Kyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Bowl & Michelin Ramen Class
We will teach you how to make Michelin-starred ramen and the recipes.
We are a ramen workshop in Kyoto and the only ramen shop we operate. Musoshin Ramen has six stores around the world.
This is the only ramen workshop in Kyoto run by a ramen restaurant, and our classes have many vegetarian and vegan customers.
The ingredients for the ramen you cook are brought from the nearby Musoshin Gion store.
They are the ingredients for ramen made by the chef the day before.
We want people all over the world to eat our ramen. And we want to spread the culture of delicious ramen from here to the world.
With that thought in mind, we created Musoshin Ramen Academy.
Try Mindful Calligraphy Near Kanazawa's Ninja Temple
Try Calligraphy at a Beloved Local School in Kanazawa ( Near Ninja Temple )
Just ink, washi, and your hands. But the moment the brush touches the paper— you’ll feel it. A new side of Japan opens up.
Our 100-year-old townhouse offers an authentic calligraphy experience.
From basic brush strokes to your own final piece,
a local calligraphy master will guide you step by step with care.
Please note:
On Thursdays and Saturdays after 3:00 PM,
our local calligraphy class is in session, so you may occasionally see Japanese children nearby.
This experience uses materials that contain animal-derived components.
Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo
Understand and learn about Japanese lifestyle and culture that was derived from Shinto thousands of years in the making by visiting three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo in this 3-hour tour.
In this Shinto Tour, visit three famous Shinto Shrines in Tokyo with the tour guide who gives you some interest information about a way of life, rather than a religion of the Japanese people.
Shinto began as a practice to honor and appease the deities and spirits of Japan. The ancient Japanese believed that by honoring these spirits, the number of natural disasters such as tsunamis, typhoons, floods and even volcanic eruptions could be reduced or prevented. This belief has driven the construction of over 100,000 independent shrines all over Japan, each enshrining a different spirit for worship.
Sokoiko Cycling Through History The Beginning of Japan
Japan traces its cultural identity back to ancient Asuka. Join this guided cycling tour to dive into its rich history and explore local historical gems. Discover the mysteries of ancient kofun burial mounds and other significant sites with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
A Tokyo Karate Dojo Activity Experience
In Japanese culture, a “dojo” is a special place.
It is not a gym or a studio, but a quiet space where people work on themselves through movement, focus, and simple discipline.
Karate belongs to “budo,” a traditional way of training body and mind together.
Even if you have never heard these words before, this experience introduces them in a gentle and beginner‑friendly way.
You will learn basic etiquette, breathing, and fundamental movements inside a clean, modern dojo built in 2023.
Your instructor speaks English and explains both the techniques and their cultural meaning.
After training, you will visit a traditional standing‑style sake bar next to the dojo — a warm moment that many guests describe as one of the highlights of their trip.
Calligraphy & Digital Art Workshop in Kyoto
Have you ever tried Japanese calligraphy or Japanese picture letters on iPad?
As part of this workshop, you will be introduced to both traditional and digital calligraphy as well as how to make Japanese picture letters called Etegami, in a traditional setting.Come experience an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind art experience, whether you are traveling alone, with friends, or with your family!This workshop is led by Ami and her team of professional artists and creators.
About Ami
・ Studied digital art in the UK
・Her Youtube channel named amity_sensei, introduces creative uses of iPad, which currently has over 340,000 subscribers
・Founded Japan's first creative school in 2020 called iPadmate kids, helping kids unlock their creative potential through iPad
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We are all looking forward to meeting you here in Kyoto!
Nerikiri and Matcha Making Class in Kyoto
I will explain and demonstrate how to make each design step by step. This class is for suitable for someone who wants to have a unique experience, and also someone who wants to seriously learn the techniques and improve their skills for future use.
Kyoto Cultural IKEBANA Experience@節華
During the IKEBANA workshop, you'll create your own masterpiece, guided by our instructors. Your artwork will be displayed in a tokonoma (alcove) in a traditional Japanese room and you can take a photo.
We also offer a service to deliver your artwork to your hotel,so you can enjoy own IKEBANA experience during your stay. After you checkout,we will pick it up
Our style is based on classical IKEBANA forms and focuses on bringing out the beauty of the flowers and branches while respecting their natural state. To achieve this, you will experience the Japanese aesthetic of "wabi-sabi" in a session with our instructor, awakening your primal senses.
Private Daikoku Parking Area, Hakone turn Pike, Umihotaru Tours
Our private tours are one price for up to 4 passengers, no paying per person one price includes all 4 spaces. We offer 3 different tours but all will make a stop at the famous Daikoku parking area
Best of Mt. Fuji Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems (English)
Skip the 4-hour traffic jam from Tokyo. Meet your local English-speaking experts, Yuka and Lewis, directly in Kawaguchiko. As residents, we offer an authentic experience that big bus tours simply cannot match.
Weather-Optimized Itinerary We don't follow a robotic path. To ensure the best experience, your itinerary is strategically chosen on the day based on visibility and weather conditions . We typically visit 6–7 locations, prioritizing the best views of Mt. Fuji while avoiding the heavy bus crowds.
Your Bucket List, Our Hidden Gems. Have specific "bucket list" spots? We'll build them into the day. Otherwise, let us lead the way to a blend of iconic highlights and secret viewpoints known only to locals.
Why Choose Us?
Local Authority: Residents who know the "locals-only" timing.
Efficiency: 100% of your time is for exploring, not the highway.
Flexibility: A private journey that adapts to the mountain.
Approx. 6 hr. tour
Starts in Kawaguchiko. Does not go to Fuji 5th Station.
Your Fully Private Kanazawa Tour
Discover Kanazawa with Aiko, an experienced local guide with deep knowledge of the city’s culture, history, and hidden corners. Her friendly personality and passion for Kanazawa create a welcoming and memorable experience.
This is a fully private tour tailored to your interests. After booking, Aiko will ask about the experiences you would like to have so she can design a tour just for you.
With strong connections to local people, Aiko will take you beyond the typical tourist spots and introduce the deeper, more authentic side of Kanazawa.
Bonsai Style Arrangement Workshop in Tokyo
[Wamodern Experience] Hand-Sized Mini Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at a Hidden Sumida River Atelier
Tucked away in an alley along the lively Sumida River is a hidden gem of an atelier. Why not casually experience the beauty of Japanese tradition in this comfortable, Wamodern space?
In this workshop, you will craft a palm-sized faux bonsai that is perfect for accompanying you on your travels. You will carefully assemble colorful dried flowers and fresh-looking faux moss using hot glue. The finished piece is highly durable, making it ideal for home décor or a special gift for a loved one.
During breaks in your creation, traditional Japanese tea and seasonal wagashi will be served. Indulge in a moment that satisfies all five senses in a relaxed atmosphere. Since it is a small-group setting of up to [Insert Max Number] people, the instructor will provide meticulous, hands-on support even for first-timers. Relax and enjoy both the crafting process and the lively vibe of the atelier.
Tokyo Toilet Tour
Some of the top names in the Japanese architecture joined a project to redesign public restrooms in Tokyo's Shibuya district. If you are fans of Japanese contemporary architecture, then this will allow for a quick sample of the different styles of each of the architects.
The names include Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Fumihiko Maki and Kengo Kuma. Industrial designer Marc Newson also contributed to this project.
The project got additional attention when some of the toilets were featured in the 2023 film "Perfect Days" directed by Wim Wenders.
Besides seeing the toilets, the tour will go through some interesting neighborhoods that you might otherwise not have the chance to visit. This tour will also be ideal as an orientation to the city's public transport system as we will be doing a few short rides on the train and subway.
Handmade Japanese Glass Art Sandblasting Workshop in Tokyo
This workshop is led by Master Nakagawa, the owner of the atelier, offering guests a rare opportunity to learn directly from a professional glass artist rather than an assistant or facilitator.
Unlike typical craft experiences, participants use a professional sandblasting machine and work through the full creative process—from design to finishing—within a compact 90-minute session. With a wide selection of traditional Japanese motifs and hands-on guidance throughout, even beginners can create a refined, high-quality glass artwork.
The small-group setting ensures personal attention, while the finished piece serves as a functional, authentic souvenir that reflects both Japanese aesthetics and the participant’s own design.
Mt. Fuji Half-Day Private Cultural Tour: Shinkansen Stopover
TURN YOUR TRAVEL DAY INTO A CULTURAL HIGHLIGHT
Traveling between Tokyo & Kyoto on Shinkansen? Stop at Shin-Fuji Station to explore Mt. Fuji with a local Fuji-native, away from big tourist hubs.
✨WHY THIS TOUR?
Local Native Guide: Visit quiet, non-touristy, but stunning spots locals value.
Private Premium Van: Comfortable, direct travel from Shin-Fuji sta. (Bullet Train). Ideal for stopovers.
Flexible Experience: Rituals, food, or photography—shaped to your interests.
ROUTES (choose 3–4 locations in the list)
Classic: Sengen Shrine (UNESCO) + Shiraito Falls + Local soul food, Yakisoba.
Culture: Shrine + 200yo Sake Brewery + Tea Experience.
Photo: Hidden viewpoints+ Lake Tanuki+ Craft Beer/Sake.
*Shop visits depend on availability
⚠️ IMPORTANT
Luggage: Van fits big bags for 1–3 guests. Groups of 4–5 with big bags must use station lockers (500–800 JPY).
Mt. Fuji Visibility: Even if unseen, the cultural depth makes this tour rewarding.
For videos, visit our Instagram: @fujisoultours
Start from Kyoto Station: Early Morning E-Bike Tour with Kyotoite
Five main reasons people choose us:
(1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around
(2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly.
(3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto
(4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date
(5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day.
This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year.
Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.
Private Calligraphy class at Tokyo Ginza and Tsukiji Area
Before (or after) famous Tsukiji food street walking or Ginza shopping street walk, you can experience very cool Japanese calligraphy experience. You will be able to make the products for display in your room. As goal, you will make 2 works (big and small) for display.
Instructor is authorized by Japan Educational Calligraphy Federation.
Washi Making Experience in Hakone（50 min）
This workshop offers a hands-on experience of traditional Japanese hand-crafted washi papermaking.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Washi Studio “Washinoiori” is a place where you can casually experience the techniques of Echizen washi, a craft with over 1,000 years of history. With the support of an instructor, you will create your own original washi artwork.
Beginners are welcome, and no prior experience is required.
Enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere as you craft your piece, and be moved by the beauty of your finished washi. Take home your one-of-a-kind creation as a special souvenir from Japan.
Tea ceremony experience with simple kimono in Okinawa
You will experience the Japanese culture Tea Ceremony in the traditional tea room, which is probably not found anywhere else in Okinawa. Our experienced instructor will teach you how to enter through the small entrance of the tea room and introduce each tea utensil. After that, you will move to the room where Ryu-Rei-style, tables and chairs for tea ceremony are set. At the tables, you will enjoy having Japanese and Okinawan sweets before having the bitter tea. Then, you will learn how to treat each tea tool, and finally you will make your own green tea, matcha and taste. Tea Ceremony experience while wearing a simple kimono will surely become a good memory of your trip. Everyone is welcome.
*Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people. *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.
Private Vibrant Night Photoshoot Experience in Osaka (Dotonbori)
What You’ll Get:
✅ 30 high-resolution, fully edited photos within 24 hrs
✅ All unedited photos for your personal use
Important Information:
We offer private photoshoots for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.
Our journey starts at Ebisubashi Bridge and ends at a popular street food spot, where you can enjoy Osaka’s famous takoyaki or other local specialties! Let’s capture your best moments in Japan’s liveliest city!
Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour
The tour I‘m offering is basically for nature-loving guests. The guests will walk around relatively flat areas as opposed to hiking steep mountains, so the guests can spend more time in appreciating the nature of Hakone with a certified professional nature guide. The nature in Hakone is very unique in its creatures and geological aspects. The guests will meet wild plants of the season some of which are endemic only this part of Japan and the world. Also, the guests will spot resident and migratory wild birds, insects, local fish, and if lucky mammals such as weasels, deer, foxes, raccoon dogs, and so on. During the tour, the guests are suggested to use binoculars that the guide will bring for each guest during the tour as it is very handy to spot creatures and see far-off landscapes for the unique geological features of Hakone.
The tour will stimulate your sense of wonder as the nature in Hakone is much different from whererver you come from. Let's enjoy the nature in Hakone together!
Asakusa Geisha Performance and Tea House Experience
- Immerse yourself in the elegance of traditional Japan at a tea house
- Enjoy a graceful dance performance accompanied by live shamisen music
- Play an authentic ozashiki-asobi game and enjoy a lighthearted tradition
- Savor seasonal Japanese sweets and freshly whisked matcha tea
- Capture a commemorative photo with the geisha as a keepsake
Mt.Fuji Private Tour With Guide (From Tokyo)
This tour offers a deeper and more complete way to experience Mount Fuji, going beyond standard photo stops to include scenic viewpoints, historic shrines, peaceful villages, lakeside scenery, and natural wonders. It combines the area’s most iconic highlights with places that reveal Mount Fuji’s spiritual, cultural, and natural beauty.
From the panoramic views at the 5th Station and the historic atmosphere of Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine to the charm of Oshino Hakkai, the lakeside scenery of Lake Kawaguchiko and Oishi Park, and the traditional setting of Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, this journey showcases many sides of the Mount Fuji region.
The Wind Cave and Ice Cave add another special element, giving travelers a chance to explore the volcanic landscape shaped by Mount Fuji itself. With a private guided tour, travelers can enjoy the day in a more comfortable, flexible, and personal way, taking in both famous highlights and quieter scenic moments at a relaxed pace.
Tokyo Lucky Cat Painting Workshop at Gotokuji
- Create your own Maneki-neko (Lucky Cat), a traditional Japanese symbol of good fortune
- Experience a hands-on Maneki-neko painting workshop in Gotokuji, a neighborhood associated with the origins of this iconic cultural symbol
- Suitable for all ages and skill levels, with no prior experience required
- Personalize your Lucky Cat using specialized paint pens and complimentary decorative stickers
- Take your finished creation home with you on the same day as a unique souvenir or gift