass by shops, shrines, and beautiful temples. To elevate your experience, the tour also includes a geisha show with an apprentice geisha, where you can watch a dance performance and ask questions.

See and do exactly what you want on this private and customizable half-day walking tour of Osaka. Your local guide will aim to show you a range of historic and modern sites in Japan’s second-largest city. Choose to visit highlights including Osaka Castle, the Umeda Sky Building, the Dotombori District, and more. Your guide will meet you at your hotel so you won’t have to worry about finding them.

Gain an understanding of the mysterious rituals and strict rules of sumo wrestling at this sumo experience in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Have a chance to experience sumo wrestling Show for yourself and savor chanko (chicken hot pot) and other Japanese dishes prepared by former sumo wrestlers. Watch live demonstrations and listen to bilingual commentary by former sumo wrestlers to learn about this iconic Japanese sport. If you want to experience sumo firsthand, the highlight of the event will be the opportunity to enter the ring yourself. Feel what it’s like to be in the ring as you have a go at being a rikishi, or sumo wrestler. *If there are many applicants, one representative in a group or a lottery may be held. As well as experiencing sumo, enjoy chanko-nabe and other Japanese delicacies, receive a photo with a sumo wrestler, and take home an original sumo goods set as souvenirs of your immersive sumo experience in Asakusa.

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the outer Tsukiji fish market. Tour one of the world’s largest seafood markets with a guide as you learn how fish is caught, distributed, and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

Immerse yourself in samurai history and culture during this 2-hour samurai experience at a traditional Kyoto Samurai House. Under the guidance of an expert sword instructor, learn the philosophies of Bushido, the "Way of the Warrior" handle a real katana sword; and take part in a Zen meditation session.

Find out what's it's like to be a ninja. This small-group beginners class in a Kyoto dojo introduces you to the basics of ninja training. You'll learn how to breathe, walk, and meditate like a ninja; practice throwing ninja weapons; and learn how to use ninja swords. It's a unique Japanese experience for all ages.

You will drive our karts through the famous Shibuya Crossing dressed up in character costume from Comics, Games or Anime. Many on-lookers will wave at you and take photos of you making you feel like a celebrity. On our Shibuya course, you will also drive through Harajuku and Omotesando which is the origin of Japanese pop fashion. You can come solo and join others to tour in a group of maximum 6 drivers. Our activity is a completely guided tour by our well trained guides. Our guides will keep you safe and make sure you have an extraordinary experience. Our guides will take as many photos possible and give you the data at the end of your tour. Come join a tour with us for an unforgettable memory that you can share with family and friends.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. The fundamentals of this practice are more than 400 years old and link mindfulness with the spiritual tea-making process. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom, equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Turn something old into something new during this lesson in the Japanese art of "Kintsugi," the practice of repairing broken pottery. Stemming from a Japanese belief that breakage and repair are part of the history of an object, rather than a reason to throw them away, your class involves repairing damaged items with lacquer mixed with gold. Don a "samue" as you refinish one traditional pottery item, leaving with a newfound appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a unique souvenir.

Spend the day with one of our hosts to discover the true nature of Osaka - head’s up, it’s got a wild sense of humor and is obsessed with food. Explorer (not tourist) is what we’re aiming for here, and in that spirit, you could explore neighborhoods like the fashionable Shinsaibashi or crazy Dotonbori and maybe you’ll discover hidden gems like the smaller shrines and historic streets. Grab a quick bite to eat and see why Osaka is known as the ‘Nation’s Kitchen’ before continuing your adventure through the neon streets of this enigmatic port city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Start your day right on a fun small-group breakfast walking tour of Kyoto’s Nishiki Market. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local Japanese food while seeing some sights that you might otherwise miss. Start with a stroll through historic Gion before tucking into the delicacies on offer in the 400-year-old market that’s known as the “kitchen of Kyoto”. The walking tour lasts around 2.5 hours.