Cultural Tours in Japan

Higashi Chaya District (and Kazue Machi) The most famous tea district and Geisha/Geiko area in Kanazawa. It is also the home of Kinpaku (Gold leaf crafts). You will have the option to make your own gold leaf creation there.It is also possible to drink authentic green macha tea. The Samurai District Visit the streets where the Samurai lived. You will enter the houses of the Ashigaru (footsoldiers), and then view the larger residences of the more powerful samurai. You will have the option of entering the Nomura Samurai house. A kutani pottery museum and tea gardens are also en-route. There is also the option of taking a break for tea or a bite to eat here. Kenrokuen Gardens The famous gardens of the six attributes, facing Kanazawa Castle and Utatsu Mountain.There are opportunities to take a break, and to enjoy tea ceremony.

Let's take pictures of the two of you as a maiko and a samurai!  A maiko and a samurai experience in a real teahouse  (place where geiko entertain their guests) in the Gion district established in the Taisho Era (1912-1926). The main sightseeing spots in Kyoto Higashiyama are within a 10-minute walk so when you leave the shop, you can see the Kyoto-like townscape.You don't need to prepare anything. Please leave everything to the staff.You will receive four 2L-size (127×178 mm) photos, two laminated cards, and a CD-R containing all the data.

[Private Tour] See, touch and experience cutting edge technology in Odaiba! Japanese technology is world renowned. Many people visit Japan and buy electronics from Akihabara to take home with them. On this tour you can experience the technology of the future! Odaiba is located right next to Tokyo bay, and holds many exhibitions and shows to do with futuristic technology. At Toyota's showroom, you can observe their remarkable cars, and in Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) you can meet androids and robots. The great part about this tour is that you can not only see technologically advanced products, but actually touch and ride them too! Care to experience a slice of the future?

[Private Tour] AKB, maid cafes and consumer electronics! Akihabara is a popular area for otaku (people with obsessive interests, especially with anime) and is known to be the holy land of idols, anime and consumer electronics. On this tour you will visit places such as AKB cafes and shops, maid cafes, the specialty shop for gachapon, a large scale store of consumer electronics and more. Maid cafes are particularly interesting for the unique worlds that are created in their cafes, almost like those of theme parks. Enjoy a tour of Akihabara, full of unconventional shops, and immerse yourself in the unique world of Japanese subculture.

First of all, please check Instagram: ##wasabijpphoto #wasabijp we are  "wasabi experience project" This project provides Japan's carefully selected superb experiences. Get "spirited away" into old Tokyo!! Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum is where a number of historical buildings of great cultural value have been relocated from all over Tokyo and preserved. Walk along the historical streetscape that perfectly retains the atmosphere of the times and get pictures taken by a professional photographer. The pictures (approx. 20 pics) will be sent to you by email at a later date once editing is finished. Whether you are by yourself, as a couple, or with family, the photographer will make sure to help you create wonderful memories to bring back home!

Spend the day exploring some of Japan's finest treasures in the company of a professional photographer, who will be on hand to take posed and candid photos of you throughuot your journey. You'll visit Nikko Tosho-gu, Nikko Toshogu Treasure Museum, Rinno-ji (area the has 15 Buddhist Temples), Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Nikko Futarasan Shinto Jinja, Kegon Falls, and Ryuzu Falls, with the opportunity to modify your trip based on your personal interests.

Witness one of Japan's most iconic cultural expressions at an exhilarating sumo tournament in Tokyo. Set the scene before the tournament by visiting the informative Sumo Museum to see fascinating collections of memorabilia then feel the energizing pre-match atmosphere on the subway as you ride to the "˜kokugikan' (sumo amphitheater) to see a selection of atmospheric sumo matches. Enhance your experience by upgrading to include a delicious dinner of traditional Japanese dishes at a local restaurant.

Discover the traditional side of Harajuku!Harajuku is famously known for its chaotic vibe and crazy youth culture, and is a location highly recommended for sightseeing. However, because the youth culture is so famous, the other side of Harajuku; the more traditional side, is often dismissed. On this tour, your otomo tour guide will take you around wonderful locations in which you can get a proper experience of traditional Japanese culture. Try on samurai armor, visit museums to see world-famous ukiyo-e prints and learn about the art of noh, climb Fujizuka; a mound made to resemble Mt.Fuji, and pray at Meiji Jingu Shrine. Your tour guide will explain interesting historical facts to you along the way.

Enjoy amazing winter festivals which will be held all over Hokkaido. Start with the Sapporo Snow Festival which is the biggest winter festival in Japan.You will be impressed by over 200 giant snow sculptures lined up in the Odori park.They are created by professionals and amateur artists. Sounkyo Ice Waterfalls Festivals comes next. After sunset, you will find yourself in the magical ice wonderland. Sounkyo is also famous for natural hot springs. Enjoy soaking your body in spas to get warm after the festival. In Asahikawa, you will visit a sake brewery to see how it is made and taste some samples. After a few sips, enjoy the ice sculpture competitions. You may witness how they make such detailed carvings while you are wandering the city. Otaru is famous for its canal and glass-works. Go out to see the Snow Light Paths at night. The locals decorate the streets with many handmade ice candles.Before ending the trip, you will visit Sapporo beer factory and Mt. Okura observation in Sapporo.

Let's make a wrapping cloth with the Japanese craft of [Somemono]. Won't you enjoy the Japanese craft of somemono? This time you can make a wrapping cloth, something that is practical and is often used by Japanese people. Turn it for example into a motif of natural flowers and leaves, somemono can change depending on the way how it is made. In this experience you will use a cutting-edge experience called [Sachizome] where you do not use fire or water. Please try this special experience with teachers that will teach you everything about the Japanese culture of somemono.