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Once upon a time in Asakusa: Handicraft & Samurai

Tokyo

8 hours

Once upon a time in Asakusa: Handicraft & Samurai

The Edo period, when Tokyo became the capital, is often seen as the peak of Japanese art and culture! Temple architecture, woodworking, woodblock prints, porcelain... I will use traditional handicrafts to illustrate the history and lifestyle of the people of Tokyo. Who were the samurai? What difference with a Ninja? How were armors crafted? I am also going to teach you all you need to know about those fierce warriors in front of a large collection of authentic weapons & armors.

Once upon a time in Asakusa: Handicraft & Samurai

Niigata City one day tour of your choices

Located on the Japan sea side of mainland Honshu, about 2 hours bullet train ride from Tokyo, Niigata city has been flourished as one of the major port towns for centuries. Along with this historical background, Niigata city is now well known for delicious "koshihikari" rice, varieties of tasty sake, fresh products from both land and sea. In this tour, you can choose 3 or 4 places to visit for 7-hour sightseeing tour. We mainly use public transportation networks like Niigata city loopline bus service ( one-day ticket JPY 500 ) and taxi if necessary. The places of choices are as follows: 1. Niigata City Aquarium "Marinepia Nihonkai" Displaying both marine and fresh water fish in the region and aquatic animals. Dolphin shows are performed daily. JPY 1500 Closed from Dec.29-Jan.1, Mar.3,4 2. Pia Bandai Fish and vegatable market with restaurants popular for locals and tourists. 3. "Imayotsukasa" sake brewery There is a guided tour and you can sample tasty sake. 4. The Niigata Saito Villa Built about 100 years ago, this gorgeous villa and Japanese style garden attracts visitors all year round. JPY 300 Closed on Mondays, from Dec.28-Jan.3 5. Minatopia with Former Niigata Customs House There are also Former Daishi Bank building and Niigata City History Museum by the Shinano River. 6. Former Ozawa Family Residence Authentic machiya-style house with beautiful garden from the Meiji Period. JPY 200 Closed on Mondays, from Dec.28-Jan.3 7. Honcho Market Located on the bustling Furumachi ( old town ) district, vendors sell all kinds of food with reasonable prices. * vendors are less on Sundays 8. Strolling Furumachi district for 1 hour Furumachi was once known as geigi (geisha) district like Kyoto and there are many restaurants, temples, old and new buildings in this area. * you can combine this choice with the Saito Villa or/and the Ozawa Residence (both in Furumachi district). Please choose places you'd like to visit and email me. Let's have fun in Niigata city!

Niigata City one day tour of your choices

Kanazawa Must-See Full Day Tour: Geisha District, Kenorokuen, Samurai District and Omicho Market

Explore Kanazawa's history and culture on this private walking tour. Ideal for first-time visitors to Kanazawa, the tour covers Omicho Market, the Nagamachi Samurai District, the stunning Kenroku-en Garden, and the charming Higashichaya-gai (Geisha Tea House Street), Oyama Shrine which are all must-see places. The itinerary is completely customizable, including the tour length and the pick-up and drop-off locations.

Kanazawa Must-See Full Day Tour: Geisha District, Kenorokuen, Samurai District and Omicho Market

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)

Haruna Shrine and Ikaho Walking Tour

With its well-proportioned and beautiful appearance, Mount Haruna, one of the representative mountains in Gunma, is known as "Haruna Fuji". This tour visits two major tourist spots located on the hillside of Mount Haruna: Ikaho Hot Spring and Haruna Shrine.

Haruna Shrine and Ikaho Walking Tour

Sado one day tour

There are many interesting and fascinating sightseeing spots in Sado. Sado is worth visiting! I'd like to take you to some of them efficiently in one day. Please pick 4-5 places from following options, Then, I'll make an itinerary according to your preference. If you have other places you'd like to go, please do not hesitate to ask me..

Sado one day tour

A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze

Explore Kamakura with a guide who loves this compact ancient town, rich in history, culture, nature, and Zen spirit. Just an hour from Tokyo, we will visit highlights such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha standing for 770 years, and the bamboo temple. You can savor authentic matcha with Japanese sweets in a serene Zen garden, admire seasonal flowers, and stroll hidden paths to the seaside, where the ocean breeze offers a peaceful close to your journey.

A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze

Hakodate Classic Charm Tour – 8 Hours of Beauty　*Walking tour

Join me on an exciting journey through Hakodate’s most captivating sights. Step back in time at the star-shaped Fort, feel the energy of the bustling Morning Market, and wander the romantic streets, filled with charming architecture. Soak in breathtaking views from the top of Mt. Hakodate and stroll through the historic Red Brick Warehouses, now home to trendy shops and cafes. With stories, surprises, and scenic beauty, this tour is perfect for curious travelers looking to truly feel Hakodate.

Hakodate Classic Charm Tour – 8 Hours of Beauty　*Walking tour

Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour

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.

Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour

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

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

A certified local guide from Kyoto will design a private tour just for you! Every itinerary is fully customizedーfrom destinations to timingーto suit your group's interests and pace. From Kyoto's iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Nijo Castle to hidden gems. Tell me what you'd love to see or experience in Kyoto, and I'll create a personalized plan with my local recommendations. No idea yet? No problemーI'm happy to craft a special itinerary for you from scratch.

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems

Let’s enjoy a one-day tour in Nagasaki! We’ll start with must-see spots like the Atomic Bomb Museum, Hypocenter, and Peace Park, then explore some hidden gems around the city. The tour is flexible, especially after lunch—food, cafes, shopping, museums, scenic views, or hidden spots, just let me know your interests! “Optional” stops are included only if time allows or if you’d like to visit them.

One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems

Tokyo,Now &Then

Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.

Tokyo,Now &Then

Full -Day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites Tour

The highlights of this tour are the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima. In the Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum, you will learn that the atomic bomb deprived the citizens of Hiroshima of their future and feel the strength of the human race. We will then head to Miyajima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Enjoy the unique Itsukushima Shrine and Otorii floating on the sea, and the majestic Daisho-in Temple. For lunch, try Hiroshima's soul food okonomiyaki or delicious oysters.

Full -Day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites Tour

How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?

There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.

How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?

Best of Okinawa

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.

Best of Okinawa

Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 　鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）

--Sakurajima active volcano (by car, and car ride on ferry) visiting Yunohira observatory -the highest point you can visit in the volcano, enjoy footbath at under the volcano, and mini volcano museum. --Go back to Kagoshima city, --Visiting Japanese Samurai garden, Satsuma kiriko glass factory , and museum (entrance fee: 1600yen /person) --walking around the down town, for meal and shopping. 迎接客人---櫻島渡輪碼頭---櫻島港碼頭----櫻島游客中心---櫻島Nagisa海濱熔岩公園---泡洗足浴溫泉---湯之平展望臺---世界遺產“仙巌園”--- 天文館通購物街---返回

Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 　鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）

Tokyo One Day Customized Tour

What would you like to do in Tokyo ? Traditional culture ? Japanese food ? Special experience ? Or all of the above ? If yes, I'd like to arrange a tour specially for you. For your traveling pleasure, I've selected must-see places in Tokyo for you to explore. If you choose three places from the highlighted list below, I will arrange a package for you. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other places in mind and I'd be more than happy to assist you.

Tokyo One Day Customized Tour

Hiroshima 1day World Heritage Tour

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.

Hiroshima 1day World Heritage Tour

Perfect Trip in Osaka

There are many interesting and exciting places to visit in Osaka. But it might take at least a few days to visit all the popular places. So I chose the best places to visit in Osaka and I will take you to all in 1 day!! You will enjoy the culture and history and food of Osaka. And I'm sure that you will be in love with Osaka by the end of the tour ;)

Perfect Trip in Osaka

Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima

A more favorable option, my tour is geared for the more independent-minded travelers. This option lets you customize your one day tour with a variety of activities. Your day in Hiroshima is a blank page, waiting you for writing your own tales. If you want to extend your way to other prefectures, it may be also planned as you wish. First up, please contact me.

Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima

One-day Hiroshima / Miyajima Private Tour

Fantastic and efficient tour to explore the two both world heritage sites, Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. The basic tour is a walking tour using public transportation. Lunch of okonomiyaki, Hiroshima's soul food, is included in the itinerary. You can customize the tour depending on time efficiency, interests and any other requests.

One-day Hiroshima / Miyajima Private Tour

Matsushima Day Trip from Sendai - Photogenic three red bridges and more

This tour can be customized based on your request. Please contact if you are interested. Matsushima is known for one of the three specific scenic views in Japan. However Matsushima is not just beautiful but also has been considered as a sacred place. I will take you the wonder of Matsushima only local guides can show and some photogenic spots including three red bridges of Matsushima.

Matsushima Day Trip from Sendai - Photogenic three red bridges and more

Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour

You are to visit highlights of Niigata City in 7 hours using public transportation and taxi. Choose 5 spots to visit. You will love to walk along the Shinano River and cross the symbolic Bandai Bridge if time allows. You will also have opportunity to learn the history and background of abundant Niigata food culture such as sake, miso, rice balls and other food materials. From the top of Bakauke Observation Deck, you will have the great and panoramic view of the city and the nature.

Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour

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Full day Japan Private Tours

Once upon a time in Asakusa: Handicraft & Samurai

Once upon a time in Asakusa: Handicraft & Samurai

Niigata City one day tour of your choices

Niigata City one day tour of your choices

Kanazawa Must-See Full Day Tour: Geisha District, Kenorokuen, Samurai District and Omicho Market

Kanazawa Must-See Full Day Tour: Geisha District, Kenorokuen, Samurai District and Omicho Market

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)

Haruna Shrine and Ikaho Walking Tour

With its well-proportioned and beautiful appearance, Mount Haruna, one of the representative mountains in Gunma, is known as "Haruna Fuji". This tour visits two major tourist spots located on the hillside of Mount Haruna: Ikaho Hot Spring and Haruna Shrine.

Haruna Shrine and Ikaho Walking Tour

Sado one day tour

Sado one day tour

A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze

A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze

Hakodate Classic Charm Tour – 8 Hours of Beauty *Walking tour

Hakodate Classic Charm Tour – 8 Hours of Beauty *Walking tour

Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour

Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour

TOGAKUSHI/ Ninja Experience, 400years Cedar Ave.＆ Shrines

TOGAKUSHI/ Ninja Experience, 400years Cedar Ave.＆ Shrines

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems

One-Day Nagasaki Tour: Peace Memorials and Hidden Gems

Tokyo,Now &Then

Tokyo,Now &Then

Full -Day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites Tour

Full -Day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites Tour

How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?

How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?

Best of Okinawa

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.

Best of Okinawa

Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）

Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）

Tokyo One Day Customized Tour

Tokyo One Day Customized Tour

Hiroshima 1day World Heritage Tour

Hiroshima 1day World Heritage Tour

Perfect Trip in Osaka

Perfect Trip in Osaka

Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima

Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima

One-day Hiroshima / Miyajima Private Tour

One-day Hiroshima / Miyajima Private Tour

Matsushima Day Trip from Sendai - Photogenic three red bridges and more

Matsushima Day Trip from Sendai - Photogenic three red bridges and more

Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour

Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour

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