Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk
Discover Hiroshima through a personal storytelling walk led by a local guide who has lived here for over 20 years. This tour focuses on context, lived experience, and the small details that bring the city’s history and present-day life together.
We begin at either Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park, depending on your preference, and walk through Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine to understand the city before 1945. As we follow the Peace Line into the park, I share stories and perspectives that many visitors miss.
We continue to the A-Bomb Dome and, if you wish, the Peace Memorial Museum. The pace is relaxed, with time for questions and reflection. This is not a rushed sightseeing tour, but a thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima’s past and present.
Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-
Taste five expertly selected teas locally sourced in Nara prefecture
Talk with locals for inside tips on places to visit while in Japan
Private, one-on-one instruction from a skilled tea master
Hands-on matcha practice with personalized feedback
Enjoy authentic wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
Fushimi Inari - Arashiyama: Torii Gates, Bamboo, Monkeys & Secret
Discover the magic of Kyoto on a captivating walking tour that begins at the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, home to thousands of vermilion torii gates, and continues through the scenic wonders of Arashiyama.
Wander through the peaceful gardens of Tenryuji Temple, stroll beneath the towering stalks of the Bamboo Grove, and enjoy unforgettable views from the Togetsukyo Bridge. This small-group or private tour is led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide who will show you hidden gems and share local stories along the way.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and small groups, this immersive experience combines cultural insight, natural beauty, and off-the-beaten-path moments—making for an unforgettable day in Kyoto.
Forest Bathing in Temple and Enjoy onsen with healing power
This is a forest bathing journey. We begin at Odawara Station, traveling by train to the forest area. Here, a 600-year-old temple awaits, surrounded by ancient cedars that have stood for centuries. These towering giants are central to the Shinrin-yoku experience, inviting you to slow down, breathe deeply, and absorb the forest atmosphere.
As we practice mindful forest bathing along the temple path, you'll engage all your senses—feeling ancient bark, listening to rustling leaves, and inhaling phytoncides released by the trees, known to boost wellness. After immersing in the healing silence, we'll enjoy lunch at a local temple chaya nestled in the woods.
The experience culminates in the ultimate Shinrin-yoku tradition: a therapeutic onsen within the same forest. Let mineral-rich waters melt tension while surrounded by nature. This seamless blend of mindful walking, cultural connection, and thermal healing creates a holistic Shinrin-yoku session you won't find elsewhere.
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.
Kyoto Ramen Tour
Discover Kyoto's impressive ramen scene on our Insider Kyoto Ramen Tour! Explore both classic and modern ramen and get a better understanding about the wonderful world of ramen with our expert guide.
You'll visit two ramen shops for two wildly different bowls of ramen. One bowl will represent classic Kyoto ramen and the other, more modern ramen. Each bowl is smaller than normal (about 1/2 the size of a full bowl). At the beginning of the tour, you'll sit down with the guide to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Alongside this, you'll discuss Kyoto ramen origins and the ramen route on the tour - the shops you'll be visiting!
Note: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options may be available, but cannot be guaranteed on shared group tours. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
Private Nagasaki Peace Park plus culture & nature highlights Tour
Tours are our forte. My philosophy is to provide customized flexible tours around Nagasaki for smaller groups unlike the big tour operators, who are only concerned amount how many people they can get and not the quality or content of their tours.
Packaged tours offer no flexibility and a regimented get off get on time requirement and there is nothing more frustrating than waiting for a fellow passenger to come back to the bus on the time allocated.
We allow our clients to stay as short or a long as they like at a particular venue in order to maximize their enjoyment. It is this type of tour that will leave you feeling fully satisfied at days end.
The Shimabara Peninsula has so much to offer is regards to nature, history and culture. It will be impossible to get to every attraction but you will absolutely see the best sites on offer.
Hiroshima Walking: A-Bomb Dome, Museum, School, Tram & Lunch
This tour offers more than a visit to Hiroshima’s famous landmarks—it provides a deeper understanding of the city through local stories, everyday life, and places many visitors never see.
Why choose this tour?
・Visit an atomic bomb-surviving elementary school, a rarely visited site that reveals how the bombing affected children, families, and the local community.
・Ride Hiroshima’s historic streetcar, a lasting symbol of the city’s resilience and recovery after World War II.
・Explore with a professional local English-speaking guide, who shares historical context, personal stories, and local perspectives beyond what you can learn on your own.
・Includes Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum admission, with a guided introduction before you explore the exhibits at your own pace.
・Optional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki lunch, giving you the chance to experience the city's most famous local dish as part of your visit.
Okinawa Miyako Jungle&Starry Sky tour Free Pick up and Drop off
【Very popular with overseas visitors】
Nami MIYAKO offers the best hospitality and service to each and every one of our guests.
We will do our best to help make your trip to Miyako Island a special memory.
【Nami MIYAKO is the reason why we recommend our services.】
☆ Pick-up and drop-off service is available from morning to night in all areas of Miyako Island!
☆English speaking service is also available, so overseas visitors can join the tour without any worries!
☆Anyway, safe and secure tour!
☆Free SNS photos and video data!
☆Experienced guides are kind and courteous!
Let's go find the star-filled sky and giant coconut crabs!
※If you can't see the stars, we will mainly explore the jungle (rain or shine).
A guide who knows Miyako Island inside out will tell you all you need to know! There is a lot of information about Miyako Island that is not in the guidebooks.
Kyoto Private Vegan Cooking : Shojin Ryori with a Local Host
You can have an Kyoto specific culinary experience in this class.
Japan has a long history of vegan cuisine which developed at Buddhist temples. Since killing animals is strictly prohibited in Buddhism, so all the dishes generally don’t contain any animal products such as meat and fish. It's very healthy and well-balanced cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables, soybeans(tofu), grains, seaweed or many fermented foods.
We make a variety of dishes inspired by classic Buddhist cooking with modern twists. These delicious dishes make the most of the original taste of local ingredients. It's not difficult to cook at all but you will find the delicacy of Japanese cuisine in every detail of the dish. I'm sure you can enjoy Japanese authentic cooking which you are not be able to taste in the restaurant.
Kyoto VIP Experience: Private Luxury Tour with Chauffeur
A fully customized experience for those who are used to the best of the very best. We go out of our way to make your day in Kyoto a very special one indeed. The itinerary in the description is just an idea. Upon booking, you will receive a questionnaire and then once we learn what really makes you tick as a traveller we get to work on planning the perfect day for you and those special to you.
This tour includes entrance fees for up to two gardens and transportation by taxi from place to place including hotel pick up and drop off. Options for upgrades to private transportation with chauffeured vehicle will be sent upon booking and confirmed based on availability.
Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima
Miyajima (official name Itsukushima) is the home to the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. Have dinner while cruising slowly on the raft-shaped boat HANAIKADA through the very calm Ono Seto Sea, surrounded by Miyajima and Ono. Enjoy a luxurious and special time as if you have the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea all to yourself.
This is a cruise tour on the special raft-type ship HANAIKADA on Ono Seto Sea, where oyster rafts float on the water.
Enjoy the fantastic and beautiful scenery of the World Heritage Site Miyajima, also known as "God's Island," all to yourself from the sea!
With little difference in elevation from the sea surface, HANAIKADA allows you to relax and feel the Seto Inland Sea on the spot.
The sight of oyster rafts floating in the sea is a special scene that can only be seen here.
Enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.
Tokyo Original Shoes Making 1 Day Workshop / Ready made orders
Design and Create or order a pair of Shoes that is completely unique to you in 1 Day!
What’s Loper?
・Stimulate Your Creativity
Anyone can enjoy the process of hand-making a pair of shoes.
・People-friendly.
More than 90% of shoes on the market are made using glue, along with other chemicals, produce toxic fumes that contaminate the work environment.
Loper was born with a desire to improve these conditions by creating a production system that is safer and healthier for the people involved in the shoe-making process.
・Planet-Friendly
Solvent-based glues, often used in manufacturing shoes, contain a component called volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Loper does not use glues to put the uppers and the soles together, thus contributes to keeping the clean atmosphere.
Loper soles’s are made from a chlorine free material. This means it does not emit harmful dioxins during the incineration process.
Together with Loper - we invite you to bring the simple joy of creation into your daily life.
Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer
Explore the fascinating world of sake during your visit to Japan. Accompanied by an expert sake brewer, you will visit some of the country's most prestigious sake producers and taste a variety of local sake, including fresh Nama-zake, barrel-aged sake, and the ultra-premium Daiginjo.
Throughout the tour, you will learn about traditional brewing techniques, taste sake from various esteemed producers, and learn about the meticulous craftsmanship of barrel-making. The tour will culminate in a guided sake tasting at one of Japan’s oldest sake makers, where you can compare and contrast different styles of premium sake.
• Taste a wide variety of local sake
• Visit some of Japan’s most prestigious sake makers
• Taste ultra-premium Daiginjo and fresh Nama-zake
• Learn traditional techniques from a professional sake brewer
• Enjoy a guided Sake Flight with your host at a former sake brewery
• Visit the famous Five Villages of Nada
Sushi Making with Interactive Samurai Experience at JIN-ASAKUSA
Over 100 reviews on Google Maps, rating 4.9！An incredible 99% of users give the highest rating, making it a high-quality experience where you can create unforgettable memories.
The venue has been renovated inside a brand-new building just for this experience.
Armor, helmets, torches, and swords recreate the Sengoku battlefield. With every step, you will feel as if you have time-traveled.
Guests wear samurai costumes and immerse themselves in the Sengoku world. You can also enjoy the chef’s live show with nigiri sushi, futomaki rolls, and dashimaki tamago. Surrounded by the atmosphere and costumes, you will truly feel like a warrior for 2 hours.
The course is conducted in English（with Japanese support）.
Anyone can enjoy it.
※Chinese and Korean subtitles are available.
Frozen fall trekking
Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path in Japan.
The frozen waterfall gets as big as 15 meters (50 feet) high and 5 meters (16 feet) wide. It starts forming in early November and will drop and disappear by the end of April. The local guide who knows the area better than anyone will take you to the waterfall in all its beauty.
The trail is about total 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and takes about 4. 5 hours round trip. It’s a complete snow trail which requires snowshoes and spikes. The trail starts at an altitude of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). There, the air gets as cold as -20 ℃ (46 ℉), and the snow piles up as high as 2 meters (6.6 feet).
Physical toughness and the ability to walk and stay outside in these conditions is necessary for this tour. During the tour, the guide will prepare a hot outdoor lunch.
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
This facility is visitors can have an authentic samurai/ninja experience in the conveniently located historical city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. The store displays historical helmets, swords, and tea utensils that are important for learning about old Japan.
Why don't you don a ninja costume, experience authentic ninja training, and learn about the natural history of Japan and the role of the ninja? Ninja Cafe Takayama is a facility that both adults and children can enjoy. Please visit us when you come to Nagoya, Gifu or Takayama.
All Nighter Sing, Drink & Dance with Local Japanese Uni Students
Ready to skip the tourist traps and go deep into the real Tokyo nightlife?
This is the ultimate night out where you get to ”hang out with cool Japanese college students" who become your personal guides to the city's wildest spots. You decide the vibe—we just make it happen!
”YOU CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE:”
”Sing Until You Drop?” We'll hit up a multi-hour private”Karaoke”room to sing J-Pop, Western hits, and everything in between!
”Dance Until Dawn?” We'll guide you to the hottest ”Nightclubs” and show you how Tokyo dances. Get ready to lose yourself on the dance floor!
”Explore the Underground?” Interested in the unique side of Kabukicho? We'll safely guide you to intriguing ”local spots and specialty bars” for an authentic peek behind the curtain.
Your goal is maximum fun with zero pressure. ”You are free to drink what you like (or nothing at all!)”.
”Join your local friends and make your Tokyo dream night an unforgettable reality!”
Private Authentic Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Kyoto Tea Room
Experience an authentic private matcha tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tea room, guided in the spirit of omotenashi—Japan’s philosophy of wholehearted hospitality.
Hosted by a Kyoto local from a kimono family, this is not a demonstration, but a quiet and personal cultural experience.
Inside a real tea room, you will observe the careful preparation of matcha and learn the meaning behind each movement, tool, and gesture. Every element reflects centuries of tradition and the intention to create harmony between host and guest.
You will be welcomed as a guest and served matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of a genuine tea gathering.
This fully private experience offers a rare opportunity to step away from the crowds and encounter the living culture of Kyoto in an intimate and meaningful way.
Sake Blending Experience : Craft Your Own Signature Sake
Discover a Hidden Sake Lab and Create Your Own Signature Blend
Step into a hidden corner of a sake brewery for a rare, behind-the-scenes experience. You’ll explore the post-fermentation blending process, a special part of sake making rarely experienced, even by locals.
Hosted by a WSET Level 3–certified brewery guide, you’ll craft your own personalized sake blend. Finish your bottle by painting a kanji character on the label that reflects your blend’s personality.
Take home a one-of-a-kind bottle created by you. Creative, immersive, and unforgettable.
Chitose Airport to Niseko Private Transfer | Licensed Driver
Book a private and direct transfer without worries about your arrival flight's delays or cancelation. If those happen, we guarantee to adjust your alternative arrival time or refund 100%. All drivers are regal, licensed, punctual, experienced, and drive clean and comfortable vehicles with air-conditioning safely. Just look for your driver holding a sign with your name on it at the arrival halls. From there, just sit back and relax while you're transported to your destination with ease.
Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers
Custom Private Tokyo Tour from Yokohama!
Meet your guide at Yokohama Port or your hotel for a bespoke 8-hour Tokyo adventure. Fully customizable, we typically cover 3 to 4 iconic spots at your preferred pace.
☆Tailor-Made Just for You
After booking, I will send a questionnaire to co-create your perfect itinerary. I personally design each tour considering your group’s interests and mobility needs to ensure a comfortable experience for all.
Top Destinations:
☑️ Shibuya or Shinjuku (Modern Culture)
☑️ Imperial Palace or Tsukiji Market (History & Food)
☑️ Ginza or Ameyoko (Modern Shopping & Nostalgia)
☑️ Akihabara (Subculture)
Of course, you can also add any other locations you would like to visit.
☆Special Highlight: Bullet Train Experience☆
For an unforgettable finale, opt for a 15-minute Shinkansen (Bullet Train) ride back to Yokohama (approx. ¥1,500 pp).
Notes:
-Style: Walking tour using Tokyo’s efficient public transit.
-Lunch: Authentic experience at a local, casual diner.
Unlimited Local Night《ALL-Y-CAN-DRINK》Find SHIBUYA Hidden gems!
We'll hop to hidden gems of Izakaya in Shibuya & ALL drinks are included in 2 places! Let's enjoy Japanese local night out in deepest places with us!
There're uncountable Izakaya in Shibuya but mostly for tourist places. Find great Izakaya is herd for even Japanese now already so how tourist can jump in the real Shibuya night?
We really wanna show you what's real Japanese Izakaya culture & who we're local Japanese! Our places are absolutely different level because best Izakaya have to be combines beautiful atmosphere, history & great taste for us. We can change your mind about what’s Japan!
We'll visit 2 Japanese tavern that even Japanese never find! If you still have time & energy after tour is over. Let's have fun together as a friend!lol More explore Izakaya, Karaoke, Bar, Ramen, whatever you want!
We're guiding people Since 2018 in Tokyo: 50,000+ guests, 4,000+ reviews, 4.98⭐ average so far!!!
Experience Sushi Making Class in Tokyo
After the instructor’s demonstration, you make your own sushi, roll and two side dishes all by yourselves. All of the experiences are prepared to be one of the highlights in this class. No doubt that you will enjoy the class!! You also learn Japanese traditional seasonings and ingredients used in this cooking experience.
Please let us know if you cannot eat fish. We will prepare vegetable options.
Some memorable pictures are taken during the class and you can get all of them after the class!