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Tokyo tour à la carte

Tokyo

7 hours

This tour covers my favorite places in Tokyo.You can choose three places from the list of more than 30 places in Tokyo, classified as Temple&Shrine, Garden, Shopping, Observatory, Museum, Experience, and Others.

Personalized Tokyo Journey

Tokyo

7 hours

This is a customized tour that is designed based on your interests. Before you book me, let me know about you, your age, things you like, your interests etc.. If there is somewhere you want to visit in the city, or something you want to do, please let me know. Let's make your journey memorable one together.

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

7 hours

Kyoto has many beautiful places to visit. I especially would like to take you to the most exciting spots in Kyoto in 1 day. Please pick a few of the options from the following sightseeing places and I will take you as many places as possible at a reasonable price.

Tokyo Must-See Places One-Day Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

You can make your own itinerary as you like. Tokyo has many interesting and beautiful places. You can select some of these. I can show you around Tokyo as much as possible. By using Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket, you can visit anywhere you want. Also, you can learn about Japanese history, culture and lifestyle. And of course, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisines, such as Sushi, Soba, Tempura, Ramen and more.

Efficient One Day Tokyo Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

Efficiently visiting various popular sightseeing spots both east and west area in central Tokyo by using public transportation. Schedule of this tour is flexible by the requests of the tourists. Transportation to next spot is mostly a single line subway ride without transit. Time loss by transportation is minimized.

Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities

Kyoto

8 hours

This tour covers 3 must-see sites and Nishiki Market. You can experience the most renownd sites such as the Golden Pavilion, the rockGarden at Ryo-an...

Tokyo Up-to-You Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

I recommend ending up the day with the night view of the Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Bay, the most beautiful night view in Tokyo I would like you to see. We will visit the spots you would like to in Tokyo.I will make an itinerary based on your choices and requests. (The popular highlights will be Meiji Jingu Shrine, East Gardens and Asakusa with Nakamise Souvenir Shopping Streets.) Sightseeing spots in Tokyo is widely spread, so I guess we can only visit three or four spots a day.

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Kyoto

8 hours

This tour is designed for those who would like to visit major scenic sites in Kyoto and off-the-beaten spots as well in a single day. The route is the one that has been favored and admired by many of my guests for the past few years. The itinerary mainly consists of three areas; Kitayama, Arashiyama and Fushimi areas. You will surely have unforgettable memories through the tour with me.

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Japan Day Trip Tours

Your Best Choice of Tokyo One-day Tour

Tokyo

7 hours 30 min

Tokyo has a lot of sightseeing spots for foreign tourist. So, I narrowed them down to 8 spots for your options. If you are wondering where to go, book this tour. Just choose 4 or 5 spots out of them for your tour, then I will arrange your itinerary. Of course, you can select any places you like other than those listed.

Your most memorable tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

8 hours

Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years. There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement. You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.

One day-Private Tour based on your requests in Tokyo

Tokyo

7 hours 30 min

My tour tyle is private customized tour in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawagoe, Kamakura and other area (not so far from Tokyo) based on your requests. We communicate well in advance and will make your own itinerary. After booking, I will give you detailed itinerary. Please feel free to contact with me.

Private Tour from Shimizu Port #1

Shimizu

4 hours

This is a small-group taxi tour for cruise ship passengers anchored in Shimizu Port. Although several bus tours might be offered for them on the ship, some people still prefer flexibility of a small group. If you are traveling by land, a taxi can also pick you up in the Shizuoka City area.

Hakone & Lake Ashi Joyful 9 hour-Tour from Tokyo

Hakone

9 hours

I will pick you up at 8:00 at your hotel in Tokyo, and start the tour from Tokyo Sta. by Shinkansen (bullet train) or Shinjuku Sta. by Odakyu Express. After arriving at Odawara Sta. we will go up to Mt. Sounzan and Owakudani Volcanic Valley by mountain train, funicular cable-car and gondola ropeway, cruise through Lake Ashi in a Pirate Ship, visit Hakone Shrine and go back to Tokyo or to Shinjuku.

Day Tour to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo

Mount Fuji

10 hours

A day tour to Mt. Fuji area by a private van (up to 8 people) / a private microbus (up to 18 people) or public transportation (expressway bus + local route bus). Expressway bus + local private chartered car is also available. Please note transportation fee is not included in the guide fee. You can fully enjoy Mt. Fuji, the Symbol of Japan and the World Heritage, by this day tour!

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

Kyoto

8 hours

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watchinga live demostration of Japanese sweet making"with green tea(Mattucha).

Best of Okinawa

Okinawa Main Island

6 hours

A unique history and culture that related Kingdom era with present times. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. You can find and enjoy lively Okinawa and time-honored Okinawa.

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Japan Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

A One-Day Tokyo Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

Hotel (9:00) - Asakusa - Sumida River cruise - Hama-rikyu Garden - Tsukiji outer fish market( lunch) - East Garden of Imperial Palace - Meiji Shrine/ Takeshita St. / Harajuku - Shibuya scramble crossing - Hotel (17:00)

Tokyo Private One-day Tour

Tokyo

7 hours 30 min

Tokyo is a beautiful, unique and exciting city. It has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. This is a customized tour just for you. I listed popular places to visit below. Please let me know 3 - 4 places you would like to visit. I will make your itinerary and I may suggest some places that you might be interested in.

Let's enjoy walking around the ancient city called Heijyokyo or Nara established in 710.

Nara

8 hours

Nara is the most ancient city in Japan. You can see one of the most biggest images of Buddha in Japan called"Daibutu-san", and You also see many dee...

First Day in Tokyo (Half Day Tour)

Tokyo

6 hours

Visit the most iconic posts of Tokyo based on your preference. The tour can be totally customized according to the guests requests. The guide will pay attention to avoiding the crowd and choosing shops which are taking measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Ryozen-ji and Gokuraku-ji on the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Tokushima

5 hours

The Shikoku Pilgrimage is the most famous pilgrimage in Japan. It is made up of 88 Buddhist temples scattered around Shikoku Island, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands.On this tour, we will visit Temple Number One and Two, Ryozen-ji and Gokuraku-ji, and the Number One Shrine in Awa (Tokushima's pre-modern domain), Ooasahiko-jinnja shrine.

One day World Heritage Tour ~short version~

Hiroshima

6 hours

Hiroshima has 2 world heritage sites, Atomic bomb dome and Miyajima island. Hiroshima is the first city where Atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. Atomic bomb dome is the symbol of " No More Hiroshima" Please visit here and study what happened to Hiroshima. Miyajima Island, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, has long been regarded as a sacred island on the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.

Akihabara Walking Tour

Tokyo

4 hours

Akihabara is famous for its Japan's largest electric appliance shopping district. On the other hand, this district is also the center of "Otaku cultute", or "Nerd culture". You will be able to enjoy watching efficiently a variety of shops specialized in manga comics, figurines and something like that. There are many maid cafes where the waitresses are dressed in "Kawaii" maid costumes. You will also enjoy animals cafe such as hedgehogs and owls. These unique cafes originated in Akihabara!

Explore Ancient Nara with a History Guide

Nara

8 hours

30 years ago, a great discovery was made in the outskirts of Nara. Excavation team found a rock coffin in the burial mound. According to Japan's first national history book "Nihonsyoki," two princes were assassinated over the matter of throne succession in the late 6th century. The scientific resarch revealed that inside the coffin were bones of two adult males. Together with the bones, they found many other treasures. This ancient city has a lot of mysteries.

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Japan Unique Experience Tours

Your very own Kyoto Tour!

Kyoto

7 hours 30 min

This tour is the one and only for you. Kyoto was an ancient capital of Japan for over 1200 years. Embedded in centuries of history and culture, it offers too much to see in one visit. Here the ancient world is integrated with the modern. The phenomenal concentration of history and legend coexists with an equally phenomenal concentration of people busily going about their everyday life. Please tell me your interest, and I will make an itinerary exclusively for you!

One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way

Tokyo

8 hours

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.

Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden

Tokyo

3 hours 30 min

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.

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 in any other country? 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 for the '50s. You can have a conversation with the locals and salarymen. The other is themed bars, one of the most famous bars are Ninjya Tokyo and Shinjuku

【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.

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...

Koto Lesson in Nijo,Kyoto

Kyoto

1 hour 30 min

Let's learn Japanese instrument Koto at cozy Kyo-machiya house! Koto, Japanese traditional instrument, seems difficult to play and try for beginners. However, at Soushunan, the lesson by the professional instructor enables you to play one song in 80min.

One day trip in Nagoya with a local! Eat, Walk and Discover!

Nagoya

7 hours

You don't know what to do in Nagoya? There are so many hidden places not known by tourists but it is worth to visit! We'll visit Nagoya castle, Nagono area where it is a full of tiny shops and restaurants, and Osu shopping arcade. I'm always flexible for the guest's preference and interests, so please feel free to tell me your interest and I can organize the best tour for you!

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Japan Nature & Outdoor Tours

Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)

Nikko

8 hours

After arriving at JR Utsunomiya station, your guide will take you to Nikko National Park and World Heritage Site. On the way to Nikko, we'll pass thr...

Bamboo Temple, Sugimoto Temple, and three other attractive spots in Kamakura

Kamakura

6 hours

Once the samurai capital of Japan, Kamakura is visited by as many as 20 million people a year. Some of the most popular spots among visitors are Tsuru...

Explore Aokigahara brimming with natural beauty!

Mount Fuji

3 hours

If you are a nature-lover, how about wandering around Aokigahara with a certified nature guide? Unique vegetation created by the eruption of Mt. Fuji is worth observing. A 3-hour hike in the serene atmosphere offers you a special experience. Fresh air, singing birds and greenery will make you feel relaxed.

Feel Great Nature of Mt.Fuji & Mystical Forest Aokigahara

Mount Fuji

7 hours

The Fuji Five Lakes and the Aokigahara Forest are fascinating natural wonders created by Mt.Fuji. They remain untouched nature sceneries. They are on the north side of the mountain, in Nation Park of Japan, and are only 2 hours away from Tokyo. It is the ideal place to purify mind and body in the tranquility of nature. We can also arrange other sight seeing spots including Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Ashikawa Village, Ide Sake Brewery.. etc up to your requests.

One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama

Kyoto

8 hours

Saga Arashiyama is located in the northwest of Kyoto city, which was an ancient capital of Japan. It is famous for its scenic beauty. There are many picturesque places such as bamboo groves, mountain ranges, bridges, rivers, historical temples and shrines , scenic trains, and a 'Kimono Forest'. On this tour we will walk down the mountainside, visit some peaceful temples, see the beautiful bamboo groves and attractive gifts (pottery, cocoon dolls, handmade bamboo products) there.

Walking in Aokigahara,the sea of trees, and exploring caves

Mount Fuji

2 hours

You can enjoy the nature of beautiful forest at the foot of Mt Fuji.We also go into some of interesting caves in the forest. If you are used to hiking, I will take you to the small mountain where you can see the whole Mt Fuji.

3.5 hour Mt. Takao Hiking Tour with local lunch

Tokyo

3 hours 30 min

Mt. Takao Is a beautiful and lush mountain that is 600 meters in height. This is a light hike as well will take a cable car halfway up the mountain. You will have the opportunity to visit the “yakuo-in” a temple nearing the top of the mountain which you will be able to see some beautiful history about buddhist temples . Afterwards at the peak on a clear day you will be able to see Tokyo tower, mt. Fuji, or shinjuku skyscrapers.

Be a Monkey Experience

Kyoto

5 hours

Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain? In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you. It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view. There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!! Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!

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Japan Food & Drink Tours

Food tour of Tsukiji Outer Market

Tokyo

3 hours

I will take you to the outer market of Tsukiji including its new fish retail area where you can see a lot of sea food including big tuna. Then I will take you to my favorite sushi restaurant where you can enjoy good Sushi with reasonable price.

Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers

Tokyo

3 hours

This is an invitation to a tasty and lively food experience at the No. 1 market, Tsukiji. The place is a treasure trove of delicious seafood, so let's sample some of the ’catch of the day’, sold fresh or skewered and grilled at the store front!

One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market

Kyoto

5 hours

Kyoto is an ancient city, which used to like be the capital of Japan for 1000 years. There are about 1600 temples and 400 shrines and beautiful garden...

Food tour of Tokyo for First-Timers

Tokyo

3 hours

Japan is known for a lot of delicious food. This tour takes you to Tsukiji Outer Market (the old and historical area which supports people's stomach) and Ginza. During the tour, you will know the Japanese transportation system and how to find good and reasonable restaurants, etc. so that you can visit other places by yourselves. Please feel free to consult me concerning where to visit and see. You can see and eat a variety of local food on the streets in Tsukiji, become familiar with the town.

Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour

Hiroshima

4 hours

First up, I bring you to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Hiroshima is well known as the first city in the world history, that was atomic bombed. You...

TSUKIJI Market and Ginza Depa-Chika 3 hours WALKING TOUR

Tokyo

3 hours

In the morning, we will visit the Tsukiji outer market, where you will enjoy lots of local street foods and super fresh marine products. I will show you lots of recommended stalls, so please feel free to enjoy eating local Japanese food and shopping!! Throughout the tour, I will share about Japanese cultures such as food, cooking, and our daily life. End of the tour, we will visit the basement floor (Depa-Chika) in Ginza, which is the food paradise!!

Food tour at Tsukiji and Azabu-jyuban

Tokyo

4 hours

When you're craving for traditional Japanese food such as Sushi,Oden,Taiyaki or Yakitori, then this tour is definitely for you. Enjoy a walk around the vicinity and feel the nostalgia while shopping at the popular historical small shops.

Tokyo tour for food lovers & food replica making

Tokyo

7 hours

Would you like to explore the 'food capital' of Japan? This is a food-themed tour, which takes you to ①Tsukiji, the bustling fish and vegetable market, ②Ginza, the elegant shopping area where food takes on a different note, ③Asakusa, an old temple town with traditional sweets, and ④Kappabashi, the 'kitchen town', where you can make your own food replica!

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Japan Off the Beaten Path Tours

Kyoto Westside Story : Walk Samurai Roads with History Guide

Kyoto

8 hours

300 years ago, many tourists enjoyed sightseeing in Kyoto with a guidebook in their hands. Today, Kyoto is still busy with people having an iPhone in their hands. In the midst of globalization, however, Kyoto didn't abandon its cultural identity. Its attitude appealed to people from home and abroad. David Bowie meditated in a zen garden, making the song "Crystal". Chaplin enjoyed watching maiko dancing performances 100 years ago. Don't you want to discover your Kyoto here?

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.

Tea Farm Visit in Fuji Area

Mount Fuji

7 hours

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!

Miyajima, sacred island walking tour

Hiroshima

5 hours

Miyajima Island, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, has long been regarded as an Island of Gods on the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. It is a romantic and historical island where Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage site, is located, along with the Virgin Forest of Mt. Misen, and numerous preserved shrines, temples and historical monuments.

Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

Planning to escape the crazy and crowded Tokyo for a sense of serenity? Go off the beaten path and enjoy Katsushika! Located on the east end of Tokyo and widely known as Shitamachi - Tokyo's old downtown, Katsushika is full of warmth from the local people and nostalgic feeling of Showa-era of Japan. On this private tour, you will explore Katsushika by visiting popular places such as Shibamata, Taishakuten Temple, Yamamoto-Tei, Yagiri-No-Watashi, the Edo River, and Mizumoto Park.

Kagurazaka, a hidden gem town walking

Tokyo

5 hours

This is a half-day tour exploring of the Tokyo's oldest and most beautiful feudal lord gardens, Koishikawa-Korakuen and the neighbouring town. Kagurazaka is sometimes called "Tokyo's small Kyoto" or "Paris in Tokyo". It is a very attractive town, which combines both an old and international atmosphere. You may have a chance to hear traditional songs accompanied by a shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument when you stroll the back allies. There are more than 100 restaurants and bars.

One day in Kamakura and Enoshima Island using Enoden Line

Kamakura

7 hours

On this tour, in the morning, we'll visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine which was founded by the first shogun of the first military government in Japanes...

Ueno ーYanaka nostalgic walking Tour

Tokyo

4 hours

If you love to walk, come and join us as we explore shrines and temples characterized with their blissful and serene atmosphere. Plus, old ruins of townhouses that survived the last war. Enjoy the calmness and that perfect instagram moment.

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Japan Shopping Tours

Discover Japan: Japanese Garden & Handicrafts Shopping

Tokyo

6 hours

Curious about the history of ancient Japan and its rich traditions in handmade crafts? This private walking tour is perfect for you. After visiting one of the Japanese gardens of your choice from: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Hamarikyu Gardens, or Koishikawa Kourakuen, we will visit Nihonbashi, the commercial center of Edo-Tokyo from more than three hundred years ago. You will surely be amazed by the variety of handmade Japanese traditional crafts and the richness of Japanese history.

Strolling along the Longest Shopping Arcade in Japan

Osaka

4 hours

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade in Osaka is 2.6 km long with more than 600 restaurants and stores. It is the longest fully covered arcade in Japan where ordinary Osaka people eat and shop every day. We will start our tour at Temmangu Shrine, wishing for the success of our day. Then, we will leisurely walk up to the north, stopping at variety of shops and nibbling favorite local foods.

Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Osaka Minami Modern City

Osaka

8 hours

Osaka Minami is the district where all the young people from the region aim to be! Come with me to discover this area. New trends, fashion, electronics... and food! You will have whatever you want.

Shopping at an Antique Flea Market - 4hrs

Tokyo

4 hours

JAN 15 & 16 in 2023 - A big antique market will be held in Tokyo!!! Who can say No to a treasure hunt? There is a flea market featuring antiques on most weekends. Check out the vintage kimonos, porcelain plates (Arita and Imari), and antique Japanese dolls. I'll tell you more about the story behind these items. They sometimes have Western antiques, too. Market size varies (10 to 250 stalls). Join me on a treasure hunt! Antiquing is fun!

Explore! Osaka No.1 local shopping street Tenjinbashisuji

Osaka

5 hours

-Tour around Tenjinbashi which is the longest shopping street in Japan 2.6km long! -Visit Osaka Museumof housing and living. Reappearance of Osaka downtown in Edo period. You can experience to wear kimono and walk around, take pics in old osaka downtown atmosphere. -Back street of Tenjinbashi. There are 1000s of little local restaurants bars and food market!

Exclusive tour for handmade-lovers and Ginkakuji Temple

Kyoto

6 hours

There are many flea markets held in Kyoto on only one day in every month. In this tour, first, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple, and then, another temple where the famous handmade flea market is held. If you are interested in handmade, you will surely have a lot of fun! Only held on the 15th day of every month.

Ginza Shopping Tour: Style, Culture and History

Tokyo

2 hours 30 min

We will not only go to the glamorous and sophisticated shopping main street of Ginza, we also journey the back road where you can enjoy traditional Tokyo while learning it's history.

Guitar shop town and Japanese new culture exploring 　

Tokyo

8 hours

Visiting Ochanomizu area where is famous for many guitar shops (more than 40) along the street, and next go to Kanda-Myojin Shrine, which is Guardian Shrine of Tokyo.

FROM$202/ per group

Kozo E.

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Japan Shore Excursion Tours

Tours for those who take a cruise tour to/from Yokohama

Yokohama

6 hours

This tour is those who take a cruise tour from Yokohama including pick up from your hotel and check-in at your cruising pier in Yokohama.You can choose from three routes; Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura.You can keep your luggage either at your hotel or at a cloak counter in Yokohama.

A Day-Trip from Shimizu Port, Customized for You!

Shimizu

7 hours

Would you like to spend a nice day starting from Shimizu? In a shore excursion, it is a good starting point to choose which direction you will go. In north-western direction, you have Mt. Fuji, sacred sites related to the mountain and green tea farms. In the east, you will see central Shizuoka, with a castle ruin park, green tea merchant district and a fabulous shrine. I will try to arrange as many of your wishes come true as possible.

Shore excursion from Shimizu port, the land of Mt.Fuji

Shimizu

7 hours

Shizuoka is one of the most attractive sightseeing destination in Japan. Being in the southern part of the country, its moderate climate allows us to enjoy the warmth and sunshine even in the winter season. There are a lot of places to see in Shizuoka; scenic beauties and places of historical interest, with plenty of local cuisine dishes and flavors to taste. This tour guides a variety of local fascinations compactly, especially for cruise travelers who disembark at Shimizu port.

Oga Peninsula - Home to the Namahage Legend

Akita

7 hours

This is a seven hour private tour by van from Akita City to Oga Peninsula, located in the northwest of Akita City. Oga Peninsula is the home to the renowned Namahage Legend. The peninsula's coastline is fantastic and the view of the Sea of Japan at Cape Nyudozaki, the tip of the peninsula, is spectacular.

Let’s stretch out and climb Ku-no-za-n with your pedometer.

Shimizu

6 hours

Visit the birthplace and relic hall of Jirocho SHIMIZU (Mr.) to gain an appreciation and understanding of his past.Climbe 1,100 stone steps to Kunozan shrine and enjoy spectacular view of Suruga Bay behind you while climbing them.

FROM$235/ per group

Hideaki W.

Mt. Fuji, past and present, seen from a distance.

Shimizu

6 hours

By taxi, you'll be picked up and dropped off at the port of Shimizu to tour the Satta Pass (Observation Platform) where you see first-hand Mt. Fuji from a distance, the site where Hiroshige Blue must have depicted for the woodblock print, Hiroshige Museum, Nihon Daira High Plateau, tea leaves picking, ropeway to-and-from Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, and Miho no Matsubara, among others.

FROM$220/ per group

Hideaki W.

Tokyo on Shore Tour from Yokohama

Yokohama

8 hours

This tour is perfect for those coming to Yokohama. Tokyo is one hour away from Yokohama by train. There are a lot of attractive places and things to do. We'll go around the city by the world's most reliable public transportation, visiting bustling areas and cool sites, seeking traces of feudal ages and getting in touch with cultural aspects. This tour can be customized according to your requests. Please let me know your ideas in advance. I will offer you a tailor-made itinerary.

Excursión de un día cerca del monte Fuji desde Shimizu

Shimizu

6 hours

Este recorrido para los pasajeros de cruceros anclados en el puerto de Shimizu. Monte Fuji fue designado como sitio del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO en 2013, que es la montaña más conocida y la más alta de Japón. Vamos al centro del patrimonio de la humanidad y comemos el fideos fritos en Fujinomiya.

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Japan Nightlife Tours

Shinjuku Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho Evening Tour

Tokyo

2 hours 30 min

This is the evening walking tour of Shinjuku downtown, which is the biggest amusement district in Tokyo. You can see many interesting spots like the basement food floor of a department store, Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai, Kabukicho streets, pachinko parlors, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory and Omoide Yokocho.

Kyoto Night Walking Tour

Kyoto

1 hour 30 min

Would you stroll Gion, Kiyamachi, Ponto-cho, Shirakawa,Yasaka Shrine with me, which are Kyoto entertainment areas ? Old wooden houses and narrow alleys such as old townscape exist as they are. Some areas are lighted up and many poeples will gather there after 18:00pm Please feel the night enthusiasm, today.

Sendai Night allay and Bar-hop tour

Miyagi

4 hours

Experience nightlife places in Sendai! There are variety of small bars and restaurants in back alleys usually only locals go. I'm going to take you to three unique alleys in Sendai and we enjoy drinking at a bar at each alley. I can choose bars depend on your preference and budget. I show you Japanese drinking culture!

Kahoko's Tokyo "As you like " night tour

Tokyo

4 hours

Would you like to try a night life in Tokyo? Then I'll be with you. Let's enjoy a stunning night view from Shibuya Sky , dinner in izakaya, Japanese style pub, strolling mysterious Shinjuku, the biggest nightlife in Japan.

Osaka Namba & Backstreet Evening Tour

Osaka

3 hours 30 min

Backstreets in Namba offer lots of great little shops, restaurants and bars for the locals. I will take you to the area and ask you choose 2-3 spots and restaurants to visit. You'll start the tour from Nipponbashi (Osaka's sub-cultural mecca) or Doguyasuji (kitchen equipment street including potteries and knives) and end the tour in Dotonbori. Kuromon Market is optional.

5-hour Tokyo Night Tour: Shibuya, Roppongi, & Shinjuku

Tokyo

5 hours

Ever wondered what Tokyo is like at night? In this private night tour you will be exploring Tokyo and the towns it has to offer. The first town will be Shibuya and the Shibuya crossing, a very iconic crosswalk. The second town Will be Roppongi and its large shopping and restaurant development. And lastly will be Shinjuku and see the stunning views from above. Come and experience Tokyo on this night tour!

Kiyomizu temple and Gion night guided tour - Kyoto

Kyoto

3 hours

This tour explores the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple along with the neighboring Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka paths and the historic Gion area, including visits to Yasaka shrine,Maruyama park and Hanamikoji street for Gieko and Maiko spotting.

Osaka Skyscraper: ABENO HARUKAS

Osaka

4 hours

ABENO HARUKAS building has just opened on March 7th, 2014. It's the tallest building in Japan with a height of 300 meters, exceeding even the Yokoha...

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Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour

Tokyo

8 hours

** GHIBLI MUSEUM is new open as regular calrendar from March. However tickets are available only by local smart phone network. EDO-TOKYO ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM reopens from Mar-22 as regular schedule. I really hope that everyone can freely come Japan and visit anywhere you want soon. ---- Are you a fan of the Studio Ghibli animations? Why don’t you jump into Ghibli world ?

Tailored Tokyo city one day tour based on request

Tokyo

8 hours

The itinerary of this tour will be tailored to visit the famous spots based on requests from guests and will be modified at last moment between guests and guide.

One day modern culture towns visit

Tokyo

8 hours

This tour will cover the most trendy towns, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara to enjoy the contemporary daily life and atmosphere of young people. At the end of this tour, guests will be able to enjoy the illumination of Tokyo Sky Tree, which is one of the most attractive show in Japan.

Haneda Airport Pick-up & Travel Assistance

Tokyo

2 hours

I will pick you up at Haneda Airport and take you to your hotel in Tokyo. Upon your arrival, I will assist your travel in Japan such as Money exchange, purchase of SIM and IC card for public transportations. We will use trains to the nearest station to your hotel so you have to carry your luggage. On the way to your hotel, I will show you how to use the public transportations and recommend useful applications for them for those who want to travel by themselves.

Narita Airport Pick-up & Travel Assistance

Narita

3 hours

I will pick you up at Narita Airport and take you to your hotel in Tokyo. Upon your arrival, I will assist your travel in Japan such as Money exchange, purchase of SIM and IC card for public transportations. We will use trains to the nearest station to your hotel so you have to carry your luggage. On the way to your hotel, I will show you how to use the public transportations and recommend useful applications for them for those who want to travel by themselves.

Narita Pickup or Drop off

Tokyo

3 hours

Do you need someone to pick you up or drop you off at the airport? I will accompany you to or from Narita airport to your hotel in Tokyo (within 23 wards) by public transportation. Pick up at earliest from 10:00am at the airport, or 7:00 am at your hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo in 4.5 hours

Tokyo

4 hours 30 min

Timeline09:00 Meet at JR Harajuku station09:30 Meiji Shrine 11:00 A big crossing “scramble intersection” in Shibuya11:45 “Ka-p-pa-ba-shi” shopping street, where you can browse in plastic food replicas, or fake food, among others.12:45 Se-n-so-ji temple, Asakusa13:30 Asakusa subway station (Flexible schedule, subject to change according to the clients’ preference(s).

FROM$198/ per group

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Good for kids! Ropeway to the Mt.Kinka and Squirrel village

Gifu

4 hours

Going to the top of the Mt.Kinka by ropeway and enjoy the beautiful scenary of the Gifu town and Nagara River. There is a restaurant where you can have lunch enjoying the good view. Squirrel Village is on the top, and you can play with them and feed them. Gifu castle is also located on the top. Tea ceremony house you can experience tea ceremony with japanese sweets.

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