Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour
Discover Kurashiki the traditional way: on a rickshaw. As a shogunate crown colony in the Edo period (1603~1868), Kurashiki enjoyed prosperity by storing goods and products from all over Japan. Alongside the canals are white-wall Japanese style warehouses and traditional Japanese houses with willow trees on the bank. This tour can be customized to your preferred departure time, ending point, and length.
Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour by SnapKyoto
Contact for the time & locations of your choice. snapkyoto (ig)
A professional photographer captures your Kyoto memories and the next day you will receive 50-200 edited pictures to share with family/friends. Free guide about the history, culture and the people of Kyoto and Japan. No need to worry where to go and what to see. I'll take care of it all. Just enjoy the sites. Help with booking kimono upon request (show up, select kimono and pay at the shop). Also I help book a private car upon request.
I offer 1-6 hours of shoot in epic locations. 1 hour in 1 area, 3 hours in 2-3 areas and 6 hours in 3-4 areas.
Inside Kyoto:
-Gion Geisha District (old town)
-Higashiyama (Yasaka Pagoda area)
-Arashiyama Bamboo Forest,
-Fushimi Inari (Orange Gates)
Outside Kyoto (ask for availability)
-Osaka, Nara, Tokyo, Fuji etc.
Portfolio: check snapkyoto my Instagram.
Daikoku PA Tokyo Night JDM Culture tour
Quick photo coaching at Zojoji Temple (near Tokyo Tower), shop browsing and culture commentary at A PIT Shinonome, then Daikoku Parking Area to photograph and learn about Tokyo’s JDM scene (subject to nightly conditions).
Important Disclosure (Road Transportation Act):
- You are paying for guiding and photography support only. Transportation is not sold.
- Any ride in the guide’s private car, if it occurs, is a free, incidental courtesy. Only actual out‑of‑pocket costs may be reimbursed (fuel, expressway tolls, parking, transport‑service insurance if applicable, vehicle rental if applicable). No driving labor fee, vehicle usage fee, or profit margin.
- No price difference based on pick‑up/drop‑off (apart from reimbursement of actual expenses).
- Route and timing may change due to weather, traffic, or local conditions.
Notes ⚠️ (Important Disclosure)
Please note:
Vehicles used are regular TOYOTA cars, not modified JDM vehicles.
No. 1 E-Bike Tour for Up to 5 Guests in Kyoto with a Local!
Explore the town of Kyoto by electric bicycle. It's a cycling journey where you can feel nature and learn about its history. This tour is conducted in a small group, allowing you to discover the local side of Kyoto while listening to the guide's stories at a relaxed pace.You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kyoto by visiting iconic spots such as Nishi Honganji, Gion Shirakawa, Heian Shrine, and Nanzenji Temple. The experience includes refreshing moments by the Kamo River and a stroll through the lively Kiyamachi Street. A memorable and special adventure is waiting for you.With friends and family, you will be able to have an amazing experience together.
※Before the tour departs, your guide will send you a message via Viator (Tripadvisor). Please be sure to check it before the tour.
※Some guides can speak German, Dutch, Bangladeshi, Hindu, and Urdu. If you have a language preference, please contact us before making a reservation.
Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience
This is not a typical sake tasting.
The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made.
You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character.
Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and brewing choices — revealing the true depth and creative potential of sake.
While this experience also covers the fundamentals of sake production and categories, it is designed for those who want to go beyond the basics and explore a deeper, more creative side of sake.
Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food Tour with Tasting
Enjoy a food tour at the world's largest fish markets with a special set provided by your guide. You'll learn about artisan techniques, flavor-enhancing methods, and Japanese food culture.
- Premium sushi or a seafood rice bowl, Wagyu beef skewer, Wagyu menchi katsu, Tamagoyaki (sweet omelette), Grilled eel, Shumai (dumpling), and a Strawberry dessert.
- Special wasabi set by our guide - Further enhances the flavor
- Craftsmanship of Tsukiji's artisans in Japanese cuisine
- Traditional preservation techniques that enhance umami
- Rich history of the fish market and its role in Japanese culinary culture
Private Mt Fuji Tour with English Speaking Driver
Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and enjoy nature in the Mount Fuji area on this private full-day tour. Experience the area's attractions, including views of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko, shrines, and ice caves with year-round cool temperatures. The trip can be customized to suit your desires and interests, ensuring a day of immersion in nature.
Tokyo Customized Private Tour – Explore Your Way in 1 Day
This tour is private and fully customized to your interests and needs.
Before the tour, you’ll be asked to complete a short questionnaire, and our Tokyo experts will design your ideal itinerary just for you.
Whether you’re looking for a plan that the whole family can enjoy, a tour focused on your personal hobbies, or a shopping route to find the items you want in Japan — we can tailor it all to your requests.
Perfect for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers, this tour lets you explore Tokyo through a route designed uniquely for you, experiencing its charm in the most personal way.
Learn about Tokyo from a professional and friendly local guide, and discover this vast city without getting lost.
You’ll also gain insider local tips directly from your private guide.
Please note that meals and admission fees are not included.
Kyoto Private Customizable Day Trip With English chauffeur
These tours go beyond sightseeing—they’re immersive experiences filled with history, culture, and hidden gems. I bring stories to life, making every destination more meaningful and engaging.
Safety and comfort are my top priorities. As a skilled driver and tour guide, I ensure smooth, stress-free journeys, allowing guests to relax and fully enjoy their adventure.
Every tour is personalized, creating unique and unforgettable moments. Whether it's exploring iconic landmarks or discovering off-the-beaten-path treasures, I make sure each trip is special, memorable, and one of a kind.
Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer
Whether you are travelling solo, with your significant other, or with friends/family, it is always hard to get a spontaneous photo to truly capture the moment. Don't leave it up to a stranger on the street, let me show you some of my favorite spots around Tokyo whilst snapping some great shots along the way. Don't worry if you feel a little awkward in front of the camera - I will make you feel comfortable! (And we will walk around together as travel-mate! So don't worry!)
This tour will show you some well-known spots plus some hidden gems around Tokyo. Just bring your smiles! If you have a Suica/Pasmo/Rail pass, make sure you have this with you. Please note this is a walking tour so please wear some comfortable shoes!
*if you have any question about the photo-session, contact me thru whatsapp or imessenger
Private Tokyo with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Experience Your Dream Tour of Tokyo with a Local Guide!
Embark on a personalized journey through Tokyo, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have.
You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour.
*Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you!
*Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.
*If you choose public transport option, we recommend to purchase Tokyo Subway 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets in advance.
【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience
【This plan is also available for children under 13 years old. Please join us as a family.】
By joining this mochi pounding experience, participants will gain insights into the cherished history and cultural significance of this Japanese tradition.
Participants will use traditional tools such as a mortar and pestle to pound and shape the glutinous rice dough.
Afterward, they can enjoy freshly made mochi in its plain form or topped with delicious accompaniments such as kinako (roasted soybean powder), sweet red bean paste, nori (seaweed), and sweet soy sauce.
This immersive activity provides a unique window into Japan's rich culinary traditions, making it a must-try for anyone curious about the country’s timeless gastronomic heritage.
Experienced instructors will teach you patiently, so feel free to join with peace of mind!
**Please note that prior reservations are required for all participants and visitors. Furthermore, children are not permitted to attend without an adult.
Samurai Experience Mugai Ryu Iaido in Tokyo
Master Takeda and Iai-Mugairyu
Master Takeda Hougyoku is the head of the International Iaido Organization Hougyoku-kai. The largest mugairyu organization, and practices the purest, most traditionally faithful form of Mugairyu. He is recognized globally having received accolades from the Order of the Scottish Samurai and appeared in a promotion video given by Tokyo at an international convention.
You need years of experience practicing Iai before you will be able to safely wield a real sword. The use of a real katana by an inexperienced swordsman presents both the risk of injury to yourself and the participants around you and the risk of bending or damaging the sword.
Even if you have insurance, it is impossible to erase the damage of any accident that may occur. Therefore, to prevent any accidents and provide peace of mind for everyone – you, the other participants, the teachers, etc. involved, we will only use mock katana in this experience.
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support.
This temple is not open to the general public, and you can enjoy hidden atmosphere of the temple and authentic zen experience,
Enjoy a private Zen experience, fostering a connection with the monk. Meet at the temple, where you'll learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen.
Following that, a monk will personally lecture on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and you'll have the opportunity to practice. Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. After zen experience, you will get the opportunity to enjoy watching beautiful traditional garden, which will make you forget hustle and bustle of the daily life.
Capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating lasting memories for a lifetime.
Osaka Day Tour: Secret Spots & Local Treasures
Your tours are not a dry history lecture or a rushed "greatest hits" photo op, your walking tour is designed to feel like a day out with a local friend who knows all the city's secrets. We bridge the gap between Samurai legends and modern subcultures, taking you from the massive fortifications of Osaka Castle to the retro thrift shops of Amemura and the neon heart of Dotonbori.
With small groups, we avoid the crowds, allowing for real, personal conversation and a flexible pace. Your guides are professional storytellers who live and breathe this city, ensuring you don't just see the sights, you understand the humour, the history, and the heart of Japan’s most vibrant city.
Kimono photoshoot-100 Digital Photos Provided
Same-day and last-minute reservations are more than welcome!! We provide data for about 100 photos! Rent a kimono in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area and explore the neighborhood. Professional kimono photography sessions are hugely popular! While not widely known, Shinsaibashi preserves many old Japanese houses and shrines. Our professional photographers, who know Shinsaibashi's landmarks inside out, will guide you and take your photos. We deliver wonderful memories of your trip to Japan. At our studio, you can shoot with cherry blossoms as a backdrop year-round.
Japanese-style hair and makeup are also popular (additional fee)
Families, couples, friends, solo travelers, and large groups are all welcome!
Private Kyoto Photography and Dress up Adventure （ALL PLAN)
With over 50 years of experience in the wedding industry, we helps over 40,000 couples each year create unforgettable moments.
Inspired by the beauty of kimono weddings from the Edo period, we founded our company to share this tradition with the world.
Based in Kyoto, we offer authentic special experiences and virtual backgrounds of Japan’s stunning landscapes for a modern touch.
Our passionate team is dedicated to celebrating Japanese culture and supporting each couple with warm hospitality.
Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class
We'll enjoy JAPANESE-WHISKEY-TASTING today! You can try about 10 types of hight class Japanese whisky selected from ALL-OVER-JAPAN by experts! Every whisky has different background. You'll also get rare one even Japanese can't find.
We actually feel sad for about current state of Japanese whisky. We're happy to the quality has been recognized around the world, BUT the price is going up crazy every year, AND it has become difficult to even obtain. In this situation, How can foreign guest enjoy Japanese whiskey while traveling?
That's why we have finally succeeded in partnering w/ Japanese whisky professionals who have been running Japanese whisky neighborhood for a long time!. We want whisky lovers from all over the world visiting Japan to have the opportunity to enjoy Japanese whisky. So if you could enjoy our collections w/ us, it's our pleasure XD!
*We're huge Japanese whisky lover! *We have another whisky tour, Guided 5,000+ guest since 2018, 1400+ review total (Avg 4.97) so far!
Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visit various styled gardens and experience traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design.
Our government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide will help you enjoy a 6hr private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo.
Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Tokyo for a truly memorable experience!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government.
Please consult with your guide beforehand as some gardens close on certain dates.
Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Tour
If you love matcha or are looking for an authentic Kyoto tea tour, this unique matcha experience in Uji and Wazuka is for you.
Escape the city and relax in nature in Wazuka, the heart of Uji tea and matcha. Walk through scenic tea farms and enjoy a hands-on Japanese tea experience in a traditional house—comfortable even in rain or hot weather.
Led by an award-winning female local entrepreneur, this sustainable cultural tour directly supports local tea farmers and the community.
Discover Wazuka, a hidden tea paradise surrounded by rolling green hills. This peaceful village offers a true off-the-beaten-path Kyoto experience, where premium matcha has been produced for over 800 years.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and tea lovers seeking an authentic Japan cultural experience.
Book your Kyoto matcha tour today!
Kanazawa private half day/Photoshoot by professional photographer
Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories to our beautiful city of Kanazawa. You will be taken to the city’s most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments in Kanazawa, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!
Tokyo: Discover the Art of Kintsugi in Ginza
Experience Kintsugi in a cozy private room just three minutes from Ginza Station. In this 90-minute hands-on workshop, you’ll repair a ceramic piece using traditional lacquer under expert guidance. All tools and materials are provided—take home your beautifully restored treasure and embrace life’s imperfections.
• Convenient Location: Just a short stroll from the Ginza Station, making it perfect for combining with shopping or sightseeing.
• Cozy, Private Atmosphere: Enjoy an intimate setting that allows for focused learning and personal attention.
• Cultural Insight: Gain an appreciation for Japanese craftsmanship and the philosophy of celebrating flaws and personal history.
• Hands-On Experience: Explore traditional techniques through practical activities, fostering a deeper connection to the art.
ENJOY-ALL-SHINJUKU《Red Light District Walking》with DEEPest info!
We'll explore Shinjuku city & Kabukicho (Red right district) in Tokyo! You'll have all of Japanese REAL side of Tokyo, culture & tradition with deepest information in only local side!
We really wanna you enjoy our interesting, unique, crazy & cool city! So our places & information are absolutely DEEP & REAL. A best way to tourist enjoy to area, need to introduce both famous places and places that avoid tourist spots in our opinion. We're sure about we can change your mind about what’s the Tokyo. Don’t experience just surface of Japan. Please enjoy the Real Japan with us!
*We're guiding people in Shinjuku since 2018, Guided 4,000+ guest, 1000+ review total (Average☆4.97/5) so far! If we could work for your trip will be beautiful, it's absolutely our pleasure! You must can be professional of Tokyo in only 1h and half!XD
Well-balanced BENTO (lunch box) Cooking Class
At the beginning of this class, choose your favorite lunch box and wear an apron.
Cooking starts from making traditional Japanese broth 'Dashi'. After that, you make seven basic Japanese dishes often eaten at home, using Wagyu (Japanese beef), shrimp, salmon, egg, squash and mushroom, green vegetable, also make triangular rice balls.
In this experience, you acquire various cooking techniques such as frying, grilling, simmering and marinade. In addition, after practicing to make triangular shapes using plastic molds, you complete two rice balls.
When all the dishes are completed, please try packing in a lunch box with fresh vegetables! Your instructor advises on an attractive pack way.
At the end, place the dishes, along with chopsticks and let's say “Itadakimasu”! Please enjoy the meal you made served with the complimentary Miso soup.