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Matsumoto Castle was built about 400 years ago. It has one of the oldest castle towers in Japan, designated as a national treasure. The black and white contrast of the castle with a backdrop of the Japan's northern Alps is really photogenic!! When you stroll the castle town, you come across rows of old houses and also fresh spring waters in every corner.
FROM$264/ per group
This Is Your Exotic Tour In Yokohama
I will guide you scrolling around the Japanese Landscape Garden, where you can experience the tea ceremony and taste powdered green tea, within three hours. (please take note the tea ceremony is now closed)
You will feel relaxed in very greenery atmosphere and the beauty of Japanese cultures.
After the sightseeing of the garden, I would recommend to visit at China Town and Yamashita Park.
You will find the aspects of the international town of Yokohama.
FROM$82/ per group
半天周游京都宇治地区(平等院凤凰堂、黄檗山万福寺)
从您们的宾馆,坐京阪电车。
1首先访问平等院凤凰堂(在宇治车站下车)
走着斜看宇治川过约7,8分钟,到平等院凤凰堂。(世界文化遗产)
2然后再坐京阪电车到黄檗山万福寺(在黄檗车站下车)
走着去约5分钟到黄檗山万福寺,是日本最早的禅宗寺院(中国由来的 )
FROM$56/ per group
Koto Lesson in Nijo,Kyoto
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.
FROM$62/ per person
Art Island "Naoshima” one day trip
Naoshima is an art island. There are good art museums in this island, Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Valley Gallery, Lee Ufan Museum, and so on.
Art House Project in Honmura Area is also interesting. Some of them are made by a Japanese architect, Tadao Ando. They are very wonderful. You can enjoy outside works in the island. The most famous outside works are two red and yellow pumpkins by Yayoi Kusama.
FROM$240/ per group
Hands-on Exciting and Exploring Tour in Sakata (6.5 Hours)
This tour can give you chances to enjoy both Japanese traditional cultures and modern ones. We can visit a sembei rice cracker firm, rice storehouses, rice museum, Zen-sect Buddhist temple and a maiko teahouse. What makes this tour so special is that you can dive deep into ricce-related Sakata cultures, one of Japan's biggest rice production sites from long ago. You can't miss this amazing and unforgettable tour!
FROM$549/ per group
Exploring the spirit of the samurai in Kamakura (7-hour excursion from central Tokyo)
Samurais emerged from lower ranking nobles given the task of policing and defending the east, the Kanto region in particular. They gradually gained power, leading to their establishing the first military government in Kamakura in the late 12th century. Around the same time, Zen was imported and taken to by the samurais. Explore the spirit of the samurai and Zen in Kamakura.
FROM$227/ per group
Asakusa and Shibuya Highlight (can personalize)
"This is Tokyo's most popular highlight. However, you can ask me for a customized tour that is designed based on your interests.
Tokyo Tower, SkyTree, or Team Lab are my recommendation.
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.
FROM$247/ per group
A Day Trip for First-Time Visitors: Travel like local in Shibuya area!
Are you visiting Tokyo for the first time and looking to explore the city like a local? This tour is perfect for you! As a resident, I’m excited to share my favorite hidden gems!
Our tour provides an authentic glimpse into the weekend life of Tokyo, blending cultural experiences, delicious cuisine, and great shopping. One highlight is the Oharai Experience, a traditional ritual to dispel bad luck. This meaningful engagement with Japanese culture sets your visit apart from typical shrine tours.
FROM$295/ per group
Let's enjoy TOKYO from Tokyo/Yokohama port
Thanks to the tourism booming all over the world, I, a professional guide, would like to lead you Tokyo or Yokohama typical hot spots (or your requests) effectively within six to seven hours to meet your cruise embarking time. Let's enjoy the whole Tokyo/Yokohama by time-punctual train/subway together. Your any requests is welcome!
FROM$261/ per group
Nara and Osaka in One Day
In the morning, we will be visiting Nara, the ancient capital city of Japan before Kyoto. In the late afternoon, we will move to Osaka, the vibrant center of Western Japan.
You can feel two different faces of Japan, old and new in one day. Experience ancient history during the day and enjoy vibrant commercial atomosphere of the urban life in the late afternoon / early evening.
FROM$275/ per group
Fukuoka One day City Exploring Tour
In this tour, we will visit some famous sightseeing spots in the city by using subway, major transportation here. We will visit Kushida-Shrine and Tocho-ji Temple in the historical area of Fukuoka, where some temples and shrines are closely located. Also we will visit Ohori Park and Fukuoka Tower, which are the symbols of present Fukuoka. Through this tour, you can see traditional & modern aspects of Fukuoka.
FROM$96/ per group
Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour
The tour can be customized according to your preferences. You can select 3 or 4 places to visit for the tour. My recommendations in Tokyo are Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nihonbashi, Ueno, Harajuku, Shibuya, Kagurazaka and Daikanyama. If you like art, I'm happy to shows you some beautiful museums like Nezu Museum and other contemporary art museums in Tokyo.
FROM$261/ per group
Experience the BEST of KYOTO!
For 8 hours, we will explore Kyoto's symbolic places and marvel at its over 1100-year-old history, culture, traditions, and food. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience this wonderful former capital of Japan with only a day or two to spare for traveling in the region.
FROM$103/ per person
Arashiyama half day tour
Arashiyama is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, which is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto.
Let's go back to the ancient time when aritocrats enjoyed there!
FROM$275/ per group
Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!
One-day Kyoto Tour would be personalized according to your interests and preferences. If you don't like the busy sightseeing spots, I'm happy to suggest the suitable itinerary for you on your requests. Let's enjoy your own tour to experience a wider variety of cultures in Kyoto!
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FROM$288/ per group
Best Choice for one-day tour from Nagoya Port
We visit attractive places in Nagoya.
You can choose three of the following destinations. I will arrange the order and propose a one-day plan exclusively for you.
A: Nagoya Castle Hommaru Palace
B: Atsuta Shrine
C: Osu Kannon Temple & Osu Shopping district
D: The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
E: Aeon mall Nagoya Noritake Garden: supermacket included
F: SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
FROM$240/ per group
Kyoto Full Day Private Tour
This is a one-day tour of Kyoto. Kyoto is an ancient capital for over 1,000 years. You will visit Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine. All of these places are World Heritage Sites. You will also stroll around Gion in central Kyoto, where you might come across with a beautiful Maiko/Geiko by chance.
FROM$494/ per group
Visit “Your Name“ Movie locations
Walking around Shinjuku station and visit “Your Name”Tokyo movie locations in the Shinjuku Area and Yotsuya Area, also visiting the Tokyo metropolitan government office observatory.
FROM$34/ per group
Kabuki Single Act Viewing and Introductions to Kabuki
Kabuki is one of the traditional Japanese performing arts, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
I’ve seen Kabuki for many years and I also work as an English translator for a prestigious kabuki actor’s lectures, HP and FB.
I will pick up suitable performances for the first viewers and provide some background information so you can enjoy it more.
I also reserve seats for you.
Please note that one act viewing tickets are only reserved a day before the show.
FROM$14/ per person
Full day Kyoto private guided tour!
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan. I would be very pleased to show you why by showing you the main landmarks and by talking about its history, tradition and society?
And to give you more context of the actual and daily life here I would like very much to share facts about my personal life and experiences living here?
FROM$378/ per group
TOKYO Tour of your choices
If this is your first trip to Tokyo or your first time to have free time in Tokyo, I recommend visiting "three" major spots of your choice,
I will show you the brief history of Japan from the Edo Period to the Meiji Period by explaining these spots.
You can also enjoy shopping in this trip if you want,
I want you to know two sides of Tokyo; historical side and modern side.
FROM$165/ per group
Your Own One Day Tour in Tokyo
'It'll be my great pleasure to prepare a customized tour for you based on your specific interests and requests. I'll also be very flexible about the tour schedule so that you can really enjoy the tour.
FROM$275/ per group
Customized tour around the must-see places
Have a tour around the amazing and interesting must-see places in Tokyo !
I would like to help you with planing and coordinating the tour in accordance with your requests.
What you should do is just to make a list of the places that you wanted to visit and you could have an amazing day with me.
Just click that button and I'd be more than happy to help you.
FROM$172/ per group
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