Cultural Tours in Kansai

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.

Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Wathcing at the Sumo StableSumo or Sumo wrestling is regarded as a national sport of Japan and has been beloved by lots of Japanese people for a long time. In this tour, you will visit a sumo beya (sumo training stable) which has one of the strongest and most famous Rikishis (sumo wrestlers) who is always in line for the championship. Why not watch the powerful and soulful training of Rikishis just in front of your eyes?  You can take photos with the wrestlers after the practice.

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.

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.

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.

Osaka has a lot of places to visit but you may have not enough time to explore and reach the places where I take you by yourselves. Even you find the places, I guess a lot of tourists just pass through the amazing spots because they don't know the stories each spot has. I'll show you the deep spots of Dotonbori area and share you their interesting stories in a hour. This tour is held in the night-time. We'll go to some beautiful places and crazy bar spots. I'd like to share these spots since Osaka has two faces between Day-time and Night-time. If you have gap time during your visiting, I'm available to show you around there in a hour. Also I can provide you some recommendations for anything!!

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.

This tour will take you to see the famous 1000 vermilion gates at Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, Arashiyama, UNESCO world heritage site Kinkaku-ji temple and Todaiji & Nara park. Enjoy an easy and relaxing bus ride, see famous sites in 2 cities in 1 day without the hassle of changing trains and getting lost.The best time to see the Autumn colors in Arashiyama starts from Nov 20th.

Explore Miyajima wearaing pretty, lignt, and breathable yukataA limited plan only available from the end of May to the end of September (May 20th - September 30th).  In this plan you can fully enjoy Miyajima in summer in a cool rental yukata. Yukata (cotton summer kimono), obi belt, bag, accessories and dressing are all included in the plan. Enjoy the coordinate of belt or bag with yukata.  After dressing, you can freely enjoy the sightseeing in Miyajima including a temple visit, shopping, and walking in the town.Even in the hot summer season, you can enjoy the Miyajima visit elegantly in a neat and pretty yukata. -Strolling time: 4 hours

Namba is Osaka's entertainment district and home to some of the city's best shops, restaurants, and nightlife. On this walking tour, explore the neighborhood by day and gain an insider perspective from a local guide. Along the way, stop at landmarks like the Running Man, sample delicious street foods (own expense) along Dotonbori, and visit a historic temple.