Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class
Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces.
In this beginner-friendly experience, you will learn the basic techniques of kintsugi while creating your own unique piece. All steps are carefully guided, making it easy to join even without prior experience.
A standard pottery piece is included, and guests can also upgrade to a wide selection of unique plates and bowls for an additional fee. The variety allows you to choose a piece that matches your personal style, making your final creation even more special.
During the workshop, your guide will also introduce the philosophy behind kintsugi, including the idea of finding beauty in imperfection, making the experience both creative and meaningful.
At the end of the session, you will take home your repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan.
Kyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
Experience the power of sumo up close in an intimate Kyoto setting, where you can not only watch authentic rituals and matches but also step into the ring yourself. Guided by an English-speaking MC, this interactive experience offers a rare and personal connection to Japan’s iconic sport. Plus, enjoy one complimentary non-alcoholic drink on us during the experience.
Osaka Food Tour: 20 dishes at 4 Local Eateries
Experience Osaka’s must-try foods in Shinsekai, one of the city’s most iconic and beginner-friendly neighborhoods.
With a local guide, visit four popular eateries and enjoy a smooth, easy introduction to Osaka’s food culture—no stress, no language barrier. Each stop features a different local specialty, so you can try the dishes Osaka is famous for in one tour.
Enjoy up to 15 tastings and 2 drinks, including crispy kushikatsu, freshly made takoyaki, handmade gyoza, and a traditional Japanese meal set with sushi, tempura, and miso soup.
Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour makes it easy to experience local food, explore vibrant streets, and enjoy Osaka with confidence.
Come hungry and discover why Osaka is known as Japan’s kitchen.
Kyoto Gion Private Guided Photo Tour with Local Photographer
This is a unique private experience that combines both professional photography and guided sightseeing — something you don’t often find in Kyoto.
Led by a friendly local photographer who lives in Kyoto, you’ll visit not only the famous landmarks but also quiet backstreets and special locations known only to locals.
As we explore, you’ll learn about Kyoto’s history and culture in a relaxed and enjoyable way, while natural and beautiful moments are captured along the way. Upon request, I can also recommend well-known local restaurants and hidden bars loved by residents.
You will receive approximately 20 beautifully edited, high-resolution photos.
Turn your time in Kyoto into lifelong memories, beautifully preserved.
All edited, high-resolution photos will be carefully prepared and delivered within 3 days through the Tripadvisor messaging system.
Discover Tokyo, Private Customized Tour with Expert Guides
Finding a travel tour that truly matches your preferences can be challenging! Are you looking to explore hidden gems away from the usual tourist spots during your Tokyo sightseeing tour?
Look no further! We offer private, customizable tours where skilled guides work with you to design the perfect itinerary. We deliver high-quality Tokyo sightseeing experiences you won't find elsewhere!
[Major Attractions]*Additional options available based on your interests
Meiji Shrine / Takeshita Street / Omotesando / Tsukiji Fish Market - Tsukiji Uogashi / Tokyo Tower / Sensoji Temple / Asakusa Area / Imperial Palace - East Gyoen Garden / Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Tokyo Sky Tree / Akihabara Electric Town / Kanda Myojin Shrine / Nezu Museum / Shibuya Area / State Guest House Akasaka Imperial Palace / Hamarikyu Gardens
Shibuya Go Karting Tour with Funny Costume
Experience the thrill of bringing Shibuya to life as your favorite character, zooming through its vibrant streets in go-karts! Travel along the iconic locations like the Shibuya Scramble, Dogenzaka, and the SHIBUYA109. 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 15 minutes from Ebisu Station, our new shop awaits your adventure!
Tokyo: Real Samurai & Ninja Experience, 80‑Min Hands‑On Session
Dedication, history, and unmatched lineage
Our clan is the only surviving shinobi samurai line whose ancestors served the Tokugawa Shogunate for 265 years. After 1868, we continued independently to preserve our identity as shinobi. All training tools are handcrafted within the clan.
Our forebears were shinobi‑samurai who trained local people and escorted Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1582, marking the start of our recorded history.
In this 90‑minute samurai and ninja experience, you follow a traditional flow—ritual, technique, hands‑on practice, and photos—while learning core shinobi‑samurai principles.
Your session is led by the 19th‑generation Musashi Clan Daihyo, who provides real‑time interpretation and cultural explanation, supported by extensive international teaching experience.
This guidance ensures an experience rooted in authentic lineage, cultural depth, and the atmosphere of a true dojo.
If you are joining alone, your booking will be processed as a private lesson.
Tokyo: Private Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple Tour with 3 food stops
Discover the charm of Asakusa on a guided tour through one of Tokyo’s most historic neighborhoods.
With a friendly local guide, explore the history and cultural meaning of Senso-ji Temple, stroll through lively Nakamise Street, and enjoy three local foods included in the tour. You’ll also discover traditional crafts and the unique atmosphere that make Asakusa so special.
・Visit Senso-ji Temple with a knowledgeable local guide
・Stroll through Nakamise Street and enjoy three local foods
・Experience the history, culture, and charm of Asakusa
Kyoto: Private E-Bike Adventure: Highlights? or Serenity?
#The Kyoto Privilege: Glide with a Local Friend
Founded by Kiyoto—a local with 40 years of roots—our hand-picked, energetic team brings a fresh vibe to tradition. We aren’t just lecturers; we’re hospitality-trained local friends and skilled photographers. On our premium E-bikes, we skip the crowds to explore hidden backstreets and authentic spots tourists rarely see.
#Full Day Tour Sample
- Hidden Gems: Discover quiet neighborhoods and authentic local shops.
- Iconic Landmarks: Marvel at Heian Jingu and the majestic Nanzen-ji.
- Nature & Spirit: Glide through the Philosopher’s Path and Shimogamo’s ancient forest.
- Historic Finale: Zip to Fushimi Inari’s red gates and the lantern-lit streets of Gion.
#Your Ride, Your Way
Choose from 4, 6, or 8 hours to fit your private needs. We also offer seamless port/airport transfer options for your ultimate comfort. At Tasty Tours Japan, we "season" every journey to fit your pace.
Let’s produce your best Kyoto memories together!
Experience Big soba knife Soba Making Class in Tokyo Kappabashi
At “SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO” in Kappabashi, visitors can experience fine buckwheat noodle cutting, which has been practiced in Japan since the Edo period, in just 30 minutes.
Among Japanese foods, soba is not as major as sushi.
This is the reason why it is a favorite experience for connoisseurs.
The satisfaction level is different as it is an authentic cooking activity class where water is added to the flour, kneaded and stretched, and a knife is used!
Soba flour is made from the most delicious buckwheat flour in Japan, produced in Shinshu, where buckwheat is grown.
While it takes 90 minutes to make soba at other restaurants, the newly developed smart technology allows soba to be made in 30 minutes, allowing adults and families alike to participate with ease.
A variety of flavors are available so that each country and each generation can enjoy the delicious taste. (Vegan compatible)
Activities using kitchen knives in Kappabashi, the town of kitchen knives.
Please try it!
Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
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.
Begin your journey with a peaceful walk through Kamakura, visiting a shrine famous for its many torii gates and fox statues. Along the way, a local guide will share cultural insights into the relationship between foxes and shrines, Shinto beliefs, and proper shrine etiquette. Continue to a unique cave temple, where you’ll learn about the tradition of washing money for good fortune. Next, enjoy a 30–40 minute forest hike, surrounded by nature and varied terrain, leading to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an impressive monument with over 800 years of history. Conclude the experience at a temple-run restaurant, where you’ll enjoy local specialties such as udon and vegetable curry.
Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour
Enjoy delicious seafood and sushi in Tsukiji, one of the largest fish markets in the world, with a local Japanese guide fluent in English. Your guide leads you through the 80-year-old fish market to learn about
traditional ingredients and local dishes. Sample a range of delicious street food such as sushi, Japanese-style omelets, and fried fish cakes on this in-depth experience.
Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings
Discover the flavors of Kyoto on a guided tour through Nishiki Market, the city's famous culinary destination known as the "Kitchen of Kyoto." Explore over 100 local shops with a knowledgeable guide, sample authentic Kyoto specialties, and learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind the city's unique cuisine.
Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine before strolling through the vibrant market, where you'll discover local favorites, seasonal ingredients, and hidden gems that many visitors overlook. Your guide will also share insider recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Kyoto.
● Explore Kyoto's famous Nishiki Market with a local guide
● Sample authentic Kyoto specialties and seasonal delicacies
● Learn about Kyoto's food culture and culinary traditions
● Visit Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine and discover local hidden gems
Okinawa Miyako Half Day Pumpkin Cave Caving and Kayaking
★Top Popular Spot! Pumpkin Limestone Cave
Go caving in "Pumpkin Hall," famous for its rare pumpkin-shaped stalagmite! Since we access the cave by canoe, you can enjoy two major activities in a single tour. Climb, explore, and fully immerse yourself in this mystical world using your whole body. There is even a thrilling dive spot at the end for ultimate fun!
*We recommend wearing leggings or rash guards.
★Free Photo Data Present!
During the tour, your guide will take high-quality photos of you using a professional waterproof camera. All photo data will be given to you for free!
★Beginners Welcome
First time? No problem! Our friendly, expert guides will fully support you so everyone can enjoy the adventure safely.
★We are committed to eco-friendly, sustainable tours.
Custom Guided Day Tour to Mt. Fuji with English-Speaking Driver
Experience the majestic beauty of Mount Fuji on a private, fully customizable day tour designed around your interests. With an English-speaking driver by your side, enjoy a relaxed journey through scenic landscapes, cultural landmarks, and hidden local gems. Explore iconic locations like Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, and Oshino Hakkai, while also discovering serene spots like Fuji Herb Garden and Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups looking for an intimate and enriching experience just outside Tokyo.
Private tour tailored to your preferences and pace
English-speaking driver providing local insights and support
Discover top Mt. Fuji attractions:
• Chureito Pagoda
• Fuji Herb Garden
• Oishi Park (Lake Kawaguchi)
• Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
• Oshino Hakkai (traditional village and spring ponds)
Pickup and drop-off from any location in Tokyo included
Tour duration: 10 to 12 hours for a comfortable and immersive day trip
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
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.
After walking through the lively shopping arcade, we visit Kofuku-ji Temple to admire its beautiful five-story pagoda and take photos. We then head to Todai-ji Temple, home to the impressive Great Buddha statue. Along the way, a local guide shares the history of the temples and fascinating insights into Japanese Buddhism.
Next, we walk up to Nigetsu-do Hall, located on the hillside of Todai-ji, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Nara. The tour continues with visits to traditional souvenir shops before heading toward Kasuga Shrine.
This small-group experience is hosted by Magical Trip, a trusted local tour operator recognized with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, offering unique tours across Japan.
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo, Asakusa Maikoya
Why choose this tea ceremony experience in Tokyo?
・Located in central Tokyo, easily accessible for travelers
・Guided by experienced tea masters with cultural insights in English
・Kimono rental included—available for both men and women
・A calm, authentic space to experience traditional Japanese hospitality
Takoyaki Making Experience Japan Popular Street Food
You can enjoy the experience of making takoyaki with your family and friends. In the heart of Shinjuku, Kabukicho
You can make and eat hot, delicious takoyaki at this restaurant.
Combine takoyaki ingredients and cook them in a takoyaki cooker.
Be sure to try the finishing sauces, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes!
Two people can use one takoyaki cooker. You can make up to 12 takoyaki per person.
World Heritage Kyoto & Nara Uji Authentic Matcha Experience
Discover Nara's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour and try to make Matcha tea at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha.
We will drive pass Fushimi Castle and Heijokyo Palace on the way to Nara. We will visit Todaiji Temple, a house of the Great Buddha of Nara and it is one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Meet about 1,400 deer at Nara Park, you can even feed them rice crackers. Then we visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine where 3000 magical stone lanterns enlighten you. After lunch, we go to Uji area in Kyoto and try making Uji matcha tea! Spot the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall depicted on the back of the 10-yen coin at Uji.
・Cover Nara's must-see destinations and 3 World Heritages in a day!
・A Professional English-speaking guide leads this tour
・On top of that, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
・Greet large Buddha at Todaiji Temple
・Enjoy cute deer at Nara Park
・Learn about Authentic tea while making it yourself in Uji, famous for matcha
Paint and wine experience: Shibuya enjoying seasonal Japanese culture
Painting & Wine Party is a very popular and trendy event!
Join a wine and paint party in Tokyo.Relax and be creative as you draw themed pictures each season.You don't need to have experience drawing.All ingredients are provided.Paint while enjoying wine and other drinks.Make new international friends and interact with other participants.
Two drinks, instructions on how to paint, paint, and a good time.Plus, you can take home your own finished artwork! All art supplies including aprons, gloves and paints are included!!
The theme for March is 'Sakura.'
Speaking of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms.Draw your original cherry blossoms in this spring season!
Annual Theme
January: Hatsumode
February: Sky Lantern
March: Sakura
April: Easter
May: Tokyo
June: Umbrella Street
July: Fireworks
August: Sea
September: Autumn in Kyoto
October: Halloween
November: Snow Monkey
December: Christmas
※Themes are subject to change without notice.
Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa Gold Repair Art
This activity is unique because it blends hands on artistry with deep cultural meaning. You won’t just repair pottery you’ll learn the Kintsugi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfections, using real urushi lacquer and gold powder to highlight the cracks rather than hide them. Guided by a skilled Tokyo artisan in a peaceful Asakusa studio, you’ll create a one of a kind piece that reflects mindfulness, renewal, and Japanese aesthetics an experience you won’t find in ordinary craft classes.
Shibuya Official Street Go-Kart in Shibuya Annex
Enjoy a 1 Hour karting experience on the city roads of Tokyo!
This course will take you through the famous Shibuya Crossing more than once! You will feel like a celebrity and relish the attention from onlookers.
Join solo and meet people from all over the word or come in a group to make the most unforgettable memory of Tokyo!
Our well trained guides will lead your group in a kart.
Our guide will keep you safe and make sure you have an awesome experience.
Our guides will take as many photos possible and give ou the data at the end of our activity.
Come join the original guided go karting activity at our new SHIBUYA ANNEX SHOP!
Authentic Kintsugi Experience with real Urushi in Namba Osaka
This workshop focuses on traditional methods and cultural meaning.
We carefully prepare chipped or cracked ceramics sourced from antique markets and restore them up to the final stage in advance.
During the workshop, you will complete the final process yourself by applying natural lacquer and sprinkling 23K gold powder.
In this 1.5-2 hour workshop, you will:
-Learn about the history of Kintsugi and Japanese lacquer
-Understand the philosophy and traditional repair process
-Experience the final step of authentic Kintsugi using 23K gold powder
-Create your own finished Kintsugi plate
-matcha as a refreshment.
The workshop takes place inside a traditional Japanese storehouse called a Kura,
After this experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of authentic Kintsugi.
Additionally, after the workshop, guests may wish to visit the famous Namba Yasaka Shrine, which is located nearby.
Private Handmade Ring Workshop Class
Experience making a traditional Japanese hammered ring design called 「Tsuchime」, loved in Japan for generations. Using special tools, you can create your own one-of-a-kind ring by hammering unique textures into the surface. Customize your ring by choosing the material, texture, shape, and thickness. Our staff will support you throughout the workshop, and skilled craftsmen will complete the final polishing and finishing process, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with ease. Japanese staff will assist you using translation devices. The workshop takes around 60–90 minutes, and you can take your ring home on the same day. Perfect for couples, honeymoon memories, wedding rings, or souvenirs from Japan.