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Go with a Government Licensed Interpreter Guide for an Unforgettable Experience!
Embark on a captivating Half-Day Tour featuring two must-visit locations in Tokyo: the serene Meiji Shrine and the scenic East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. This compact tour offers a delve into the essence of Shintoism, Japan's imperial history, and the legacy of the Edo Shogunate. Join us for a journey through Tokyo's rich cultural heritage!
FROM$187/ per group
3-Hour Kyoto: Cherry Blossom Gems
Embark on a three-hour cherry blossom adventure in Kyoto. Start at a convenient location, then explore Keage Incline’s tunnel of 90 blossoms along an old railway track. Stroll the two-kilometer Philosopher’s Path, lined with over 500 cherry trees. Finally, visit Nanzen-ji Temple for the iconic Suirokaku Aqueduct and panoramic Sanmon Gate views. End the tour wherever you prefer, with dining recommendations upon request.
FROM$140/ per group
MINO WASHI papermaking (Unesco status) Half day Private tour based on your requests
For 1300 years, the Mino region has specialized in the production of washi, a traditional handmade paper, and it is now one of the three remaining major centers of papermaking in Japan. Explore the wonder of paper!
・Two or three places where you would like to go in Mino, Gifu.
・For ideas of places to go, please see the images or the highlights.
FROM$151/ per group
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Welcome to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, a symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage and a site that has played a pivotal role in the country's history. Today, as we walk through these hallowed grounds, we will explore the palace's long and fascinating history, which stretches back over a thousand years. The Kyoto Imperial Palace, or "Kyoto Gosho" as it is known in Japanese, is not just a historic building, but a living testament to the traditions, politics, and culture of Japan's imperial past.
FROM$167/ per group
Chiran Highlights tour
The first destination is Chiran Samurai Residences and gardens. Those gardens are nearly 270 years old and open to public now. After having lunch, you have lunch at a local restaurant,we go to Chiran Peace Museum featuring young pilots of Kamikaze Operation in WWⅡ. The last place to visit is a local green tea producer. Let's make your own green tea!
FROM$334/ per group
Passeio OTAKU em Akihabara
Junta-te a mim para mergulharmos no cativante mundo da cultura OTAKU japonesa! Durante a nossa aventura, embarcaremos numa viagem para descobrir a melhor mercadoria de anime e desfrutar da vibrante atmosfera de Akihabara. Partilha o teu género ou anime preferido, e eu irei guiar-te até às lojas perfeitas para os teus interesses!
FROM$100/ per group
Kamikawa Aqua Road Cycling Tour from Himeji
Enjoy cycling in Kamikawa which is in mountains surrounded by rich nature. Up the mountain by bus, down the mountain by rental bike, 20km cycling with no sweat! During cycling down the mountain, you can enjoy nature spots such as high waterfall with a fall of 40m and some traditional spiritual spots. The town is blessed with its natural pure water. Enjoy Rural Japan!
FROM$254/ per group
Haneda Layover Tour (30 mins train ride to Central Tokyo)
Feel free to send a message if you want to book this tour on another day. I may open up the slot for you. Scenic spots and good food are just 30 minutes away from Haneda Airport (HND). Perfect for all ages with a lot of photo opps. You have some choices - sample sushi at the historic Tsukiji Fish Market, the biggest Shinto shrine in Tokyo, the hot spot called Shibuya (the Times Square of Japan), the Imperial Palace (outside only). [NO NARITA meet-up for this guide]
FROM$334/ per group
AT tour in Hakone (Trekking and culture experience)
This tour is a one-day trekking tour in Hakone and condenses nature, culture, historical topics and nice view.
Most of the path we will walk was built about 400 years ago. It means you will have same experience of old days travelers.
The tour starts from Hakone Yumoto which is a gateway of Hakone. And the goal is Hakone check point which is a historical site.
This tour is suitable for trekking lovers.
FROM$334/ per group
Attend Trans-Kansai : To and From Air (KIX) , Kyoto etc,
I will meet you at the Kansai Airport etc.,and take you to your accommodations.
If you have enough time to make a short exploration before checking in at your accommodation, let's make a pleasant memorable travel at Namba and Shinsaibashi of Osaka city, I will show you around the places such as shopping mall, eating places and cultural facility.
FROM$134/ per group
Yokohama Bar Hopping
This tour is a evening time tour to enjoy the food & drinks in [Noge area] in Yokohama.
The area has good Izakaya pubs and Bars lined up in the small town.
This area is the Yokohama version of the bar area in Shinjuku and Yokohama is also known as one of the first port to start trading with European companies so there is a lot of influence from over seas from 1800’s.
FROM$367/ per group
Osaka Castle and Foodies Tour
Try Osaka’s must -eat street food, Takoyaki
Have a taste of several local foods while walking through Kuromon Market
Find unique Japanese kitchenware and tableware souvenirs to bring home
FROM$370/ per group
Oyster hut & Karatsu castle
This is a winter only tour. We visit Itoshima to eat fresh oyster at Kakigoya, means Oyster hut. As its name, we eat oyster in a hut like a big tent. You grill oyster, shrimp, scallop, squid and some other fresh seafood straight out of the ocean. Enjoy this special experience and fill your stomach! After all we take a train to visit Karatsu, Saga prefecture. We visit Hikiyama floats exhibition center and Karatsu castle. We take an express bus to go back to Fukuoka city.
FROM$261/ per group
Night Food Tour in Ginza
Ginza is the high-end shopping street with a lot of high rise buildings. But it is also an area with a lot of restaurants from reasonable ones to fancy ones.
Let us enjoy the night view of the fancy shopping street, izakaya, some Japanese sweets including ones Emperor Meiji loved, and end up in a monjayaki restaurant in Tsukishima.
Monjayaki is a kind of Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake using running batter.
FROM$174/ per group
Trip around Adachi Museum of Art
In this tour, you will enjoy natural beauty in Shimane with wonderful arts and gardens in the museum.
Yasugi city, where the museum is, offers activities as below.
Choose from according to your interests and the season. I can customize the tour for you.
*options: meditation or sutra copying at the temple, hot spring, indigo dyeing experience, making or observing pottery, grape harvesting (from the end of July to September,
peer harvesting (September)
FROM$415/ per group
Tokyo Architecture Promenades, Harajuku to Roppongi, Azabu
This one-day tour will satisfy those guests who love Japanese architecture, old and new. We will start from Meiji Shrine, Japanese traditional architecture, quiet tranquility. We move to Takeshita street where you can find cute ‘Kawaii’ culture.
You can enjoy lots of modern architecture designed by Tadao Ando etc. both side of Omotesando promenades. After enjoying a good Japanese lunch, we try to enjoy Nezu Museum, the National Art Center, 21_21 Design Sight or Azabudai Hills. Be my guests!
FROM$187/ per group
Quick-look Tokyo from Haneda Airport (HND)
When you transit at Haneda airport for a few hours, what do you do?
It would be a shame to just laze around in the airport.
Let's head out to Tokyo, a wonderful and exciting city.
FROM$268/ per group
Private Half Day Guided Tour in Hakodate
Hakodate city is a gateway to Hokkaido.
You can enjoy sight-seeing with government licensed guide through the city with public transportations.
1. Hakodate morning market
2. Kanamori redbrick warehouse
3. Mt.Hakodate ropeway
FROM$307/ per group
Kyoto: Visite Guidée Privée - Temples et Vieille-Ville
Nous visiterons 3 spots importants de la ville de Kyoto sous ses différentes facettes.
Le temple bouddhiste avec Kyomizu dera, la vieille ville avec le quartier de Gion et le sanctuaire Shinto avec Fushimi Inari taisha.
FROM$434/ per group
Day Trip to Nikko from Tokyo with Government licensed guide
Go with a Government Licensed Guide for an Unforgettable Experience!
As a guide with the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter qualification, I offer you a unique and enriching journey through Nikko, one of Japan's most historic and scenic destinations. Allow me to guide you through the wonders of this cultural treasure. Join me for an unforgettable day in Nikko, where history, culture, and nature come together in perfect harmony.
FROM$367/ per group
Kyoto Zen Meditation Experience
This tour package is designed for those interested in Zen Buddhism.
For visitors who want to experience zazen (seated meditation), we would like to take you to the temple where we usually practise. The dates for zazen are fixed and 2024's schedule is as follows:
14 and 28 May , 11 and 25 June, 9 and 23 July,
10 & 24 September, 8 & 22 October, 12 & 26 November 10 December
(None in August). *Held in the morning.
FROM$534/ per group
Kagoshima Satsuma Pottery and Whisky tour
In this tour, you can enjoy both old and new culture of Kagoshima.
First you visit kiln of Satsuma Pottery and see the beauty of the pottery and craftsmanship in tranquil atmosphere of Japanese garden.
Then have lunch at a restaurant in the village of the pottery.
Next destination is a distillery of genuine Japan whisky. After having a tour of factory, you have a chance to taste it at its bar.
FROM$300/ per group
Caça à Mercadoria OTAKU
Vamos mergulhar no vibrante mundo da cultura OTAKU japonesa! Embarqua numa jornada onde nos iremos dedicar às compras dos teus adorados produtos de anime. Partilha o teu género ou anime preferido, e eu irei guiar-te até às melhores lojas adequadas aos teus gostos!
FROM$80/ per group
Delightful Yokohama One day
In this tour you will visit major Yokohama's hi-lighted places. Yokohama's development started about 160 year ago. And in this tour you can enjoy real calm atmosphere at very nice Japanese garden and modernized city by visiting various places.
FROM$267/ per group
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