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In four hours, immerse yourself in traditional and exceptional Japan. You will have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture, both past and present, and the daily life of the Japanese people today. Your guide will answer your many questions and share their passion and knowledge with you. During this tour, you will also meet many locals. An experienced and passionate guide who has lived in Kanazawa for over 10 years, specialising in social and cultural anthropology of Japan, history, culture and sociology. Passionate about photography, cinema, literature, design, art and crafts, and a practitioner of several traditional Japanese arts (Kyudo, tea ceremony), he will show you his adopted city with enthusiasm.

Nigata is known for the best sake producing area - Myoko isn't the exception with 3 sake breweries of unique history and product line-up. They are all small-sized truly local breweries. You can see more and communicate with the business owner and/or workers with a guide. After the brewery tour, we'll check and try local food at a local farmer's market or authentic local restaurant of your choice/guide's recommendation.

Go beyond the stage and into the heart of the Willow World. Most travelers only glimpse geisha from afar. This intimate 1-hour experience invites you into a privately reserved teahouse in the tranquil Nishi Chaya District, offering a rare and respectful encounter with Kanazawa’s living geisha culture. Experience Highlights Traditional Dance and Conversation Enjoy an elegant geisha dance performance, followed by an open conversation about her artistry, training, and daily life—guided in an accessible, welcoming way. Ozashiki-asobi (Teahouse Games) Take part in classic teahouse games that showcase wit, etiquette, and playful interaction—an essential part of geisha culture. Tea andSeasonal Wagashi Relax with premium Japanese tea and beautifully crafted seasonal sweets in a refined, private setting. Designed for culturally curious travelers, this small-group experience offers depth without formality. Not just a performance but a personal cultural encounter.

The kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this 6-hour walking tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle. It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around Kanazawa and take photos. Please bring your camera! Kanazawa is well known for its sophisticated food and tea culture. The secret of the popularity of Kanazawa's cuisine is that it is not just about its taste, but is packed with many Japanese elements such as the spirit of hospitality, the beauty of tea utensils, and traditional methods.

Discover Kanazawa through the eyes of a passionate Guide who has lived there for many years. Between samurai districts, refined gardens and craft traditions, this tour invites you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Kanazawa. Along the way, you will explore iconic places such as the beautiful Kenroku-en Garden, Nagamachi Samurai Quarter or the charming alleyways of Higashi Chaya. In a friendly and accessible atmosphere, this experience is the perfect opportunity to understand what makes Kanazawa so unique.

Make the most of a full day in Kanazawa with this private guided tour, tailored to your interests and preferred travel style—by taxi, on foot, or by e-bike. Explore the city’s landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and hidden spots with the insight of a knowledgeable local guide. Your itinerary is fully flexible—stroll through Kenrokuen Garden, admire Kanazawa Castle, wander the Higashi Chaya District, and enjoy lunch at Omicho Market. In the afternoon, visit the Nagamachi Samurai District and choose optional museums or craft workshops with hands-on activities. Whether your interests are art, history, food, or culture, this full-day private tour gives you time to experience Kanazawa in depth, at your own pace.

Discover the story behind Kanazawa's iconic Tsuzumi Gate through a unique journey into Japan's taiko culture. Offered only once a month, this exclusive experience takes you to Asano Taiko, a world-renowned drum maker with more than 400 years of history. Enjoy special access to workshop areas normally closed to visitors, learn from skilled artisans, watch a live performance by a professional taiko artist, and experience the power of taiko drumming for yourself. The tour concludes at a beautifully restored sake brewery restaurant, where you will enjoy a 10-course French-style kaiseki dinner paired with locally brewed sake. Transportation, English-speaking guidance, workshop access, taiko performance, drumming experience, dinner, and sake tasting are all included. Return transportation to Kanazawa Station or selected hotels is provided.

Izu Local Food Adventure and Wood-Fired Cuisine at Quebico. Explore Izu’s nature with us through our work to sustain its resources. We’ve revived 1,200-year-old trails, once key for village life and charcoal production, turning forests into tourism paths. Our MTB tours use these historic trails; pedal-drive kayaks link sea and mountains. Our lodge, powered by wood biomass boilers, supports sustainable living. At Quebico, our wood-fired restaurant, chefs craft gourmet feasts from foraged herbs, fresh fish, and local treasures like gold-eye snapper, using 100% sustainable firewood we harvest from local forests. Kayak to fish, hike or e-MTB trails to gather yomogi, and visit fish markets and a katsuobushi factory to explore Japan’s rural food culture. This private tour, guided in English, supports Izu’s natural and cultural heritage. Our sustainability efforts were recognized by a Ministry of the Environment award in 2022.

This tour is designed for travelers who have reached Gokayama and want to experience it as more than a photo spot. With a private guide, you will walk through one of its quiet World Heritage villages and learn how gassho-zukuri houses, deep snow, mountain life, faith, traditional industries, and food culture are connected. Unlike larger tours that combine Gokayama with other destinations, this experience focuses on either Ainokura or Suganuma. In Ainokura, explore traditional industries, a local shrine and temple, and enjoy a hands-on washi paper-making experience. In Suganuma, view the village from the observatory, visit a gassho-style folk museum, and learn about historic saltpeter production. The tour also includes time for a café stop, where your guide can introduce local foods such as red turnips, mountain vegetables, and firm Gokayama tofu. It is a compact but meaningful experience for independent travelers who want to understand the living culture behind Gokayama’s scenery.

Long overlooked by most visitors to Japan, Fukui Prefecture became far easier to reach with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2024. Venture further into the region, though, and you'll still find sides of Fukui that remain refreshingly untouched. On this tour, you will visit some of Fukui's remote highlights in just a single day. - Walk the covered corridors of Daihonzan Eiheiji, a mountainside temple founded more than 780 years ago and now one of the two head temples of Sōtō Zen Buddhism - Explore the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, a world-leading collection of animatronics, real fossils, and exhibits spanning the ancient world - Stand before the Echizen Great Buddha (17m): the tallest indoor seated Buddha in Japan - Ascend Japan's tallest five-story pagoda (75m) for sweeping views over Katsuyama

This private tour lets you enjoy Noto’s local food scene without worrying about where to go or how to order. Choose from Nanao Station, Wakura Onsen, or Hakui Station areas, then visit two local restaurants or izakaya with your guide. Your guide will help with Japanese menus, ordering, and local food explanations. This is a relaxed food-hopping experience for travelers who want to enjoy Noto’s everyday dining culture like a local.

Unlike standard onsen or museum tours, this experience explores how festivals, hot springs, and local communities are connected in the Noto Peninsula. As you walk through Wakura Onsen with a local guide, you will learn how the region developed through maritime trade, fishing culture, and community traditions shaped by life along the Sea of Japan. At the Wakura Onsen Festival Hall, discover the meaning behind Noto’s famous festivals beyond their colorful floats and performances. Learn how festivals developed as religious and community traditions connected to safety at sea, successful harvests, and relationships between local communities. The tour also explores modern challenges such as depopulation and earthquake recovery, as well as local efforts to preserve festival culture through community participation and volunteer support. By combining local history, everyday life, & living festival traditions, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Noto culture beyond ordinary sightseeing.

Unlike crowded tourist seafood markets in larger cities, this tour introduces the local food culture of the Noto Peninsula through Noto Shokusai Market, where visitors can experience the flavors and atmosphere of everyday life in coastal Ishikawa. Explore the market with a local guide while discovering seasonal seafood, regional specialties, and traditional foods unique to Noto. Learn about ingredients such as yellowtail, nodoguro, monkfish, Noto salt, and fermented seafood products, and how they connect to the region’s climate and fishing culture. The tour includes a ¥3,000 food credit, allowing guests to freely choose what they would like to try from the market’s shops and restaurants. Enjoy fresh seafood bowls, grilled shellfish, local snacks, and regional specialties at your own pace. Perfect for travelers looking for a more relaxed and authentic local food experience beyond Japan’s famous tourist markets.

This experience is designed for travelers who want clarity, flexibility, and genuine local expertise—not a rushed. You can choose between a half-day or full-day option, depending on your travel style and schedule. ️ Half-Day Tour: Shirakawa-go Only: The half-day tour focuses exclusively on Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village. You’ll travel by bus and explore the village with a local guide, learning how families lived in the iconic gassho-zukuri houses and why this unique culture developed in a remote mountain region. Full-Day Tour: Shirakawa-go + Kanazawa The full-day tour adds a cultural deep dive into Kanazawa after returning from Shirakawa-go. You’ll explore the city’s history, local life, and traditions, turning a single destination visit into a well-balanced regional journey. Why Book This Experience? Local guides with proven experience — our guides have guided over 1,000 guests, and they can offer clear, easy-to-follow explanations, not scripted lectures.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery in Hamamatsu Castle, Kanzan Temple Onsen area, and Lake Hamana. Experience moving experience by flower in Hamamatsu flower park. ・Visit Hamamatsu castle, Kanzan Temple Onsen area, Flower Park, Orgel Museum with one day bus ticket and admission to the park and museum at a discount! ・Enjoy a lot of flower and technology at flower park. ・Ride the ropeway and cross over the lake. ・Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the sounds of ancient musical instruments. ・The theme of the Lake Hamana Flower Festa 2026 is "Flowers and Hot Springs." ・Enjoy a meal and a bath in addition to cherry blossom viewing ・Free gift of hand towel and tea (As the free gift is limited, it will end as soon as it is out of stock.)

Discover the winter beauty of Toyama Prefecture on the Premium Winter Kurobe Gorge Rail & Nousaku Crafting Tour. ①Explore the rarely accessible winter landscape of Kurobe Gorge on a scenic trolley train ride through the snow-covered mountains, followed by a guided visit to the Kurobe River Electric Memorial House. ②Enjoy snow activities ※The rental fee for winter gear rental for playing in the snow is also included. ※It is also possible to change the snow activity to a Masu Sushi-Making Workshop (Limited to those 6 years of age and older） ※When making your reservation, give us a Message like : "Change the snow activity Plan to making sushi workshop" ③At Nousaku, discover Takaoka’s 400-year-old metal casting tradition and enjoy a hands-on 30-minute workshop to create your own chopstick rest. This 8-hour experience departs from Kanazawa at 9:00AM and includes a light lunch.

Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience explores Kanazawa through samurai defense strategy and warrior culture. Walk through Kanazawa Castle while learning how gates, walls, and defensive structures were designed to repel enemy attacks and protect the powerful Maeda clan. The tour also connects the castle to the surrounding samurai town, showing how defensive ideas shaped the streets and layout of Kanazawa itself. At the Nomura Samurai House, discover how high-ranking samurai balanced martial duties with refined cultural traditions such as gardens, tea rooms, and formal reception spaces. With an English-speaking local guide and a storytelling approach focused on strategy, architecture, and daily samurai life, this tour offers a deeper understanding of feudal Japan beyond ordinary historical sightseeing.

This 3-hour cultural experience brings you deep into the shimmering world of gold leaf, an essential part of Kanazawa’s identity. Begin at Sakuda Gold Leaf, where you'll learn about Kanazawa’s long-standing role in gold production and artistry. Try your hand at making your own gold-leaf souvenir during a hands-on workshop. Then stroll through the atmospheric Higashi Chaya District, visiting specialty gold shops and ending with the famous gold-leaf soft-serve ice cream. The tour concludes at the peaceful Utatsuyama Shrine, offering a moment of reflection with stunning city views.

This is not a fixed itinerary ramen tour—it’s a flexible, locally driven experience designed around you. Instead of taking you to predetermined shops, your guide selects two ramen spots in real time based on your preferences, appetite, & the atmosphere of the day. Whether you’re into rich & hearty broths or lighter, more delicate flavors, you’ll experience Kanazawa ramen culture that matches your taste. What makes this tour unique is its focus on everyday food culture. You won’t just eat ramen—you’ll explore how locals actually enjoy it, moving between neighborhoods like Kanazawa Station or Katamachi, where students, workers, and regulars shape the dining scene. Each stop reveals a different style, from quick, casual bowls to more distinctive regional expressions influenced by the Hokuriku climate. With a small, private group setting, this experience feels less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local friend—one who knows exactly where to go for a great bowl of ramen.

Kanazawa has long been known as the city of traditional crafts to the Japanese people. During the samurai era, the local art scene experienced tremendous growth, as many artists from all over the nation moved and settled here to continue to pursue their arts. This continues to this day, as you can see the city’s strong artistic roots in spots like its timeless historic districts, elegantly curated contemporary museums, and small, off-the-beaten-path spots around every corner. In this tour, our guide will show you the city via its art and famous crafts, while sharing fascinating stories and local insights that will help you not only see, but feel Kanazawa. It is perfect for art lovers, culture enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to explore the city more deeply and at their own pace. You will discover how the city’s creative spirit connects its part, present, and future.

Delve into the rich flavors of Japanese sake with this private tasting experience at the renowned NOGUCHI NAOHIKO Sake Institute. Set in the tranquil TOUAN tasting room, this 3.5-hour journey offers a unique blend of sake tasting and culinary delights. Sample five limited-edition sakes paired with carefully selected snacks while enjoying the serene scenery reminiscent of a traditional tea room. An English-speaking guide will accompany you, ensuring a personalized experience. Ideal for sake enthusiasts and those seeking a unique cultural outing in Japan. - Private tasting experience in a serene tea room atmosphere - Sample five exclusive limited edition sakes - English-speaking guide and private transportation included - Minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to operate

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover the highlights of Toyama efficiently, in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed, English-speaking guide! Toyama sits between the Sea of Japan and the Tateyama mountains. Visit Toyama Castle in its moated park and admire striking contemporary works at the Toyama Glass Art Museum and the Prefectural Museum of Art and Design. Relax at the photogenic Fugan Unga Kansui Park, then head to Takaoka to see the National Treasure Zen temple of Zuiryuji and the bronze Takaoka Daibutsu. On clear days the Amaharashi Coast offers a stunning view of snow-capped peaks above the bay, while the cherry-lined Matsukawa river charms in every season. We welcome you to come and explore the unique scenery, art and craft of Toyama with us! Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Experience our Half Day Private Tour with Photoshoot by photographer in Kanazawa! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Kanazawa. Experience the beauty of Kanazawa through this unique guided tour and photoshoot package. Explore iconic landmarks such as Higashichaya Old Town, Kenrokuen Garden, and Kanazawa Castle while a professional photographer captures stunning images of your journey. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Uncover the gems of Kanazawa on a guided walking tour that immerses you in the city's cultural heritage. Stroll through the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, officially one of the 3 most beautiful japanese garden in Japan. Visit the unique Kanazawa Castle, nickname "museum of stones" . and explore the traditionnal geisha distric ,and the historic Shima teahouse alongside the samurai district with the possibility of visiting the Nomura traditionnal samurai house and gerden , This tour offers insights into local crafts and traditions, including Yukitani porcelain and gold leaf art. You'll also have the option to visit the bustling fish market and traditional museums, ensuring a rich and engaging experience of Kanazawa's history and culture. - Duration: 5 hours of guided exploration - Visit iconic attractions: Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and more - Learn about local crafts and culture from an expert guide - Flexible options to include the fish market and traditional museums