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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$385/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masayuki I.
Masayuki I.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Half-day Kyoto History and Culture Tour

Kyoto
4 hours

First and foremost, I do not want to provide a typical tour to the standard fair of tourist attractions. As with the majority of visitors to Kyoto, you do not really need a guide to visit such places. Instead, what makes my tour special is that I can show you the unique places of Kyoto with the addition of a historical and cultural background. Lunch at local restaurants, visit temples of the beaten path, go to local shopping arcades for unique products. Enjoy Kyoto without the crowds.

FROM$385/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Eco H.
Eco H.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Tea Farm Visit in Fuji Area

Mount Fuji
7 hours 30 min

An impressive view of green tea fields with Mt. Fuji can be enjoyed in this area if the weather is fine. Let’s enjoy visiting a tea farm here to experience tea picking, have a look at tea factory and taste a good cup of tea. You can also visit Fujinomiya Sengen Shrine which is one of Fujisan World cultural Heritage sites, a long-established sake brewery and prize-winning Yakisoba noodle. I’d like you to fully enjoy this one day tour at the foot of Mt. Fuji!

FROM$308/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyo A.
Hiroyo A.
4.85 / 5
(34 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$193/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Shonosuke S.
Shonosuke S.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Ueno and Yanaka

Tokyo
6 hours

Ueno is a popular district of Tokyo. The open market of Ameyayokocho, a black market that appeared at the end of the war that sold candy and American products. The first public park in Japan, there are seven museums, a zoo and many temples and shrines. Yanaka is a residential district of Tokyo that escaped the bombs, known for its Machiya-style wooden houses, a large cemetery where the last shogun is buried, Buddhist temples and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.

FROM$128/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Virginie B.
Virginie B.
5.00 / 5
(11 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
(32 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$193/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Takahiro I.
Takahiro I.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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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$234/ 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$385/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masayuki I.
Masayuki I.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Southern Osaka Explorer Tour

Osaka
5 hours

We'll first visit the site of Japan's largest tombs, in Sakai City. Then we'll take a train to Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, which is the favorite Shinto place of Osaka people. On weekends, we may even see traditional Shinto weddings. Our next stop will be Nishinari and Shinsekai districts. Nishinari is what people would call the "deep" part of Osaka, where few foreign visitors go, whereas Shinsekai is more open to tourists. Yet both have in common this retro vibe that I personally love.

FROM$225/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yacine Z.
Yacine Z.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)