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    Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden

    Tokyo
    3 hours

    In this tour you experience a tea ceremony in Japanese teahouse. And we visit Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, the Japanese garden created in 1629, designated as the Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site of the country by the Cultural Asset.

    FROM$74/ per person
    Hiromi Y.
    (25) reviews

    Sumo Wrestlers Morning Training Watch

    Tokyo
    3 hours

    Our officially certified guide comes to meet you at your hotel and gives you basic guidance on how to properly watch a sumo practice at a sumo stable.

    FROM$209/ per group
    Tj tours C.
    (10) reviews

    Unique bar-hopping tour

    Tokyo
    4 hours

    Do you like to drink alcohol? Are you curious about Japanese unique bars which you can't find any other countries? Why don't you join my unique bar-hopping tour? There are two types of bars. One is small old bars, but feel comfortable and nostalgic of the '50s. You can have a conversation with the locals and salarymen. The other is themed bars, one of the most famous bar is Robot Restaurant in Kabukityo and etc.

    FROM$139/ per group
    Michiko M.
    (58) reviews

    Private Iaido experience to learn Samurai spirit near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo!!

    Tokyo
    2 hours

    Learn the SAMURAI spirit!! Authentic Iaido experience near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo!! [The venue:”Edo Mugai Ryu Iai Hyouho” dojo("The art of drawing the sword and Military tactics")] ※You'll slip back in time to the Edo Period in dojo filled with the nostalgic air of Samurai, where you will experience the samurai spirit through Test cutting of Sizan with real Japanese sword.

    FROM$139/ per person
    Hiroki K.
    (51) reviews

    Kendo Experience 〜why not experience the martial arts of the samurai ! 〜

    Yokohama
    2 hours

    How about experiencing a unique activity ? I' ll offer the "Kendo experience" for foreign people. Kendo is a traditional martial art closely relat...

    FROM$74/ per person
    Mayumi O.
    (10) reviews

    【Kendo】 Genuine Samurai experience in Tokyo

    Tokyo
    2 hours

    What is Kendo experience? It is about swordsmanship, a traditional Japanese martial arts skill of the samurai, the path of the sword in Japan. The experience allows you to work with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand way.

    FROM$176/ per person
    Kenshi N.
    (3) reviews

    Experience Local Food and Drink at Izakaya

    Tokyo
    4 hours

    Looking for a guide to explore local food and drink? You came to the right place！ In addition to being an English & Spanish guide, I am a certified Wine Sommelier and knowledgeable about Japanese Sake. I can take you to traditional Japanese Izakaya style restaurants where you can enjoy variety of Japanese Food and drinks. I am available after 6:00PM at weekdays and after 5:00PM at weekends.

    FROM$148/ per group
    Toshi N.
    (38) reviews

    Experience Japanese Calligraphy and Make Kanji T-shirt

    Kyoto
    2 hours

    Experience Japanese calligraphy, write your favorite kanji by yourself, and finally make an original kanji t-shirt as a permanent personalised souvenir of Japan!

    FROM$45/ per person
    Koichi T.
    (2) reviews

    TOKYO Street Go Karting

    Tokyo
    2 hours

    Let's see TOKYO from a different and unique point of view, mixing top landmarks, including Imperial palace, Tokyo Station, Ginza, Akihabara, Uenopark, Asakusa and Tokyo Sky Tree and take original and unforgettable photos!

    FROM$102/ per person
    Tokyokart K.

    YANAKA Private Walking tour & Soba buckwheat noodle making!!

    Tokyo
    3 hours

    Learn Soba buckwheat noodle making and try your own made Soba noodle. [The venue: Traditional Soba restaurant, ”やなか蕎麦YANAKA Soba” in YANAKA] 40 years experienced Soba chef, the restaurant’s owner spoon-feeds you!!(dough making,mixing,rolling and cutting the noodles) Additionally,this hands-on workshop come with 90minutes guided tour of the carefully selected highlights of YANAKA!!

    FROM$79/ per person
    Hiroki K.
    (51) reviews

    Sumo Wrestlers Morning Training Watch in Osaka (February and March only)

    Osaka
    3 hours

    Our officially certified guide comes to meet you at your hotel and gives you basic guidance on how to properly watch a sumo practice at a sumo stable.

    FROM$186/ per group
    Tj tours C.
    (10) reviews

    Look Inside Geisha School

    Tokyo
    2 hours

    Have a two-hour look at the normally secretive lessons of geisha in training. See the little geisha taking instructions from an instructor or senior geisha in the first hour, and then be amazed at the results of their learning in the second when they practice.

    FROM$65/ per person
    Fukagawa geisha G.
    (3) reviews
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