2.5 Hour Private History and Culture Tour in Himeji Castle
Visitors start by gathering at the entrance, where knowledgeable guides provide an introduction to the castle's history and significance. As they enter the castle grounds, visitors walk through beautifully landscaped gardens, appreciating the meticulous design and seasonal beauty.
Inside the main keep, guests climb steep and narrow staircases, exploring various floors that once served as, storage spaces, and defensive positions. They learn about the ingenious defensive features, like loopholes and hidden corridors, that helped protect the castle during its storied past. Visitors also marvel at the intricate wooden construction and ingenious architectural design.
The tour often includes visits to the top floor of the main keep, providing breathtaking panoramic views of Himeji City and the surrounding landscape. Throughout the tour, guides share anecdotes and historical insights, bringing the castle's past to life.
Kyoto: More than just a Tea Ceremony - Sanjo Chasuian
The session begins with a clear and insightful introduction to the cultural background and philosophy of the tea ceremony. You will then observe a demonstration by the host, where every movement is performed with care, precision, and intention. After that, you will prepare your own matcha, guided step by step.
By the end of the experience, you will not only know how to make matcha, but also gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture — and experience a sense of calm.
This experience is an ideal experience for those who are looking for something more meaningful than just a typical tourist activity.
2 bowls of Matcha (one by the host, one made by you or with a companion) and traditional seasonal Japanese sweets are included.
Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station.
You may also continue the experience at home—preparing matcha for yourself or for someone special—using carefully selected tea bowls and matcha available for purchase at the venue.
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.
Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Storytelling Walk
Led by a team of top rated local guides with 1,000 plus 5 star reviews, this storytelling walk reveals the hidden history of Tokyo Imperial Palace.
Join our Founder certified culture experts for a 2 hour journey into the Edo period. This experience was developed by a Japanese Global Local with 21 years overseas experience to ensure history is shared in clear, engaging English that consistently earns 5 star praise.
We explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens where ancient walls and gates bring the Samurai era to life. Learn how Samurai and Emperors shaped modern Japan and find calm in beautiful imperial gardens.
Our storytelling makes history feel like a movie, connecting local tales with a global view. You will gain deep cultural insights and a fresh perspective on Japan. Whether you are a history enthusiast or seeking a unique Tokyo experience, you will leave with unforgettable memories.
Team of long term Japan professionals.
Private Sushi Making with a Sushi Master
Join a private workshop led by a sushi master with experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. With fully bilingual staff and private settings, every detail will be shared personally with you.
Our sushi master brings over five years of sushi-making experience, including time at a Michelin-starred restaurant. His approach is rooted in precision — adjusting slicing angles, pressure, curing, and aging techniques with a scientific eye, stripping away the unnecessary to let each ingredient speak for itself. As the seasons shift and each fish's condition changes, so does his method.
We invite you to explore the craft of sushi through the eyes of a master.
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!
Kanazawa Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Experience the highlights of Kanazawa on our special, award winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Kanazawa's unforgettable sights. KT have the renowned TripAdvisor Travellers Choice in Kanazawa. Your guide will take you to the highlights of Kanazawa and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure your satisfaction. Collection and drop off at your hotel.
Tokyo Tea Ceremony in Asakusa with Kimono, Matcha & Wagashi
Authentic Tea Ceremony in Asakusa with Kimono
– Watch, Taste & Make Matcha (2-Bowl Experience)
Experience a calm and authentic Japanese tea ceremony in Asakusa — no seiza (kneeling) required.
Enjoy comfortably on chairs while learning from a professional tea master.
This unique “2-bowl” experience lets you watch, taste, and prepare matcha in one session — something rarely offered even in Japan.
You will also experience the flow of a traditional tea ceremony, not just making matcha, and learn its meaning and etiquette in a simple and enjoyable way.
Wear a beautiful kimono, enjoy seasonal wagashi, and take memorable photos in a peaceful setting.
Located near Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree — easy to visit during your trip.
Small-group experience with English support, perfect for beginners.
Popular experience — early booking recommended.
Group reservations welcome.
Japanese Home Cooking Class & Nature Walk in Todoroki,Tokyo
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We can offer you any customized meals as you like! (https://www.casadetomokita.com/)
In our activity, you will experience a Japanese cooking lesson from an expert instructor with years of culinary experience and the beautiful hidden gem of Tokyo, Todoroki temple.
One of the great aspects of this cooking lesson is the hands-on nature of the experience. You won't just be watching the instructor cook; you'll be with them, chopping, stirring, and seasoning alongside them.
Also, recipes are easy to follow, and you can recreate the dishes at home. Whether you're an experienced home cook or a complete beginner, you'll find the recipes simple and straightforward, with plenty of helpful tips and tricks.
Finally, our instructor uses homegrown vegetables and herbs for the freshest and most authentic taste possible.
Overall, if you're looking for a cooking lesson that's both informative and fun, this one is definitely worth checking out!
Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School
Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station.
This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance.
You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots.
We also share the cultural background of each dish.
We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants.
Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English.
Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated.
Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.
Tokyo Private Customized Walking tours with Local guide
Discover Tokyo your way with a local guide—hidden gems, vibrant streets, and authentic experiences await!
Your carefully selected guides will create an itinerary tailored to your interests and smoothly show you around Tokyo. Even if it’s your first time visiting, you can relax—we’ll take care of everything. We also welcome layover travelers and can guide you directly from the airport.
Itajime Shibori Scarf Class
At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, this traditional Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 46cm x 180 cm silk georgette scarf using the Itajime shibori method. You'll end up with a beautiful silk scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 30 minutes to 60 minutes per class.
Start by choosing your two favorite color and design, learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way. Sandwich the folded fabric between the same wooden shapes. Dye the fabric in two different colors to create your original color!You can also enjoy the dyeing process in this class.
While your fabric is drying, rinsing and drying (about 30 minutes), you'll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.
Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!
- Learn how to make okonomiyaki, Osaka's comfort food.
- Make miso soup too.
- Enjoy talking to locals in English while you cook and eat.
- It's a simple recipe, so you can make it when you go home.
- We can accomodate ingredients and time slot.
- Enjoy authentic Osakan okonomiyaki with your friends and family!
Experience of Samurai and Samurai license of Samurai Armor Photo Studio
Let's acquire a samurai license and a family coat of arms T-shirt!
You wear armor and become a samurai one hours.
We photograph you while you become samurai with the armor .
The samurai license has samurai photo of yours and family coat of arms of the samurai Armour photo studio.
The last we hand a samurai license and a T-shirt with family coat of arms to you.
You experience samurai tour one hours.
Luxury Samurai Sushi Dining Show in Asakusa Tokyo
Rated 4.9 on Google Maps (100+ reviews).
Step into a unique sushi dining experience where premium ingredients, chef performances, and Japanese culture come together.
SHOGUN Course (2 hours)
Your signature experience with sushi tasting, chef performances, food quizzes, and a hands-on sushi-making experience. Guests enjoy demonstrations such as a samurai sword show, futomaki rolling, and Japanese omelet preparation.
SAMURAI Course (1 hour 20 minutes)
A lighter experience including sushi tasting, chef performances, and interactive elements.
SHOGUN Course + Night Walk (3 hours)
Enjoy the SHOGUN Course followed by a night walk in Asakusa while wearing samurai armor. Guests can stroll through the streets and visit landmarks such as Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple.
VIP Course (3 hours)
An exclusive private dining experience with full use of the space. Enjoy premium ingredients, an extended omakase-style course, and special chef performances in an intimate setting.
Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table
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.
Do you love Japanese food and want to learn how to cook it yourself? This hands-on experience is perfect for anyone interested in authentic, healthy Japanese home-style cuisine.
The journey begins with a visit to a local supermarket, where you’ll learn how to choose fresh meats, fish, vegetables, and seasonings used in everyday Japanese cooking. Then, move to a professional kitchen studio for a guided class. You’ll practice knife skills, make dashi and sushi rice, and cook classic dishes such as miso soup, eggplant dengaku, dashimaki tamago, and sushi.
After cooking, enjoy your meal and take home recipes to recreate it anytime. The studio is located near Asakusa and Kappabashi, ideal for sightseeing afterward.
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Tour
Step into the heart of Tokyo’s food culture with our Tsukiji Food Tour, where tradition, flavor, and history come alive. Guided by a local expert, this immersive tour takes you through the lively outer market of Tsukiji, once the world’s largest fish market and still the beating heart of Japanese gastronomy.
Discover the stalls and shops that locals have cherished for generations. From freshly grilled skewers to buttery tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), from silky sashimi to seasonal street snacks, you’ll taste a wide variety of Japanese specialties made with the freshest ingredients. Along the way, your guide will share insider stories about Tsukiji’s history, its connection to Japanese food culture, and how the market continues to thrive today.
The highlight of the tour is a chance to enjoy a sit-down tasting where you’ll savor premium seafood and other delicacies sourced straight from Tsukiji’s vendors. It’s not just a food tour—it’s a journey into the flavors that define Tokyo.
Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop
[Highlights]
・Choose from 12 types of wood with different aromas, colors, and hardness
・Take home a handmade souvenir
・Fluent English guidance
・Tips for Must-See Spots in Arashiyama
・Learn about chopstick culture in Japan
Tokyo: Shinjuku Bar Hopping & Night Walking Tour
Visit 3 hidden gems loved by Tokyo locals and savor authentic dishes crafted with care. Experience the real Japanese nightlife alongside fellow tour participants and a local guide.
・ Visit 3 distinct types of izakayas
・ Savor authentic, heartfelt dishes made with care, not fancy gourmet
・ Enjoy with travelers and a friendly guide
・ Fresh sushi, crispy kushikatsu, juicy gyoza, and plenty of sake
・ Explore lively arcades and hidden alleys rarely seen by foreign visitors
Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
Follow a local guide through the iconic Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Discover Asakusa’s famous street food and souvenir streets, enjoyed by locals for generations.
Highlights:
・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist
・Local street food with tasting
・Pro chef knife shop
・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the elegance of Kyoto during this exclusive 90-minute program with a real Maiko.
Enjoy two graceful dances on an authentic Noh stage, witness a traditional tea ceremony, and take part in ozashiki-asobi—delightful parlor games usually reserved for special guests. The program is guided by a former Maiko, who shares personal stories and cultural insights, with full English interpretation.
This fully private experience offers an intimate and unforgettable glimpse into Kyoto’s refined traditions. Photography is welcome, and each guest receives a small souvenir. The price reflects the exclusivity and personalized attention, with dedicated guidance, authentic performances, and all activities included.
★Enhance your experience by trying on a kimono for ¥7,700 per person.
Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki and Japanese Cuisines Experience
Try your hand at cooking home of a local instrctor. Your class introduces you to world of Japanese cuisine as you prepare the Osaka specialties of okonomiyaki, as well as delicious miso soup to pair. after main meal you try whisk green tea(Matcha) and Taiyaki(popular street fish shaped waffle)
Learn how to prepare miso soup from scratch.
main courses of the day—okonomiyaki. The dishe is a iconic specialties of Osaka, which is lauded as the food capital of Japan. Okonomiyaki, a savory and filling pancake typically made with cabbage, flour, egg, pork belly slices and dried bonito flakes.
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
Ishigaki Island Private Photo Tour by English Native Speaker
Experience the breathtaking charm of Ishigaki Island with an exclusive private photo tour!
We are a husband-and-wife team with a deep love for this island we call home, and we can't wait to share it with you! :)
Dive into the island’s natural beauty and hidden gems. Explore iconic landmarks, try local Okinawa food, and discover secret beaches known only to locals.
With a professional photographer as your guide, you'll leave not only with unforgettable memories but also stunning photos to cherish forever.
The tour lasts approximately 5 hours, and you can pick your favourite locations from our curated list, or make requests for a personalised experience.
Let us take you on an Ishigaki Island adventure you'll never forget!
We hope to meet you soon! :)
** Start time is completely flexible **