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Firstly, the tour is not specialized for the Pilgrimage Hidden Christian sites; visit the high light sightseeing spots in the NISHI-SONOGI area departing from Nagasaki city, including two World Heritage sites(Hidden Christian)of Nagasaki region. Tour duration will be flexible from 6 to 9 hours, depending on the number of highlight spots you visit.
FROM$281/ per group
Spritual tour in Kyoto Higashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Sanjusangendo, Byodoin and more
There are a lot of cultural properties like temples and shrines in Kyoto. In this tour, we will visit some temples and shrines in Higashiyama to meet Buddhas and Deities. We will visit Kiyomizu Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Byodoin Temple or Fushimi Inari Shrine. I will be able to finish the tour at Gion so that you can explore Gion and Nishiki Market.
FROM$337/ per group
Kobe waterfront & Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway (from Osaka)
We visit Kobe from Osaka. Kobe has a different feel from Osaka or Kyoto. We will see the beautiful harbor area and mountain park, which we can enjoy from the Port Tower and Nunobiki Herb Garden. Kobe also has an international feel. There is an extensive Chinatown, Residences of the Western people, a Cathedral, a Mosk, a Synagogue, etc.. And, if you like, we can walk a mountain trail and visit some waterfalls. Let's enjoy them.
FROM$281/ per group
Day Trip to Kawagoe: Old temples, Local foods at the nostalgic street, and more!
Hidden in Saitama Prefecture, Kawagoe, also known as Little Edo, still retains the atmosphere of ancient Japan during the Edo period. If you wish to escape from the bustling city of Tokyo, this Kawagoe private tour will not disappoint you. In this small peaceful town, there are many traditional Japanese shrines, temples and other amazing attractions, such as Kawagoe castle and the old warehouse district of Kurazukuri. Take a day trip outside of Tokyo and discover the historic Kawagoe.
FROM$246/ per group
The other sightseeing places of Nikko
Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall are very famous for visitors to Nikko. However, there are some more interested sightseeing places to take a look at in Nikko, which are Nikko Tomozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, Kanaya Hotel History House, and Nikkosan Chuzenji Temple.
To understand the historical development of Nikko area, it can be very interested in visiting and watching these places.
FROM$211/ per group
Tanba-Sasayama : Hyogo Golden Route (one of five tours)
Hyogo prefecture is about 150km long in north-south direction. There are many sight seeing spots, not only Kobe, Himeji but also Izush-Toyooka, Tanba-Sasayama Awaji island. So Hyogo government decleared "Hyogo Golden Route" as recommended tours. I would like to guide those areas where tourists do not know well. Each area is one day tour. You can have a different experience from Kyoto or Osaka.
FROM$302/ per group
A day trip to Ashikaga Flower Park from Tokyo/Omiya area
An hour and a half Shinkansen and JR ride will bring us to a station near the beautiful flower park.
Sometimes it might take more than two hours from Central Tokyo.
We will take an hour and a half at the park, where you can take time to take pictures, have some snacks or meal and do some souvenir shopping.
You can see beautiful wisteria from April 25 till early May.
FROM$147/ per group

Tour of Nijo-jo Castle
(Highlights)
This castle was originally built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate Government. It was subsequently enlarged by adding some structures transferred from Fushimi Castle built in the 1573-1614 Momoyama period and is one of the finest examples of early Edo period and Momoyama culture in Japan, making splendid use of early Edo period building designs, lavish paintings and carvings. In 1867, Tokugawa Yoshinobu,the 15th Shogun, returned sovereignty to the Emperor and the castle became the property of the Imperial family. It has been owned by Kyoto city since 1939. The castle was designated as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.
(How to enjoy)
Just go through the gorgeous gate, "Nino-maru-kara-mon" gate, and you will be met by the main building, "Nino-maru-goten" hall, the main structure, being amazed at its magnificence. In other words, you will never end up admiring the power of Tokugawa era Shogun. The tour inside the main building will take you some 30 minutes. You can enjoy seeing the vast interior, splendid wall paintings, mock-up figures of Shogun and feudal lords meeting in the grand hall, and so on. As you walk on the path outside the main building, you can see the gardens with a pond and trees in perfect harmony. Other buildings will also be a pleasure to your eyes.
(Others)
The bus fare is 230 yen and the admission fee is 600 yen.
FROM$107/ per group
Let's Enjoy A Japanese Baseball Game!!
Hanshin Koshien Stadium is the mecca of both high school baseball and professional baseball. The stadium was built in 1924 and named the Koshien stadium. It's the oldest baseball stadium in Japan and the third oldest baseball stadium in the world. It is said that the stadium was modeled after the Polo Grounds, the home of the New York Giants. When Babe Ruth visited Japan for the Japan-U.S. All-Star Series, hot dogs were sold for the first time in Japan.
FROM$225/ per group
Osaka Hilights, the present and the past.
Osaka is the 2nd commercial city in Japan, and was the 1st commercial city, 400 years ago.
Since Osaka is very active, Osaka tried to erect magestic establishments continuously,
This tour consists of 6 elements, the present and the past.
In the past is Osaka Castle.
The present establishment is Umeda Sky Building, 2 Ferris Wheels, Kiyu-kan (Aquarium) and Doutonboiri District
FROM$309/ per group
Tomioka Silk Mill and Byakuikannon statue in Gunma
This tour include Tomioka Silk Mill of UNESCO World Heritage and Byakuikannon-statue which is the symbol of Takasaki-city. After you understand the important historical value of Tomioka Silk Mill , you will be very much impressed for the World Heritage. And you will be overwhelmed by the giant statue rising up on top of Mt.Kannon to which people pray for their better fortune and longevity.
FROM$309/ per group
layover tour / Narita Airport ~ Shinsyoji-temple
Are Japanese transportation services difficult to access? I will pick you up from the Narita airport and take you to the sightseeing spots directly! There are many sightseeing spots in Chiba! As a local guide, I will take you to hidden sightseeing spots in Chiba.
FROM$281/ per group
Tailored Private Kyoto & Arashiyama Experience: One-Day Tour
This personalized experience allows you to explore the iconic sights of Kyoto, including its historic temples and vibrant cultural districts. In Arashiyama, stroll through the enchanting Bamboo Grove, visit the tranquil Tenryu-ji Temple, and enjoy the scenic views of the Togetsu Bridge. With a tailored itinerary, this private tour ensures you see the best of both areas at your own pace, making it a perfect choice for a memorable and immersive day.
FROM$562/ per group
Hidden-Christian Pilgrimage ②: OMURA
Visit historical places which related to Hidden Christian's martyrdom in old Omura domain area. Most of the places relates to KORI-KUZURE martyrdom(in 1658) which was the biggest martyrdom in Omura. 99 life in jail, 78 died in jail, 411 excuted out of 608 captured Christians in Omura.
(Standard) means must go places, (Optional) means may be added by the requests. Some spots are without parking area, so you need to walk some distance.
FROM$158/ per group
Kurashiki and Okayama (Korakuen Gareden & Castle) from Osaka
We will visit Kurashiki and Okayama on this tour. Kurashiki is very well known for its beautiful Bikan Historical Quarters where the canal-side townscape has been preserved since the 17th century, and Okayama is very well known for Korakuen Garden which is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, and Okayama Castle, which is called Crow Castle from its black painted walls.
FROM$358/ per group
Full day Osaka tour in any season
Osaka has a diverse culture and unique architecture and parks. It also has a variety of beauty depending on the season. You must feel excited to visit Osaka.
FROM$281/ per group
Two days Tour to Hida Takayama area from Tokyo
On the first day, we will take Shinkansen and JR express from Tokyo to Takayama, where we will visit a shopping street with many traditional houses and stay at a hotel. On the second day, we will take a half day bus tour for foreigners to Shirakawa-Go which is a famous world heritage where many Gasho style houses are maintained as a village. My guiding fee doesn't include the transportation and lodging costs of you and the guide; about 40,000 JPY per adult.
FROM$421/ per group
Important Places to know the real history site of Kamakura!
We visit several important historical places in Kamakura to see how it has been survived until now.
* Houkokuji Temple: Famous for its bamboo garden
* Sugimotodera Temple: the oldest temple in Kamakura
* Kamakuragu Shrine: Relatively new shrine built in 1920
* Egara Tenjinsha: It enshrines the deity of study, Sugawara no Michizane
FROM$211/ per group
[Anekouji street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto
There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in current tourism. It is like Kyoto 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
FROM$162/ per group
Minkaen:Japan Open Air Folk House Museum-Houses from Samurai days & Shinjuku's Twilight View etc.
Japan Open Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minkaen) in Kawasaki celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
It has 25 folk houses, water mills & a stage collected from all over Japan.
After approximately thirty-minute train ride and fifteen-minute walk, we could timeslip to the old days of Japan, centuries ago.
We'll also visit the free observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
FROM$140/ per group

Tour of Fushimi-Inari-Taisya Shrine
(History of the shrine)
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine was founded when the god Inari was enshrined on Mt. Inariyama in February, 711. It celebrated the 1300th anniversary of the god`s enshrinement and all the buildings in the ground were restored and re-painted with the vermilion color in 2011.
(Highlights)
Fushimi-Inari-Taisya Shrine is the "So-honzan" head shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. There are paths called "sen-bon-torii", meaning alleys of tunnels made of 1,000 torii gates. Actually, however, it is said there are a total of more than 10, 000 torii gates, large and small, in the shrine compound which includes the whole of Mt. Inariyama. You can reach the 233-meter-high top of the mountain, or rather a hill, going up the paths, but it will be a laborious, 1.5-hour walk amid the rich greenery. In the meantime, it is the guardian shrine of merchants and tradesmen, attracting millions of visitors in the New-Year period. A pair of foxes sitting at the base of the gates are regarded as the messenger of the god.
(How to enjoy)
Go through the huge torii gate and walk along the paved main road and you will be met by the huge main shrine building. Then, walk on unpaved narrow paths which are inside the tunnel of torii gates according to the instructions of the signboard. There are many vermilion-colored buildings on your way, souvenir shops and smaller structures selling charms. You can sit on the sides of the paths and enjoy chatting with your companions or have lunch. There are some places which commnd a fine view of the city of Kyoto.
(Others)
The JR fare is 140 yen one way from JR Kyoto station. No entrance fee is required (although you are expected to offer whatever amount of monetary donations at the mainn building). Also you are supposed to follow the tradition, including clapping your hands twice when you worship.
FROM$107/ per group
Nagoya Golden Tour
Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan with a population of about 2.2 million. I would like to guide you Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon Temple, old shopping streets, Oasis21 and Nagoya TV Tower.
Nagoya Castle was first built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. Afterwards it was burnt down in 1945 and it was reconstructed in 1959. You can see Golden Shachi on the both ends of the top roof. Furthermore the Honmaru (the keep of a castle) reconstructed in 2013 is open to the public, too.
FROM$298/ per group
Ski Tour for 3 days to Japan Alps, Shiga-High Land
Let's enjoy skiing at Japan alps
If you take a train early in the morning from Osaka or Kyoto, you can enjoy skiing in the afternoon at Japan Alps during Mid January to End March. The quality of snow is very nice to enjoy skiing
On your way back, you can enjoy skiing until 2:00-3:00pm and return to Osaka or Kyoto at night by train.
FROM$702/ per group
Tokyo Tour of Traditional Town, Buildings and Garden
This tour includes several essential sights such as Tsukiji outer market, Rikugien-garden, Zojoji temple, Ameyoko town,Toshogu shrine & Daibutsu in Ueno park and Yanaka district where you can feel and enjoy active fish market atmosphere, historically important temple and shrine building, traditional town atmosphere, food enjoyment and beautiful garden.
FROM$246/ per group
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