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Community-led tours across Japan
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Tour highlights -Create your own authentic Japanese knife with a blacksmith in service for 200 years -Pound iron with your own two hands in the historical setting of a rural Japanese living museum -Learn the rural lifestyle techniques of a seasoned craftsman -Stroll through Asuke’s historic townscape with its roots in prehistory -Finish your totally unique, handcrafted knife in one day, ready to take home. Tour details This Toyota Green Life Experience tour invites you to craft your own knife i
Tour highlights -Go behind the scenes of Toyota Stadium with a guided tour, complete with an interpreter -Literally walk in the footsteps of professional athletes as you too walk out to the side of the pitch and take a commemorative photo -Look upon memorabilia signed by the local, award-winning -Nagoya Grampus soccer team and other teams as well as educational panels -See what it’s like to view a game from the special VIP room and seating -Gaze upon the pitch from seating on a stand sloping 38
Join a local Sapporo Explorer for a unique walking tour that dives deep into the rich culture of Sapporo Ramen! Begin your adventure with a visit to a 70-year-old ramen shop, where you’ll savor a bowl of ramen that represents the origin of this iconic dish. The secret? The noodles are made with a traditional machine that has been in use since the shop opened! Then, your guide will lead you to a second shop, where you’ll experience a more modern take on Sapporo Ramen. The second serving is a smal
Recognized as part of a Japan Heritage site, Shodoshima is known as the “Island of Stone,” where massive stones for the walls of Osaka Castle were quarried centuries ago. This tour begins with a visit to an actual stone quarry where these stones were cut from the mountain. You will then explore Osaka Castle Stone Memorial Park and experience traditional stone-working activities, including stone splitting, pulling stones using a wooden sled (shura-biki), and sandblasting letters or patterns onto
Escape central Tokyo’s crowds by train with a former conductor and explore local craft beer taprooms along the Chuo Line. The “passenger” on this journey is you. Travel comfortably from Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station on the JR Chuo Line Green Car (premium seating) with Samurai Guide Sho, who spent 22 years as a conductor on this line. Once his workplace, the Chuo Line is now the stage for your journey. As the scenery shifts outside the window, step off into everyday Tokyo, away from touris
Ride by train with a former conductor into the local night drinking scene along the JR Chuo Line. Tonight, the “passenger” is you. This is not simply about visiting bars. This is a local night experience that brings you closer to how people in Tokyo move through the city by train at night and casually stop for a drink along the way. With Samurai Guide Sho, a former JR Chuo Line conductor who worked on trains for 22 years, travel comfortably from Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station on a JR Chuo
Try making original handkerchiefs and shawls with dye made from the "Tree of Happiness" You can make yellow handkerchiefs and shawls with dye from the Fukugi tree, known as the "Tree of Happiness" on Amami Oshima. Your original shawl, the only one of its kind in the world, will become a special keepsake. You can bring your completed work back with you on the same day. The handkerchiefs and shawls are provided.
Kimono cross-dressing experience, hair styling, make-up styling If you want to go to Kyoto, the kimono experience is definitely one of the most worthwhile projects!
We offer a unique space, background music, and scent that you won't find at other salons. If you order a massage menu worth 5,000 yen or more, you can enter a lottery to win a Japanese souvenir. We offer a variety of items such as hand towels, bath bombs, and handmade gifts.
We offer a unique space, background music, and scent that you won't find at other salons. If you order a massage menu worth 5,000 yen or more, you can enter a lottery to win a Japanese souvenir. We offer a variety of items such as hand towels, bath bombs, and handmade gifts.
Ever wanted to be Indiana Jones looking for treasure among relics? Here is your chance to go antique shopping in various markets throughout the city. This tour gives you your very own antique market guide to take you around various antique markets. These markets, usually at shrines, have a huge variety of everything beautiful and antique, from kimono to pottery to samurai swords to geisha pillows, often at rock bottom prices because there is no need for these items in modern life.
Half-bow archery was once a common evening pastime around Japan, but few of these archery ranges remain. Takayama's historic archery range, a favorite of the locals since 1929, will be all yours for a private session. An experienced archer will be there to give you instructions.
Experience the spirit of the samurai and the profound world of Shinto in Tobetsu, Hokkaido—a town pioneered by samurai in search of an ideal land. This program takes place at Tobetsu Shrine, dedicated to Date Kuninao, the founding leader, and offers an authentic cultural experience. Men wear formal kamishimo robes or samurai armor, while women dress in sacred miko attire, reflecting on the uniquely Japanese belief that pioneering samurai are enshrined as deities. Guests also receive special acc
A valuable experience of Japan's spiritual culture! Calligraphy is one of the traditional "ways" that have been passed down since ancient times. Focusing only on writing kanji on white paper will clear your mind and bring you relaxation. In this experience, you can also learn how to use authentic tools and the correct way to write kanji from a professional instructor. At the end, you will be able to write kanji on a beautiful hanging scroll and take it home with you.
Why You’ll Love This Chopstick Making Experience Discover Japanese culture in a hands-on way by crafting your own pair of chopsticks in Nara. Instead of buying a souvenir, you will carve, shape, and polish natural wood to create chopsticks made by your own hands. You can choose the length and thickness to perfectly fit your hands, making them both practical and personal. With friendly step-by-step guidance, even beginners can enjoy the experience comfortably. Your finished chopsticks can be t
You can make a copper tray with your own hands!! In this private workshop, you can experience authentic Japanese metalcraft. A skilled craft worker will assist you in making a nice tray. You can bring back the tray on the day.
If you want to go to Kyoto, the kimono experience is definitely one of the most worthwhile projects!
Join the president of Maruya Hatcho Miso, a brewery with nearly 700 years of history, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Inside the historic storehouse—still used today—you'll encounter towering 2-meter wooden barrels and three-ton stone weights used in the traditional fermentation process. It’s a rare and awe-inspiring sight. After the tour, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience using Hatcho miso. From preparation to cooking and even cleaning up, you’ll take part in the full process alongs
Experience the art of ikebana and add a touch of Japanese elegance to your life. Join us at “Sogetsu WEST,” one of the premier ikebana spaces in Western Japan. This experience goes beyond a one-time activity. You will learn practical techniques to continue ikebana at home using everyday materials. Discover the history, philosophy, and essence of ikebana, and create your own unique arrangement. Capture your work in photos and enjoy a relaxed conversation after the session. To maintain a calm
Are you looking for a hands-on and local immersion experience unlike any other? On this tour, you will also have the unique opportunity to partake in a 200-year-old tradition by learning how to make Japanese candles known as Warosoku. Unlike the dipped candles of the West, Uchiko Warosoku are created by hand using a centuries-old technique that you can learn from a master! Once you have completed your very own Warosoku, you can enjoy a peaceful and intimate tea time of matcha and local sweets wi
Make two seasonal pantry staples using traditional fermentation and preservation techniques. Miso, shoyu, vinegars, pickles, sauces, and preserves are essential to the Japanese table. Directed by each microseason, fermentation and preservation have been practiced in Japan for centuries. Today, we know that fermented foods are essential for a healthy gut, supporting mental and physical well-being.
I feel like Yamato! You can take a commemorative photo with traditional Japanese kimono! Hanahana offers a wide variety of kimonos, kimonos, yukatas, and more than 500 kimonos from 0 years old. Experienced staff carefully dresses each person from a hair set and handles everything from photography to shooting. All plans are included from underwear, so you can visit us with confidence.
You can experience traditional Japanese culture firsthand. After the lesson, you will enjoy a Kobe beef steak provided by the Kissho Yoshi Group, the world's largest restaurant chain in terms of Kobe beef handling.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the food and culture of Nara. Through her classes, Yuko aims to showcase the rich culinary traditions of Japan and the cultural beauty of Nara, inspiring her guests to carry these experiences with them long after their visit.