All Experiences
Community-led tours across Japan
Community-led tours across Japan
10,487 results
10,487 experiences· Page 415 of 437(1 filter active)
@TOKYO | 2–3 people | Available Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat | Private Tour Go beyond the ordinary Toyosu Market visit with exclusive access to areas normally closed to the public, guided by a professional sushi master. *If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 10 days in advance. Because this tour involves coordinating with our sushi chef partner, we appreciate as much notice as possible. Learn how Japan's top sushi chefs select the fish that become extraordinary omakase meals. As you exp
This tour is unique because normally you don't get to visit Toyosu Market with a local chef, and you can't cook fish purchased and selected by you in the most important fish market in the world. It is also unique because the chef who performs this activity is trained in Japanese and western Mediterranean cuisine, so it is even more attractive for every tourist to try these exotic, super fresh, and special fish the way they prefer.
Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture! Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-qu
Discover the evolution of the automobile at the Toyota Automobile Museum, where over a century of automotive innovation comes to life. This guided tour immerses you in the rich history of vehicles, from horse-drawn carriages to the modern era, showcasing an impressive collection of authentic cars that narrate the global story of transportation. Explore how Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota, transformed the automotive landscape while gaining insights into social changes influenced by autom
If you love cars, this tour is for you! Aichi is the home of Toyota, Japan’s No.1 car brand—and this private tour takes you to two amazing Toyota museums in one day. Immerse yourself in the history, technology, and beauty of Japanese car culture. From hands-on demonstrations of old machines to classic and modern car collections, you’ll explore how Toyota grew from a textile company to a global auto leader. Tour Highlights: ・Visit two top Toyota museums in one day: Toyota Commemorative Museum
This tour is part of the Toyota Green Life Experience series. Spend a day receiving life experience and wisdom from local farmers constantly out in nature as you work among the rich natural surroundings of the Inabu area in Toyota City. In spring, you can experience what it’s like to plant rice; in summer, dig up your own potatoes; and in fall, harvest sweet potatoes and taro root as well as rice in this agricultural experience with content changing by season. Wipe the sweat off your brow as you
Tour highlights -Make traditional “washi”, or Japanese paper, with a history of 500 years, acclaimed for its use in sliding shoji doors and Japanese umbrellas -Set in a mountain town using plant-derived materials in its famous, local paper brand -Explanation by curator of Obara’s washi paper culture and production processes -Make your own authentic washi from the first step of pounding paper mulberry material to the finished product -Enjoy local, seasonal bistro at a restaurant in a traditional
Tour highlights -Become one with nature as you enjoy a seasonal agricultural experience -Various farming experiences available, such as rice planting/harvest and digging up potatoes -Gain the wisdom of local farmers working in a remote mountain setting -Cook freshly harvested vegetables at the farm for a taste of the seasons -Spend a day observing the relationships between mankind, nature, and culture Tour details Experience the Toyota Green Life series through a full day of seasonal farm work
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.