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This is a plan for sightseeing in Tokyo, departing from and arriving at Tokyo Station or hotels in Tokyo's 23 wards. We will operate smoothly according to your wishes. We will flexibly respond to course changes on the day. English-speaking drivers can also be arranged. (request) If you have any other requests, please feel free to contact us.
In our small-class format, under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll learn how to make sushi and enjoy the taste of your own creations. This is more than just a cooking class; it's a journey of exploring tradition. Upon completion of the course, we will award you a certificate to celebrate your achievement.
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, expe
Satiate all your seafood needs in this dynamic food tour of Tokyo's most famous fish market: Tsukiji. Taste some different delicious dishes representative of the market's wide variety. Explore the stores and wholesalers visited daily by the city's finest chefs. Learn about the history of this fascinating area — all with a professional, nationally licensed tour guide-interpreter. The menu of our tour has been specially curated to illustrate the unique diversity of Tsukiji's street food. Sampl
Want to have ramen for breakfast? Join Tokyo’s only Breakfast Ramen Tour and start your day with 3 delicious mini bowls of ramen! Also, see what one of Tokyo's most dynamic neighborhoods (Kabukicho, Shinjuku) is like during the early morning and learn all about ramen from our expert ramen guide. You'll first meet your guide for coffee or tea, discussing ramen origins and even taking part in a ramen quiz! After this, you'll visit the first ramen shop, which specializes in classic Tokyo shoyu (s
Stress-Relieving Experience at Reeast Room in Tokyo! Try a uniques de-stressing activity in Tokyo and unleash all your rage inside the Reeast Room. Enter their special break rooms where you can smash different kinds of items and let off some steam! Each room comes with eye-popping artwork so make sure to take lots of photos during your session. You can throw real axes, or splash paint to the wall. After this therapeutic activity, head to the Reeast Room Base and try their delicious food and drin
Cultural Immersion: Dive into Japanese traditions with expert-led soba crafting. ■Full Experience: Mix, knead, cut, and boil soba for a rare, complete journey. ■Vegan Options: Vegan-friendly, including soup—perfect for all diets. Interactive ■Fun: Enjoy the scent and craft of soba, hands-on from start to finish. ■Expert Guidance: Personalized help ensures a fulfilling experience for all skill levels. ■Taste Your Creation: Relish in the authentic flavor of your handmade soba.
Buddha, Bamboo & Zen is an all-day bespoke walking tour designed exclusively for you and your family/friends. Stroll around at your own leisurely pace, stopping whenever you feel like it. Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the Bamboo Temple (enjoy some green tea) and a famous Shinto shrine. Our guide is conscious of guests being templed out. We can call it a day whenever you are satisfied. Share your own itinerary with us & we'll tailor a day walk for your group or hand over the reins to us a
Sasaguri Town is conveniently located, about 15 minutes by train or 30 minutes by car from Fukuoka City, one of Kyushu's most popular tourist destinations. The town is associated with Kobo-Daishi Kukai, and is also a place where Buddhist culture remains, with the 88 temples of Sasaguri remaining. Here, you can experience a pilgrimage to the 88 sacred sites of Sasaguri Shikoku and Shingon Buddhism meditation under the guidance of a monk from a local temple. The tour will provide information about
You will dress in a beautiful kimono which you can choose in around 200 selections. After dressing in a traditional kimono and having your hair beautifully styled, you will experience Buddhism at a historic temple. You will travel to the temple by rickshaw, which can only be ridden in the Shinsekai area of Osaka. During the Buddhist experience, you will be able to write your wish on a Buddhist talisman to take home as a good luck charm. You will also learn how to pray properly and you can take p
Kaiji will conduct this experience. He trained at Koyasan and is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he performs the "Morning Ceremony''. He will talk about what you can learn and what is important about Buddhism through his life experiences. He also offers suggestions about nature, the
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
Established in 1933, Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world—so influential that an entire city was even renamed after the company. This private tour is perfect for Toyota fans and car enthusiasts who want to explore Japan beyond Tokyo. The tour also includes a ride on Japan’s famous high-speed train, the Shinkansen—also known as the bullet train—an experience in itself. While this tour is a bit more premium, you’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeabl
Tiered Pricing 27,000 JPY per person — Group of 5 30,000 JPY per person — Group of 4 34,000 JPY per person — Group of 3 42,000 JPY per person — Group of 2 68,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person) 8,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11) Today, high-speed trains are common worldwide, but the Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, stands out for its ultra high-speed, comfortable ride, cleanliness, accuracy, and safety. This tour is designed for those interested in experiencing a short ride on the J
Experience Bushido training with wooden swords at the Itto-ryu Nakanishi-ha Shudokan, a traditional Japanese martial arts school. You will also take part in zazen meditation at a Zen temple, closely tied to the spirit of Bushido. Through this one-day program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the profound spiritual essence within Japanese culture. Lunch will be a Sushi-Shokado Bento.
Samurai are gone. But their spirit remains and has shaped Japan for centuries. This spirit is called Bushido. Walk the path with Kendo Spirit. This experience offers more than a typical cultural activity. You begin the morning by calming the mind through guided breathing, as samurai did before training. In the quiet atmosphere of the dojo, you step away from distractions and prepare both body and mind. You then learn about Bushido, the values that shaped the lives of the samurai and still infl
This is the perfect private bus tour for those who want to explore many areas within an hour from Fukuoka by bus. This is a classic one-day trip from Fukuoka City. You can enjoy delicious Fukuoka food three times a day: for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also experience river boating in Yanagawa. If you're not sure how to spend a day in Fukuoka, this is a convenient way to enjoy places that are relatively close by but that you can't get to by subway. In the morning, our bus will pick you
You can choose your favorite from a wide variety of kimonos and obi. The one and only coordination will surely be wonderful memories and souvenirs. We have a wide range of items from colorful to calm, so you can always find your favorite coordination!
Buzen City boasts a rich cultural heritage, where the ancient art of Buzen Kagura is performed each autumn to pray for a bountiful harvest. Currently composed of six groups, the tradition faces challenges such as a shortage of successors and a growing number of people unfamiliar with Kagura. In response, young performers have established the Buzen Kagura Group "Jaraku," dedicated to sharing the beauty of Kagura through dynamic collaborations with other cultures. Join us for a magical performan
We are "Best Destination," a travel company based in Osaka. This tour offers you three distinct activities. First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Lapin, where the activities will take place. Then, experience a traditional matcha tea ceremony conducted by a professional instructor. You will learn the proper etiquette and enjoy a demonstration by a skilled tea master. Next, you'll participate in a Japanese sweets-making session guided by the third-generation owner of a long-established wagashi
The activity is located in a quiet residential district just 4 minutes away by train from Shibuya Station in Tokyo. The house you'll enter has a dry garden and traditional interior, exuding the perfect ambience for tea ceremony and calligraphy experiences. At the start of the workshop you will put a jinbei (traditional light clothing) on and will first practice grinding solid ink and basic brush strokes. When you're confident enough to write the Japanese kanji character of your choice, you wil
In Hiroshima—a city known for Japanese sake, traditional calligraphy brushes, and a story of peace—this experience takes place in a historic storehouse at Kamotsuru Sake Brewery’s first brewery in Saijo, a space not normally open to the public. You will practice calligraphy using a special Kumano brush crafted from Hiroshima’s hibaku (survivor) trees, symbolizing resilience and peace. You will complete your own artwork on a shikishi board to take home. A professional calligrapher will write y
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What You’ll Do - Learn the history and aesthetics of Japanese calligraphy - Practice basic brush strokes using the kanji character 「永」 (eternity) - Copy a famous Japanese proverb or samurai quote - Mid-session break with Japanese green tea - Write your own name in kanji - Create a one-of-a-kind folding fan with your calligraphy - Enjoy another cup of Japanese tea to conclude Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (including break) Suitable for: Beginners and up Special gift: Personalized fan and Ja
This calligraphy workshop focuses on creating text related to the surrounding hot spring region of Beppu. Participants can learn how to write words such as '温泉' - 'onsen' (meaning 'hot spring') and '地獄' - 'jigoku' (meaning 'hell'), under the guidance of a friendly local instructor. As well as being able to take your one-of-a-kind masterpiece home with you, this is also a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japanese culture, learning not only technique but also J