Cultural & Theme Tours in Japan

For outsiders, Japanese culture can be difficult to grasp but this guided tour offers the chance to get a locals' eye view of one of the most traditional of Japanese settings. Accompanied by a guide, stroll through the historic streets of Kyoto's Gion district, famed for its scenic cobbled streets lit by paper lanterns, traditional architecture, and association with geiko and maiko culture. Visit Pontocho alley, one of Japan's oldest nightlife areas, and stroll by geisha teahouses as your guide offers insights into local culture.

A walking tour is indisputably the best way to explore Kawagoe, famed for its Edo-style architecture and vibrant shopping streets. See the best of Kawagoe on a 4-hour small-group walking tour, limited to 10 people to ensure an intimate atmosphere. While learning about the history of the former prosperous castle town, you'll tick off highlights such as Kawagoe Ichinagai Street, Dream Street, Spatiotemporal Bell, and Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Tokyo is one of the world's 10 biggest cities. It can be hard to decide what to see and do. Let a professional guide take you on a tour of Akasaka, and learn the history of the city from a local. Go back in time to the Edo period. See where the samurai used to reside, visit shrines and shopping streets, view embassies and guest houses. Watch artisans at work at Aoyama Square, and finish your tour with lunch at a restaurant symbolizing Akasaka.

Get a taste for the traditional Japanese arts in Kyoto during this 4-hour, small-group cultural performance complemented by an authentic Japanese-style dinner. Enjoy a diverse range of performances covering Japanese arts including 'maiko' dancing, flower arrangement, 'gagaku' court music, puppet theater and much more. Finish your experience with an atmospheric tea ceremony, conducted by candlelight, followed by a delicious dinner. This small-group event, limited to just 24 guests, also includes a guide and round-trip transport by taxi to select Kyoto hotels.

How about walking around Nara must-see spots with a highly experienced guide?This tour visits three must-see spots in deer park area, Nara. Kasuga-taisha shrine - praised for its beautiful vermilion constructions and three thousand of stone lanterns and hanging lanterns, Todai-ji temple - renowned for its Great Buddha originally created in the eighth century, and Kofuku-ji temple - closely related to Fujiwara family, a noble family once at the summit of its prosperity. Along the way, other scenic spots of Nara, such as Mt. Kasuga, Tobihino hill, Ukimi-do gazebo, and Suikinkutsu (a buried pot that makes harp-like sound with water drops) will also attract your eyes and ears. At the end of the tour, we will take the time to experience Japanese cultures such as origami or kumihimo braiding. This tour is recommended not only for first-time visitors to Nara but also for repeat visitors to discover new charms of Nara.

Akihabara, with its flashing neon lights and close connection to manga culture, is a popular destination for visitors to Tokyo. But it can be tricky to navigate without deep knowledge of the language and culture. This guided tour takes you to some of the district's most important places and offers a richer experience than would be possible alone.

In this tour, you will visit TripAdvisor's TOP 2 popular sites in Nagoya; the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. This tour focuses on the technology, passion, and effort of Japanese engineers.At the Toyota Commemorative Museum, you will discover how Central Japan has been developed as a manufacturing region led by Toyota. Then, at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, you will learn how the Japanese railway was transformed from steam locomotives to rail cars, and from shinkansen (bullet train) to MAGLEV (magnetic speed train).

This tour will make you discover Shinjuku, one of the biggest and the most popular area of Tokyo. Shinjuku is wellknown for its nightlife and the restaurants. We will start the tour by the VR ZONE an amusement parc dedicated to the virtual reality, you will join Mario in his crazy race or confront your fear in a haunted house. You will stop by Godzilla to walk until the Golden Gai, the streets where you can find a lot of tiny bar, there you will enjoy a japanese drink and the special atmosphere. Then, you will enjoy the atmosphere of the japanese game center, where you will play, win and take a souvenir photograph. The tour will end in a karaoke, where you will enjoy the japanese songs and style. The guide will guide you during this crazy night so you can enjoy fully the experience.

Night owls who enjoy the spooky side of their travels won't want to miss this haunted ghost tour of Kyoto. If you dare, you'll walk through a little-known side of the city. Get past the tourist traps and walk through tunnels, visit temples, and explore areas where ghost hunters like to play. Hear history and stories that are guaranteed to chill your bones.

Harajuku is one of Tokyo's most atmospheric districts, known for its colourful fashions, quirky caf es, and pop culture. This tour is designed with Muslim travelers in mind, visiting family-friendly attractions, caf es that meet Muslim dietary requirements, and destinations where prayer rooms are available. Walk down Takeshita Street, shop for 'kawaii' ('cute') souvenirs, stop at an Owl Caf e and a caf e with 3D latte art, and admire the local street art.

Immerse yourself in the rhythms and traditions of life in a Japanese village during this 3-hour visit to the town of Ogi, including a 'mochi'-making lesson (Japanese rice cakes). Walk amidst the terraced rice fields of this picturesque town, discovering its more than 1,300 years of rice farming history. Then visit the home of a local farmer, learning the techniques to make 'mochi' while enjoying the warm hospitality of this friendly resident and his wife. A guide, plus lunch, mochi class and train from Kyoto are included.

Tour an ancient samurai district with an insider to make sure you don't miss any of the sights. Get insight into Kanazawa, a town of great cultural achievements rivaling Kyoto and Tokyo. Enjoy a relaxing walk through Omicho Market, and visit the historic Kanazawa Castle. Walk through the serene garden of Kenrokuen. Learn the history of this samurai town from a professional guide.

If you're only in Hiroshima for a short time, make the most of it on a private, personalized tour of Central Hiroshima and Iwakuni. Your guide shows your small group the city's beautiful treasures and historic highlights, from the Peace Park Museum and its history to the unique Kintaikyo bridge. Explore local street food - your guide points you to the best delicacies and unusual bites. End your day with a delicious, authentic dinner with your choice of yakiniku or sushi. Convenient round trip van transport from your hotel.

This day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima is the easy way to see many sights in a single day, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach to important World War II-era places in Hiroshima, and the iconic red gates of Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, which appear to float on water. You'll learn all about the history and culture of these attractions from your English-speaking guide and through an audio-guide on board your bus.

While bus tours can quickly transport you to Tokyo's top sights, a walking tour offers a better sense of the city's atmosphere and the opportunity to discover hidden gems. This walking tour provides insights into the history of Tokyo and takes you through the streets of Chiyoda Ward to visit an castle that is more than 500 years old.

On Day 1 you will be met at the Tokyo Airport (NRT) for your transfer to your accommodation. The next morning, transfer to the train station where you will take a bullet train to Hakone, the gateway to Mt. Fuji. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. On Day 3, take a train to Kyoto - the cultural capital of Japan - with free time to get to know the city on your own. Take a half-day excursion of Kyoto on Day 4 to see some of the city's incredible shrines and temples. Travel via train to Hiroshima on Day 5 through the Japanese countryside and take a 2-hour sightseeing bus excursion on Day 6 to get to know the city. Day 7 brings you to Osaka for your last night on tour with free time to explore on your own! Say goodbye to the beautiful country of Japan as you are transferred back to Tokyo on Day 8.

Experience the life of a Buddhist monk at a historic Tokyo temple. Get a unique opportunity to see a day in the life of a monk by apprenticing with one. Accompanied by a private interpreter, discuss your questions with a monk and learn the roots of Japanese culture and traditions. Explore the serene Choshoji temple, which has been standing for 800 years.

Together with the No.1 sightseeing spot of Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha in the early morning,you can enjoy visiting representative spots of Nara as well. It is an efficient tour that is perfect if you wake up early from the time difference, if you want to visit Fushimi Inari with fewer tourists, or if you want to enjoy other activities in the afternoon.

It's not only temples and shrines to visit in Kyoto.Learning and experiencing Japanese new and traditional culture enables you to understand Japan and its people better and deeper.

See the highlights of Hiroshima in a personalized private walking tour. A private tour means you can customize your experience and choose your own itinerary. You'll be picked up in a private vehicle, and your guide will accompany you so you don't get lost. Possible Hiroshima attractions include Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial.