Top Kanto Historical Tours - page 3

Orient yourself on your first day in Tokyo, and see the city through the eyes of a local. During this customized tour with your personal host, learn how to navigate and use Tokyo’s transport system. Choose from the city’s most famous attractions, or explore up-and-coming neighborhoods. Understand cultural practices, find the best places to eat, and get advice on Tokyo’s nightlife scene.

Even if you say Shinjuku, it's too big to know, Where should I go, where should I take photos, it is highly recommended for all beginners. Guides with national qualifications will guide you. You can also learn about the culture and history of Shinjuku.

See and do exactly what you want on this private, customizable day tour to Mt. Fuji. This Japanese icon offers a range of natural, cultural, and adventure activities. Enjoy the views from the 5th Station, visit Shinto shrines at the mountain’s base, see one or more of the Fuji Five Lakes, and end the day at a popular outlet mall for some retail therapy.

Discover Toyosu Fish Market with an over 7 years experienced expert guide Fumi with a national license This tour accommodates a maximum of 2 groups with a total maximum of 7 people ◆ Meeting point (around 4:30) Your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Enjoy his mini Tokyo tour on the way (See Pickup details) ◆Tuna Auction tour (5:00–6:30) Watch the entire auction process from start to finish, starting with raw tuna auction and frozen tuna inspection from 5:00 to 5:30 ◆Toyosu Market tour (6:30–9:00) Your guide will give you a market tour and you will learn about tuna, auctions, markets, and Japanese food in detail You will also enjoy Tokyo's panoramic views, and learn about the city's history and geography Savor authentic sushi at the market's best sushi restaurant. The market is also the best place to sample and shop for a wide range of authentic souvenirs, such as fruits, wasabi, Japanese sweets, green tea, miso, sake, nori, Dashi( dried kelp), kitchen knives and tableware

If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(15 to 20 mins walk).Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice!

Explore the many cultural and natural attractions around Nikko without the hassle of catching public transport on this private full-day tour. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Tokyo and driven into the mountains. Visit Nikko highlights like the UNESCO-listed Tosho-gu Shrine, the Edo Wonderland theme park, Kegon Falls, and Lake Chuzenji, or customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

If you want to cover more ground than you would on a typical walking tour, a guided cycle tour is ideal. Venture off the main roads of central Tokyo without the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide. Over four hours you'll cycle to some hidden highlights that many travelers miss. Get some exercise while seeing the sights and learning more about the Japanese capital.

Learn about Japan’s fascinating samurai and ninja history through a museum tour, where you’ll see real clothing and equipment used by these legendary figures. Don’t struggle to understand the explanation plaques, as you’ll get a guided tour in English. Get the chance to dress up in samurai costume (or typical women’s dress if you prefer), learn how to use a samurai sword, or experience non-martial traditional activities.

Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour of Asakusa. Join a local guide to see popular landmarks including the 1,400-year-old Sensoji Temple, where you learn how it was founded by two fisherman brothers and its impact on Japan's future modernization. You also wander the market street of Nakamise-dori, where you taste traditional snacks such as Japanese sweets, and the Rokku district.

This tour is designed to harmonize Japanese nature and culture, in other words, experience Japan itself. Anyone interested in Japanese or Japanese customs will have a fresh discovery.

Travelers who love a good fright will enjoy taking a small-group ghost tour through Asakusa’s Shitamachi district. Learn more about Tokyo’s dark and spooky past as you wander around after dark, listening to true and folklore stories about paranormal activities. Whether you’re a Tokyo resident or a first-time visitor, you’re sure to see new places and learn new things.

Swap the typical sightseeing tours for a private and personalized experience of Tokyo. This tour is entirely tailored to your interests and preferences and so you won't waste any time visiting places you're not interested in. As you explore, your like-minded host will offer a local's view of the Japanese capital and a perspective you'd never get an a typical group tour.

This is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers. Avoid the hassle of itinerary planning and opt for this hassle-free half-day tour instead. Tick off lots of Kamakura and Yokohama sights in just a few hours, and enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary—this ensures you only visit places that itinerary you. Potential stops include Hase-dera Temple, Sankeien Gardens, Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama, and Shinyokohama Ramen Museum.

Take a deep dive into the history of Tokyo on this private tour of the Asakusa district. Wander through streets that are filled with history in the company of a guide who will bring Tokyo's past to life through stories of the events that shaped the Japanese capital. You'll visit such Tokyo landmarks as Senso-ji temple and the traditional shopping street of Nakamise.

Explore the highlights of the beautiful Hakone area on a private full-day tour from Tokyo. The itinerary is customizable but most travelers like to visit Lake Ashinoko for the views of Mount Fuji, the Hakone Open-Air Museum, and the Hakone Ropeway to the volcanic attractions at Owakudani. Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and avoid the hassle of public transport.

Our one-day Tokyo city tour covers most sightseeing spots in Tokyo! We are the only tour company that offers convenient pick-up and drop-off services at nearly 30 major hotels in Tokyo. You won't have to worry about navigating Tokyo's rush hour subway or train system to reach a meeting point. By joining our full-day tour, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience both the traditional and modern aspects of Tokyo!

Find the best viewpoints on this hassle-free private tour from Tokyo. Choose between visiting Mt. Fuji's Five Lakes area in Yamanashi or a day in Hakone and relax as your guide navigates twisting mountain roads with ease. See sites such as Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Arakurasengen Park, and the fifth station with the Mt Fuji option or the hot springs, a traditional ryokan, and a cruise on Lake Ashi with the Hakone option. This full-day tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide available in several languages, and the possibility to curate your trip to suit your interests—a privilege only allowed by a private tour.

Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/ van for 9 hours to cover (cash to the driver):5 passengers: ¥100, 000, 7 passengers: ¥125, 000,more than 7 please let me know in advance) Tour covers the top sightseeing spots of Kyoto. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. 08:30(In case of Tokyo station meeting, extra ¥50,000, please notify the guide 2 days before the tour about the meeting point wether Tokyo or Kyoto) Tokyo Station (Gin-no-Suzu Square -Silver Bell Square-, the most well-known meeting place in Tokyo Station), help you to buy the bullet train tickets and heading to Kyoto using bullet train (Shinkansen) 11:00 Arriving Kyoto station and meeting the van rented 11:30 Bamboo grove and Tenryuji temple garden 12:30 Kinkaku-ji temple 14:00 Lunch break 15:30 Fushimi Inari shrine 17:00Gion area and Geisha spotting streets 18:00 Back to Kyoto station, and take bullet train to Tokyo 21:00 Arrive Tokyo and tour finish

Foodie travelers won’t want to miss this tasty tour of Yokohama with a local guide. After answering a short questionnaire, you’ll be matched with a guide that best matches your interests. The itinerary is flexible and can be catered to your needs, but wherever you go you’ll get a personalized insight into the port city’s culinary culture. Sample famous local specialties and dishes you might not know about without your guide’s insider knowledge. See many of Yokohama’s sights while eating your fill.

A perfect pick for time-tight travelers interested in ticking off Kamakura and Yokohama in a day, this customizable tour saves hours of research time. Enjoy the personalized experience of being able to customize your itinerary and pick where you want to visit from a list of landmarks. Then, instead of having to navigate, a private guide leads the tour and provides fascinating commentary along the way.

Get out of Tokyo for the day and explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Nikko without wasting time on public transport. This private tour includes a private vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide. Learn more about Japanese culture and history at Toshogu Shrine, be impressed by the high Kegon Falls, and admire Japan’s highest lake, Lake Chuzenji. This tour will appeal to travelers interested in both nature and culture.

Enjoy a private half-day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo with a licensed guide. You'll get to choose 2 to 3 activities from the "What to Expect" list below for a personalized tour. Possibilities include the Great Buddha of Kamakura, exploring an old street for shopping, visiting Hasedera Temple, and more. Travel is done by public transportation and travel time is included in the four hours of the tour.

Just south of Tokyo, lays the beautiful and historical Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are home to gardens that are beautiful in any season. You can view the ocean from the highest point of Hasedera temple and write your wish on an oyster shell. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Stop by the old Komachi shopping street and try some Hatosabure, dove shaped biscuits. Each tour is customizable and private. Once you place a reservation, your personal guide will be in touch with you to tailor your trip to you. You can view 3 to 4 sights on this trip. If you wish to extend your time to see more, please contact us directly for extensions. Transportation time is included in the 6 hours. We hope to guide you soon! This is a walking/public transport tour.