Top Japan Plantation Tours

Journey into the "Otherworldly" landscapes of Kyoto’s hidden tea country. This private tour takes you to Wazuka, the magical village supplying the finest Uji Matcha Highlights: Magical Views Year-Round: Marvel at the famous "Green tea fields reaching to the sky." The manicured, geometric evergreen waves are breathtakingly photogenic in every season—stunningly serene and vivid even in winter! Authentic Tea: Visit local farmer-supplied cafes to taste Japan’s No.1 awarded tea and rich matcha desserts. Enjoy shopping for premium tea at 1/2 to 1/3 of city prices Time Travel: Explore the iconic Byodoin Phoenix Hall, 1,000-year-old architecture survived centuries of war to represent the "Buddhist Pure Land (Paradise)" on Earth. Discover how monks, samurai, and even ninjas shaped tea culture while visiting hidden gems left from ancient monks Ride in Style: Wide area pickup options from 2 big cities, comfortable van for groups or an open-air convertible Mini Cooper for solo travelers

Enjoy a beginner-friendly matcha experience in a relaxed local space in Shibuya. Learn how to prepare your own matcha using traditional tea tools, enjoy it with Japanese sweets, and create a memorable moment during your Tokyo trip. • Hands-on matcha making with friendly English-speaking hosts • Japanese sweets served with your matcha • Relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Shibuya • Easy for beginners and first-time visitors • Great for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families

Experience real rural Japan near Hiroshima. Travel by local train, harvest garden vegetables, cook authentic dishes with a local family, and share a homemade meal in the countryside. This private garden-to-table cooking experience takes place at a family home just outside Hiroshima City. You’ll cook with fresh vegetables grown by your hosts, along with seasonal herbs, fruits, and handmade preserved foods, while learning about everyday Japanese rural food culture. Ideal for travelers who have already explored cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this experience offers a refreshing change of pace. The scenic local train ride through rice fields, mountains, and rivers is part of the journey. You’ll be welcomed into the host family’s home, where they live with their two children (ages 10 and 13). Through cooking, conversation, and time spent together, guests enjoy genuine hospitality and meaningful cultural exchange that goes beyond a typical cooking class.

Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at your own pace. Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs). Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with time to try wasabi ice cream and local treats. Stop at a scenic countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to a major woodblock print collection. On Mondays, this final museum stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History Village. ・Entry to Matsumoto Castle ・Miso brewery tour & onigiri lunch ・Free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm & local treats ・Casual local wine tasting at a scenic winery ・Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (History Village on Mondays) ・Matsumoto’s key cultural highlights in one day

This tour is created for just one or two guests. We specialize in fully private tours limited to one group at a time Escape the crowds and discover the true spirit of Japan. Our countryside tour invites you into the warm home of a local tea farming family, where you can experience everyday rural life far from the usual tourist routes. Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by tea fields, taste freshly brewed Japanese tea, try your hand at making soba noodles, and stroll through the scenic farm landscape. This is a rare chance to connect with local people, savor homemade flavors, and explore the slower, more authentic side of Japan.

◆ Yanagawa Sunflower Festival During the limited sunflower season from September 13th to 23rd this tour will visit Yanagawa Sunflower Festival. Approximately 500,000 sunflowers bloom spectacularly across 5 hectares areas. ◆ Scenic Beauty and Relaxation Glide through Yanagawa's picturesque canals, known as the Venice of Japan and enjoy breathtaking views of lush tea fields in Yame. Capture Instagram-worthy moments at every stop from serene river scenes to vast tea plantations. ◆ Hands-on Experiences Try your hand at making traditional Yame washi paper and learn about tea production from expert local artisans. Experience parts of Japan many tourists never see. ◆ Culinary Delights Savor a delicious local lunch in historic Yanagawa and taste some of Japan's finest green tea at its source. ◆ Bilingual Support Enjoy the tour with a professional English & Japanese Speaking guide. For guests who prefer assistance in Chinese, a Chinese-speaking assistant can be arranged upon request.

This private tour starts off with you and your English-speaking guide heading to the highest point of the north caldera wall. Here we enjoy the jaw-dropping sight of the five peaks of Mt. Aso and the huge volcanic caldera. After getting a feel for the landscape of Aso we head to one of the small communities that exist in the vicinity of this huge volcano. Here we will explore the true Japanese countryside and meet some of the locals who live here. With their help, we will learn about life and culture in rural Japan, harvest vegetables, cook food, and enjoy a lunch together made from locally sourced ingredients! A true hands-on Japanese farm-to-table experience! This is a half-day tour that gives you the best of two worlds! The amazing scenery of Japan's largest active volcano, but also interaction with local culture! Come and enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes and heartwarming hospitality that Japan has to offer!

Let's try to deepen your understanding of the Japanese people's love of nature and the culture ikebana experience!! Firstly, the interpreter will explain the history and spirit of ikebana at a flower store that has been loved by the locals for 70 years. After that, you will be able to choose one type of flower for yourself. Then, You will travel from the flower store to the classroom through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with an interpreter. A teacher from Ikenobo, Japan's oldest school of Ikebana, who has been arranging flowers for 65 years, will teach you everything from techniques to etiquette. This tour is not just a hands-on experience, but also a springboard to a deeper understanding of Ikebana and Japanese culture. The spirit of ikebana is rooted in the idea of giving life back to life by arranging flowers that had once been cut off by plucking. If flower arrangement is an aesthetic of addition, ikebana is an aesthetic of subtraction.

Discover the art of bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in an artistic shape, during this small-group hands-on experience near Tokyo. Head to Bonsai-cho ("Bonsai City) to see some beautiful examples then try your hand at various techniques for shaping and pruning bonsai trees while a guide answers any questions you may have.

Experience Tokyo's nightlife and club scene on this multi-venue pub crawl, and visit locations you'd miss if venturing out alone. With discounted drinks, a welcome shot at each bar, plus free entry, it's a great way to hit the town without breaking the bank. Plus, it's a great way to meet like minded travelers without resorting to the usual tourist haunts.

This half-day tour is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid the hassle of navigating by having a private guide to show you around the city. A perk of the tour is that you won’t waste time going to sights that don’t interest you, as the route can be customized. A sample itinerary may include Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Beyond matcha — discover Japan's 1200-year tea culture at a relaxed tea bar near Asakusa. No tea knowledge required. Led by a tea professional who works directly with small farms across Japan, you'll taste 7 different teas while learning about history, craftsmanship, and everyday traditions through engaging photos and videos. Not a formal ceremony — just a fun, easy way to experience a side of Japan most visitors never see. Max 4 guests.

Welcome to Aso! We aim to propose encounters with local farmers on this tour to make your Aso experience unforgettable. The Aso colored sheep are very much the future of Aso and the strawberry farm offers delicious fresh snacks from new year's till early summer. In addition, we'll enjoy bringing you to the best local restaurants so you'll be able to savor the Aso grown vegetables and locally produced food. Depending on the season, the produce and thus the tour's content will vary. We can customize this tour with different options for lunch, pick-up, and other add-on activities. Optional: - We can do the tour bicycling through the caldera, if you are up to some light exercise! - If you have mobility troubles we can organize the tour by car as well. Please feel free to ask, we can make the experience complete with accommodation and a special dinner as well.

Explore the history and gardens of Erinji Temple, then enjoy wine tasting and stunning views at Budo no Oka in this Yamanashi tour.

Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.

Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(sometimes no cruise). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360° panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (sometimes no cruise) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

Explore the stunning landscapes of Biei and Furano on this private one-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy the flexibility of a personalized itinerary while visiting iconic spots like Farm Tomita and the picturesque Shirogane Blue Pond. With a dedicated driver, you'll experience hassle-free transport and valuable insights into the region's beauty. This tour is perfect for families and small groups who want to maximize their time in Hokkaido, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the day. - Personalized private car tour for a relaxed sightseeing experience - Visit top attractions including Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, and Shirahige Falls - Includes pick-up and drop-off at your Sapporo accommodation - Tour duration is approximately 10 hours, allowing ample time at each location

Tokyo is an enormous city but to see most of it in less than half an hour, a helicopter tour is the way to go. This is a private tour so it can be customized to suit your needs and interests. A recommended flight plan includes flying over the Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Odaiba, Shibuya, and more. Enjoy some of the best views of Tokyo without getting exhausted exploring on foot.

We took a leisurely stroll through the village of Teno, which has a nostalgic, original Japanese landscape. After visiting Kokuzo Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture and known as a power spot, you will be amazed at the size of the natural monument, the "Great Cedar of Teno. Then we will have a delicious lunch with a farmer. You never knew vegetables could taste so good! The farmers' food and smiles are truly a healing experience.

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

Discover the dazzling city of Yokohama with ease on a private driving tour either during the day or evening from Tokyo. Save your legs and the hassle of navigating public transport with pick-up from your hotel. Once there, keep your camera poised as you pass by tranquil Japanese gardens and impressive architecture, seeing the city from various angles with your driver at hand. Highlights include Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and the Sky Garden.

First, there will be a 15-minute lecture introducing the basics of bonsai, including an explanation of what bonsai is, its historical roots in Japan, and an introduction to Bonsai-machi (Bonsai Town). Although you won't create your own bonsai during this session, you will participate in tasks that artisans perform regularly, such as pruning, moss application, and wire shaping. At the end, you will also learn daily care techniques for bonsai. While you won't be able to take a bonsai home, you will receive either the scissors used during the workshop or an original samue (traditional workwear) from Seikou-en as a souvenir.

For a more efficient way to explore Furano and Biei, take a private chauffeur on a one-day tour from Sapporo! Your tour driver will customize your eight-hours tour according to your interests. Furano and Biei is an area beautiful in summer! In the summer the hills are covered with flower garden. Here you can enjoy delicious food and be surrounded by the great outdoors. Here we will recommend the top places you must visit in Furano and Biei. Lavender fields are in bloom from mid/late July to August. This tour is not available during the winter months. Tours start in June Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Please let inform us if you will need a car seat for children/infants.