Private Workshop of Handmade Traditional Japanese Paper in Tokyo
You can experience how to make traditional Japanese paper, we make Japanese paper by hand, starting from cultivating the kozo tree, which is the raw material. My shop is close to Ueno and Asakusa. You can participate in the workshop with the mascot cat.
We offer "Japanese paper tea" that is not offered elsewhere. We will guide you through the downtown shopping streets of Tokyo that are not listed in guidebooks. You can make a special Japanese paper that cannot be made anywhere else.
We also plan to guide visitors to other unique Japanese places such as cherry blossoms and festivals, depending on the time of year.
However, the content may be changed in case of inclement weather such as rain or extreme heat, or in case of illness.
We have several candidates for making another sheet of Japanese paper or a key ring with mizuhiki, a paper string.
You can choose the one you prefer.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Asakusa Highlight Tour: Explore Japanese Tradition and Religion
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Tokyo’s Asakusa district on this immersive 2-hour guided walking tour. Join a knowledgeable local guide as you explore iconic landmarks like the famous Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street. This tour offers a unique insight into the blending of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, traditional rituals, and the fascinating stories behind each site.
Experience the spiritual side of Tokyo by participating in rituals such as temizu (hand cleansing), offering prayers in the traditional Buddhist style, and trying your luck with omikuji (fortune-telling paper slips). Learn about the cultural significance of the Kaminarimon Gate, its iconic red lantern, and the history behind the famous Thunder Gate.
Your small group (max 8 travelers) ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to ask questions and explore Asakusa’s hidden gems away from the crowds.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
PRIVATE tour in 180SX to Daikoku+++++
Operated by JDMdrifttours. You will be picked up from any hotel in Tokyo and personally driven to the Mecca of Japanese car culture in Tokyo. You will be picked up in a JDM Nissan 180sx turbo and escorted to Daikoku PA where we will park and walk around, taking pictures and admiring the cars. You will be able to meet fellow car enthusiasts from Japan and around the world. We will drive across Rainbow Bridge from which you can see Tokyo’s skyline lit up at night. Stop and check out the world famous A PIT Autobacs for the best car souvenirs. Take epic pictures in front of Tokyo Skytree. Go to Akihabara which is a famous spot for car enthusiasts to gather. You will be able to see local JDM car culture up close!
Duration: 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Hakone Full-Day Private Tour By Public Transportation
You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends.
This tour is a tour using public transportation.
Guides and you go to the destination by bullet train or Limited Express Odakyu Romance Car from Tokyo
It is a recommended tour for those who have the JR Rail Pass.
The destinations of the tour include the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashinoko, Owakudani and Hakone Shrine.
For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect section of this web page.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Tokyo ART Walking: National Museum and Ueno Yanaka ART Area
The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, the largest museum in Japan, and Yanaka, a popular downtown area and home to many artists, are explored for art purposes.
Visitors can visit large museums as well as small art galleries where they can meet the artists. You can also see Taisho Retro (Western-style architecture of old Japan) and Japanese-style architecture.
Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and charm of the Ueno Yanaka area by experiencing the temples and art in this temple town area.
This tour is recommended for those who are interested in art and want to visit small galleries while strolling around downtown Tokyo.
The tour visits several small but fascinating art galleries scattered throughout the area. Some galleries offer the opportunity to speak with the artists themselves.
A certified guide will explain the area’s history. This walking tour takes you from Ueno to Yanaka (Nippori Station), so you can efficiently explore the two areas.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Watch Samurai themed Entertainment show in Shinjuku
Enjoy a Japanese neo-entertainment show in the middle of Shinjuku!
The show is sure to “crazy,” “wacky,” and “mind-blowing” as you enjoy traditional Japanese culture, modern entertainment, and an inexpressible moment.
You may even be able to feel Japan in this quirky space that is disconnected from the splendor of Japanese history and culture.
It is worth a visit, and you will not understand its value until you have visited it once!
We hope you will immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai Restaurant!
*Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch of your choice or 2Drinks during the performance. Please select from the Food & Drink Menu A-F attached to the tour page and let us know your preference at the time of reservation.
*Smoking is not permitted inside the show venue. Smoking is allowed in the waiting area on the ground floor.
*Please refrain from wearing sunglasses
*No visitors under the age of 18 are allowed to enter.
*Photography and video are allowed, but no flash.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Hands-on Japanese Cooking in a Tokyo Home with a Humorous Host
After meeting Satoru at the JR Shinjuku station, you will walk together to his cozy apartment in the heart of Shinjuku. Satoru will share stories about life and culture in Japan while you learn how to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch. After that, you will then sit down to eat your home style Japanese dishes at his dining table. Join this welcoming local, and return home with recipes, lifelong memories and a gift of one of Sato's special Japanese utensils and a favorite ingredient so you can recreate his dishes back home.
IMPORTANT: Please check the menu in advance, specific days have specific menus. If you do not share your preference, the menu of the day will be cooked. So if you wish to make changes or have any restrictions, please inform the host ONE week in advance, or else the menu of the day will be cooked.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: everyone’s favorite Japanese meal day
Saturday: Home-style Sushi day
Sun - Tue: A main of either Donburi or Bento, Miso soup and some sides.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Akihabara - Discover the Otaku Culture & Experience the Maid Cafe
Akihabara is not only Anime and Mangas. We have many other threads of OTAKU and Akihabara is one that caters to so many of them.
While the focus is of course the Anime and Mangas, figurines, dolls, cosplay, trading cards and the 2.5 dimensional world that this consists, we will be look deeper and explore the backstreets of Akihabara and check out the Akiba food culture, game consoles, pop culture snacks, cosplay, purikura, arcade games & more.
Should time allow, we may visit other otaku spots to help you get a bigger picture of the otaku world. We may visit one of the top three shrines of EDO Tokyo to give you a glimpse of the historical and traditional culture aspect apart of the pop culture available here in Akihabara
Wednesday may give you an opportunity to see the one and only Maid Cafe Theatre performed by actual maids cafe maids and only available from Vas Tours. Note that the traveler must reserve well beforehand as tickets are difficult to go. Let us know.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Tokyo Half Walking Day Tour with a Local Expert Guide
All of our guides choose to live in Tokyo as they LOVE it.
Either let us suggest an itinerary for you or we will customize your tour for you...OR a combination of both. It is totally up to you. Simple!!
Let us share our passion, knowledge and enthusiasm of this wonderful city and culture that combines the ancient and the ultra modern.
We also offer free support while you are in Japan. Need help with a restauarant booking- or a hotel or train? Simply ask your friendly guide or send us an email ....We love to help!
World listed sites and off the beaten path secret gems - your tour awaits!!
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Tour in Tokyo - Spanish, English, Japanese Speaking Guide
Experience the wonder of this beautiful city like a true Tokyoite and spend the day in some of its most lively neighbourhoods!
Explore a picturesque Shinto shrine in the heart of Tokyo, check out the colourful sights of Harajuku and Omotesando, and shop for unique souvenirs. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of Tokyo's most famous crossing and dynamic city, Shibuya.
Whether you are fascinated by local history and culture, excited about exploring local foodie spots, or simply looking to spend the day snapping some amazing photos in incredible locations, we can tailor this tour to your own personal interests.
An experienced guide will tailor a half or full-day itinerary to help make your Japan visit a truly unforgettable experience!
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Mt. Fuji Tokyo: Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai
Embark on a spectacular Mount Fuji Day Tour from Tokyo, visiting iconic spots like Arakurayama Sengen Park with its stunning view of Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda, the vibrant Oishi Park with its beautiful flower displays, and the Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center for local treats and fun workshops. Explore the crystal-clear ponds of Oshino Hakkai, fed by Mount Fuji’s snowmelt. This tour offers a perfect mix of breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences, and hands-on fun. Book now for an unforgettable day!
Duration: 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation
Full Day Private Tour to Mt Fuji by Luxury Vehicle
This is a fully private and customizable tour in a luxury van, you can leave the itinerary up to us or create your own, we're flexible!
Your native English-speaking guide will give you all the information you need while traveling between stops, then you'll be free to explore at your own pace, and you'll never feel rushed!
You'll see some major historical and cultural attractions around Mount Fuji, there'll be plenty of photo opportunities.
You'll see a view of Fuji over Lake Kawaguchi, visit a small village with deep spring water wells, pray at a shrine surrounded by a beautiful forest and 1,000-year-old trees, and try the local specialty foods.
1 child seat and 1 booster seat available
We can actually fit 7 but to keep it comfortable we limit it to 6 passengers. If you have a group of 7 (perhaps with a child or two) feel free to book and let us know.
Duration: 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Traditional Japanese Music ZAKURO SHOW in Tokyo
The show is 1 hour long and conveniently located only a few steps away from major tourist attractions.
During the show, musicians will take small intermissions to talk about the musical instruments involved, give information about the history of the performed pieces, and interact with the audience. The Zakuro show will be easy to understand for both Japan residents and travelers.
The show is Bilingual! Zakuro team will translate everything into English.
Zakuro Show musicians play Japanese Harp (Koto), Japanese Base Harp, Japanese Flute (Shakuhachi), and Japanese drums (Taiko).
Zakuro show has a small and cozy venue.
Photos and videos are allowed, and you will also have a chance to take pictures together with musicians after the show.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
Let's experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !!
This is a calligraphy lesson, a cultural experience program offered by the Tourist Information Center in Yanaka. Children, as well as adults, can enjoy this program. Calligraphy is considered to be a complex art, but it can be fun. Experienced, friendly Sensei will teach you how to do it!
Practice basic strokes
Choose your favorite words to practice
Practice many times with fun!
Draw your favorite words on the Shikishi paper.
Or make your T-shirt with your name on it in kanji!
Take lots of pictures.
Let's decorate your living room at home.
The work of art you draw will be a wonderful souvenir and a memory for yourself.
❤︎It is very conveniently located for exploring the YANESEN area.
❤︎Yanaka Ginza St. 100m / 30 sec.
❤︎The studio is in an old townhouse converted into a studio. You can see the life of downtown Tokyo.
❤︎Tokyo Roasted Coffee Shop
ki_hi_ko_jo" is next door to your studio.
Duration: 1 hour
- Free cancellation
- Private 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.
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Walking Tour
Embark on the Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour 2024 for an enchanting experience amidst the breathtaking beauty of sakura. Immerse yourself in captivating Sakura stories as you traverse Tokyo's finest cherry blossom sights, including Ueno Park and Yanaka Cemetery. Timed to perfection during the peak season in Tokyo, Japan, this tour ensures you witness the cherry blossoms at their most splendid. Discover the ideal spots for capturing your once-in-a-lifetime Sakura moments with our expert guidance.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Tokyo: Unique Japanese New Year Tradition Culture Festivity
✨ Why This Tour is Special
⛩️ Exclusive VIP Viewing Area: Avoid the heavy crowds. We have secured a government-permitted special viewing zone, ensuring a clear, front-row view for you and your family.
⛩️ Become Part of the Legend: Transform into a mythical fox with traditional face-painting (included in Plans A & B) and join the locals to celebrate the magical New Year!
⛩️ A Sacred Ringing-In: Ring in the New Year with a festive countdown and toast at the shrine, and receive a special Fox Procession commemorative gift found nowhere else.
✨️Tour Packages
We offer 3 options to match your schedule and preferences perfectly. Find the plan that best fits your style!
A. Complete Experience (3.5 Hours) — JPY 20,000
B. Standard Experience (3.5 Hours) — JPY 15,000
C. Viewing Only (1.5 Hours) — JPY 10,000
✨️ Part of your tour fee directly supports preserving this heritage for future generations.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Small-Group Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class
In a small group limited to five, we offer a homestay-like experience at local home, not studio-like for tourists.
Okonomiyaki can be made with various kinds of ingredients so you can enjoy them as you like.
Let’s make an outstanding Okonomiyaki!
We will also explain substitutes so that you can make it delicious even after your trip.
Of course there’re Vegetarian and Vegan options.
I speak English good enough, so ask me anything.
I welcome you not only for cooking experience, but also experience of our daily life.
I love talking with foreign people, so come to see me!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Tokyo Helicopter Tour (10-min)+ Private Car Pickup & Drop off
[10minutes] Helicopter tour in TOKYO!!
This plan includes private transportation.
We will pick you up at the hotel of your choice and take you to the location of your choice.
There is no better way to enjoy the mesmerizing view of Tokyo than from the sky! Fly over some of the most symbolic landscapes in Tokyo including the Rainbow Bridge, Hamarikyu Onshi-teien Garden, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Market, The Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, The Sumida River, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Asakusa Kaminari-mon, Tokyo Skytree, the Arakawa River, Kasai Rinkai Koen Park, and more.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
3 Days, 1. Tokyo, 2.Mt. Fuji & 3. Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo
Fully Licensed, Insured with Green Number Plate(Commercial transport license legally authorized to transport passengers).
Prepare to be captivated by a whirlwind journey through Japan's most iconic destinations!
In Tokyo, immerse yourself in a dazzling fusion of ancient traditions and futuristic marvels. Explore the serene East Gardens of The Imperial Palace, ascend to breathtaking heights at the Tokyo Skytree, and lose yourself in the electrifying energy of Takeshita Street.
Your adventure continues at the majestic Mount Fuji. Hike the Chureito Pagoda slopes for a thrilling challenge or simply marvel at its perfect cone from the tranquil shores of Lake Kawaguchi.
Conclude your unforgettable trip in Hakone, a volcanic paradise boasting stunning landscapes. Ride the Hakone Ropeway for panoramic views, cruise across the serene Lake Ashi, and experience the thrill of Owakudani's volcanic activity and try the famous Black eggs.
*Each Day you will return to the same Pick up place.
Duration: 3 days
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Chef's Choice Sushi and Tempura Luxury Foodie Tour in Ginza
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.
Explore the culinary excellence of Ginza, Tokyo's luxury district, through this exclusive food tour. Enjoy guaranteed counter seating at Michelin-starred or Tabelog-awarded restaurants, where skilled chefs prepare exquisite sushi and tempura, showcasing Japanese culture and craftsmanship. A guide enriches the experience with insights into the history, charm, and dining etiquette of these iconic dishes, ensuring a stress-free adventure.
Ginza’s sophistication, with its upscale boutiques and top-tier restaurants, makes it the ideal destination to sample Japan’s finest gastronomy. This omakase-style (Chief's choise) tour, perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers, offers a personalized taste of Japan’s rich culinary heritage in a memorable setting.
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
1-day Private Ski Lesson from Tokyo/optional Mt. Fuji Sightseeing
1. Private ski or snowboard lessons for families and small groups for first time skiers and beginners.
2. Great opportunity for toddlers, from 4-year-old kids can join the lesson.
3. Ski or snowboard lesson is included in the price. Let us know your level and which snow activity you want to experience.
4. The average price for the rental snowwear and ski is around 15000 yen per person for the day.
5. Optional sightseeing plan around Mt. Fuji or Shopping at the outlet mall.
6. Fully operated by Japanese staff who have great knowledge of the surroundings.
7. The tour is all customizable.
8. Your driver will make the trip in comfort and ease with round-trip transportation from your desired location.
Duration: 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Surprise Proposal Photoshoot in Japan
Turn your proposal into an unforgettable photography experience in Japan. Your professional photographer will work with you beforehand to understand your vision, choose the perfect location, and discreetly capture the surprise proposal as it happens naturally.
After the proposal, enjoy a romantic couple photoshoot with natural posing guidance and beautiful portraits. Choose from iconic Kyoto proposal locations such as Gion and Arashiyama, or Osaka proposal locations including Dotonbori and Osaka Castle.
With personalized planning, discreet proposal photography, and optional photo and video upgrades, you’ll have beautiful memories to treasure from one of the most important moments of your life.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Bullet Train and Mt. Fuji Famous Food Tour
Embark on a delicious and scenic journey to Fujinomiya, a charming town nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Fuji. Known for its pure mountain spring water, this region is a paradise for food lovers, offering everything from handmade soba noodles and locally brewed sake to fragrant green tea and regional specialties found nowhere else in Japan.
Travel in style aboard the super-fast Shinkansen (bullet train), where you can enjoy a classic ekiben (train bento) packed with seasonal delights. With an expert guide by your side, journey through breathtaking landscapes and step into a town rich with furusato (hometown) charm, far from the typical tourist path.
Duration: 7 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation