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Community-led tours across Japan
Community-led tours across Japan
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Capture your memories in Asakusa – High-resolution photos are included and delivered to you after the tour. Photography Professional-grade high-resolution photography throughout the tour. Natural solo & group photos delivered online within 48 hours post-tour. Timing & Fit Short duration ideal for fitting before/after Shinjuku bar hopping or Tsukiji/Yaesu day trips. This tour is a day tour (10:00–16:00). A night version is also available — please book that option if preferred. Options & Extras
• Designed by byFood in collaboration with local experts • Experience Tokyo’s second largest fish market • Learn about the food culture, history and etiquette associated with Japanese seafood • Try a fresh seafood bowl at a local restaurant
Tour points Enjoy the morning light reflecting off the lake surface as you gently paddle out in a kayak. Enjoy local ingredients along the lakeside in the afternoon, and then take in the sights and sounds as you stroll through the old townscape in the afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing day in Takashima, where nature, culture, and the five senses intersect. Although their English may not be perfect, guides who love Takashima will connect with you and help you have a deep exchange with the local people.
Delve deep into Nagoya's history on a private samurai-guided tour at Nagoya Castle, and experience a traditional meal and geisha dance together at the historical restaurant "Kawabun". Daimyo: Daimyo were influential Japanese feudal lords who ruled regions under the shogun from the 10th to the 19th century. They managed private armies of samurai and had significant political and economic power.
In this casual activity, you will become a designer for a day and decorate your own porcelain coffee mug. Using the simple technique of transfer printing, choose from available patterns to create a design for your coffee mug. [Highlights] - Create a unique design for a porcelain coffee mug in Arita - Use your imagination and try various combinations of transfer printing - Visit Kouraku Kiln, where artists from all over the world collaborate - Receive the guidance of an experienced local potter
Shibuya is famous for its bustling Scramble Crossing and shopping centers, but behind the gleaming facades lies a neighborhood with centuries of fascinating history. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore Dogenzaka, an area with a mix of traditional establishments, quirky love hotels, and artistic venues that reveal the neighborhood’s complex identity. The tour starts at the iconic Hachiko statue outside Shibuya Station. You’ll cross the famous Scramble Crossing and wind your way th
This is the perfect tour to make you feel like a true local. We go to several food stops that are hard to access for the regular traveler. Many places in Japan require Japanese so having a guide who can translate and guide you through the menus is key. The neighborhood we explore is filled with quaint eateries, tiny bars, and coffee shops - all of which we taste from. Fun opportunities pop up along the trip like a classic old candy shop, an award-winning chocolatería, a special sake store, and e
This is not a typical sake tasting. The Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Experience explores sake that challenges conventional ideas of how sake is made. You will taste rare and exceptional sakes brewed using ancient methods, innovative fermentation techniques that highlight the power of microorganisms, and sake made with local wood that gives each brew a distinct regional character. Through these tastings, you will discover how dramatically flavor can change depending on philosophy, materials, and
Our location is the perfect place to begin exploration of the famous Nakasendo Highway and the surrounding nature. Cycling is the best way to explore the nearly endless roads and small villages.
In this 2.5-hour local food tour, embark on a memorable food adventure with your private English-speaking tour guide and, most importantly, a local foodie. When people think of Japanese food, they normally think of sushi, ramen, tempura, udon, kare raisu (rice with curry) and the like, but there are other Japanese delicacies that are popular and common to locals that many who visit Japan may never try. In this 2.5-hour food tour, you will weave through the crowded streets of Yurakucho (or Ginza
Please prepare long-sleeved long trousers that are easy to move. Helmets, harnesses and gloves are ready. Although there is a fall prevention belt attached, there are about 15 sections of activity to cross a suspension bridge at a height of about 5 to 6 m above the ground, so please consult with your personality and physical strength to participate.
This tour will depart from the meetup location at the Naruko Nature Center in Naruko at 1:00 pm. You will meet with your guide and start the 3.5 hour cycling tour to find something unique in Naruko onsen. Ride through some onsen towns in Naruko, a farming village and the beautiful Satoyama scenery will come insight, rice field surrounded by mountains, grass roof traditional house, traditional small onsen ryokans. The tour also includes 2 unique cultural experiences such as Kuri Dango local swee
Our Tokyo Half-Day Afternoon Tour promises an enriching adventure of the city’s highlights in just a few short hours. Dive into Tokyo with a tour of the Meiji Jingu Shrine, where centuries-old traditions come to life. Step into the peaceful space of Shinto sanctity found within a beautiful forest. Explore the eclectic Harajuku district, home to colorful street art and fashion at every turn. Conclude your journey at the Shibuya Crossing, getting a chance to witness and experience a true Tokyo ico
Join this unforgettable tour that takes you to Japan's oldest castle with a private experienced guide and minivan. Relax and enjoy the view while I take you from your place of departure to the locations and back. I will answer any questions you have about Japan and life in Japan, through the eyes of an unbiased "Japan lifer". Wear a kimono and wonder through charming streets while savoring local delicacies. Perhaps take a ride in a traditional rickshaw and have matcha green tea in a traditional
Fukuchi Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, where Agano ware with a history of over 400 years is still being produced today. This one-day plan allows visitors to experience the history of Agano pottery and its attractions. Agano ware is a nationally designated traditional craft with its roots in tea ceremony ceramics, which developed as an official kiln of the Kokura clan. This special lunch is served in Agano Yaki pottery, which has inherited its history while infusing it with the essence of the modern
At the kiln, the owner of the kiln himself will tell you about the history of Agano ware and its attractions. Deepen your understanding of Agano pottery through this activity of the studio, a pottery-making experience (one piece per person) and a tea ceremony at Agano pottery. Local guides who are familiar with Fukuchi Town and Agano pottery will also assist visitors. At the direct sales facilities where works from the various potteries of Agano ware are gathered, you can also talk about the cha
Be amazed by the surprising background and history that makes Chino City the top producer of agar in Japan! Receive a guided tour through the workshop, with staff providing easy-to-understand explanations. Explore the rich water resources that contribute to delicious miso and sake in the Suwa-Chino area, embodying the wisdom of predecessors who shaped Japan's traditional cuisine. Conclude the experience with a tasting of agar, as Irise Co., Ltd. shares various ways to incorporate agar into dif
Experience the Harmony of Nature and Food in Usuki, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. With growing global interest in the cyclical relationship between nature and food, as well as a focus on sustainable food culture, Usuki City-a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy-has long nurtured a rich and diverse food culture that continues to thrive today. Usuki is a region dedicated to sustainable food systems, emphasizing organic cultivation, local consumption, and the creation of soil full of vitality as part
Experience a fragrance culture that has existed for hundreds of years in one of Kyoto’s historic buildings. Create your own incense using a blend of different aromatic ingredients. You can take your finished incense home, making it a wonderful souvenir from your Kyoto trip. The staff carefully guide you through the process, so even beginners can enjoy the experience. Why not take the memories of Kyoto home in the form of scent?
Explore the transformative Meiji era at Meiji Village, an open-air museum showcasing authentic structures from Japan's modernization period. This guided experience adapts to your interests, allowing you to choose from express visits to in-depth explorations of historic buildings that illustrate Japan's cultural shift. Travel through the village using preserved transportation methods like historic streetcars and steam locomotives for an immersive journey. Recognized as a filming location for nume
Discover the essence of Haccho Miso on this immersive tour in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. Learn about the rich history and production methods of this unique miso, deeply rooted in samurai culture and favored by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Visit traditional miso breweries to see the craftsmanship in action and savor the aromas of fermenting miso. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a miso brewery-operated restaurant, featuring dishes that highlight the bold flavors of Haccho Miso. This tour offers a unique blend of
Discover the rich history of Tokoname, one of Japan’s revered pottery towns, on a guided walking tour along the Yakimono Sanpomichi, or “Pottery Footpath.” Uncover how Tokoname's innovative spirit and abundant clay deposits shaped a legacy of practical ceramics that supported daily life across Japan. Explore the town's unique landscape, where ceramics define the scenery, and visit historic merchant houses that narrate the tale of maritime trade. The tour also sheds light on traditional technique
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A Cat Lover’s Day Out – Ainoshima Island from Fukuoka Did you know Japan has several “cat islands”? If you're in Kyushu, Ainoshima is just a short trip from Fukuoka and perfect for a relaxing and heartwarming adventure. Join this guided afternoon tour to Ainoshima, known worldwide as "Cat Island" and featured by CNN as one of the Top 6 Cat Spots in the World. Home to around 150–200 friendly cats, Ainoshima is a peaceful island where humans and felines live side by side. Your English-speaking