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Nagano
10 hours
TOGAKUSHI/ Ninja Experience, 400years Cedar Ave.＆ Shrines
"Togakushi" means hiding the door. In Japanese mythology, the Sun Goddess Amaterasu hid herself inside the rock-cave door, resulting in the total darkness of the world. In order to recover sunlight, another goddess danced very attractively in front of the door and other gods pulled Amaterasu out from the door strongly. Then, the door was flown far away to Togakushi. Ninja was also hide-related specialist. Let's experience Ninja activities and voltex of sacred, spiritual shrines and cedar avenue.
TOGAKUSHI/ Ninja Experience, 400years Cedar Ave.＆ Shrines
FROM$187/ per group
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Ken-ichi M.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Tokyo
3 hrs 30 mins
Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
In this tour, we visit the beautiful Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, created in 1629. As you stroll around the central pond, you can enjoy landscapes inspired by rivers, mountains, countryside and the sea. Afterwards, we move to the place for where you can experience tea ceremony, where a tea master prepares matcha in a refined, ritualized manner. You’ll savor Japanese sweets, learn about the history and philosophy of tea ceremony, and even try making tea yourself.
Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
FROM$175/ per group
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Hiromi Y.
4.71 / 5
(42 reviews)
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Kyoto
6 hrs 10 mins
An unforgettable Experience in Enchanting Kyoto (German / English)
I want all my guests to be able to relax completely. It is very important to me that my guests find peace and quiet and can forget the stresses of everyday life. I avoid large crowds of people on my tours.
An unforgettable Experience in Enchanting Kyoto (German / English)
FROM$262/ per group
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Robert K.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
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Kagawa
4 hours
Kimono Experience in Ritsurin Garden
Elevate your holiday to the next level during a kimono experience in Ritsurin Garden. Home to scenic flowers, trees and multiple photo spots—at your own pace. Take home the best holiday photos in a Japanese garden. A private experience limited to just you and your party with an English-speaking Kimono dresser as your guide.
Kimono Experience in Ritsurin Garden
FROM$87/ per person
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Chizuru F.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Tokyo
5 hrs 30 mins
SUSHI making experience w/ TOYOSU shopping walk
Sushi making instructor takes you to TOYOSU central wholesale market. The tour is a combination activity which includes shopping at TOYOSU central wholesale market and sushi making experience. You will make hand shaped sushi using fish purchased on this tour. This will be one of your unforgetable experiences in Japan. All participants must be aged 13 or older. Price is same regardless paticipant's age.
SUSHI making experience w/ TOYOSU shopping walk
FROM$375/ per group
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Tetsuro K.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Tokyo
3 hours
Shinjuku Kabukicho , Omoide Yokocho and Golden gai !!!Bar Hopping Tour
Let's embark on a tour around Memory Lane in Shinjuku, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, experiencing the essence of Japanese culture through the tradition of 'hashigo sake' - hopping from one drinking spot to another!
Shinjuku Kabukicho , Omoide Yokocho and Golden gai !!!Bar Hopping Tour
FROM$143/ per group
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Shusaku M.
4.97 / 5
(70 reviews)
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Kyoto
7 hours
Let's enjoy early morning Kyoto and maiko experience
Kyoto is one of the most popular places to visit, but so crowded. If you want to enjoy quiet Kyoto, I recommend you visit there early morning. In this tour, you can enjoy bamboo grove, morning coffee at a Japanese style coffee shop and beautiful river and mountains scenery from a wooden bridge. After that, why don't you try 'washoku', or Japanese cuisine and maiko, or cute apprentice geisha's dancing? My special early morning tour will give you wonderful and unforgettable memories in Japan!!
Let's enjoy early morning Kyoto and maiko experience
FROM$250/ per group
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Yuriko S.
4.96 / 5
(68 reviews)
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Osaka
6 hours
Namba, Shinsekai & Amerikamura - History & Gaming Tour
Explore Osaka through its game culture and discover how entertainment shaped daily life after the war. From retro arcades and pachinko halls in Shinsekai to modern gaming in Den Den Town (Nipponbashi) and classic pinball in Amerikamura, this tour connects gaming with the city’s social history. Designed for gamers and culturally curious travellers alike, it combines local insight, historical context, and optional hands-on play, whether explored by day or after dark.
Namba, Shinsekai & Amerikamura - History & Gaming Tour
FROM$187/ per group
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Nicolas I.
4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Tokyo
3 hrs 30 mins
Jazz night in Shimokitazawa + record shops
Let’s explore Shimokitazawa, Tokyo's bohemian paradise known for its eclectic charm and vibrant arts scene. Just 3 minutes by train from Shibuya, this trendy neighborhood boasts narrow streets lined with vintage shops, cozy cafes, and quirky bars. Shimokitazawa is also a hidden gem for jazz lovers, featuring intimate clubs, jazz kissas (cafes), and an array of record shops. The plan below is an example of what we can do, and I will be happy to tailor it based on your musical preferences.
Jazz night in Shimokitazawa + record shops
FROM$243/ per group
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Stephen Y.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
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Tokyo
7 hours
One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
There are actually many ways to enjoy Tokyo. On this tour, you can visit the places based entirely on the places you'd like to visit. Even if you don't have clear ideas on where to visit/what to do, I can tailor-make your original travel plan based on your interest so that you can spend your time in Tokyo as you've ever dreamed of.
One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
FROM$399/ per group
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Koji K.
4.88 / 5
(111 reviews)
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Mount Koya
7 hrs 30 mins
Koyasan Spiritual Experience Tour
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) founded this sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism about 1,200 years ago. Koyasan is the sacred place in the sky. Even if you are not interested in esoteric Buddhism, you can enjoy its spiritual atomosphere. This tour includes the three most important areas, Okunoin, Danjo Garan Complex and Kongobuji Temple. Immersed yourself in the splendid atmosphere of Okunoin, you will feel your mind and body cleansed to the very core.
Koyasan Spiritual Experience Tour
FROM$181/ per group
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Miyuki O.
4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Fukuoka
5 hours
Hakata old town city tour by rickshaw wearing Kimono
A Japanese style experience exciting tour. First traditional hand painting experience (Hakata doll hand paint) at Folk Museum in Hakata. Next change to Kimono and visit Hakata old town (Kushida Shrine, Tochoji Temple, Shotenji Temple and Hakata Sennen Gate) by rickshaw transportation. For final, I’ll guide you to friendly dinner which means the Yatai stall that you can talk to all guests gathering at the same stall by drinking and eating.
Hakata old town city tour by rickshaw wearing Kimono
FROM$62/ per person
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Katsumi K.
Japan Unique Experience Car Tours
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Hiroshima
8 hours
Hiroshima Countryside Home Visit＆Farm Experience
Tired of crowded tourist spots? Come visit my home in and experience real Japanese countryside life with a local rice-farming family. This is not a typical sightseeing tour — it’s a warm and personal cultural experience. Farm activities, walking through beautiful rice fields, and cooking food together will give you the most memorable moment, like finding a “second home” in Japan. Perfect for Japan repeat visitors, families, and travelers looking for an authentic and peaceful experience.
Hiroshima Countryside Home Visit＆Farm Experience
FROM$362/ per group
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Naomi K.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Aomori
6 hours
Edible Culture: A Rare Journey into Rural Aomori
Edible Culture is a private rural Aomori experience where you see, hear, touch, feel, and finally taste our local culture. Visit a local market or a farmer friend’s production site, then step into my grandmother’s home for a hands-on cooking class and homemade lunch. This is not a sightseeing tour — it is an invitation to experience Aomori through daily life, local people, and food.
Edible Culture: A Rare Journey into Rural Aomori
FROM$575/ per group
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Hiro K.
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Akita
8 hours
Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
Inland Akita provides you with beautiful nature and rich historical culture. Unfolded from a Lookout is a breathtaking view of Lake Tazawa and high mountains seen beyond it. At Kakunodate Castle Town, you will feel its 400-year history strolling along the Samurai House street lined with beautiful and lush tall trees. If we drop in at a Samurai House, we will be impressed with the armory and the other Samurai tools used hundreds of years ago!
Kakunodate Samurai House and Lake Tazawa
FROM$468/ per group
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Kenichi K.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
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Miyagi
5 hours
【Sendai (Miyagi)】The Zao Snow Monsters — Nature’s Spectacular Masterpiece
Snow-covered trees resembling ice sculptures begin to appear in late December. They grow larger through January, and by February, some reach nearly five meters tall, creating a spectacular winter landscape. As temperatures rise, the frost-covered trees gradually disappear around March. One of their greatest charms is how the scenery changes with the season—from forming ice-covered trees to massive formations at their peak, and finally to their fleeting, melting beauty.
【Sendai (Miyagi)】The Zao Snow Monsters — Nature’s Spectacular Masterpiece
FROM$281/ per group
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Eiji I.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Kanazawa
4 hrs 30 mins
Kanazawa - Half Day Tour - Samurai Streets & Secret Temples (Customisation welcome!)
Explore Kanazawa’s rich heritage on a half-day tour! Stroll the Nagamachi Samurai District and visit the elegant Nomura House. Enjoy a museum of your choice, from Zen-inspired D.T. Suzuki to the vibrant 21st Century Museum or the National Crafts Museum. Discover the charm of Higashi Chaya and riverside Kazue-machi tea districts, then uncover hidden doors and secret passages at Myouryuji, the fascinating “Ninja Temple.”
Kanazawa - Half Day Tour - Samurai Streets & Secret Temples (Customisation welcome!)
FROM$168/ per group
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Richard G.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Yamagata
4 hours
Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain
Visit Matsugaoka in Tsuruoka City, where the entire process from sericulture to silk product manufacturing is still preserved. Tsuruoka and the surrounding Shonai region are the only areas in Japan that offer the full silk supply chain. Learn the fascinating history of the samurai who traded their swords for hoes, planting mulberry trees to support Japan’s modernization. Enjoy shopping for authentic, sustainable silk products made locally in the Shonai region.
Samurai Silk and History of Shonai Domain
FROM$250/ per group
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Hiromi O.
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Shimane
7 hrs 30 mins
Live Like a Samurai in Matsue: Castle, Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience
Discover the spirit of the samurai in Matsue, a historic castle town in western Japan. During the tour, you will: • Walk through a real samurai castle • Learn about Japanese swords and craftsmanship • Discover the philosophy of Bushido • Experience the calm and aesthetics of tea culture • Enjoy a traditional Japanese meal in an authentic setting Lunch will be served in a private annex seating area (except Thursdays), offering a quiet and exclusive atmosphere.
Live Like a Samurai in Matsue: Castle, Tea Ceremony & Cultural Experience
FROM$387/ per group
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Daizaburo N.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Nagoya
8 hours
How to Become Ninja Tour: Ninja Training with Iga & Koka Masters
Explore Japan’s two legendary ninja villages in one unforgettable day. Start at the Iga Ninja Museum, where you’ll uncover secret doors, hidden traps, and try real ninja tools like shuriken. Watch a live ninja show and learn the history behind the Iga clan. Then head to Koka Ninja Village, dress in full ninja gear, and take on hands-on training with obstacle courses and traditional skills. This immersive tour blends culture, fun, and history—perfect for anyone seeking a real ninja adventure.
How to Become Ninja Tour: Ninja Training with Iga & Koka Masters
FROM$624/ per group
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Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Nagasaki
9 hours
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
Discover Shimabara’s samurai heritage and dramatic volcanic landscapes on this 9-hour private tour. Explore the reconstructed Shimabara Castle and stroll through a historic samurai district. Enjoy local cuisine in a peaceful town atmosphere before heading to Unzen Jigoku, a geothermal area known for its steaming vents and bubbling springs. Though farther than most Nagasaki tours, this full-day journey blends comfort, culture, and nature—well worth the drive.
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
FROM$767/ per group
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Katsu N.
4.93 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Nagoya
9 hours
Seto & Tokoname Pottery Trail – Private Van Tour with Hands-On Experience
A relaxing day trip to Japan’s two famous ceramic towns. Enjoy hands-on pottery experience in Seto, then stroll Tokoname’s charming “Maneki Neko Street” with your private van and English-speaking guide.
Seto & Tokoname Pottery Trail – Private Van Tour with Hands-On Experience
FROM$749/ per group
Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Fukuoka
10 hours
Hot Springs & Samurai Legacy: Beppu, Kinrin Lake (Yufuin) & Nakatsu Castle
Extend your journey with my tours and enjoy a multi-day discount. Please send me a message before booking. Begin at Nakatsu Castle, a rare samurai-era “water castle” privately owned by descendants of its last feudal lord. Savor a unique Beppu experience with Jigoku-mushi (Japanese Steam Barbeque), relax at the aromatic Herb Steam Spa, and explore the vivid hot spring landscapes of Umi Jigoku and Chinoike Jigoku. Stroll briefly along Yufuin’s scenic Kinrin Lake.
Hot Springs & Samurai Legacy: Beppu, Kinrin Lake (Yufuin) & Nakatsu Castle
FROM$686/ per group
Katsu N.
4.93 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Nagoya
9 hours
Discovering Samurai Sword and the National Treasure Castle
Do you think Samurai is cool? How about making a Samurai Sword and learning about it? There’s two historical places near Nagoya that interests people. In Seki, we’re going to learn about the blades and samurai swords and experiencing of making it(sword making experience needs to be reserved one months before we go). In Inuyama city, we’ll go on for an adventure of discovering the Inuyama castle, one of the five Castle National Treasure with lots of local street foods to enjoy!
Discovering Samurai Sword and the National Treasure Castle
FROM$811/ per group
Masayuki S.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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