Tours and Trips in Japan

Spend three hours tasting your way through the famous Nishiki Market, accompanied by a private guide who shares expertise on Kyoto's renowned culinary arts. Your walking tour takes you into the heart of Kyoto's multi-faceted cuisine, where you sample Kyoto specialties and a range of Japanese cuisine with a food specialist guide. In addition to prepared foods, the vendors at Nishiki Market carry cookware, fresh produce and other goods. Nibble many samples before eating a full lunch during your tour, an ideal excursion for exploring food and culture.

Explore the modernist architectural heritage of Japan during this small-group, 3-hour walking tour with an expert scholar, covering the Tokyo neighborhoods of Harajuku, Omotesando and Roppongi. Follow a local scholar as you learn the principles behind Japanese design philosophy, touching on its influence across architecture, fashion and art. Along the way you'll visit some of Tokyo's most interesting modern skyscrapers, explore the subcultures of Harajuku and stop by the Meiji shrine for an example of traditional architecture. This intimate tour, limited to just 6 guests, ensures a personalized experience.

Enjoy the perfect overview of Tokyo's top attractions during this 8-hour city sightseeing trip with a small group. Travel through the Japanese capital by minivan, stopping for short guided walks at stops including Tsukiji Fish Market, the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, the Imperial Palace East Garden, Asakusa and more.

Explore the enchanting Arashiyama district of Kyoto by foot and boat on this half-day tour. Like much of Kyoto, Arashiyama is temple central, and the best way to learn about its sights is from a guide. Do just that and explore the gardens of UNESCO-listed Tenryū-ji Temple; visit the tree walk at Sagano Bamboo Grove; admire the temples of Jojakko-ji; and learn about Togetsukyo Bridge, which straddles the Oi River. Finish with a lunch cruise with views of Mt Arashiyama. The tour includes round-trip train transport from Kyoto.

Nishiki Market is a famous traditional market in Kyoto. But if you go by yourself, you'll just walk 1,000 feet and not find what you want. We will take you to our recommended stores, and show you where to find the best food from a local's perspective. You can learn local culture during this experience. This tour starts at 15:30 pm. We'll introduce you to many good foods you can try. You can sample many things without hesitation. And we have a connection with the Japanese lifestyle store -great if you want to buy souvenirs. We'll spend about 1.5 hour in Nishiki Market. Hopefully you will have many shopping bags. At the end, we can tell you about other good spots to visit in Kyoto. We'd like to help you work out an itinerary for enjoying our town.

The 200-year-old Kuromon Market is known throughout Japan for its wide selection of quality produce, meats, and prepared foods, but its bounty can be overwhelming for visitors. Take the stress out of navigating the market with this 3-hour culinary walking tour, featuring the eclectic offerings of Kuromon Market and plenty of food tastings. This small-group tour is limited to eight people for a more personalized experience.

See snow monkeys and temples on a small-group day trip by bullet train from Tokyo. In an intimately sized group of just six people, you'll travel to the Nagano Prefecture in just two hours. Visit the history-steeped Zenkoji Temple, then head to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park to see the monkeys bathing in a beautiful hot spring.

Get an intimate look at the world of sushi and sashimi preparation during this 1.5-hour private tuna cutting demonstration and meal for a small group. Observe the precision knife skills of a professional chef as they expertly slice one of these famous sushi fish. You'll get to sample their handiwork for dinner, eating parts of the tuna not normally offered outside of Japan.

Ride through the streets of Asakusa in style during this 60-minute small-group rickshaw trip clad in a traditional Kimono. Don your stylish Japanese attire and then roll through this historic Tokyo neighborhood stopping for photos and sightseeing at attractions like Senso-ji Temple.

Sample some of Tokyo's top sights in one great trip during this 5-hour private walking tour. Start your day strolling the seafood at sprawling Tsukiji Market. After a casual sushi lunch (at your own expense), explore a peaceful, 18th-century, Japanese garden and take a scenic cruise on Tokyo's Sumida River. Finish the day by uncovering the unique historical sights of the ancient Asakusa area. A private guide, garden entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are all covered.

Investigate the fascinating Japanese religious traditions and monuments of Shintoism and Buddhism on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour of Kyoto led by a local scholar. Admire Kyoto's most important ceremonial sites, including Yasaka Shrine, Kennin-ji Temple and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Along the way you'll gain a newfound appreciation for Japanese religious rituals and practices, including Shintoism, a belief system indigenous to Japan, and Buddhism, which was imported from China and Central Asia. Best of all, this intimate tour, limited to just 6 guests, ensures a personalized experience.

Set your own agenda during this private, customizable, 8-hour tour of Yokohama. Explore the role of this Japanese port city in the country's opening to the outside world in the 19th century and explore famous attractions like Sankei Garden, the central business area of Minato Mirai and Japan's first China Town. The choice is up to you. You'll travel by private bus, van or limo depending on the size of your group. A driver and round-trip transport from central Tokyo are included.

Tofu came from China during the Nara Period (710 - 794) and was used in vegetarian dishes served at the temple. It became a common food for the general public during the Muromachi Period (1336 - 1573), and a writing from that time shows that yudofu had become a Nanzenji specialty by Edo Period (1603 - 1868) to a point where all travelers would try yudofu.Junsei serves tofu that has rich flavors which come from being made using soybeans produced in Japan with a special sauce. Please savor the natural sweetness of the tofu itself and the hint of bitterness of soybeans in its aftertaste.

Cover the highlights of Sapporo during this flexible insider's tour through the city. Forget pre-planned itineraries and enjoy a customizable, on-the-fly schedule with personal recommendations from your own private guide. Take in top sights, from the bustling seafood market to the lush downtown park, while listening to the history and culture of Hokkaido. Hotel pickup is available, and you can travel like a local by taxi, subway, or on foot.

Explore Sapporo at your own pace and customize your itinerary to your own preferences on this full-day private guided tour. After getting picked up from your hotel, embark on a walking tour of downtown area and visit TV Tower, Odori Park, and the former Hokkaido Government Office Building. Stop for lunch (own expense) at the Central Wholesale Market, famed for its seafood, then visit Hokkaido Shrine in Maruyama Park.

Shinjuku is known for its great restaurants and bars. On this action-packed evening tour, you'll explore Shinjuku's highlights, and taste delicious food and drink along the way. With its many narrow side streets, it can be easy to get lost, but you won't have to worry about navigating as a guide will lead the way. Try yakitori (skewered vegetables), Sake, Japanese whiskey, fresh fish, and vegetables as you visit Shinjuku's hidden gems.

Take your Tokyo visit to new heights thanks to this flexible-length admission ticket to the Tokyo City View observatory. Gaze out from this 52nd-floor viewing area at the awesome skyscraper 'forest' of Tokyo laid out below. You'll be able to spot landmarks like the Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and much more. On clear days, you might even spot Mount Fuji in the distance. Another perk about this ticket is that you have admission to the Mori Art Museum just one floor up.

Experience the glowing lanterns and lively atmosphere of Kyoto after dark on this 3.5-hour evening walking tour with a small group. Experience the ancient Japanese capital after dark as you stroll the city's serene back streets and visit city landmarks like Yasaka Shrine, the Pontocho restaurant district, and a 'tachinomiya' stand and drink shop for included food and drink samples.

Learn about Japanese garden landscaping on a Kyoto walking tour, led by a local expert. The 3-hour experience takes in an array of the country's different garden designs, from the intricately constructed gardens of emperors to the stylish Zen Buddhist temple grounds. Wander around the Golden Pavilion's Mirror Pond, and then admire Ryoan-ji's lauded Karesansui Garden and the grounds of Ninna-ji. This tour runs with a maximum of just six people for a small-group experience.

Wander the neon-lit alleys of Tokyo's Shinjuku and Kabuchiko areas after dark on this 2-hour nocturnal adventure with a guide. Your visit to these two intriguing Tokyo neighborhoods, among Tokyo's busiest for food and nightlife, will allow you the chance to sample hole-in-the-wall restaurants, enjoy the quirky bars of the Golden Gai and explore Kabuchiko's infamous red-light district.