Tokyo Local Shopping Streets Tour with Licensed Guide
A shotengai(Shopping Street) is a street in Japan filled with shops and restaurants. This unique shopping experience can be a real treat and Shotengai are a great place to shop and eat while also getting a glimpse of the everyday lives of the people in the community.
With a Government Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Tokyo local efficiently. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Tokyo accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital.
Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
Embark on an enchanting exploration of the Hida region’s cultural and natural splendors. Starting from Takayama, this full-day journey immerses you in breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage. Visit Hida no Sato, an open-air museum showcasing traditional architecture, explore the captivating depths of the Hida Great Limestone Cave, and ascend the Shinhotaka Ropeway for panoramic views of the Northern Japan Alps. This tour blends culture, adventure, and nature, providing an unforgettable experience in Japan’s great outdoors.
This tour is sure to delight nature enthusiasts and those seeking an immersive experience in Japan’s stunning outdoor. The combination of exploring a captivating cave, and experiencing the Northern Japan Alps from above creates a truly well-rounded and memorable day.
Sendai & Matsushima Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Sendai and Matsushima!
Sendai is a city that sits at the doorstep of the nation’s more wild side. It’s a day trip from secluded mountain retreats, rugged coastlines, and remote islands. At the same time, it’s one of Japan’s most modern and sophisticated cities with a culinary scene that will challenge and surprise.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hours tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Tokyo: Shibuya Ramen Making - From Scratch to Your Own Bowl!
・Watch as your dough transforms into fresh noodles right in your hands like magic
・Experience the thrill of using a noodle machine to create smooth, silky strands
・Savor the roaring sound and smoky aroma of a blowtorch searing your Chashu pork
・Feel the ultimate pride as you plate and garnish your very own masterpiece bowl
・Make three ramen styles—tonkotsu, shoyu, miso—at Ramen Dojo Tokyo in Shibuya.
Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Nagoya more efficiently in one day. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Nagoya accompanied by an experienced guide.
Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Nagoya or anywhere else, then visit Nagoya's famous sites including Nagoya Castle, The Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya gourmet and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 6 hour tour to your interests.
Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests!
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. You cannot combine several groups nor reservations.
Play with Snow Crab Buffet Lunch and Strawberry Picking Bus Tour
One of the fun things about winter is playing in the snow.
With this tour, you can enjoy playing with the snow, shopping, and eating!
Mt. Rokko Snow Park
Rokko Snow Park ~Under the clear blue sky, feel the beautiful winter white snow and super fresh air!
Crab Buffet Lunch
Just looking at the buffet of Buffet Dining The HARBOR, where you can eat as much crab as you want, is exciting.
Strawberry picking
You can enjoy picking popular varieties of strawberries.
Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets
Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlet has approximately 210 stores, the largest in western Japan. Please enjoy shopping slowly!
Shibuya Local "Solo Going" Int'l Party Unlimited Drink Ex. Sunday
The Party(19:00 Starting) is included All We Can Drink(19:00-21:30)
By participating in this party("Solo attend" international Party), you can have a comfortable time. Enjoy your Tokyo traveling and Tokyo's night life plz Enjoy your travelling until the last minute on Sunday night with international Locals is the main goal of the party!
You can move around inside the party area anytime during the party.
The organizer will take memorable photos for you all throughout the night. Feel free to join us!
Kyoto Food Tour of 10 Tastings with Wagyu, Mochi & More Secrets
Kyoto is known to have about 2000 temples and shrines but did you know that Kyoto has about 12000 restaurants among which 110 are Michelin Stars. In Kyoto there is a time to pray and then there is a time to eat. With Secret Food Tours and your host,we will focus on the second part.
Our local guides will teach you the traditions and social functions of Japanese food and how it is important to the Japanese. They will share with you their knowledge about the local food with some unique flavours and textures. Eating in Kyoto is more than providing substance for the body, it also includes an appreciation for custom and tradition for how the food is sourced, prepared, and enjoyed by the local Japanese people.
By booking our Kyoto Karasuma to Gion Food Tour, our food experts will take you on a journey with delicious and mouth-watering local delicacies. As with all our tours, there is a secret dish, which you will only find out about on the day of the tour.
Retro Shibuya Food Tour
This hidden gem nightlife tour will show you a side of Shibuya that tourists never see. Step back into history, and visit spots and have experiences that locals have enjoyed for decades! Visit drinking and dining stalls that are hiding in plain sight. Learn about the culture of Tachinomi bars where diners snack on local seasonal dishes and drink with friends and coworkers. Try some of the best local Ramen at a favorite shop that has stood the test of time–serving local fans for over 60 years! And have a dessert experience that you will never forget. Your inner child will have so much fun on our last dessert stop, but we can’t tell you much here as we don’t want to spoil the surprise.
Please note: due to legal restrictions at some of our stops on this tour- all members of your group must be 20 years old or older.
PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
【All-inclusive】
・All admission fees and a Japanese buffet lunch are included.
・Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages in one day efficiently and comfortably on this full-day coach tour.
・Start your adventure at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and enjoy its magnificent panoramic views. Admire the 1,001 golden Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do Temple, then head to the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine to walk through thousands of vermilion torii gates. Don't miss the serene Sagano Bamboo Forest and the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple.
・Starts and ends at Kyoto Station for a smooth and stress-free experience.
・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK
・Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available on board
・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour
Kyoto night walk tour (Gion district)
Meeting up in front of the Minamiza Kabuki theatre. I will walk through the Gion traditional pass with you, with local insight.
Kyoto: Paint Your Own Ramen Spoon & Michelin Ramen Class
This is the only ramen workshop in Kyoto run by a ramen restaurant, and our classes have many vegetarian and vegan customers.
You will paint your Ramen spoons on the second floor of the restaurant. The ramen bowls and ramen spoons will be baked in a special kiln overnight for free.
You can actually take the bowls home and use them.
You can also display them at home.
After that, you will cook Michelin-starred ramen under the guidance of a chef in the professional kitchen on the first floor.
All the ingredients prepared by the chef are brought in from nearby Musoushin Ramen.
Finally, you will eat the delicious ramen that you cooked yourself.
Michelin-starred ramen that you cooked yourself is the best!
From Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama and Wood Carving Village
Deep in the mountains of Japan lies the quaint villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, with their beautifully preserved gassho-style houses. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, some of the buildings are over 250 years old, gives a glimpse into the ways of Japanese traditional farming communities. On the way from Kanazawa to those stunning sites, there are other historic towns such as the woodcarvers of Inami. Being far from the large cities of Tokyo and Osaka, enjoy walking through a town which continues its tradition of woodcarving to this day. On the shops, in the temples and on signs are beautiful examples of this living history. The entire region was once home to many different kinds of local crafts, such as Japanese style paper making, an activity that you can do on this tour. Enjoy a day long bus tour from Kanazawa where you can see expert wood carving, try your hand at paper making and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites Shirakawa-go and Gokayama traditional homes.
Nagasaki Highlights Private Half-Day Tour by Car
All-inclusive. No hidden costs — unlike many tours. (excluding lunch）
Your Perfect Half-Day in Nagasaki – 4-Hour Highlights by Car
Explore Nagasaki’s top sights in comfort with this perfectly timed 4-hour private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned car, avoiding the fatigue of walking tours and the uncertainty of the weather. This itinerary is ideal for cruise ship visitors, letting you see all the city’s must-visit landmarks without feeling rushed. All entrance fees and transportation are included, so you can enjoy a smooth, hassle-free experience. Even those with limited stamina can comfortably discover Nagasaki’s best highlights in just half a day.
If you would like to book a tour for a large group, please split your reservation into two or more bookings and then let us know by message.
Note: If you have any concerns about stairs or mobility, please let us know in advance. We can adjust the itinerary flexibly to suit your needs.
Osaka Walking Tour: Dotonbori, Kuromon Market & Street Food
Unlike typical sightseeing tours that only skim the surface, this experience is designed to help you truly understand Osaka through its streets, food culture, and local stories. We go beyond photo spots, sharing the history, humor, and everyday life that make Osaka different from Tokyo or Kyoto.
Led by passionate local guides, this small-group tour keeps things interactive and personal — you can ask questions, get real recommendations, and discover places you might otherwise walk past. It’s not just about where you go, but about understanding why Osaka is known as Japan’s most down-to-earth and food-loving city.
Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai
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.
⚫︎Discover the Hidden Food Alleys and Bars in Shinjuku-
Our tour guide will take you around the lively food alley in Shinjuku, one of the biggest nightlife districts in Tokyo. Small traditional izakaya bars and food stalls grill fresh chickens, seafoods, and vegetables.
⚫︎All-you-can-drink included! Pub Crawl through More Local Bars in Kabukicho-
After visiting the first bar, we'll be hopping to 2 more bars in Kabukicho and Shinjuku 3-chome areas. These izakaya bars in nightlife district also get pretty crowded with local office workers, drinking with their co-workers after work at the tiny bars there at night.
⚫︎Immerse Yourself in Japanese Drinking Culture at Night in Tokyo!-
Expect a Lot of Interactions with Locals in our Small-group Pub Crawl Night Tour!
Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle!
Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan.
Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
*Maximum 15 participants per tour.
*If you have a child or children in your group, please let us know the number and their age.
Tokyo Private Tour: Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle Site
Step into Japan’s majestic past on an exclusive private tour that reveals the hidden grandeur of Edo Castle—the former seat of the Shogun that shaped modern Tokyo.
・Ninomaru Garden - Traditional Japanese garden featuring seasonal flowers: spring cherry blossoms, summer irises and autumn foliage.
・Edo Castle Ruins - Ancient stone walls, moat and massive Tenshu foundation reveal the scale of Japan's feudal architecture.
・Ōte-mon Gate - Historic main entrance with traditional guard house that blends old and new security elements.
Hear about Japanese culture and history at a leisurely pace in this remarkable green space that reflects the rich heritage of Japan. Dive into Japan's majestic past with a relaxing expedition.
Notes:
1. This tour does not include visiting the Palace where the Emperor resides.
2. From November 1 through the end of February, the site will close at 16:00. Accordingly, any tours starting at 14:00 will need to finish strictly by 16:00.
Kobe Sake Tour with Expert Guide: 3+ Breweries, Tastings Included
This is more than a brewery walk. With a local sake expert guide, visit three or more breweries and taste a carefully selected range of sake while learning how rice, water, fermentation, and brewing methods shape each flavor.
Discover the true taste of Japanese sake in Nada Gogo—Japan’s most celebrated sake-brewing region and the heart of Kobe’s sake culture.
Through clear explanations and guided tastings, you will begin to recognize the differences between sake styles, understand your own preferences, and learn how to choose and enjoy sake with greater confidence throughout the rest of your trip in Japan.
Your guide will also share local stories and insights that are difficult to discover by visiting the breweries on your own. The experience is friendly, relaxed, and easy to follow, whether you are completely new to sake or already an enthusiast.
During Japan’s hot summer season, we use a shorter and more comfortable route while keeping the experience rich in tastings and discovery.
Kuromon Market Food Walking Tour in Osaka (6 stops, 6 tastes)
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.
TEnjoy Osaka’s famous food culture on this walking tour. Start with Takoyaki, the city’s iconic street food—crispy on the outside with tender octopus inside. Then explore Kuromon Market, a historic food market with over 100 years of history and more than 130 shops, followed by a visit to the lively Dotonbori area to try even more local favorites.
The tour also includes Doguyasuji Street, known as “the Kitchen of the Nation,” where you’ll find unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware.
This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower
Experience Tokyo like never before on a guided street go-kart adventure through the city’s most famous landmarks. Drive past Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Akihabara, and Sensoji Temple while following a professional guide. This unique tour combines sightseeing with the thrill of driving through Tokyo’s vibrant streets, creating an unforgettable and exciting way to explore the city.
Best of Tokyo Private Custom Tour: Tsukiji, Asakusa & Meiji-jingu
See Tokyo’s top highlights in one day with a private professional guide—perfect for first-time visitors who want a stress-free experience.
Visit must-see landmarks like Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple, and Meiji Shrine, while also discovering hidden gems tailored to your interests.
Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour lets you explore Tokyo efficiently without the stress of planning or navigating alone. Your itinerary is fully customizable based on your preferences, whether you’re interested in culture, food, shopping, or unique local experiences.
With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll gain insights you won’t find in guidebooks and can see highlights.
Enjoy a flexible and personalized experience with optional hotel pickup and easy navigation using Tokyo’s public transportation or private vehicle.
Book now and explore Tokyo like a local.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please provide a valid phone number or email address at the time of booking so we can contact you in advance.
Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe
★ Easy for Beginners!
This course takes place on mangrove rivers sheltered from the wind, making it enjoyable even for beginners!
★ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Plan
Perfect for a day trip from Ishigaki Island!
★ Enjoy SUP or Canoe & Snorkeling!
Please come dressed in clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
★ Full Support from Guides!
Even snorkeling beginners can participate with confidence. Our guides provide thorough instruction and assistance.
★ Free Photo Data!
Capture your travel memories! During the tour, guides take photos with a special waterproof camera and provide the photo data to you for free.
★ Committed to Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Tours
We strive to offer tours that are kind to the Earth and promote sustainability.
Osaka Dotombori Uranamba Local Bar & Izakaya Crawl Tour
Experience Osaka’s nightlife like a local on a guided bar-hopping tour through Dotonbori and Uranamba. Visit authentic izakaya and hidden bars that are difficult for foreign visitors to find on their own.
Your local guide will help you explore the area, explain menus, recommend popular dishes and drinks, and make ordering easy. Enjoy delicious local food, Japanese sake, beer, and other regional specialties while learning about Osaka’s unique drinking culture.
Explore the vibrant streets of Dotonbori before heading to Uranamba, a lively neighborhood filled with cozy izakaya and hidden gems loved by locals. Along the way, meet fellow travelers, connect with locals, and enjoy an unforgettable night in Osaka.
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※Please bring enough cash, as credit cards cannot be used.
※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.