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Kyoto Murasakino ( Daitokuji ) to Kamigamo tour ( peaceful tour with no hassle with crowd )cover image

Kyoto Murasakino ( Daitokuji ) to Kamigamo tour ( peaceful tour with no hassle with crowd )

Kyoto
8 hours

This comfortable way is highly recommended for seniors who are looking for peace and tranquility. This is a guide course of visiting my own home town of Murasakino area. I know the most efficient way to move around. We are starting our tour from Daitokuji Temple to Imamiya shrine where you can enjoy at the oldest tea house in Kyoto. Later on, move on to Kamigamo by a bus which is never crowded from this point. I'll be showing you to a town-scape of historic Kyoto. Let's travel in a peace.

FROM$384/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masayuki I.
Masayuki I.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Haunted Kamakura

Kamakura
4 hours

Being the site of mass suicides, WW2 combat training drills gone wrong, and ancient battlefields, Kamakura is a perfect breeding ground for supernatural occurences and scary stories. Come with me and we'll go and see some of the spookiest sites in Kamakura, along with some of the highlights!

FROM$77/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - John L.
John L.
Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tourcover image

Dive into Local! / Half-Day Nagasaki Walking Tour

Nagasaki
4 hours

Let's explore Nagasaki's local and hidden areas that are unreachable without a local guide! In 3~4 hours, we'll mainly walk around the following 3 areas: 1) Tateyama District: Walking down the slopes of the hillside residential areas in Nagasaki. 2) Suwa Shrine: Discovering the most famous shrine in Nagasaki. 3) Nakadori Shopping Street: Exploring the oldest shopping street in Nagasaki with a 400-year history. *The tour can be flexibly adjusted according to the customer's requests.

FROM$160/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Shonosuke S.
Shonosuke S.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Hidden Gems of Tokyo: Unveiling Central Tokyo and Shitamachicover image

Hidden Gems of Tokyo: Unveiling Central Tokyo and Shitamachi

Tokyo
5 hours

Embark on our "Tokyo Time Traveler Tour," exploring Shimbashi, Tokyo Station, Ochanomizu, Ueno, and Yanaka. Discover Tokyo's evolution, from its humble beginnings to the bustling metropolis it is today. Dive into history, culture, and tradition, uncovering the secrets behind Tokyo's captivating transformation.

FROM$160/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Leandra I.
Leandra I.
4.97 / 5
(31 reviews)
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Manga and Anime Walking Tour

Niigata
3 hours 30 min

We will visit two manga related facilities, where you can learn more about the process of manga and anime creation, enjoy games, experience voice acting and draw your own manga. Why don't you try good local delicacies and have fun at the traditional local market?

FROM$52/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoshiko K.
Yoshiko K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
The unbeaten tracks of Sumida and Koto Wards (5 hour excursion)cover image

The unbeaten tracks of Sumida and Koto Wards (5 hour excursion)

Tokyo
5 hours

Sumida and Koto area was part of the eastern peripheral of old Edo with many second houses of feudal lords which typically had splendid Japanese gardens. Visit and stroll two gardens that have been retained to this day. Also included are visits to a memorial park related to the Kanto Earthquake of 1923, a historic Buddhist temple related to Sumo and the Fukagawa Edo Museum.

FROM$192/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Takahiro I.
Takahiro I.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tourcover image

Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour

Tokyo
7 hours

Bunkyo City is in the heart of central Tokyo, just north of Chiyoda City where the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station are. The city is Tokyo’s typical residential and academic area where I was born, grew up, and live now. We'll move around the city with a Bunkyo City Community Bus, B-guru ( “beagle”, the mascot character of the bus), and visit Edo-Tokyo Japanese gardens and other calm and pleasant sites. You'll also catch a glimpse of Tokyo citizens’ life during the tour.

FROM$233/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koichiro Y.
Koichiro Y.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Walking Tour of Kiyotaki to Takao ( hidden course Kyoto Arashiyama to north : Nature Tourism )cover image

Walking Tour of Kiyotaki to Takao ( hidden course Kyoto Arashiyama to north : Nature Tourism )

Kyoto
8 hours

This is a guide course of visiting Takao from north part of Arashiyama through Toriimoto and Kiyotaki. We'll start from walking through an area with a historical landscape before heading toward mountainous area to walk on a riverside trail. It is a beautiful combination of history and nature.

FROM$384/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masayuki I.
Masayuki I.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (With Dinner Option)

Osaka
3 hours

Explore the non-touristic areas of Osaka on this internationally recognized award winning tour (Voted # 1 in the whole of Japan on all the big review websites), where the veil of "perfect Japan" will be lifted. Get an unfiltered understanding of how the city really functions in the abandoned buildings area, retro zone, alleys, redlight district, gambling dens, yakuza strongholds and more.

FROM$384/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Andy kenji M.
Andy kenji M.
4.92 / 5
(25 reviews)
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Excursion off the Beaten Track in the Suburbs of Tokyo

Tokyo
8 hours

We will explore the western suburbs of Tokyo in this tour. If you are looking for something different from the crowded tourist attractions in the central part of Tokyo, you will enjoy exploring the western suburbs of Tokyo. I recommend this tour not to first timers but to repeaters who have been to famous places in Tokyo. You will discover traditional spots in the beautiful environment of the suburbs. Weather permitting, lunch in a local restaurant can be replaced by a picnic lunch in a park.

FROM$153/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Fumi M.
Fumi M.
Hiking and Bamboo Forests in Kamakura!! 4-Hour Tour With a Historiancover image

Hiking and Bamboo Forests in Kamakura!! 4-Hour Tour With a Historian

Kamakura
4 hours

Hi, I'm John, and I specialize in informative yet irreverent tours full of fun facts and surprising truths. On this tour, we'll take a hike around Kamakura's ancient mountain trails which are flanked by shrines, graves, statues, and of course gorgeous natural beauty! We will also visit one of Kamakura's most beautiful temples and take in its stunning bamboo forest.

FROM$51/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - John L.
John L.
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Exploring Tokyo's Unique Neighborhoods

Tokyo
4 hours

You can experience everyday Tokyo in a way that ordinary tours cannot. You may unexpectedly enjoy conversations with locals. You can learn about history and culture among them. You can also enjoy eating and walking around.

FROM$192/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Toyokuni Y.
Toyokuni Y.