Osaka Castle Haunted History Tour (Night & Day)
Spirits, Samurai & Sieges
Osaka castle grounds are said to be one of the most spiritually active areas in the whole prefecture. Join our experienced guide and storyteller for an evening or daytime stroll, learn about the castle’s history as well as the many ghosts that are said to haunt the area. Our guide will take you on a historical journey through the life of Osaka castle and the many spirits that dwell within. Warrior monks, cursed stones, vengeful spirits and mythical Yokai are just some of the tales you will hear on the tour. You will also hear about battles, sieges and the famous Samurai who shaped the course of Japanese history and changed the country forever!
Osaka Japanese Cooking And Matcha Class near Osaka Castle
You can learn how to make traditional Japanese dishes and
matcha directly from a local chef. Cook together and create memorable moments with your family, friends, or loved ones. For those unfamiliar with cooking, an Osaka mom will be there to support you.
Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience
We are new on this website.But we have conducted many Yanaka tours, with many good reviews received from our customers who had enjoyed themselves.This walking tour is based on a relaxing pace so you can get a closer look at the real Japanese lifestyle and culture.It is suitable for most people with moderate fitness.You will stroll through Tokyo old local neighborhoods~Yanaka,Nezu and Sendagi.Discover old temples and shrines,buildings from the bygone era from the Meiji Period to the Taishō period and Showa period.
•Usually this tour takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.But sometimes the tour may end earlier or later.So everyone can enjoy their experience strolling in this charming neighborhood with flexibility
.Small group , you can get a close chat with our experienced tour guide
.Experience the quieter part of old town in Tokyo
Note : We are a small team of only experienced tour guides. We do not use inexperienced or irregular tour guide even during peak season .
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Traditional Japanese Knife Sharpening Class in Tokyo [EN OK!]
Master the intricate art of traditional Japanese knife sharpening in this engaging hands-on class. Guided by seasoned instructors, delve into the history of knives, explore various steel types, and learn the theory behind sharpening techniques. With a focus on using whetstones of different grits, participants will sharpen their own blades under expert supervision. Conclude the session with the satisfaction of taking home your freshly sharpened knife, a memorable keepsake that reflects your newfound skills.
Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda
Using ingredients and seasonings that you can easily make at home, you will make a typical Japanese home-cooked meal together. (partial demonstration)
You can also choose from a menu of specialty dishes unique to Osaka.
I will also give advice on how to shop at Japanese supermarkets.
All materials used are those that can be purchased at Japanese supermarkets and we have recipes that are easy to make.
You can choose from 5 different menus.
menu
① Ginger-grilled pork, Rice ball, Rolled egg omelette and Miso soup
② Japanese stewed meat and potatoes, Miso soup, Rolled egg omlette and Rice ball
③ Takoyaki and Japanese dessert
④ Bento(lunch box) and Miso soup
⑤ Japanese style hamburg, Miso soup, Spinach(leafy vegetables) with sesame dressing and Rice ball
※ Each menu comes with water and Japanese tea.
Tokyo: Private Japanese Tea Tasting & Matcha Ritual in Shibuya
During this experience, you will take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in a calm and welcoming setting. With gentle guidance, you will learn the basic etiquette, prepare your own matcha, and taste several Japanese teas while discovering the quiet beauty and mindfulness that make this tradition so special.
Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital Asuka Nara
Soy sauce is an indispensable ingredient in Japanese food. After touring a genuine soy sauce brewery with a history of more than 100 years, visitors will enjoy a hands-on experience of pressing soy sauce from moromi, the base of soy sauce, using a traditional wooden press.
Finish by attaching your own label to the bottle. You will taste the freshly pressed soy sauce, which has not been heated, with fresh tofu on the spot.
[Highlights of the Experience]
Experience at a natural-brewed soy sauce shop that has been in continuous operation for three generations since 1918.
You will also have a chance to try your hand at squeezing soy sauce by hand using our original squeezer.
The squeezed soy sauce is then packaged in bottles and decorated. The squeezed soy sauce is then filled into bottles and decorated to create your own personalized soy sauce.
Mitarashi dumplings with an original sauce made from Tokusei soy sauce in collaboration with a popular local store of long standing.
Tokyo: Meiji Shrine & Shinto Culture Walking Tour
Discover the spiritual heart of Tokyo. While most visitors simply wander through the forest of Meiji Shrine, our guided experience immerses you in the authentic traditions of Japanese Shinto culture.
Highlights of Your Walk:
- Master Shinto Etiquette: Learn the correct way to bow at the Torii gate, purify yourself at the water pavilion, and make a respectful prayer at the main hall.
- Uncover Sacred Secrets: Explore the grand shrine and its 100-year-old forest while hearing fascinating stories about the Meiji era and Japan’s deep connection with nature.
- Travel with Confidence: Gain practical tips and cultural knowledge that will allow you to respectfully visit any other shrine in Japan during your trip.
- Complimentary Photo Service: Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Your guide will seamlessly capture beautiful photos of your group using your phone or camera.
Perfect For:
Travelers seeking cultural depth, tranquility, and a meaningful break from Tokyo's busy city streets.
Discover Real Osaka: A Cultural Walk with Food & Drink
Osaka isn’t just a city I guide in—it’s a place I’ve explored deeply, step by step, as both a local and an artist. For years, I’ve wandered its streets, sketching its changing seasons, uncovering hidden alleys, and connecting with the people who make it special.
Now, I want to share that Osaka with you.
• Hidden gems and untold local stories
• Food: Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, mochi, and sake (optional tasting)
• Lifetime access to my personal Google Map links
• Small-group walking tour through Osaka’s cultural heart
• Insider tips and stories from a local Osaka guide
• A perfect introduction to Osaka for first-time visitors
• Group and private tour options available
Gion & Higashiyama with a private Tour Guide in German or English
Come with me on a captivating journey through the cultural heart of Kyoto as we explore the timeless Gion and Higashiyama districts. Wander down ancient streets lined with historic temples and charming teahouses, where every corner holds a story. We’ll stroll through the iconic Gion district, with its traditional machiya houses, and if we’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a real Geisha gliding by. I’ll share with you the secrets of these enchanting neighborhoods, giving you a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s rich heritage, blending the past and present in the most unforgettable way.
Bonsai Souvenir Making (Japanese Art) in Osaka
Create your own bonsai in Osaka with a local English-speaking guide. Learn about the history and philosophy of bonsai, choose your favorite style, and take home your own unique dry bonsai.
・Take home your own unique dry bonsai as a souvenir of your trip to Japan
・Chat with a local guide to know more about Japan and traditions of bonsai making
・Learn something new about yourself and bonsai art while choosing the shape
・Pick your favorite bonsai style, pot, branches, leaves, and more
・Test your creativity by arranging bonsai leaves and branches
All materials are decorative high-quality materials, so bonsai can be safely brought home internationally without maintenance concerns. Truly perfect souvenir!
Tokyo Private Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Guide
Discover Tokyo's iconic landmarks in comfort aboard a private Toyota Alphard with a licensed English-speaking Japanese guide. This flexible half-day tour is tailored to your interests, allowing you to explore Tokyo at your own pace while avoiding crowded public transportation.
Visit famous attractions such as Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market (morning tours), and Senso-ji Temple. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about Japanese history, culture, traditions, and everyday life.
Perfect for first-time visitors, families, couples, senior travelers, and cruise passengers seeking a comfortable introduction to Tokyo.
• Private luxury vehicle with hotel or cruise terminal pickup
• Flexible itinerary customized for your group
• Licensed English-speaking Japanese guide
• Local recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and the rest of your Japan trip
Tokyo Palais Impérial & Shoguns Visite à pied (Guide Français)
Visite guidée à pied en petit groupe à travers le Palais Impérial et ses magnifiques jardins, dirigée par les francophones les plus sympathiques et passionnés de Tokyo ! Histoire et récits sur les samouraïs et les shoguns que vous n’oublierez pas !
Participez à l’une des visites à pied les mieux notées de Tokyo ! Avec notre guide local francophone, chaleureux et passionné, nous découvrirons ensemble le Palais Impérial et ses splendides Jardins Est.
Vous n’allez pas seulement entendre parler de l’histoire du Japon, vous allez la ressentir à travers des histoires, de l’humour et des moments qui rendent cet endroit inoubliable.
Nos guides sont réputés pour leur chaleur, leur dynamisme et leur passion authentique pour partager l’histoire de Tokyo. C’est d’ailleurs pour cela que nos visiteurs qualifient souvent cette visite de « moment fort de leur voyage » !
Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir pour cette visite ! :)
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Discover Tokyo Your Way – Custom Private Tour
Explore Tokyo on your terms with a fully personalized private tour led by a local expert. Whether you're into history, culture, architecture, or food, this tour is tailored just for you.
Why Choose This Tour?
● 100% Customizable
Tell us your interests and dietary needs—we’ll build the perfect plan.
● Eat Like a Local
Enjoy sushi and wagyu at hidden gems only locals know.
● Expert Local Guides
Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Tokyo’s stories and scenes.
● Stress-Free Experience
We handle all the details. You just enjoy the day.
● Flexible Pickup
Start from your hotel, a station, or anywhere central in Tokyo.
Perfect For:
● First-time visitors
● Families and small groups
● Foodies
● Anyone seeking a deeper, authentic Tokyo experience
Book now to unlock the Tokyo guidebooks can’t show you!
Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori
Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at home. You will watch Midori prepare local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients.
- Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local
- Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes from scratch
- Discover Japanese ingredients and cooking styles
- Get insight into Kyoto's best restaurants and shopping recommendations
- A fun and relaxing, cultural and culinary experience
Authentic Tokyo Soba Making Experience with a Soba Chef
• Learn directly from a soba chef
• Make authentic soba completely from scratch
• Use high-quality soba flour from an on-site milling facility
• Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
• Enjoy freshly made soba with traditional dipping sauce
Tokyo: Samurai Sword Academy in the Hometown of the Last Samurai
Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, has been carried on to this day, and students of Tennen Rishin-ryu practice at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo to hone their swordsmanship skills. You can learn the essence of Tennen Rishin-ryu at the actual dojo.
The swordsmen who practiced the Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino City formed the Shinsengumi, said to be the strongest group of swordsmen, at the end of the Edo period and were known as the Last Samurai. You can feel the history and culture of the Last samurai by experiencing swordsmanship in Hino City, the hometown of the Shinsengumi.
Masao Inoue, the chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo and a descendant of the Shinsengumi executive Genzaburo Inoue, will lead the experience program.
You can actually handle a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you.
Daikoku Car meet & Tokyo Private JDM Tour in 700HP R34 GT-R
This is a completely private tour where you can experience authentic JDM culture by visiting spots where car enthusiasts gather, riding along in a GT-R.
The GT-R delivers controlled yet thrilling acceleration and a powerful GT-R sound, making the drive a highlight of the tour.
Please choose your car when making the booking.
Car lineup
・700HP R34 GT-R
・550HP R34 GT-R
・600HP R35 GT-R
Ride along in a Tuned GT-R and head to the Daikoku PA, where JDM cars, modified vehicles, supercars, and rare models gather, creating an exciting car-meet atmosphere.
Before heading to Daikoku PA, we will stop at one of Japan’s largest car parts stores, where you can browse JDM accessories and aftermarket parts.
For the Umihotaru car meet plan, a stop at Autobacs is not included; instead, it includes a stop at Tokyo Tower.
A key highlight of this tour is the chance to cruise with our R34 group, creating a unique JDM convoy experience you won’t find on standard tours.
For inquiries, IG: masaru_bnr34
Kyoto. Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari. Private Tour.
Explore the rich history of Kyoto with an experienced guide licensed by the city of Kyoto. I will give you a unique insight into the intrigues of the samurai, the feudal lords, and the power of the Shogun.
Experience an authentic journey back in time, diving into the reality of Japan's history, free from Hollywood embellishments.
I use an iPad as a visual aid, allowing you to better appreciate the historical context as we uncover the events that shaped Kyoto.
At the end of the tour, you will not only have a deep understanding of the history of Kyoto and Japan but also receive an itinerary of nearby places to further enrich your travel experience.
Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour
Discover Kobe’s rich culture, flavors, and history on this unforgettable tour. Start in Nada, one of Japan’s top sake regions, where you’ll taste premium sake, see traditional barrel-making, and enjoy sake-lees ice cream at Kiku-Masamune. You’ll even receive a special sake cup to take home!
Next, visit the historic Ikuta Shrine as your local guide shares Kobe’s fascinating past. Then, the highlight: a counter seat at a teppanyaki restaurant to watch world-famous Kobe beef grilled live—an unforgettable experience.
Perfect for foodies, sake fans, and curious travelers, this tour offers local flavor and cultural insight, with friendly guidance throughout.
2.5 Hour-Guided Cycle Tour in the Central Tokyo
You’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo?
During this bike tour, you’ll explore central Tokyo, coasting down hidden alleyways, and get insights into the local life in Tokyo.
On this Tokyo bike tour, you’ll find yourself among the labyrinthine pathways of Tokyo with a local guide, and try traditional Japanese foods which cannot be found in the typical restaurants. These tiny mom-and-pop restaurants and street stalls serve up local ingredients with big flavors, to fuel your journey!
From the end of March to the beginning of April, we usually cycle under Sakura, cherry blossoms.
The Tour includes several stops, and it will introduce off-the-beaten-path shopping streets.
During the Tour, you’ll see a new side of Tokyo, riding around unique old-time shopping arcades and visiting. On our tours, we are passionate about showing you the lesser-known parts of central Tokyo.
Kamakura: A 4th-Gen Master Carves Your Own Name Seal (Hanko)
・Learn the history of the hanko in English — and why a personal seal still represents identity in Japan
・Watch a nationally certified First-Grade seal engraver at work, up close at his own bench
・See the traditional tools of the trade and learn how each one is used — the craft, not just the finished piece
・Discover how your name can be written in Japanese, and choose the characters for your own seal
・Not a craft class. A personal commission from a working atelier
A craftsman carves your seal — you watch it take shape.
Curious how your name looks in Japanese? We’ll show you several ways it can be written, then design and engrave an original seal just for you. In Japan, personal seals have long been used in place of signatures on important documents and remain closely tied to personal identity. Everything is explained in English, directly by the engraver at his workbench — including the tools he uses and the purpose of each one. Your finished seal will be ready later that afternoon.
Kimono rental in Asakusa Tokyo
Experience the elegant kimono culture in Asakusa coupled with a short lesson about how to properly enjoy Japanese Matcha tea. Choose from a variety of kimono styles.
Of course, you can also choose the kimono rental service only.
Kimono rental shop YUI offers a vast array of kimono, ranging from easy to wear light kimono for street walks to traditionally made silk kimono for official occasions.
If you are going to try on a kimono, we recommend using the photo plan. A professional photographer who is familiar with the nearby locations will accompany you and take wonderful portraits. We also have a studio, so you can take photos in a kimono even in the unlikely event of bad weather.
The activity is also suitable for children above 1-year-old and wheelchair users!
Nakasendo Magome & Tsumago in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way toexplore both of the ancient post towns! You can travel between Magome and Tsumago by infrequent direct bus.
Nakasendo was one of the two highways during the Edo period connecting Tokyo with Kyoto, running through the Kiso Valley. Travelers at that time walked along the highway, stopping at "post towns" for rest. Some of those post towns have been well preserved and show tourists today exactly what Japan was like hundreds of years ago. Stunning forests, beautiful villages and traditions, we would love to recommend it to everyone interested in Japanese nature and history.
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis may be used. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.