The Kyoto VIP Experience!
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.
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.
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)
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Walking Tour
Embark on the Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour 2024 for an enchanting experience amidst the breathtaking beauty of sakura. Immerse yourself in captivating Sakura stories as you traverse Tokyo's finest cherry blossom sights, including Ueno Park and Yanaka Cemetery. Timed to perfection during the peak season in Tokyo, Japan, this tour ensures you witness the cherry blossoms at their most splendid. Discover the ideal spots for capturing your once-in-a-lifetime Sakura moments with our expert guidance.
Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour
Hidden gem drinking holes, standing sake (rice wine) bars, craft beer, high-end cocktails, and whisky! Famous the world over–Tokyo has an amazing nightlife culture. We will explore some of the most interesting spots, try local beverages and learn about the best rice wines then finish up our evening with cocktails that you will never forget.
Please note: due to legal restrictions at some of our stops on this tour- all members of your group must be 20 years old or older.
Join our expert guide on this evening tour through Shimbashi -the after-work drinking haven for rice wine, craft beer, and food tastings along the way. Head to a fun and friendly bar to try some casual and festive cocktails paired with tasty bar snacks and end the evening with cocktails and world-famous Japanese whisky at unique spots that serve some of the most creative drinks you will find anywhere.
Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano
This isn’t just a snowshoe tour. It’s the Hokkaido you imagined.
Most tours stay near town, on packed trails.
We take you deep into Daisetsuzan National Park
Japan’s largest where 2 meters of untouched snow await.
You’ll walk through a silent forest, follow fox tracks, and take in views no road leads to.
And at the end? A soak in a 100% natural hot spring, hidden in the mountains.
Why Choose This Tour?
*Deep snow in a hidden forest — not near a ski resort
*Small group (max 5) / Solo travelers welcome
*Local guide, English support with translator
*Relax in a 100% natural hot spring at the end! (Hakuginso Onsen, ¥700 extra)
What to Expect?
Morning Tour
*Discover a White Wonderland
*Walk through breathtaking snow-covered hills
*Spot wildlife tracks and experience untouched nature
*Jump into soft, fluffy powder snow!
Night Tour
* Enchanting Nighttime Adventure
*Explore a silent forest lit by headlamps
*Experience the serene magic of a winter night
Kyoto Early Bird Tour in Uji and Fushimi Inari
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Start your morning with the magic of Kyoto—before the crowds arrive. This small-group tour (max 8 people) takes you on a peaceful journey through Fushimi Inari’s famous thousand torii gates, the stunning Byodoin Temple from the 10 yen coin, and Ujigami Shrine, Japan’s oldest. It’s the perfect blend of iconic sights and hidden gems, led by a local English-speaking guide who brings each place to life. Quiet, authentic, unforgettable.
Kamakura Full or Half Day Historical and Memorable Tours
Experience Kamakura's soul effortlessly. Escape the stress of navigating a new city; your local private guide ensures a seamless, insightful, and stress-free exploration of this ancient capital.
Why book with us? Kamakura can be bustling. Your expert guide handles all logistics, from efficient public transport to finding hidden paths, maximizing your time for discovery.
Your Journey Highlights:
Great Buddha: Iconic bronze statue.
Hase-dera Temple: Stunning gardens, bay views.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: Kamakura's spiritual heart.
Bamboo Forest & Japanese Garden: Tranquility and reflection.
Personalized & Convenient:
Tour blends walking with efficient public transport, expertly managed. Just enjoy!
Guide provides lunch recommendations (not included). Kimono rental can be done during the tour (price not included)
Book your stress-free Kamakura adventure now!
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.
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
Explore Otaru's Best with Our Tourism Ambassador!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Otaru's top attractions guided by Sapporo's Tourism Ambassador.
You will have a warm welcome with our English-speaking guide or Sightseeing Ambassador at Sapporo station to discover the historic Otaru Canal and its significance. You will also explore the picturesque Otaru City street, a hub of cultural events.
This experience includes visiting music box in Otaru that can be the memorable souvenir of your travel. If you want,We can take a look at previous Japanese banks learn about the history of Japanese money and savor Hokkaido's culinary delights at a Seafood restaurant.
Another one you will enjoy Mt.Tengu for a stunning ocean view and after sightseeing, enjoy Hot Spring Onsen in Otaru.
(※We accept tips after Tour)
We also offer our other special tours, so please check them out.
TOKYO:Traditional Geisha Show&(Japanese Dinner or tea ceremony)
Located 6 minutes from Tokyo Station on shrine grounds. Experience authentic hospitality in a traditional house, featuring lucky souvenirs and a ritual flint-stone blessing for your journey.
Tea ceremony&Geisha Dance
A peaceful tea ceremony with artisanal sweets and an elegant dance performance by the resident Headmaster of classical Japanese dance.
Private Show&Japanese Dinner
A 2-hour private luxury experience for groups (5+). Includes Kimono dressing, live-chef sushi, Geisha arts, Shamisen lessons, and Samurai armor trials.
Geisha Show&Japanease Dinner
A refined 2-hour "Ozashiki" experience featuring a premium Sushi Kaiseki course and authentic Geisha performances and games.
Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master
From ¥9,900 p.p. (min. 2) | Same-day OK — book up to 2 hours before. Fully private, no strangers, just your group. A 19-year tea master guides you through authentic Enshu-ryū ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district.
Step inside a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district for a completely private tea ceremony. Your host Yuta has practiced tea for 19 years in the Enshu-ryū tradition, rooted in samurai culture. This is not a group workshop — it is an intimate ceremony performed exclusively for you, in a tea room with tatami and tokonoma alcove.
During the 70-minute session, you will:
· Watch a full tea ceremony demonstration
· Whisk your own bowl of matcha.
· Enjoy traditional dry sweets (higashi)
· Ask anything — about tea, aesthetics, or Kanazawa
· Take a commemorative photo
Completely private. No other guests. No rush. English-guided throughout.
Please note:
· Socks recommended
· Additional guests: ¥9,900/person (max 5)
Nagasaki Peace Park and Cultural Highlights Private 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.
Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night
This dinner brings together guests from various countries and local Japanese participants. While enjoying the food, you can exchange tips on traveling in Tokyo and Japan, and share stories about different cultures. Typically, 10–20 people join each session, and English-speaking Japanese locals are always present, so language barriers are not an issue. Solo travelers are also warmly welcomed.
Sushi or Traditional Japanese Cuisine in a Kyoto Home with Emika
Meet Emika at her home for a regional culinary experience that will start with a freshly made cup of traditional matcha green tea prepared by Emika or her father. You will then sit down together around a dining table to share a traditional Obanzai meal over fun conversation. Your Japanese meal may include dishes such as oshi (pressed) sushi or nigiri sushi (hand-formed), miso soup, rice, traditional Obanzai side dishes, and a sweet that goes well with matcha. Emika's family owns an organic vegetable field where she harvests most of the vegetables that she uses in her cooking. Prepare to be amazed by the sheer variety of daikon radishes grown on their farm!
Join Emika and enjoy an authentic Japanese meal with a lovely local!
Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Kanazawa to Takayama. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Takayama.
Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old Japanese House
This calligraphy workshop focuses on creating text related to the surrounding hot spring region of Beppu. Participants can learn how to write words such as '温泉' - 'onsen' (meaning 'hot spring') and '地獄' - 'jigoku' (meaning 'hell'), under the guidance of a friendly local instructor. As well as being able to take your one-of-a-kind masterpiece home with you, this is also a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture, learning not only technique but also Japanese calligraphy etiquette.
Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line
Tiered Pricing
16,000 JPY per person — Group of 5-8
19,000 JPY per person — Group of 4
23,000 JPY per person — Group of 3
31,000 JPY per person — Group of 2
52,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person)
7,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11)
Japan Gray Line now provides a private Tokyo city tour tailored for first-time visitors. This exclusive experience includes an English-speaking guide, and transportation via the subway. The tour encompasses major Tokyo landmarks such as Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Asakusa.
Our tour fares are exceptionally reasonable, with tiered pricing designed to help large families save significantly on their expenses!
Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers
Custom Private Tokyo Tour from Yokohama!
Meet your guide at Yokohama Port 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 to Explore:
☑️ Shibuya or Shinjuku (Modern Culture)
☑️ Imperial Palace or Tsukiji Market (History & Food)
☑️ Ginza or Ameyoko (Modern Shopping & Nostalgia)
☑️ Akihabara (Subculture)
☆Special Highlight: Bullet Train Experience☆
For an unforgettable finale, opt for a 15-minute Shinkansen (Bullet Train) ride from Tokyo 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.
Solo Travelers Unite in Tokyo
Forget the usual “tour”, this is more like meeting a new friend and just having fun together! We’ll explore Nakano like locals, chat, and laugh!— no guidebooks, just good vibes. Ideal for English-speaking solo travelers, connecting with fellow explorers. It’s packed with things you wouldn’t do (or couldn’t do) when traveling alone. Limited to 6 people (Please understand that sometimes it might just be you and me!).
5:30PM~ Meet at *Shinjuku Station Southeast Exit Plaza and head to Nakano.
6:00PM~ Relax with some drinks at a Izakaya(Japanese style pub)
*The tour covers your drinks and up to two small dishes.
Please note that it’s not a full meal, just light bites to enjoy with your drinks.
8:00PM~ just have fun at Japanese arcade
*Game costs are not included — please pay for the games you’d like to play
8:30PM~ Enjoy a fun-filled hour of non stop karaoke
9:30PM. The tour has come to an end!
My instagram: @japaneselife760(If you have any questions, feel free to DM me)
Daikoku Car meet & Tokyo Private JDM Night 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 700HP Ultimate-Tuned Skyline R34 GT-R or Top Secret Tuned R35 GT-R.
Ride along in a tuned GT-R and head to the legendary Daikoku PA, where JDM cars, modified vehicles, supercars, and rare models gather, creating an exciting car-meet atmosphere.
The 700HP Ultimate-Tuned R34 GT-R delivers controlled yet thrilling acceleration and a powerful GT-R sound, making the drive a highlight of the tour.
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, please contact
IG: masaru_bnr34
Private Koto Lesson in Kyoto with a Professional Koto Performer
Owner is a professional Koto performer, so you can learn from expert instructors. Here you can experience playing the koto, which is a traditional Japanese instrument and indispensable for formal ceremonies in Japan. A professional player of koto will teach you how to play the koto. We will teach you to play “Sakura“. Everyone from 3 years old to elderly people can play, so we encourage you to experience this with your family together. Equipment necessary for lessons, such as musical instruments and music notation are all available.
Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan
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.
KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour
Have fun talking with local people in a super smiley environment.
Shioya is a quaint peaceful fishing village nestled in a valley. It takes about 15 minutes from JR Kobe station and 40 minutes from Osaka station.
First, let’s go to the harbor. Enjoy a photogenic view of Mt Rokko, Awaji island, the Pearl bridge, even Kansai airport across the sea on a sunny day. Also, you can see Nori (seaweed) facrory when it opens（From Dec to Mar, Depends on the weather） and you can buy it on outlet price.
Then through the tunnel, we’ll go into SHIOYA town. I’d like you to know about real Japanese daily life.
I want to share my local vision with you, visiting a barber shop which has more than 100 years of history, a tatami factory, and our beautiful heritage Guggenheim house, and others when they are open.
While walking, let’s enjoy various local snacks & drinks and communication with friendly local people.