Cultural & Theme Tours in Japan

This is a one-day, 7-hour private tour around Kanazawa to our Muslim friends!Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century. After Edo (Tokyo) and Osaka, alongside the big cities of the scale after Kyoto, it is said that there was this. The samurai city formed around the castle as a vibrant merchant city, and a temple town which was arranged to protect the castle. The atmosphere of the castle town still remains as a place where Japanese culture is beautifully on display.

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.

A maiko experience in a real teahouse  (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). Prepare to become a maiko, typical for Kyoto and pictures will be taken of your beautiful maiko appearance in the Tsuboniwa courtyard in Kyo-Machiya (a traditional wooden house in Kyoto).  No special preparation is necessary. Please leave everything to the staff that day. You will receive three 2L-size (127×178mm) photos.

Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli during an enchanting tour to the Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain insight into the history of the magical movies during the comfortable journey to Mitaka, and then set out to explore the Ghibli Museum independently. Convenient transportation from Tokyo is included on this tour, as well as entrance fees. On Mondays, your visit to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum will be substituted by a visit to Jindaiji Temple or Takahata Fudoson Temple.

This personalized full-day Kyoto tour with a local is ideal for first-time visitors to the "City of Temples". You won't waste a moment visiting places that don't interest you as this tour is fully customizable based on your interests. Choose the neighborhoods you'd like to visit, and see many of Kyoto's top sites. Exploring the city with a guide means you won't get lost, and you'll learn lots of local tips that you wouldn't discover otherwise.

Try your hand at 'Ukiyo-e,' the traditional Japanese art of woodblock printing, during this 1-hour family-friendly class in Asakusa. follow the lead of an English-speaking woodblock master as you learn the skills and techniques of this art form dating to Japan's Edo period in a studio with decades of printmaking experience. You'll leave your session with new knowledge, plus a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Get a deeper insight into Japanese history than would be possible independently on this private guided tour of Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. As you explore the historic buildings, enjoy the undivided attention of your guide who introduces you to Japan's Edo period when it was under the control of a shogunate, and the establishment of Kyoto, the ancient capital.

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.

Discover the weird, wonderful world of Akihabara Electric Town on this 3.5-hour private tour, exploring Japan's otaku culture. Try a session at a purikura photo booth, have tea or coffee at a 'maid caf e,' browse for video games and comic books and sing some karaoke at a local bar. Your private Akihabara excursion also includes a guide, meet and greet service at your hotel, public transport fare, karaoke room fees and a drink, purikura fee and tea or coffee at the maid caf e.

Explore Naha, Okinawa at your own pace and explore sites of your own interest as you get a feel for local life on this private guided walking tour. Your itinerary is flexible and customizable, but possible sites include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shuri Castle, Makishi Public Market, known for its variety of fresh seafood, and Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum where the second Sho dynasty is entombed. Your guide shares insights into each site as you walk.

Dedicate a morning to the cultural sights of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour, and learn about the city from your very own guide. The private tour takes in an eclectic array of sights including the scared Meji-Jingu Shrine, the luxury boutiques of Omotesando, the outer stalls of Tsukiji Fish Market, and the Kabukiza Theater. Discover must-visit neighborhoods such as Ginza and Asakusa, and enjoy easy travel around the city courtesy of an included day-long subway ticket.

Get access to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine by sea on this peaceful Oyster Raft Tour. Save time researching and planning how to get to Itsukushima Shrine, and instead hop aboard an oyster raft for a quick and convenient excursion. Enjoy the company of oyster fisherman, who will educate you about how they cultivate oysters, and take you directly to the shrine.

Travel in style on this action-packed day trip to Kamakura. It'll be the ultimate stress-free day as hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury vehicle is included. As it's a private tour, your itinerary is customizable based on your interests. Potential highlights include Kotoku-in, Meigetsu-in Zen Temple, and Kenchō-ji Temple. You won't have to worry about planning where to eat, as a delicious lunch in Komachi Dori area is included.

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.

In this tour, you will visit Nagoya's three major sightseeing facilities very efficiently with a professional guide in one day. The amount of time spent at each location might be a bit shorter than the ones in our other tours, however, you will make the most of your time in Nagoya!All three of these sites will show you the excellence of "crafting and manufacturing". At Honmaru Palace in Nagoya Castle, you'll be embraced by the art of Samurai times here and there in the architecture. At the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, you'll learn why the Central Japan area is known for manufacturing because of the Toyota Company. At the end of the tour, you'll learn how the Japanese railway system has been developed as one of the top technologies in the world.

Experience the excitement of Japanese sumo wrestling with this admission to one of the three annual tournaments that take place in Tokyo. Tour the stadium with a professional guide and learn about sumo culture and traditions while watching these massive warriors go head-to-head.

Watch sumo wrestlers at a morning practice session and learn about Japanese wrestling traditions from an expert guide. This sumo wrestling experience is a remarkable glimpse of Japanese culture, and it includes admission to the Tokyo Skytree, a 2,080-foot (634-meter) observation tour that's located near the sumo stable.

Avoid the disappointment of leaving Tokyo with below-par photographs on this private walking tour with a professional photographer. Choose a day or night tour, or a combination of both, and visit Tokyo's top sights as your guide teaches you how to make best use of your camera's settings so that you can capture them perfectly.

Spend a full day sightseeing in Sapporo and Otaru without having to worry about finding your own transportation. Your English-speaking guide will take you to the must-see attractions in these towns, including several food and drink-related stops. As this is a private tour, it's entirely flexible and customizable, to suit your interests.

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.