Kumano Brush Atelier Tour Brush Making and Calligraphy Experience
・Private Atelier Access – Exclusive entry to a Kumano brush workshop, rarely open to visitors
・Meet the Masters – Witness the craftsmanship of artisans whose skills have been refined for centuries
・Hands-On Brushmaking – Finish and shape your own brush with the guidance of a master craftsman
・Personalized Keepsake – Your name engraved on the brush shaft, creating a one-of-a-kind memento
・Exclusive Calligraphy Session – Practice calligraphy in the artisan’s private room, experiencing the depth and spirituality of this Japanese art form
Kyoto's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Osaka Ports
The Best variety of Central Kyoto City
A private tour - to maintain the unique energy of your group.
Have any special interests or requests? We can add it to your Kyoto experience, just let us know.
Spend time enjoying the city, (and not spending time getting lost in train stations or lost in translation)
You will have a fluent English Speaking local guide.
Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch with you within 48 hours to plan your personalized experience and finalize our meeting point.
For tours less than 48 hours, we will contact you sooner.
Mt. Fuji Hoto Noodle Making – Traditional Japanese Cooking
Our experience offers a unique opportunity to make Hoto, Yamanashi’s traditional noodle dish, from scratch near Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.
Unlike a typical cooking class, guests knead the dough, roll it out, and cut the noodles entirely by hand before enjoying the meal they created themselves. Friendly instructors provide step-by-step guidance, making the experience enjoyable for beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers alike.
We also strive to accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, and religious requirements whenever possible.
This hands-on cultural experience combines authentic local cuisine, Japanese traditions, and unforgettable memories of the Mt. Fuji region.
Guests can enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while learning a traditional recipe that has been passed down through generations in Yamanashi.
No cooking experience is required, and all ingredients and equipment are provided.
Tickets to Nakano Gaoo Dance Performance
We will deliver a glamorous, mysterious, authentic dance showtime that combines neon, Chinese fantasy, and urban legend.
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*Please note that if your selected time slot is already fully booked, your booking may be canceled.
*Please arrive 10 minutes before the show time.
*Please refrain from leaving your seat or the premises during the performance.
*You may take photos of the performance, but please refrain from posting full-size photos on social media.
*Doors open at 7:00 PM.
The dance show starts at 8:30 p.m.
*Once the performance begins, entry will not be permitted until it ends.
Please arrive with enough time to ensure a smooth experience.
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Nagasaki Private Half Day Car Tour with Local :Flexible Itinerary
Personalized tour just for you-hop in a private car and I will taking you to the coolest fun spots. As a local, I can take you to special spots that only insiders know about. Join me for a fun and memorable trip around Nagasaki in this vibrant red car - the perfect way to experience the city！
Forgotten Gems Monzennakacho and Tsukishima Tokyo Tour
Why not experience something different from the usual major tourist attractions?
⚫︎ Observe an impactful fire ritual at a temple
⚫︎Certified guide offers deeper insight into the culture and history of Japan
⚫︎Two destinations
⚫︎Practice Japanese
Unlike typical tours, we’ll visit places where traces of history quietly remain and experience everyday Japanese life, giving you a chance to feel like a local.
Pairing Experience with Sake Doburoku and Nagasaki Cuisine
• Enjoy Japan's traditional sake, doburoku, at the brewery's on-site bar.
• The experience is led by the proprietress. Up to six guests at a time can participate in this one-of-a-kind event.
• Enjoy a tasting of multiple varieties of doburoku, each brewed using distinct methods and served in thoughtfully chosen sakeware.
• The proprietress's homemade dishes are served to pair with the drinks during the tasting.
• Souvenirs of doburoku and sake cups are included.
• The experience takes place at Dejima in Nagasaki, a place that has become a symbol of cultural exchange.
• Convenient access to the brewery as it is located in an urban area.
• This activity is not conducted by a guide, but staff adapts hospitality in English.
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Private Day Tour by Bullet Train and Car
Tiered Pricing
32,000 JPY per person — Group of 5
37,000 JPY per person — Group of 4
45,000 JPY per person — Group of 3
55,000 JPY per person — Group of 2
98,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person)
10,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11)
5,000 JPY per infant (ages 0-5)
The vehicle used will vary depending on the group size.
Looking for a private tour to Mt. Fuji with a chance to experience Japan’s iconic Bullet Train, the Shinkansen? This tour is perfect for you.
Your licensed, English-speaking guide will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Tokyo, making the day smooth and stress-free. Enjoy an exciting Bullet Train ride before switching to a private rental car in Hakone, where your guide will drive you through scenic mountain roads to Lake Ashi and even up toward Mt. Fuji, depending on the season.
This carefully curated private tour promises an unforgettable experience, combining high-speed rail, breathtaking scenery, and the natural beauty that makes Japan so special.
Hidden Japan Near Tokyo: Temple Walk and Local Life in Chichibu
Just 77 minutes from Tokyo, enjoy visiting historic pilgrimage temples in Chichibu. Walk through local streets and everyday scenery, explore unique Kannon temples known for healing beliefs, learn proper temple manners from your guide, and relax at a popular local coffee shop. Experience Japan’s peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere and discover a hidden side of the country — close to Tokyo, yet far from the ordinary.
Please note: There are some areas where you will need to remove your shoes.
Discover Osaka Cuisine through Cooking Class Experience
You can learn about Osaka's soul food from a native Osaka mother. You will have a chance to find out about hidden tourist spots while learning the traditional way of making things. The instructor knows everything about Osaka, so you can get a lot of information. If you would like to participate in other cultural experience courses offered by us, we will give you a 10% discount on the cultural experience course. Please consider it.
From Osaka to Kyoto for a Day of Culture and History
Explore Kyoto Like Never Before: A small group Day Tour
Discover the best of Kyoto, blending famous landmarks with hidden gems, on Sparrow travel’s exclusive half-day tour through the city's historic east side.
A Perfect Day in Kyoto
From Shinto shrines to geisha culture, Buddhist temples to beautiful gardens, this walking tour offers a perfect mix of Kyoto’s past and present. Why follow the crowds when you can immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture at your own pace? Let us show you the hidden side of Kyoto, and share its stories with you in a way no one else can. If you’re interested in a private tour or pick up, please let us know via message.
Tokyo Private Off-Beat Tour Hidden Oddities & Icons with a Local
This experience is for travelers who crave the unexpected. With a local host who knows Tokyo’s most eccentric corners, you'll explore the quirky, the curious, and the wonderfully strange. From oddball museums and retro arcades to cosplay culture and colorful neighborhoods, this isn’t just sightseeing—it’s a playful dive into the city’s offbeat soul.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will design a route that captures Tokyo’s unconventional charm, tailored entirely to your tastes.
Naha: Kokusai‑Dori to Makishi – A Night of Local Izakayas
Explore the vibrant nightlife of Naha on this guided bar-hopping tour that takes you from the lively Kokusai Dori to the hidden alleys of Makishi Public Market. Experience the unique blend of international culture and local traditions as you visit two beloved izakayas, each offering a ¥1,500 credit for delicious Okinawan dishes and drinks, including fresh-market sashimi and Orion Beer. Your local guide enriches the experience by sharing the cultural significance behind each dish and revealing local secrets. This tour is a deep dive into Okinawa's culinary and social scene, perfect for food lovers and nightlife enthusiasts alike.
- Guided tour of Naha's nightlife, from Kokusai Dori to hidden alleys
- Visit two local izakayas with a ¥1,500 credit for food and drinks
- Taste authentic Okinawan specialties like goya champuru and grilled squid
- Learn about the local culture and history with insights from your guide
Experience the 400 year old tradition of BAMBOO TAMASUDARE
Discover the fun magic of TAMASUDARE, a playful Japanese art made with bamboo. Anyone can enjoy learning simple moves loved for over 400 years. In Japan, bamboo is a symbol of good luck—so this experience is sure to make your trip a happy one!
Bouldering, Sake and Food, Local Gem Hiroshima Evening Tour
If you are staying in Hiroshima and want to enjoy evening activities like the locals, this tour is highly recommended. It is the tour to enjoy bouldering, tachinomi, okonomiyaki, and walking around a local area with a guide. The tour starts at Yokogawa Station, 4 minutes by train from Hiroshima Station. Yokogawa is the district for locals, not for tourists. So, you can feel the different atmosphere from the tourist attractions. The instructor at the bouldering gym speaks English. Beginners, experts and kids can all have fun. Hiroshima is the place where Ginjo Sake was developed. Why don't you try Hiroshima's selected sake? Guests between the ages of 12 and 59 can participate in the tour. For guests under 20 and those who don't drink alcohol, we offer soft drinks. Okonomiyaki is Hiroshima's specialty. We will take you to a retro okonomiyaki restaurant. Your Hiroshima-based guide (a licensed Japanese guide or a trained American guide) will introduce you to various things as you walk.
Mt. Fuji Private Car Tour from Tokyo with Pro Guide & Pro Driver
Welcome to Japan! In this tour, you can enjoy Japanese highest moutain, Mt. Fuji, and we will guide you from Tokyo by our private car.
Recently, Mt. Fuji has been popular sightseeing spot since it was registered as a World Heritage. You can enjoy those famous spots through this tour. Additionally, as this is a private, customized tour, you won't have to worry about the severe Japanese weather, traffic jams, or carrying big bags. Please let us know what to do and where to visit! Therefore, a private vehicle trip is a comfortable way for you to enjoy sightseeing. We always appreciate your inquiries and requests!
Hiroshima 3-Hour Peace Walking Private Tour with Local Guide
A private tour — just your group and a Hiroshima-based guide. You set the pace, and you can ask anything.
Most Hiroshima tours cover the Peace Park, the Dome and the museum. You can do those on your own. This tour takes you where you can't go alone:
・A working elementary school, 460 m from the hypocenter, where survivors' chalk messages were found under the plaster after 54 years
・The bank that reopened two days after the bomb, and lent its own counters to ten other banks
・The hypocenter itself — outside a clinic still run by the grandson of the doctor who came back that night to treat the injured
・A stone that still carries the shadow of the statue standing in front of it
・A bakery built around a wall that survived the blast
The tree that came back the following spring, whose seeds are now planted overseas
By the end you'll have met about a dozen survivors of 6 August. Not all of them are people.
From Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour
Explore Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Most Scenic Views." Amanohashidate, which translates to “bridge in heaven,” resembles a pathway that connects heaven and earth. Amanohashidate features nearly 8,000 pine-covered sandbars and looks like a dragon flying up to heaven.
Ine Funaya, the “Venice of Japan,” is celebrated as one of the most picturesque villages in the country. Nestled on a narrow strip between land and sea, this charming fishing village, with its traditional boat houses, showcases the essence of traditional Japanese coastal life.
Walking into Miyama Kayabuki No Sato feels like stepping into a pastoral painting from the Edo period. This well-preserved "Gassho-zukuri" settlement is often referred to as "the last secret place in Kyoto." The thatched-roof houses create a rustic village ambiance, showcasing authentic rural life in Japan.
Depart from Osaka or Kyoto, experience a magical fusion of nature, history, and culture with our friendly and professional guide.
Tokyo: English Standup Comedy Night
Let's start with a casual 30min-meetup time to hang out with other guests, and the host, Ryo would be happy to chat about Japan and share his point of view as a local standup comedian!
After chatting with new friends, you will enjoy a 45min comedy show and learn more about Japanese history and culture through Ryo's funny insights.
Your host, Ryo is passionate about creating witty jokes through his personal experiences as he has devoted his life to karate as a black belt and worked as a rickshaw driver in Asakusa. The show is mostly made of clean jokes so that all family members can have a good time together.
Through the entire experience, Ryo will do his best to support everyone to interact with other guests. After the show, let's grab a drink, hang out and have a wonderful time together at the center of Japanese history and culture, Asakusa in Tokyo!:)
The whole experience is composed as follows:
・Meetup time(30min)
・Comedy show(45min)
Kintaikyo Bridge, Castle Town and Seal Carving Iwakuni Day Tour
Located in the Yamaguchi prefecture next to Hiroshima, one can find Iwakuni, a city overflowing with significant cultural and historical heritage. It is most known for the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge, one of the three most famous bridges of Japan, and one of the most famous wooden ones in the world. In the past, Iwakuni developed as a domain known for its cultural achievements and promotion of arts and industry. Under the rule of the Kikkawa clan, the Iwakuni castle town flourished and became the beautiful city that it is today. Cross the incredible Kintaikyo Bridge, stroll through the beautiful Kikko Park, pay your respects at the Kikko Shrine, explore the Iwakuni castle grounds, and participate in a seal engraving experience. Learn and take part in the history, culture, and beauty of this city on this 1-day guided tour of the Iwakuni castle town.
【OKADA】Kyoto Japanese calligraphy experience (shodo)
Unleash your inner artist through the timeless beauty of Japanese calligraphy in the heart of Kyoto!
first offers an immersive and beginner-friendly calligraphy experience specially designed for international travelers.
In this hands-on workshop, you will:
• Learn the history and meaning of kanji characters
• Practice writing with a traditional fude brush and sumi ink
• Receive guidance on proper posture, brush technique, and stroke order
• Create your own original calligraphy on a shikishi board (which you can take home as a unique souvenir)
Optional add-ons include writing on a traditional sensu folding fan (+¥1,500) or uchiwa flat fan (+¥800)—perfect for gifts or keepsakes!
All instruction is available in English.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity and creativity.
※Kimono is not included in the plan.
Come and experience a peaceful, artistic moment in Kyoto’s historic district, and leave with a piece of Japan made by your own hands.
Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Narita International Airport
When it’s comfort time to leave Japan to return your home, end your trip the easy way with this departure transfer by shared transfer to Narita International Airport (NRT) from your hotel in central Tokyo with telephone number start with '03' (eg: 03-xxx-xxxx) . Your driver will pick you up from your central Tokyo hotel, help with your luggage and drive you directly to the airport in a comfortable our van/coach. It’s that easy! Book a seat in this shared ride door‐to‐door transfer for a comfortable ride.
Kobe Customized Private Car Tour: English Driver, No Guide
Explore the both modern and traditional sides of Kobe with your English-speaking chauffeur on this full-day driving tour. Enjoy the ease of travelling in a private vehicle and the independence of exploring the sights on your own. Come and discover the beautiful and architecturally stunning city of Kobe with us!
Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! From seafood to sake to sweets, Kobe has it all! We hope to see you in Kobe soon!
