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This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. ！Children under 10 can not enter the samurai venue.！ ！You can reserve maximum 4 people from Viator however we accept any other booking site and there will be more participants in your experience！

Tokyo is known for its incredible food and culinary culture. Make the most of your time in Japan with a private cooking class with a local’s home. Ask questions along the way and learn at your own pace. Your Japanese instructor will show you how to make several authentic home-cooked dishes, tailored to your group’s requirements, and you can eat them when you’ve finished.

Enhance your culinary skills during a private Vietnamese cooking class that not only teaches you to make classic dishes using fresh ingredients, but also includes coffee tasting and a visit to a market, vegetable garden, and noodle factory. Plus, this private tour ensures that you’ll enjoy undivided attention from your cooking instructor.

Experience Singapore with the help of a local to show you around on a private, customizable walking tour. List your preferences for the itinerary ahead of time or rely on your guide’s knowledge of the city to get suggestions on what to see. Perfect for anyone looking to get to know Singapore for the first time. The tour conveniently starts from your hotel, if it’s in the city center.

Made famous in South Korean TV shows including 'Winter Sonata,' Nami Island holds a special place in the hearts of Koreans—but overcoming the language barrier to reach it from Seoul by public transport is a challenge. On this full-day tour with entrance fees and air-conditioned coach transport from Seoul included, reach Nami Island in comfort with your guide and visit the nearby attractions of Petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm.

Rather than just eating them at a restaurant, learn how to recreate authentic Thai recipes at home during this small-group, half-day cooking class in Bangkok. You’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market, which will give you a glimpse into local life. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and learn your preferences. Enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Mochi is one of Japan’s most popular treats—sticky rice cakes with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. On this tour, learn how mochi is made from a local chef in her own home and get hands-on as you make your own. Create different varieties such as red bean filling, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango (skewered mochi with sweet soy), or wagashi (candy-style mochi), then sit down to sample your creations with traditional matcha tea.

See a different side of Mumbai on this walking tour of the Dharavi slum area. Visit the community center and tour the textiles, recycling, and leather tanning businesses run by the local residents. Proceeds from your tour go back into the local community to support a variety of projects on education, health, and livelihood.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.

Exploring a residential community such as Sanjay Colony without local connections can feel confusing or intrusive—and it can be easy to miss the deeper stories behind everyday life. This small-group walking tour is led by a locally connected guide who introduces you to the neighborhood in a respectful, responsible way, offering insight into the people, businesses, and institutions that shape the community. Walk through the area to see family homes, small enterprises, temples, and a local school, while learning about daily life, challenges, and achievements—all from an informed local perspective.

Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital, even with limited time, on this half-day small-group tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. At Bukchon Hanok Village, peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the present.

There’s so much to see and do in Delhi but navigating your way around the enormous city can cut into your sightseeing time. Simplify your tour with a private tour by air-conditioned car. Check out highlights such as Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid, New Delhi’s India Gate and Lotus Temple, or cover all bases and combine both regions of the capital for a comprehensive day out.

Specially designed for cruise ship passengers, this full-day, small-group tour of Busan covers the city’s highlights in a single day. Get an in-depth introduction in a group capped at only 15 travelers. Attraction-packed itineraries include stops at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village, and many more sights, plus a tasty restaurant lunch.

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 who tailors the tour to your interests, 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 teahouses as your guide offers insights into local culture.

Gain valuable insight into Korean culture, history, and tradition that many visitors miss on this half-day afternoon tour to the Korean Folk Village. See traditional Korean houses from different regions across the peninsula and watch a performance of Korean farmers’ music. Admire folk dancers animating the stage with their swirling pirouettes and discover collections of ancient artifacts from across the country. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Learn to draw manga from a professional manga artist in Tokyo’s Nakano neighborhood. During this class, use the manga tools provided, such as screen tone, manga pens and ink, and manga paper. Whether you're just starting out or a practicing manga artist wanting to hone your skills, the instructor will tailor their teaching to your skills. Take home your completed piece of art as a souvenir.

Escape the bustling city of Bangkok on this half-day tour to the Maeklong and floating markets. Canoe through the floating markets and see vendors selling everything from fresh produce to everyday items. Get your heart pumping as you continue to the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell their goods, and quickly pack them up, along this active railway line.

Discover the world’s longest navigable underground river as you embark on a day trip from Puerto Princesa. Head to the natural site and explore the cave that is filled with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Learn about the natural phenomenon while you navigate the underground river in a small boat.

Skip the stress of the Seoul subway rush hour and let a comfortable air-conditioned van transport your tour group to five of the city’s top attractions. Your guide then takes you to the charming Petite France overlooking the Han River and the Garden of Morning Calm. Discover the nearby Italian village before exploring Gangchon Railbike Park and Nami Island. Then get dropped off at your hotel in time for dinner.

When traveling abroad, there is no other experience like sitting down for a meal with a local. Michiyo opens her Kyoto home to visitors to cook a meal and share conversation. Enjoy learning to make authentic Japanese cuisine, from dashi (fish broth) to chirashi sushi with your Kyoto native host. Enjoy sitting down together to for a meal with paired alcoholic drinks to accent your delicious food.

Explore Hong Island by longtail boat and kayak on a full-day tour from Krabi. Slip between towering limestone walls that shelter Hong Lagoon and paddle along the coastline, where soaring cliffs and lush vegetation join the Andaman Sea. Discover every nook and cranny of Hong Island’s stunning bays, go snorkeling, or simply bask on the shores and watch for giant lizards and wild birds.

Explore Bangkok’s trendy Talad Noi neighborhood and Chinatown on a small-group walking tour and sample delicious Thai and Chinese street food along the way. Stroll past a historic church and shrine, market stalls, find plenty of bargains, and admire local street art. The perfect introduction to the area for first time visitors.

Spend a day exploring Vietnamese cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City, starting with a market visit, on this private excursion. On arrival at the cooking school, take a tour of the garden farm and harvest its fruits. A professional chef demonstrates how to prepare four authentic dishes that you sit down to enjoy for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this full-day tour.