Private Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo
Step away from Tokyo’s rush and discover the serene charm of Kamakura and Enoshima on a private full-day tour. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel and guide you through sacred shrines, ancient temples, and scenic coastal views. Begin at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine, Kamakura’s grand Shinto landmark surrounded by ponds and torii gates reflecting its samurai heritage. Then, visit Kōtoku-in, home to the Great Buddha—an awe-inspiring 13-meter bronze statue that has stood in quiet grace for centuries. Continue to Hasedera Temple, known for its statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, and panoramic views of Kamakura’s coastline. Finally, cross to Enoshima Island, where shrines, sea caves, ocean vistas, and local street food create a perfect coastal retreat. After a day of spiritual and seaside beauty, relax as your driver takes you back to Tokyo in comfort.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Japan Local eSIM - 5G Unlimited Data for Seamless Connectivity
Sakura Mobile Japan Travel eSIM has well-selected features for your smooth and convenient travel in Japan. With our Japan eSIM, all you need to do is enjoy your trip!
Sakura Mobile Japan eSIM Plans
Usage period : 7 days / 15 days / 30 days
Data : Unlimited 5G/4G data
Coverage : Whole of Japan (99% of population area including remote island)
Hotspot : Available as following conditions
7 days plan - 6GB Hotspot allowance
15 days plan - 14GB Hotspot allowance
30 days plan - 30GB Hotspot allowance
Duration: 4–30 days
Sake and Yakiniku Experience in Itabashi Tokyo
2 minutes walk from Oyama Station.
We offer carefully selected Wagyu beef from all over Japan.
The interior of the restaurant has a relaxed Japanese atmosphere.
It can be used for family meals, dinner parties with friends, and other occasions of any age.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Intimate&Authentic Kintsugi&Matcha Experience in Shibuya, Tokyo
Small, personalized classes with a minimum of two and a maximum of 6 students.
Experience the serenity and depth of Japanese culture through Kintsugi in our intimate studio up the hill from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya crossing.
Classes start with matcha tea and seasonal Japanese sweets to get into the right mindset for Kintstugi.
Choose your own piece of crockery to repair and restore from our collection.
Instructor with deep experience teaching traditional and modern Kintstugi techniques will guide you step by step through the restoration.
Take home your restored piece as a special souvenir in our special gift boxes.
Duration: 2 hours
Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi)
Tuna Don Workshop:
10:45~ Registration
11:00~ Greeting ~Introduction
11:10~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video
11:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by our Japanese chef
11:40~ Practice time
1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings
2) Practice cutting tuna for each person using a sashimi knife
3) Make tare (sauce) and marinate tuna
12:10~ Sharpening Japanese knives
12:25~ Make a Tuna Don
12:30~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available)
Sushi Workshop:
13:30~ Greeting ~Introduction
13:35~ Tamagoyaki (rolled egg) making show
13:45~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video
13:55~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Mr. Naoya Kumagai
14:10~ Practice with all participants
1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings
2) Practice cutting for each person using a sashimi knife
14:30~ sushi making
15:00~ Photo and tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) + optional knife sharpening experience
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Osaka: Dotonbori Ramen Cooking Class- Make Tonkotsu, Shoyu & Miso
Step into the world of ramen at Ramen Dojo Osaka, right in the heart of Dotonbori.
During this 90-minute hands-on workshop, the soup base is prepared in advance so you can focus on the most exciting parts of ramen making. You'll make fresh noodles from flour using a professional noodle machine, then complete your ramen soup by mixing Japanese dashi with a specially prepared tare sauce.
You'll create and enjoy three iconic flavors: Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Miso.
Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and halal-friendly soup can also be prepared.
Beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to experience the essential steps of authentic ramen making in Osaka.
Our venue operates as Ramen Dojo during the day and as a bar in the evening.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Shinjuku Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume
Experience the thrill of bringing Shinjuku&Shibuya to life as your favorite character, zooming through its vibrant streets in go-karts! Travel along the iconic locations like the Harajuku, Shibuya crossing, and the Omotesando. Feel like a hero amidst the bustling crowds! Be prepared for onlookers to capture your moment of glory with photos. With automatic transmissions and adjustable seats, safety is ensured as you reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. Simply bring a Japanese license, SOFA license, or international license valid in Japan. Conveniently located just 3 minutes from the Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station, our new shop awaits your adventure!
Duration: 1 hour
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Nikko Private: Toshogu & Edo Wonderland | Licensed Guide & Driver
Explore the UNESCO-listed temples and shrines on our private car tour.
The tour will start from the Shinkyo Bridge connecting the human world to the spiritual world where Mt. Nantai is worshipped as one of the sacred mountains of Japan.
Discover the culture and history of the samurai by exploring Toshogu Shrine, the most gorgeous architecture in eastern Japan which was built in the early 17 century as the mausoleum of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, known as the father of EDO for 265 years until 1867.
In the afternoon, you can either explore more of Nikko's nature such as using the Akechidaira ropeway, see the Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, visiting Ashikaga Flower Park, or have a fun time at the Edo Wonderland.
Your journey is guided by nationally certified guide and skilled driver, passionate about sharing their love for Japan’s culture, history, and beautiful nature.
Enjoy our tailored tour, designed to showcase both the iconic sights and hidden gems, ensuring an unforgettable day.
Duration: 11 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Okinawa Shuri Castle Peace Walking Tour
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Explore Shurijo Castle, sacred sites, and cobbled streets with a local guide, then enjoy Okinawa soba in a Ryukyu-style setting—history, culture, and flavor in one tour!
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Private Food Tour
This 5.5 hours tour takes you on a journey through time, through food! Spanning three geographical districts of Tokyo and three periods of time this food tour covers the foundation of Japanese food and cooking (the Edo period), the most popular present-day foods in Japan and finishes in the future with some fusion twists on traditional flavours. Visit Nihonbashi, Ginza / Tokyo Station and Akihabara. Enjoy 14 Japanese food tastings. Come hungry! This is a private tour and only the people that you personally invite will be in attendance. Hotel pick-up is available - an extra hour is added to the tour to cover the travel time.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Private tour
Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide
Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficiently in a comfortable air-conditioned car!
You will first visit Nara, “Deer" Park, the sanctuary of super-friendly wild Japanese deer, and see the most ancient, significant and biggest temple in Japan, Todaiji Temple, with the biggest Buddha Statue in Japan.
After visiting ancient Nara, you will move to the most urban area of Osaka and take a cruise by car to see the most iconic landmarks of Osaka, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, walk some unique streets of Osaka and eat the best Osaka local foods!
This tour includes an optional "dark tour" into a ghetto area of Osaka, the "Airin Area" and one of the most historical red-light districts in the world, Tobita-Shinchi. (omittable)
Your friendly and flexible local guide will explain everything about those two cities in a comfortable car!
Book Now for a Perfect Day!
Duration: 6 hr 30 min – 7 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tokyo Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist
This workshop is an unique experience for visitors who want to immerse themselves in the world of Japanese manga and anime culture.
You will be supported by a professional manga artist who has been creating manga for over 20 years, using traditional techniques that have evolved over the past 100 years, allowing you to create your very own manga.
Visitors will draw manga using the same process as a professional manga artist: ideation, rough sketching, drafting, inking, filling in solid blacks, applying screen tones, and adding speech bubbles.
Don't worry if you're unsure about your drawing skills. With the support of a manga artist, those worries will disappear. In fact, people who had the same concerns have successfully completed high-quality manga in just two hours.
*The minimum number of participants is 2 people. The fee for participation alone is the same as for two people.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Tokyo Imperial Palace: Understand Japan Through Historian's Tour
Learn how the dynamics of Japanese culture have shaped its history over the past 600 years as an expert English-language guide reveals the historic and cultural mysteries of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where the nation's last feudal dynasty ruled from 1603 to 1869 and laid the foundations for modern Japan.
Learn Japan's culture and group dynamics preserve a peaceful and respectful society that conceals its paradoxical inner turmoil and chaos.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Kyoto Early Morning E Biking Tour Fushimi Inari Kiyomizu Temple
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Whether you’re only in Kyoto for the morning or want to avoid the crowds of tourists, this early morning cycling tour of the city lets you experience the city at its most tranquil. After your sightseeing session, you will still have much of the afternoon and onwards to explore thanks to your early start. Also, since Kiyomizu-dera Temple is at the end of a long uphill, electric bicycles are very convenient for us to get there.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour
Discover the history and stories of the samurai and ninja at Odawara Castle on this exploration and experience into Japanese culture and history. Odawara Castle is the centerpiece for this walking tour that will include historic insight, local goods, craft shops, and much more. This castle was the grounds for some of Japan's most famous samurai and ruled over a large part of central Japan during the Sengoku Period of Japanese history. The city of Odawara still has many connections to the traditions and culture of the time of the samurai.
Learn about the history of the samurai, architecture of Japanese castle, and all about the mysterious ninja. A short stop by a local shrine is also included as we explore this historic city on foot.
Odawara is conveniently located just south of Tokyo, nestled between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and mountains of Hakone.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Kobe : Customizable Private Tour w/ Local Student Guide
【Overview】
Discover Kobe in 4 hours with Local Student Guide!
Every tour includes Kobe’s two iconic landmarks—Ikuta Shrine and Nankinmachi (Chinatown).
【Customize your Tour】
You can personalize the rest of your trip by picking your favorite stop from the options below:
①Higashiyama Market
(1 hr / Local Food & Culture) – Bustling market with street eats.
②Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
(1.5 hrs / Sake Tasting) - Historic brewery in Japan's top sake district.
③Kitano ljinkan-gai
(1.5-2 hrs / History) - Charming 19th-century Western mansions.
④Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
(2 hrs /Nature & View) - Scenic cable car and panoramic harbor views.
⑤Guide’s favorite restaurant or cafe (1 hr) - Experience it like a local person from the local perspective.
⚠️【Important Note】
We will message you after booking to confirm your choices and meal preference.
If we do not receive a reply, the tour will default to: Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown, Higashiyama Market, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Okinawa Iriomote Snorkeling Tour at Coral Island
Starting from Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site!
You can enjoy coral reef seas on an island surrounded by subtropical jungle and Japan's largest mangrove forest.
The guide will provide full support!
Snorkeling beginners are welcome to join with peace of mind!The guide will teach you carefully!
Day trip participation possible from Ishigaki Island!
Since it's a half-day plan, you can play on a day trip from Ishigaki Island!
★Photo data is free!
Memories of travel are things to keep.During the tour, the guide will take photos of everyone with a dedicated waterproof camera and give you the data for free!
We offer sustainable, eco-friendly tours to protect the nature of Iriomote Island.
Reasons why PiPi is chosen: The marine activity shop that is No. 1 in Japan in 4 categories*.Over 500,000 people have been guided.We are a safe operator certified by Okinawa Prefecture, and all guides are certified in water rescue.
Survey of the top 5 companies by the Japan Marketing Research Institute (June 29 - July 3, 2026).It does not guarantee superiority.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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Kyoto 90 mins Geisha Maiko Show in a Zen Temple
Your 90-minute Geisha (Maiko) Show takes place at Kounji Temple, a 13th century Zen Buddhist temple and Japanese garden located conveniently by Nanzenji Temple. This temple is ordinarily closed to the public, so don’t miss this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Unlike other geisha and maiko shows, which take place in large groups and last only an hour, our exclusive event is limited to 12 participants at a time and lasts 90 minutes.
You’ll have plenty of time to get to know the maiko, ask questions, play traditional Japanese parlor games, and take pictures!
After the show concludes, join the guide for a tour of Kounji Temple, it's Buddhist Hall and the important cultural relics kept there, and the adjoining Japanese garden.
What is a Maiko?
• Maiko are young apprentice geisha. They wear colorful long-sleeved kimono, white makeup, and elaborate hairstyles, whereas geisha wear more subtle kimono and usually forgo full makeup aside from special occasions.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Hiroshima Private Tour: Best Highlights in a Day
Hiroshima is a city that carries a deep message of peace and resilience. Known around the world for its history, it now stands as a place of reflection, beauty, and hope. This tour offers a moving journey through its past and a chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders nearby.
From historic landmarks to island views and sacred shrines, Hiroshima is more than a destination it’s a story to be felt and remembered.
・Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of Hiroshima’s powerful message of peace
・Take a ferry to Miyajima Island and witness the famous “floating” torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine.
・Explore charming temple paths and traditional streets surrounded by serene seaside scenery
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Kyoto Gion Private Tour: Geisha Culture and Hidden Streets
Enjoy an exclusive private Gion tour with your own guide, uncovering Kyoto’s hidden stories and geisha culture.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tokyo: Tuna Auction at Toyosu & Tsukiji Food Walking Tour
Step into the beating heart of Japan’s culinary world before the city wakes up. This is not just a tour; it is a sensory journey into the hidden theater of Tokyo’s seafood culture.
Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you will witness the electric atmosphere of the world-famous Tuna Auction at Toyosu Market—a dramatic, once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. Then, the journey continues to the historic Tsukiji Outer Market, a vibrant labyrinth of food stalls where history and flavor collide.
・The Tuna Auction Spectacle: Feel the intensity of the world’s largest fish market as the thunderous chants of auctioneers fill the air.
・Deep Cultural Insight: Uncover the secrets of Edo-style sushi and the market’s complex history through clear, engaging storytelling.
・A Taste of Tradition: Wander the bustling alleys of Tsukiji, sampling authentic street foods and discovering unique Japanese specialties.
Experience the raw energy and authentic flavors of Tokyo in an unforgettable morning adventure.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Amaharashi Coast & Shokawa Cruise from Kanazawa
Toyama Bay is famed for its fresh seafood and impressive mountains that overlook it. The Northern Japanese Alps that surround the bay include many great sights, such as the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, the Kurobe Gorge and even Gokayama, but the mountain range itself is amazing to view from afar. This tour includes visiting Amaharashi, one of the most famous spots for seeing the snow covered mountains. It will also head into the city of Takaoka to see the Big Buddha there. There are many excellent options for food in the area, too! Finally, the tour heads into the mountains for a short cruise on the Shokawa River. The valley is stunning and excellent in most seasons: snow in the winter, vivid green and cool in the summer and red leaves in the autumn. If you want to get a taste of both the sea and mountain scenic sights of Japan, this tour is perfect for you!
Duration: 8 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Guided Half-day Tour(PM) to Toyota Commemorative Museum & SCMAGLEV Railway Park
In this tour, you will visit TripAdvisor’s TOP 2 popular sites in Nagoya; the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. This tour focuses on the technology, passion, and effort of Japanese engineers.
At the Toyota Commemorative Museum, you will discover how Central Japan has been developed as a manufacturing region led by Toyota. Then, at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, you will learn how the Japanese railway was transformed from steam locomotives to rail cars, and from shinkansen (bullet train) to MAGLEV (magnetic speed train).
Duration: 5 hours
Cruise Stop-Over: Private Custom Day trip to Osaka from Kobe Port
Take the train to Osaka with your local host and discover a side of the city that most visitors miss. From the moment you step off the ship, everything is taken care of — including a private taxi from Kobe Port to the station and round-trip train transport to and from Osaka.
Explore vibrant street food alleys, neon-lit districts, and peaceful temples tucked into the heart of the city. Stroll through Dotonbori’s electric atmosphere, uncover stories behind Osaka Castle, or sample takoyaki from a local vendor. Whether you’re into history, food, or just soaking up the energy of the city, your day will be shaped around what excites you most.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the perfect local host to design your ideal day in Osaka.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour