Experience Crafting a Flower Adorned Miniature Japanese Garden
Since ancient times in Japan, gardens have been created to express things that are not in front of our eyes, using materials that are right in front of us. Throughout the ages, people have strived to recreate dream-like places in their gardens that do not exist in reality.
Through this experience, you can experience the charm of Japanese gardens. Create your own flower garden and enjoy its beauty.
Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple
Discover two of Osaka's most spectacular yet hard-to-reach destinations on this e-bike adventure to Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple.
Pedal through scenic roads on e-bikes without the strain of the climbs. Feel the mist from the stunning 33-meter Minoh Falls, one of Japan's most beautiful waterfalls, then find serenity at the ancient Katsuoji Temple, famous for its thousands of colorful daruma dolls and peaceful mountain setting.
Until now, visiting both Minoh Falls and Katusoji required a whole day, hours of hiking, and/or indirect public transport.
Now, you can experience both without rushing - all in time for a delicious local lunch (optional).
Your guide brings years of experience cycling Japanese roads, as well as insider local knowledge.
Tours start at Minoh Cycles, a 10 minute walk from Sakurai Station (20 minutes by train from Umeda).
Tsukiji Fish Market Culture Walking and Food Tour
Japan is really famous country of Seafood such as Sushi, Sashimi and Kaisendon.
Tsukji Fish market has over 80 years history and we can find lots of great food.
Our knowledgeable guide will take you to Tsukiji Fish Market with out any problems of language barrier.
In this tour, we're going to visit Historical Japanese Temple and Shrine for learning about one of Buddhism which is Jodo Shinshu style, and Shinto, then we're going to visit former Tsukiji fish outside market to know more about fish market and eat street food and also we have seafood lunch at a hidden restaurant in the market. Lastly, we're going to visit a skyscraper to look around the town and former Tsukiji fish market.
You will be part of our culture with our friendly guides and visiting hidden gems together.
We promise that you will have amazing food and experience in Tsukiji Fish market tour.
Experience the Taste of Old Tokyo in Backstreet Yanesen
Step back into the Tokyo of another era in Yanesen, the historic trio of the Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi neighborhoods. Among temples, shrines, and winding backstreets, you’ll discover a neighborhood where daily life still hums to an older rhythm. This full-day walk blends history and flavor: from handmade onigiri and fresh unagi to nostalgic sweets, retro kissaten coffee, and sake. Along the way, you’ll slip into century-old shops, sip drinks in a converted bathhouse, and meet the craftspeople keeping Tokyo’s culinary traditions alive.
Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour
Avoid the crowds and the heats! Join us an unforgettable evening walking tour of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites away from the daytime crowds immerse yourselves in the beautiful lantern light up.
⚠️ Sunset is around 6:00 PM. During the winter season, we also offer a daytime option.
⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure WhatsApp is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you.
✅ This is an English Guided Walking Tour. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of the shrine with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
✅ A Unique Experience of the Shrine: Enjoy a serene and less crowded experience as we visit the shrine during the quieter and cooler evening hours.
✅ Breathtaking Sights: Witness the stunning transformation of the shrine after dark, when the vermilion gates and the surrounding buildings are illuminated with a soft orange glow.
*This tour will not hike the entire Fushimi-Inari mountain.
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local
A TripAdvisor Best of the Best 2025 and Viator Experience Awards 2025 winner, this local-led evening tour through Osaka takes you through the retro neighbourhood of Shinsekai. Join Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Adam or Kenzo—our experienced guides—for an authentic Osaka street food adventure filled with history, culture, and laughs.
You’ll explore hidden alleys, arcades, and eateries only locals know, stopping at five hand-picked spots we visit often. Enjoy 15+ dishes, 3 local drinks, and Osaka favourites like takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon, and oden among many others.
Small group size keeps things fun and personal—great for solo travellers, couples, or friends. Learn about Osaka’s post-war past and lively food culture while meeting locals and getting stories and tips you won’t find in any guidebook. Our guides live and breathe the city, allow us to show you the real Osaka and its food scene.
Tokyo Cute Bento: Character Lunchbox Art Cooking Class
Enjoy a fun, hands-on character bento workshop in Akasaka.
With step-by-step support from a friendly local host, you’ll create your own cute Japanese lunchbox. No cooking experience is needed. All ingredients, tools, aprons are provided.
[Why join Tokyo Cute Bento?]
1. Beginner-friendly
Easy visual guides make it simple for first-time cooks, children, families, couples, and solo travelers.
2. Make edible art
Choose Panda, Shiba Inu, or a seasonal design, then turn your lunchbox into a cute, photogenic artwork.
3. Photo time & gift
Enjoy photo time with props, then take home a new bento box as a gift.
4. Dietary needs welcome
Vegan, halal-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy-conscious options may be available with 3 days’ notice.
Located near Tameike-Sanno Station, with easy access from Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ginza, Imperial Palace.
More than a cooking class, this is a warm and creative way to experience Japanese culture through cute edible art.
Mochi Making at a Private Studio in Tokyo
We've been providing cooking experiences in this area for more than 10 years welcoming over 7000 guests from around the world. You will not only learn how to make mochi, but you will learn the cultural back ground of mochi in Japan.
This is a highly interactive course that can be enjoyed by any age. In this 2 hour course, we will be making and taste 5 kinds of mochi dishes made from scratch. You'll get a hands-on experience of touching mochi and shaping it into various desserts. At the end of the course, you will be able to taste the Mochi with green tea or coffee. (Other fruit will be used in case strawberries are unavailable).
A downloadable recipe will be provided so that you can repeat at home.
This experience is gluten free and vegan option is available.
Please let us know if you would like to book for more than 8.
Full-Day Kisoji Nakasendo Trail Tour from Nagoya
Depart from Nagoya together with an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter who will tell you all about the post towns of Tsumago and Magome on this full-day tour!
You can also experience a relaxing walk along approximately 3.3 kilometers of the Nakasendo Trail. The guide will lead you along roads that were once tread by samurai, so you don't need to worry about getting lost. Take a slip through time to the Japan from 400 years ago.
Visit an area that is one of Japan's first Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings and which has been gathering attention as an international sightseeing spot.
Place your mobile phone in your bag and say goodbye to the everyday. Experience the traditional rural atmosphere of Japan!!
Okinawa 2-Hours Genuine Kendo/Samurai Experience in Japan
2 people~(Basically)
You can experience to work with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand
way. You will be provided a varied kendo experience that is perfect for a first visit to Japan from
basic etiquette skills of kendo to learning about and using armor.
▼Highlight
・Samurai culture instruction
・Practical guidance by over 20 years of Kendo experience guide
・Hitting to instructors
・Combat game
・Guide demonstration
・Free Japanese Kendo towel
Old Town Tokyo: Shinagawa-Juku Walking Tour
Step into a peaceful area rich in history, where the spirit of the Edo period lives on. Shinagawa was once part of the Old Tokaido Road, the path samurais traveled to visit the Shogun in Kyoto a journey filled with tradition and stories.
Explore traditional boats, quaint shops, and sacred sites as you experience a side of Tokyo rarely seen by visitors.
・Experience Yakatabune, traditional boats that once floated along Tokyo’s waterways
・Wander through charming streets lined with authentic Japanese shops and explore historic temples
・Climb a small hill to visit Shinagawa Shrine and uncover the unique secret behind its construction
Popular Sushi Making Class in Asakusa
This is an experience where even beginners can easily make nigiri sushi.
This is a sushi making experience using popular sushi ingredients such as tuna and salmon. It will be a once in a life time unique experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through traditional Japanese cuisine.
A sushi chef will carefully teach you how to make sushi.
Once you know how to make it, try making nigiri sushi yourself.
It's a very fun experience where you can experience making sushi and eating delicious sushi.
You can also wear Japanese costumes, so you can feel like a Sushi Master.
Please come and experience Japanese culture in a Japanese-style space.
Children 3 years old and under are welcome to join for free by sharing a dish with an adult. As we need to prepare a seat in advance, please contact us before your visit if you are bringing a child who is 3 years old and under.
Tokyo: Shibuya Highlights Walking Tour & Secret View Spot
Experience Shibuya, the heart of Japan's cutting-edge culture, on a vibrant tour with a local guide. Explore popular landmarks, restaurants, and bars as you uncover the essence of this dynamic district.
Start your journey at the iconic Hachiko statue, where your guide will share fascinating stories about the area's history. Then, take a walk across the world-famous Shibuya Crossing — the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.
Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere as you stroll past neon-lit restaurants and bars that come alive with energy, especially at night, and see Shibuya from a local’s perspective. Step away from the crowds to discover a different side of the city, including hidden gems known only to locals.
This tour runs rain or shine, so don’t forget to bring an umbrella or raincoat if it rains!
120-Minutes Cosplay Adventure Anime Character in Kabukicho
Experience the thrill of transforming into your favorite Japanese anime characters in this 120-minute adventure!
Immerse yourself in the world of anime with these exciting steps:
Choose an anime character from our list and prepare for your transformation.
①Dragon Ball - Goku
②ONE PIECE - LUffy
③NARUTO - Forth Hokage
④Evangelion - Rei Ayanami
⑤Evangelion - Asuka Langley
⑥Demon Slayer - Nezuko
⑦Sailor Moon - Serena Tsukino
⑧Hatsune Miku-Miku
Our talented makeup artists will create a stunning look, from hairstyles to makeup, making you feel like you've stepped into the anime universe! After your transformation, enjoy delicious food and drinks at Shinjuku Yale, or take a stroll around Kabukicho in your costume. You'll leave with unforgettable memories from this incredible adventure!
*If the costume does not fit, we will only be able to provide cosplay hair and makeup services. Thank you for your understanding.
Bento Box Cooking Class
It’s hard to get more traditional than the Japanese bento box. In a way, it’s the perfect meal: it might include an egg roll, rice, pickled vegetables, breaded chicken and even nourishing miso soup, each in its own section of the bento box. The word is derived from an old Japanese word for convenience, and convenient this boxed meal certainly is. In this 3-hour cooking class in the center of Kyoto, learn the art of cooking up a bento box meal. Master chefs demonstrate and then turn the kitchen over to you. In the end, eat what you cook.
Sapporo Bar Hopping Food 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.
Indulge in incredible seafood fresh from the cold seas of Hokkaido as you explore Sapporo’s vibrant nightlife. Enter a hidden underground izakaya, say “Kanpai,” and enjoy locally produced food and drinks. Hop between carefully selected izakayas recommended by local guides, discovering unique spots such as secret indoor bars while learning about the city’s drinking culture. Conclude the night with more drinks, Hokkaido whisky or beer, and finish with a sweet parfait or a comforting bowl of ramen. This small-group tour is hosted by Magical Trip, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence tour operator offering authentic local experiences across Japan.
2 Hours Flower Arranging Ikebana Class Temple Tokyo Ota-ku
You can experience the traditional Japanese culture of Sogetsu ikebana during your trip! You can taste Japanese tea and traditional Japanese sweets. The experience location is 10-minute walk from Omori Station on JR line and Heiwajima Station on the Keihin Kyuko Line, which is also 10 minutes from Haneda Airport. Please add this experience to your visit to Haneda Airport. It will be an unforgettable experience!
Honor - Experience Budo & Culture once practiced by the samurai
➤ Location of the meeting (trial)
The activity lesson is held at Samurai Honor, a one-minute walk from Osaka-jo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, which is the entrance to Osaka Castle.
➤ Express your whole body dynamically and put your soul into one character - Words of resignation
➤ Samurai risk their lives to entertain,are entertained at the risk of their lives. - Omotenashi
➤ Experience swordsmanship related to Bushido
➤ Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!
Experience the world's best cutting performance.
This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.
➤ Before going to war, the Samurai would wear armor and draw their swords to show and inspire their dignity and beauty
➤ A photo was taken with Osaka Castle in the background, wearing armor.
※ Optional Harakiri
➤ Samurai were honored to die in battle. If that was not possible, he would choose to die in pain
Osaka;UTAGE Modern Japanese Taiko Live Show
“UTAGE LIVE SHOW” is a Japanese instrument live entertainment performance featuring traditional instruments such as taiko drums, shamisen, shakuhachi, and shinobue.
Enjoy a powerful and original performance that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with computer music.
A live show and interactive entertainment experience with Japanese instruments that people of all nationalities can enjoy.
A cutting-edge fusion of globally admired Japanese culture and modern entertainment.
Produced by TRAinnovation, the world’s No.1 indie band, the show captivates audiences with dynamic staging and striking visual elements.
Guests are invited on stage to experience playing Japanese instruments and even participate in parts of the performance.
Beyond music, rich visual effects and theatrical elements energize the entire venue.
A new style of Japanese drum entertainment and live Japanese instrument performance that can only be experienced here.
We invite you to experience it for yourself.
Tokyo Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes
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.
Experience Japanese home drinking culture through a fun, hands-on izakaya-style cooking class held in the evening. Learn to prepare small Japanese dishes designed to pair perfectly with alcohol while enjoying sake, Japanese beer, or other drinks. The recipes use easy-to-find ingredients, allowing you to recreate the dishes for home parties after your trip. Izakaya culture is all about sharing small plates in a relaxed, social setting, making this class ideal for food lovers, sake or beer fans, and those who enjoy cooking together. No experience is needed—your local guide provides step-by-step support. Solo travelers are welcome, and there’s plenty to cook and enjoy.
Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class
Welcome to Sushi Making Osaka!
Experience roll sushi and authentic Japanese sushi, and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Japan’s food capital — Osaka!
Sushi Making Osaka offers a top-rated cooking class by Food Activity Japan.
Located near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, this area is the perfect place to explore Japan’s rich and vibrant food culture.
No experience is needed — our friendly local staff will guide you in English.
Groups and solo travelers are all welcome — let’s enjoy making sushi together!
It is one of the most memorable things to do in Osaka.
After enjoying our food activity in Japan, you won’t just be full — your heart will be full too, with smiles, new skills, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s dive into Japanese culture together!!
1.5-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with Tastings & Pairings
This is not just a sake tasting.
In just 90 minutes, this experience will teach you how to understand and choose sake with confidence in Japan.
Led by a certified Sake Sommelier, you will learn how to identify your personal sake preferences — even when labels and restaurant menus are written only in Japanese.
You will enjoy a guided tasting of different sake styles paired with food, with personalized attention in a small-group setting.
By the end of the session, you’ll know which type of sake you truly like and how to order it anywhere in Japan.
Tokyo:Samurai sword and archery class from a samurai descendant
Please let us know the height and weight of all participants. This class is a shared class.
We will send you an email after your reservation is confirmed, so please be sure to check your email.
My classe is not for entertainment for foreigners.
Guests who are interested in samurai culture should come to my class.
This class is the only one in Japan where you can learn Swordsmanship and Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery from true masters of both disciplines.
You can learn swordsmanship and archery from a master, and even hold an antique matchlock gun in your hands.
In this class, you can experience swordsmanship and archery.
The instructor is a master of swordsmanship and horseback archery, also called yabusame.
I am one of the very few masters in the world who has mastered both swordsmanship and horseback archery and continues to pass them down.
My guests can experience something they can never experience in any other samurai experience.
Also, all my techniques are authentic.
Tokyo Ueno Food & Nature & Localtown Tour: 10Dishes+ Drinks
With a unique guide, stroll through Ueno Park and enjoy beautiful nature and local history. Then explore cozy izakaya bars in Ameyoko, just like you're out with a local friend!
Your guide—friendly and familiar with Japan’s food scene—will recommend food and drinks (included). You’ll end the tour with an incredibly delicious bowl of ramen you won’t forget!
● All guides are fun, communicative, and know Tokyo’s nightlife well.
● Women traveling alone can enjoy the tour safely.
● Visit real izakayas loved by locals—hard to find on your own.
● Try unique Japanese drinks and dishes.
● At the end, we’ll help you get to your next destination.
● You’ll eat full meals at several places, so come hungry!
(Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.)