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Explore the hidden sights of Toyama on a guided electric bike tour.Experience local charm with the scent of the wind, the sounds of the seasons and the light of the countryside. Let's start with the pear orchard, known for its famous Kureha pear, a specialty of Toyama.Enjoy the panoramic view of the city, Toyama Bay and Tateyama Mountain Range while going downhill.During the harvest season, you can taste fresh pears and buy directly from the farm (optionally and at your own expense). Next, we drive through quiet countryside where mountains are reflected in rice fields like water mirrors.Ride along quiet country roads at a pace suitable for beginners. At lunchtime, stop by Kurosakiya, a local fishmonger and ready-made dish.Buy fresh sashimi or homemade ready meals and enjoy an authentic Toyama dining experience (optional, at your own expense). The tour ends with a visit to the Shinkokuji Goryo in Mayama, where stone lanterns create a beautiful landscape.Your guide will explain the history of the area and the importance of the place. Packed with urban and natural beauty, food and history, this half-day course is ideal for time-limited travellers and those looking for memorable experiences across generations.By using an electric bicycle, you can ride uphill easily.This makes it suitable for those who are unsure of their physical fitness or who want to resume cycling after a break.For your safety, helmets will be provided and pre-briefing will be held.The route is flexibly tailored to the weather and the physical fitness of the participants, and will suggest the best photo spots and resting areas.

Echigo-Yuzawa is a nature-rich destination just one hour from Tokyo. It can be a bit inconvenient to explore without a car, so we’ll make the most of your time with a guided tour by car. At Kiyotsu Gorge, you can admire the majestic rock walls and crystal-clear streams, enjoying a magical, artistic space where the gorge’s scenery is reflected on the water’s surface. Ryugakubo is a mystical lake where you can drink delicious spring water.We’ll have lunch at “Matsushiro Satoyama Shokudo.” The blue-toned interior creates an artistic atmosphere. Please enjoy local cuisine with a modern twist.After lunch, we’ll visit nearby art installations. Next, at Hoshitoge’s terraced rice fields, approximately 200 paddies of various sizes spread across the slopes like fish scales. Bijin-bayashi features beautiful beech trees. It is home to many wild birds. I'll explain using a translation app. Cover photo: “Tunnel of Light” by Ma Jansson (MAD Architects), photo by Osamu Nakamura

Embark on a captivating journey through Kanazawa, a city where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly. Explore the iconic Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful landscape gardens, offering stunning seasonal views year-round. Step back in time as you stroll through the historic Higashi Chaya District, with its well-preserved geisha houses and traditional tea shops. Discover the artistic wonders of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing cutting-edge exhibitions in a strikingly modern setting. Visit Kanazawa Castle and its adjacent park, where you can learn about the city's samurai heritage. Listen to intriguing stories and insights from your guide, providing a deeper understanding of Kanazawa's cultural and historical significance. Enjoy a delectable lunch featuring Kanazawa's renowned seafood at a local market or restaurant (not included). If desired, venture off the beaten path to uncover hidden gems and local secrets.

Explore the world famous UNESCO village on our full-day Shirakawago & Kanazawa tour from Kanazawa station! Admire the picturesque landscapes in Shirakawa-go in the morning, then return to Kanazawa to visit must-see attractions like Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. In Kanazawa, you will make Japanese sweets with a professional craftsman and enjoy the traditional craft of gold leaf experience. Stroll through the geisha district while savoring luxurious soft serve ice cream adorned with gold leaf. Enjoy unique experiences on this one-day tour that you wouldn't have on your own. Please enjoy Walking & Local food in Shirakawa-go. Let's make Japanese Sweets with professional craftsman. Learn about Traditional craft Gold leaf experience.

This tour connects three of Kanazawa’s most refined cultural traditions in one clear story: traditional crafts, Kaga Yuzen dyeing, and Noh theater. Rather than simply visiting museums on your own, you will explore how the wealth of the Kaga domain and the cultural patronage of the Maeda family helped shape Kanazawa’s distinctive sense of beauty. With a guide, each stop becomes easier to understand. At the craft museum, you will see how daily life, samurai rituals, tea ceremony, festivals, and faith supported many kinds of traditional craftsmanship. At the Kaga Yuzen Kimono Center, you will learn how kimono became a wearable art form, then try a handkerchief dyeing experience yourself. At the Kanazawa Noh Museum, you will discover the quiet expression of Noh masks and costumes. This is not just a museum tour. It is a compact cultural experience that helps you understand Kanazawa’s refined arts through seeing, learning, and creating.

Unlock the flavors of Kanazawa on a private night food tour with a local. This evening tour takes you beyond the typical tourist spots and into the city’s vibrant dining scene, where locals gather to eat, drink, and unwind. The tour begins in the lively Katamachi area, where you’ll meet your guide before heading out on a short walk through Kanazawa’s hidden backstreets. You’ll visit carefully selected local restaurants. At each stop, your guide will select the “Dish of the Night”—seasonal specialties that locals are enjoying right now. Whether it’s the freshest seafood or comforting local favorites, you’ll experience the authentic flavors of a night out in Kanazawa. The evening ends with a warm bowl of udon or soba, a classic way to finish a night of eating and drinking in Japan. More than just a food tour, this experience offers a glimpse into Kanazawa’s nighttime dining culture, as you explore hidden streets, discover local spots, and enjoy the city the way locals do.

Step into the night where Kanazawa truly breathes. － Kanazawa by day is a city of elegance, tradition, and quiet beauty. But when night falls, it transforms. Lanterns flicker in hidden alleys, laughter spills from cozy izakayas, and the clink of glasses echoes through intimate bars. Music drifts from tucked-away lounges, and the city reveals its soulful, nocturnal rhythm. This tour invites you to experience Kanazawa after dark—not as a tourist, but as a welcomed guest. Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the city’s vibrant nightlife, discover beloved neighborhood spots, and connect with the people who give Kanazawa its warmth. One drink, one laugh, and one unforgettable moment at a time. This is Kanazawa — not just seen, but felt.

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.

Embark on a journey to Kanazawa, a city that retains its rich history and important tourist attractions, and experience the facets of the Edo period as they were in those days. Please select from the options if you would like to purchase a ticket with Shinkansen from Tokyo. On this tour, you will first visit Kenrokuen Garden, considered one of the most scenic spots in Japan, where you can see the seasonal faces of the Kaga feudal lords who ruled this area, and then experience the deep connection between Kanazawa and gold. Afterwards, we will dine at Omimachi Market, known as Kanazawa's kitchen, and local eateries, and stroll through well-preserved Edo streetscapes, including samurai residences and the flower district. The tour also includes an optional gold leaf-applying experience, which is the largest production in Japan. Why not slip back in time to the Edo period, experiencing colorful flowers and scenery, as well as Japan's ancient history and culture?

Discover the profound stillness of Daijoji Temple, one of Japan’s most prestigious Soto Zen training monasteries. This exclusive experience is personally guided by a resident monk, with a professional interpreter ensuring you understand every nuance of Zen philosophy. Your journey begins with a private vehicle pick-up from your Kanazawa hotel. At the temple, you will be led on an in-depth tour of the historic architecture and sacred grounds by the monk. Following the tour, enter the meditation hall for a private Zazen (seated meditation) session. The monk will provide direct instruction on posture and breathing, translated in real-time by your guide. Conclude your experience with traditional matcha tea and a moment of reflection. This is a rare opportunity to engage deeply with authentic Zen life in a private, serene setting.

This tour connects Nanao’s rare bridal curtain tradition with the food culture of Noto’s historic port town. Instead of only visiting a museum or eating at a market, you will discover how marriage customs, merchant families, local festivals, sea trade, and seafood culture shaped the identity of Nanao. With a local guide, the town becomes easier to understand: the beautiful Hanayome Noren curtains, the old merchant street, and the lively food market all become part of one story. The tour ends with a food credit, so you can enjoy seafood or regional dishes at Noto Shokusai Market.

Explore popular sightseeing spots in Kanazawa such as the Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, and Higashi Chaya-gai together with an interpreter-guide who knows all there is to know about Kanazawa. Recommended for first time travelers to Japan and those arriving at Kanazawa in the afternoon. At sightseeing spots, learn from the guide about the culture and townscapes that Kanazawa continues to carefully preserve as well as initiatives for SDGs. ©金沢市

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.

A tour to fully enjoy the night in Takada, a historic castle town in the snowy region. The dining venue features a special lunch at "Centennial Ryotei Ukisyo," a traditional restaurant with over 140 years of history and designated as a National Tangible Cultural Property. You can explore the lavish four-story wooden architecture and savor authentic ryotei cuisine.

Experience the best of Mount Fuji and Hakone on a customizable private tour tailored to your preferences. Choose from famous attractions such as Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani Valley, Hakone Shrine, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. With flexible scheduling, comfortable transportation, and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, this tour lets you explore Japan’s most scenic destinations at your own pace.

Nanto city has a lot of historical sites like Gokayama district and Inami district. Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village was designated as UNESCO World Heritage. You will enjoy traditional Gassho houses in Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village. You can see wonderful scenery of Inami district and directly see a skillful wood sculptor's workshop. My car is a hybrid compact car, Aqua. So, this car cannot load large baggage. You will find genuine historical sites in local city. I will contact you beforehand. The Itinerary is an example. I can customize this tour for you like a car tour. For example, I pick you up at Fushiki Port or Toyama Shinko Port.

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A one-day tour starting from Kanazawa Station (or from your hotel if it is near the station or central area of the city), followed by the gold leaf experience, a visit to Omicho Market, a quick stop at Oyama Shrine and then a make-your-own-sushi roll for lunch. In the afternoon you will have a choice between three different routes: main sights, samurai/ninjas or the arts. When you meet up with the guide in the morning you can let them know what you want to do! See below for more details on each choice.

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

Discover the cultural beauty of Japan on this immersive Kanazawa day tour with a private car and English-speaking guide. Begin your journey from Kanazawa in a private vehicle and head to the breathtaking Natadera Temple, a sacred site founded in the 700s and famous for its peaceful gardens, dramatic rock formations, and serene atmosphere. Continue to Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village, where you can experience traditional Japanese arts and crafts firsthand. Try the elegant Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique and choose from a variety of additional hands-on cultural activities throughout the village. This private cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, entertainment, and local traditions, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan. Book now and discover the timeless charm of Kanazawa through unforgettable cultural experiences, beautiful scenery, and exclusive local traditions you won’t find anywhere else.

Discover the cultural beauty of Japan on this immersive Kanazawa day tour with a private car and English-speaking guide. Begin your journey from Kanazawa in a private vehicle and head to the breathtaking Natadera Temple, a sacred site founded in the 700s and famous for its peaceful gardens, dramatic rock formations, and serene atmosphere.Continue to Yunokuni-no-Mori Craft Village, where you can experience traditional Japanese arts and crafts firsthand. Try the elegant Kaga Yuzen dyeing technique and choose from a variety of additional hands-on cultural activities throughout the village. This private cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, entertainment, and local traditions, making it an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japan. Book now and discover the timeless charm of Kanazawa through unforgettable cultural experiences, beautiful scenery, and exclusive local traditions you won’t find anywhere else.

Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history！ Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.

Enjoy the culture and nature of Japan's snow country in Takane, a mountain village on the outskirts of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, where snow accumulates to 2 meters during the winter months. This program is an experience in the deepest part of the unexplored Takane area, where the snow is deep and usually not removed. You can experience snow play, food culture of snow country, and snow activities as a nature experience. snow activities as nature experiences. Each experience will be guided by a local guide. Snow play is a symbol of Japan's snow country culture, where visitors can try their hand at making a kamakura or snowman with a “kamakura and snowman making expert. In the Snow Country Food Experience, visitors can make “Takane Rice Rice Balls” with a local woman using local ingredients and preserved foods from the snow country. In addition,

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.