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Community-led tours across Japan

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Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface. This time we will take you to a workshop where Echizen ware is made. You can also view artworks by Taro Okamoto and others at the Echizen Ceramics Village, and learn about the history of Echizen ware at the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum. Echizen Old Kiln Museum Echizen Ancient Kiln Mu

Discover the beauty of Kazarimaki, also known as Art Sushi Rolls in English. Guided by a professional instructor from the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy, our teacher is a Kyoto native and a proud member of the Japan Sushi Instructor Association. In this class, you’ll craft and savor a stunning sushi roll featuring a fantastic peach-blossom pattern—a true masterpiece of traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern artistic twist.

This great tour begins by meeting your tour guide and starting the small bar hopping tour in Asakusa. This is where historical areas and locals have a drink for fun. By interacting with people, participants can have experiences that cannot be learned from guidebooks or smartphones. You can go to bars that are difficult for foreigners to access and experience Japanese life. You can understand Japanese food culture through drinks and foods at the bar. You can experience interacting with friendly l

Asakusa in Tokyo is a famous place mentioned in tourist guidebooks. In my tours, you will not only visit Senso-ji Temple and other temples that are mentioned in the guidebooks, but I will also take you to unusual stores and interesting stores in the back alleys of the area. In addition, since my tours take you to the Asakusa area, I sometimes take you to places that are a bit far from Asakusa station. I may change the route depending on your stamina and other factors, but if there are no proble

Experience your Tokyo vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or me

Immerse yourself in the art of the Japanese tea ceremony at a local tea room guided by an accomplished Urasenke instructor. With a wealth of experience from a 90-year tea-utensil merchant family, she brings a unique blend of craftsmanship, history, and taste to each session. Learn the essential elements of temae flow, etiquette, and the intricacies of whisking your own usucha, perfectly paired with seasonal wagashi. This small-group masterclass caters to both beginners and culture enthusiasts, e

Escape the crowds at Takumi no Sato, Minakami, hidden nostalgic gem in Gunma. Just 70 mins from Tokyo—perfect for a day trip. Enjoy a 2-hour private kimono walk through a peaceful village with a "Shirakawa-go style" atmosphere. We provide a real Kimono experience, not just a "costume." Enjoy professional styling with high-quality, authentic garments. ◆STEP INTO A JAPANESE FAIRY TALE Stroll and photograph yourself among Seasonal beauty and timeless scenery like the folklore village of Shirakawag

Experience an authentic private matcha tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto tea room, guided in the spirit of omotenashi—Japan’s philosophy of wholehearted hospitality. Hosted by a Kyoto local from a kimono family, this is not a demonstration, but a quiet and personal cultural experience. Inside a real tea room, you will observe the careful preparation of matcha and learn the meaning behind each movement, tool, and gesture. Every element reflects centuries of tradition and the intention to crea

Immerse yourself in Japanese culinary traditions with this private, hands-on cooking class! Learn to create authentic maki or chirashi sushi under the guidance of Hiroko, a skilled and welcoming home cook. Hiroko’s cozy apartment in Koganei, conveniently located near the JR train line, provides the perfect setting for this unique cultural and culinary experience.

Learn the spirit of tea in a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse, guided by a tea master in a private setting.

I'll be happy to introduce Kyoto’s hidden culture and Kagai (‘Flower Town’Entertainment District) where Maiko and Geiko lives, while paying the greatest respect to the traditional culture of the district’s strict. We have saying "Ichigen-san Okotowari" which means even though Japanese people are not allowed to get in Ochaya for the first sight. Someone familiar with the place and has trust from them needs to introduce you. This is the reason why I take time for dinner with you and explain the

Experience nightlife places like locals! I'm Mai, a national licensed guide. who is friendly and knowledgeable about this region. I will show you Japanese drinking culture! It’s authentic local experience. There are small bars and izakaya only locals visit in back alleys in Sendai. I will take you to three bars at unique back alleys. I can choose bars depend on your preference like best place for sake, whiskey, local food, meeting locals.. Let’s see how Japanese people enjoy in the night. An

You can experience morning beach yoga at Shiraho Beach on Ishigaki Island. Yoga allows you to connect with nature while basking in the morning sun, listening to the chirping of birds and the sound of waves. You can spend a relaxing and blissful time. In the evening, do yoga at Sukuji Beach, where you can see the beautiful sunset. Yoga, which allows you to face yourself in nature, is sure to become a special memory of your trip.

This local, immersive food experience offers a warm and personal glimpse into Japanese culture, led by Risa, a passionate local guide who shares her culinary skills and family traditions. From making dashi from scratch to enjoying a homestyle meal in her cozy kitchen, this class feels like being welcomed into a Japanese home in Saitama, a 20-min train ride from Shinjuku station.

We will have many incredible experiences together. Beppu and Yufuin plus all the other attractions in the region are extremely popular now and rightfully so. This is an up and coming region of Kyushu that you must visit! Not only will you and your party be able to enjoy a delicious healthy steamed lunch offering traditional Oita Prefecture fare but you also have the option (either before or after lunch) to partake in a public hot spring (large and expansive with spectacular views but with commun

What makes this tour unique is the perfect balance of Beppu’s iconic geothermal wonders and its living traditions. While many visitors only view the Hells as sightseeing spots, this private tour goes further by connecting you directly with local culture. You will not only witness the surreal beauty of Sea Hell and Kamado Hell, but also taste the region’s heritage through a hands-on geothermal cooking experience. Traveling by private car allows for comfort and efficiency, making it ideal for crui

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. - Private tour designed for cruise passengers Discover Beppu’s geothermal wonders and mountain scenery on this 6-hour private shore excursion for cruise passengers. Begin your journey with a scenic drive to the Kokonoe “Yume” Suspension Bridge, Japan’s tallest pedestrian bridge

You can make original bracelets using Oshima Tsumugi yarn, used to make traditional kimono. In addition to giving them as presents, we also recommend making matching pairs for friends or couples. Bracelets come in customized lengths based on customers' preferences, so they can also be worn as anklets.

Discover the spiritual heart of old Tokyo on this intimate private walk through Jindaiji Temple and its surrounding forest. Along the way, Rei will share the foundations of Japanese Buddhism and the temple's centuries-long history — bringing the stones, rituals, and landscape to life with context rarely offered to visitors. At Jindaiji, you will enter the main hall and receive an oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks — a sacred ceremony using ritual fire that has been preser

Let’s master Japanese calligraphy basic skill and make the work for display at your home. After the experience, we will guide local shopping street that is not listed in tour guide book. It is 1.2 km long with over 100 shops and restaurants. Shopping street name is "Happy road Oyama" and "Yuza Oyama". After lunch we will get on the train and bus and go to Akatsuka area that Tokyo great Buddha, Botanical garden, Art museum etc. are located. It is not tourist area. It is quiet and calm. Unique wor

Before (or after) famous Tsukiji food street walking or Ginza shopping street walk, you can experience very cool Japanese calligraphy experience. You will be able to make the products for display in your room. As goal, you will make 2 works (big and small) for display. Instructor is authorized by Japan Educational Calligraphy Federation.

Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki Prefecture is home to the famous National Hitachi Seaside Park, where you can enjoy the four seasons with nemophila and kochia. The experience venue is located almost halfway between Katsuta Station and the seaside park, so it is possible either on the way to or from sightseeing. Would you like to experience the Japanese culture of “Shodo” (calligraphy) with a brush pen? A former art teacher and Iromusubi Sho(Colorful calligraphy) instructor will teach you in an e

Guest will make 2 products for display. One is for display on the wall and one is for desk. And Guest will get proffesional works as gift. We will present 1 product / person. This is professional works with signature, not print. It is real art works.

Private Calligraphy Experience in Nagoya Experience Shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in Nagoya. Enjoy a unique and private session with a professional calligrapher in a serene setting. We provide everything you need for your calligraphy experience, including brushes, paper, and inkstones. The venue is a building constructed by Miyadaiku, traditional Japanese carpenters. It is also used as a classroom for teaching traditional Japanese culture, mainly focusing on the koto, a