One-Day Walking Tour of Amazing 8th Century Capital Nara
Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century prior to Kyoto and is located within an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. In this tour we will stroll around a 19th century town area in the morning, and then visit a solemn shrine hidden in the forest and a huge temple, both of which were founded in the 8th century. In addition to that, we will have interesting encounters with the wild but friendly deer roaming around Nara Park.
In this tour you will be able to appreciate the difference between Nara and Kyoto, the development of culture, architecture and lifestyles in these two periods in Japanese history.
We will pick you up at Osaka or Kyoto so there will be no problems with the transfer to Nara.
Badminton in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!
We are the largest international sports community in Osaka and Kansai. Come meet local Japanese and foreigners living in Osaka; we love to play sports and meet new friends. You can come alone or with friends, we will make you feel welcome!
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
Nagasaki Private Historical Tour with Licensed Guide
This is a walking tour using public transportation.
This tour offers insights into Nagasaki's unique history and culture, highlighting its past as a center of trade during Japan's period of national isolation and its experience as a victim of World War II's atomic bombings. As the only country to have endured nuclear attacks, Japan's history is profoundly impacted by these events. Guided by a nationally licensed expert, this tour provides valuable insider knowledge and historical context. Stroll through a city where European and Japanese cultures blend, and reflect on historical scenes from that era. The itinerary includes a visit to a site related to wartime history.
If you will feel sick from the shocking images, it is possible to change the Atomic bomb museum to another itinerary.
Hidden Osaka Foodie Tour: Nishinari Backstreets & Local Dining
Step off the tourist trail and experience a side of Osaka most visitors never see.
This small-group walking tour (max 5 guests) takes you to hand-picked neighborhood restaurants where you’ll enjoy authentic local dishes, each served with a drink.
Between food stops, we’ll follow part of an old samurai pilgrim route and wander through retro backstreets filled with colorful street art and history. Along the way, you’ll hear surprising stories of resilience, creativity, and everyday Osaka life.
More than just a meal, this is a cultural journey that supports family-run businesses during quieter hours and creates opportunities for genuine connection. The tour wraps up at Tengachaya Station, with easy access to trains or taxis back to your pad.
A One-of-a-Kind Sushi Experience in a Special Place of Japan
Would you like to try making your own sushi using fresh fish delivered directly from Toyosu Market, carefully selected by seafood professionals?
In this experience, an English-speaking guide will gently teach you the basics of sushi-making, including how to handle a knife, slice the fish, and shape sushi.
Even first-time participants can relax and enjoy the experience with confidence.
The experience takes place inside the House of Representatives building, where Japanese politicians work.
This is a highly exclusive location that is normally closed to the public, making the experience even more special.
Nagoya Food Tour: Taste Nagoya’s Local Specialties
You will walk around the Sakae area, the center of Nagoya, with our knowledgeable guide.
While sampling different Nagoya iconic dishes such as Hitsumabushi, Ebi Senbei, or Onimanju and more, you will learn about the dishes backgrounds, the restaurants, and places you visit. Insider information and background stories are what make this tour special!
Enjoy your private 3.5-hour foodie walking tour in Nagoya.
Mt. Fuji / Hakone Gateway | Authentic Tea Ceremony in Mishima
Enjoy an intimate tea ceremony inside Umegoten, a historic villa built in 1890 and designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. With small groups, seasonal sweets, and expert guidance, your Taian （泰庵） experience offers a serene and personal encounter with Japanese tea culture in a timeless setting.
Only 50 minutes from Tokyo and 6 minutes from Mishima Station, this tea experience takes place at Umegoten, a beautifully preserved historic villa set within the lush, forested grounds of Rakujuen Park. Its refined craftsmanship and seasonal landscape create the ideal setting for your tea ceremony experience.
Let's enjoy Scuba diving in Izu Peninsula for certificate Diver
When booking this course, please tell us about your diving experience so that you can enjoy diving even more.
1, How many dives did you have?
2, When and where did you last dive?
3, Do you have a scuba dive equipment?
if you need full dive rental equipment.
please tell me your
name, sex, age
and size of
hight(cm)
weight(kg)
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we can prepare your full equipment in advance.
A separate fee is required.
Please prepare the following items by yourself.
swimsuit.
towel.
sandals.
diving card.
log book.
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Kyoto Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
We offer expert guidance from a professional photographer with local knowledge who will lead you to the best locations, angles, and lighting for stunning photos. During the tour, you’ll receive personalised education on camera settings, composition, and other techniques to enhance your skills. As locals, we know the top spots and hidden gems in Kyoto, ensuring you capture magical images. Our private tours allow you to go at your own pace, tailored to your skill level. Maximise your time and photographic opportunities, improve your skills, and explore new locations with expert guidance, making this activity unique and enriching.
Tokyo Food and Culture tour (Shibuya and Harajyuku)
Meet at the most popular meeting spot, Shibuya Hachiko. We'll tell you the secret stories behind it. And we'll show you the best spot to take a picture for Shibuya crossing, a symbol of modern Tokyo.
You can try traditional sumo wrestlers's food,Tokyo style pancake Monjya and cute and trendy candies on the tour. It'll be a fun day!
Osaka: Bonsai Making with a Local Guide
Create your own bonsai in Osaka with a local English-speaking guide. Learn about the history and philosophy of bonsai, choose your favorite style, and take home your own unique dry bonsai.
・Immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you create your own bonsai
・Learn about the history and philosophy of bonsai from a local guide
・Choose your favorite bonsai style, pot, branches, leaves, and more
・Dress like a bonsai master and learn the art of bonsai in Osaka
・Take home your own unique bonsai as a souvenir of your trip to Japan
All materials are real natural materials that have been dried and preserved, so bonsai can be safely brought home internationally without maintenance concerns.
Asakusa Personal Video & Photo with Kimono
1) Reasonable price
A price realized by a videographer specializing in Asakusa who handles planning/filming/editing alone
2) Speedy delivery
Will be delivered within 71 hours after shooting. You can share on SNS even from your travel destination
3) Same price for up to 6 people
Family or group can feel free to experience
4) Rental kimono arrangement
We will take care of the troublesome selection and reservation of rental kimono shops for you free of charge. Please enjoy the special experience of "Kimono" x "Video".
*Rental kimono fee is not included
5) Photo data gift
We also shoot still photos in parallel with video shooting. We will present about 10 to 20 edited photo data
Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour
Explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens through a deeper, story-driven perspective that goes beyond a typical history tour.
This experience focuses on how Edo Castle functioned at its peak—examining systems of security, samurai society, and political control—while connecting these ideas to modern Japanese culture. Along the way, you’ll also explore lesser-known stories, symbolism, and cultural concepts that are often overlooked.
Rather than simply visiting landmarks, this tour is designed to help you understand how Japan’s past continues to shape everyday life today.
What Makes This Tour Unique
Focus on systems (power, control, society), not just events
Connects historical concepts directly to modern Japan
Includes lesser-known stories and cultural meaning
Designed as a narrative experience rather than a standard guided walk
Kobe private tour from Osaka (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide!
As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours.
This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery.
You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like.
Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.
Privately visit local home for tea ceremony &music, Tokyo
• Visit a real Japanese home for a privately
• Enjoy a live koto performance and try a short koto lesson
• Learn matcha in a hands-on way: the first bowl is prepared by your host, and you make the second one yourself
• You can enjoy three kinds of traditional Japanese sweets
• Convenient location: about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station and only a 3-minute walk from the nearest station
• Flexible start times between 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• You can ask any questions freely anytime
• Optional kimono experience with photos (+3,500 yen)
*If you have any food restrictions or allergies, please let us know in advance.
Zen Japanese Massage, Head Spa & Facial at the Temple
Experience the ultimate relaxation with a Japan-style massage at a traditional Japanese temple in Osaka. Step into a peaceful, calm atmosphere and start by relaxing with a soothing foot bath, perfect for refreshing both body and mind. Then enjoy a luxurious full-body oil massage to release tension and rejuvenate your body. Feel the benefits of fascia release as it eases deep tightness, followed by a relaxing head spa that melts away stress. Finish by pampering your skin with a revitalizing matcha facial treatment. Capture the essence of this serene experience with a souvenir photo taken in a beautiful yukata, creating lasting memories of your unforgettable day in Japan. Finally, conclude your experience with an authentic tea ceremony, immersing yourself in the rich cultural tradition of Japan. Let this peaceful retreat be a moment you’ll treasure forever!
Japanese Sweets Making and Great Buddha in Kamakura
Would you like to make authentic Japanese sweets?
In just 3 hours, you can try making traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) and visit the famous Great Buddha.
You can make seasonal Japanese sweets at a world-famous shop.
The designs change every month — cherry blossoms, fireworks, Christmas, and more.
Friendly staff will teach you how to make them step by step, and I’ll help by translating everything into English.
After you finish, you can enjoy your handmade sweets with matcha or take them home with you.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is one of Japan’s most iconic statues.
I’ll share the mysteries behind the Great Buddha,and you can even step inside his massive body!
During the tour, we’ll also stop by some souvenir and local food spots.You can also enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean.
Join me for an exciting, easy-to-follow tour filled with local secrets!
Make you enjoy and share unforgettable moments!
Private Kyoto Gion Night Walk: Local Secrets with Next-Gen Guides
Why Choose This Private Tour?
This is a 100% Private Tour only for your group. No other people will join. You will walk with a local student who knows Kyoto very well. We can walk at your speed and talk more. This is a special way to see Gion with your own guide.
The Experience: Gion Night Walk
We will take you to Yasaka Shrine and the famous streets of Gion. We show you the best spots for photos and tell you real stories of the Geisha world. You will see both the old history and modern life of Kyoto. This tour is honest and made just for you.
Our Special Points
Best Food Advice: After the tour, we can tell you our favorite local ramen and "soul food" shops. We help you find a good place for dinner.
Great Photos: We are young and very good at taking photos with smartphones. We know the best angles and will take many pictures of your group.
Real Conversation: You can ask us anything! Enjoy a deep talk with the young people of Kyoto about history and modern life.
Tokyo Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Discover Tokyo city with a private 8-hour tour customized to your preferences. Select 4 to 5 must-visit spots, guided by an expert who ensures a smooth and enriching experience. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, this tour offers the perfect way to explore the vibrant energy of Tokyo at your own pace. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a tailored adventure.
Make Your Own HANKO Stamp in Tokyo — A Unique Cultural Souvenir
Add a unique and personal touch to your trip to Japan with an authentic Hanko-making experience.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own original Hanko — a traditional Japanese name seal. In Japan, a Hanko is more than just a stamp; it’s seen as a true symbol of personal identity.
During the experience, you’ll learn about the history and cultural significance of Hanko at a long-established seal shop, then carve the characters you’ve chosen into the seal yourself. Finally, take home your one-of-a-kind Hanko — a meaningful and truly special souvenir from Japan.
Experience highlights:
- Learn about the history and various styles of Hanko at a traditional seal shop
- Design your own original Hanko (name seal)
- Carve and take home your engraved Hanko as a unique keepsake
3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour
The most unique aspect of this tour is that it takes you off the beaten path. These paths are originally created by wild animals, and following them gives us a true sense of the wilderness. There is a high likelihood of encountering wild animals along the way. If there is enough snow, we will use snowshoes, allowing us to walk anywhere on the snow. Sometimes, you can even spot the footprints of animals on the surface of the snow.
Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Discover the spiritual heart of Kyushu. Your guide will lead you through the stunning 1,300-year-old sanctuary, sharing the legends of the "God of Learning" and the beauty of its thousand plum trees.
Yanagawa Canal Cruise: Step into a traditional Donko boat for a private-feeling journey through history. Drift along the scenic "Venice of Japan" as you admire the charming castle town views from the water.
Yanagawa Hina Matsuri: Sagemon 2026
The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri" begins February 11, 2026. For 52 days, vibrant "sagemon" decorations—handcrafted symbols of health and happiness—will adorn the city. This cherished tradition celebrates girls' growth with auspicious fabric crafts and colorful Yanagawa balls, creating a warm, festive atmosphere throughout the water town.
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.