Top Japan Shore Excursions - page 36

This 5 hr walking tour will also hold a 1 hr Pottery making experience at Shirokane Ceramic Art School for 6hrs of fun! You can make your pottery by either “Wheel Throwing” or “Hand Building”. Before your Pottery making experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Start time: The estimated time for the pottery will be about 5 hours from the start of the tour. Note*1: Kiln firing fee and shipping fee are not included. Please pay directly to the school on the day. (Work burning fee depends on volume: Cups 1000yen, small bowls 2,000yen, Large bowls, plates 3,000yen~） Note*2: Pieces are ready ～3 weeks after the class. If you wish have your pieces faster, an express plan is available for additional costs. Note*3: Pottery Making Experience is a group session with a maximum of 8 persons. Note*4: Only for age 4 yrs or above can join the Pottery Making Experience. Note*5: Experience time may take more than an hour. Please book this tour with enough time to spare.

This 6 hr walking tour includes 2hr Jiro style ramen cooking experience at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class. Before your ramen cooking experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class after a 4 hour walking tour. You will be making Jiro Style Ramen! This ramen is famous for a broth that is typically pork-based and very oily, often with a higher fat content than other ramen styles. It’s intensely flavorful and can be a bit heavier compared to other ramen. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. **Minimum number of people required for per booking is 2 people**

This 6hr walking tour includes 2hr Gyudon(Beef Bowl) cooking experience at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class. Before your Gyudon cooking experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class after a 4 hour walking tour. You will learn to make Gyudon! It is a popular Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with thinly sliced beef and onions, all simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. It’s a comforting, quick meal that's often served with a side of pickles! You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. **Minimum number of people required for per booking is 4 people**

This 7 hr. walking tour includes 3hr Japanese home style dish cooking experience at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class. Before your cooking experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Patia's Japanese Cooking Class after a 4 hour walking tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. **Minimum number of people required for per booking is 2 people**

This 6-hour walking tour includes a 2-hour Sushi-making experience and Sake pairing at Tamasushi in Asakusa. Tmasushi is a long-established Sushi restaurant that's been in business for 100 years! You can learn how to make standard Edomae sushi and rolled sushi from a professional chef! Also, you can enjoy Sushi and Sake pairing (three types of Sake). Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide. Your guide will sit in the experience with you as an interpreter. Don't miss this unique and authentic Sushi making and sake pairing if you are a sushi lover! Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.

This 6 hr tour includes a 90-minute Japanese Tea plantation visit at Moriuchi Tea Farm in Shizuoka City. Moriuchi Tea Farm is run by a husband and wife team who are the ninth-generation owners of the farm, it has been in existence since the Edo Period. They are passionate about passing down their knowledge to others and preserving their family's heritage. You can explore a green tea plantation, try their unique brewed tea, and relax on the lookout with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. After your Tea Farm visit, you will go on a tour with our licensed guide in Shizuoka City. Your tour also includes a private vehicle and driver for the duration of the tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 1 to 2 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hours from the start of the tour.

This 6hr walking tour includes 1 - 1.5 hr calligraphy and origami experience at Nihon Shokyoin in Shinagawa! Writing Japanese characters with brush and ink is truly unforgettable. You can take home your kanji on a scroll and your origami creations as souvenirs! Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will attend the experience with you as an interpreter. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. *MUST BRING OR WEAR SOCKS as Calligraphy & Origami experience involves sitting on the carpeted floor with cushions provided. Tables are also available, though in limited numbers.

This 6-hour walking tour includes a 2-hour shopping experience with a concierge at SOGO Hiroshima! The concierge will guide you, focusing on the interior studio and other areas based on guest preferences. Before your shopping experience, you will enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide, who will also attend the shopping tour as your interpreter. Start time: The start time for the experience may vary. The total estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours, starting from the beginning of the tour. After booking, a guide will contact you to arrange the details. You can customize your tour directly with the guide. *If you have specific requests such as restaurant reservations or café visits, please let us know in advance. *A tax-free counter is available, and the concierge will assist you with tax-free services upon your departure. *Guests are responsible for their own safety during food tastings. We cannot be held liable for any allergic reactions.

This is the ideal pick for independent travelers wanting to discover lots of Mt. Fuji and Hakone area highlights without a guide. -Mount Fuji Area: Fresh air, beautiful flowers, picturesque lakes..all set to the backdrop of Japan's most famous mountain,Mount Fuji. -Hakone Area: Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. This tour includes a private car or van, and your own personal English speaking driver. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 3 to 4 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. *1 to 2 spots from No.2 to No.16, 1 to 2 spots from No.17 to No.20. Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the traffic conditions.

This is the ideal pick for independent travelers wanting to discover lots of Mt. Fuji and Hakone area highlights with guide and vehicle. -Mount Fuji Area: Fresh air, beautiful flowers, picturesque lakes..all set to the backdrop of Japan's most famous mountain,Mount Fuji. -Hakone Area: Nestled in the mountains, Hakone is a place of natural and artistic wonders. Visit Owakudani to see the ever-rising sulfurous gasses from the active volcano that provides heat to the many hot springs nearby. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 3 to 4 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. *1 to 2 spots from No.2 to No.16, 1 to 2 spots from No.17 to No.20. Note*: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the traffic conditions.

Experience traditional Japanese culture on this exclusive tour, which includes a 4.5-hour guided walk followed by a 90-minute geisha performance. Discover landmarks and hidden gems with cultural insights from your guide. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to Benitsuya, a unique dining venue located inside Grand Hammer. Here, you'll experience a captivating live geisha performance—a rare glimpse into Japan’s traditional geisha culture. Enjoy an authentic kaiseki meal—a beautifully presented, multi-course Japanese dining experience—while watching graceful geisha performance in exquisite kimonos. You'll also have the chance to enjoy traditional ozashiki asobi (parlor games), making for a truly unforgettable evening. Tour Includes: 4.5hour guided walking tour in Tokyo Licensed, English-speaking guide 90min Geisha performance Kaiseki dinner Important Notes: Participants must be 18 years or older. Other groups will be present during the Geisha performance.

Immerse yourself in the charm and elegance of traditional Japanese culture with this specially curated 6-hour experience in Osaka. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden local spots during a 5-hour guided walking tour of Osaka city, as your licensed guide shares cultural insights and personal recommendations that reveal the true character of the city. After your walking tour, your guide will accompany you to Naniwa Nihonbashi Theater, where you’ll enjoy a captivating geisha-style performance. This one-hour cultural experience includes an elegant stage show, group photo opportunities with the performers, and a chance to try on traditional kimono at a nearby photo spot. 1-hour experience at Theater, including: 　・15-minute elegant Geisha-style stage performance 　・15-minute commemorative photo session with the performers 　・25–30 minutes casual kimono try-on and photo opportunity at a nearby photo spot Please set your mobile phones to silent or turn them off during the performance.

Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems as your guide shares cultural insights and personal tips that bring the city to life. After a 4 hour sightseeing tour, your guide will accompany you to The Grand Tokyo, a unique dining venue located inside Grand Hammer. * Your guide will leave after they take you to Grand Hammer Enjoy an a one-of-a-kind variety show featuring performers from around the world, including artists who starred in the hit global series Got Talent! You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Note* Dinner and drinks are not included in the tour. Please pay on site on the day.

This 4hr private customized walking tour includes a 2hr Geisha (Geigi) performance and dinner experience! Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa with your English-speaking guide, who will efficiently show you the city, such as Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens—Higashi Chaya District, a teahouse area from the Edo period. After the walk, enjoy a rare Geisha experience—typically not open to first-time visitors—in a private setting at a historic machiya. Watch elegant traditional dance and join in ozashiki games. Then savor a beautifully prepared Shokado bento dinner from a long-established ryotei (traditional Japanese fine dining restaurant). Choose 2-3 spots from the list in the tour information to create your itinerary and inform your guide post booking. Note*1:Children age 6 and under are free. Dinner not included, but you may bring food. Note*2:Minimum charge is for two adults, so if your group has one adult and one child, please count the child as an adult.

This 4hr private customized walking tour includes a 2hr Geisha (Geigi) performance and Tea time experience! Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa with your English-speaking guide, who will efficiently show you the city, such as Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens—Higashi Chaya District, a teahouse area from the Edo period. After the walk, enjoy a rare Geisha experience—typically not open to first-time visitors—in a private setting at a historic machiya. Watch elegant traditional dance and join in ozashiki games. Then have a relax moment tasting Matcha tea with a traditional beatiful sweet. Choose 2-3 spots from the list in the tour information to create your itinerary and inform your guide post booking. Note*1:Children age 6 and under are free. Dinner not included, but you may bring food. Note*2:Minimum charge is for two adults, so if your group has one adult and one child, please count the child as an adult.

Spend 5 hours exploring Osaka’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a licensed guide, who will share cultural insights and local tips along the way. After the tour, join a one-hour workshop at Matcha Making Osaka, located near lively Dotonbori. Learn the history of matcha, prepare it using traditional tools, and enjoy your own matcha with delicate Japanese sweets. No experience is needed asyour friendly English-speaking staff will guide you. A refreshing way to experience both the energy of Osaka and the mindfulness of Japanese tea culture.

Experience Japan’s culinary artistry on this exclusive tour, which includes a 4-hour guided walk followed by a 2-hour Wagyu & Sake Pairing Dinner. Discover Tokyo's landmarks and hidden gems with insights from your licensed guide. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to EMC – Enjoy Meat Club, near Tokyo Skytree. Here, enjoy a 7-course Wagyu omakase dinner, each paired with seasonal sake. For non-drinkers, up to 3 glasses of craft juice are available. Tour Includes: 4-hour guided walking tour in Tokyo Licensed, English-speaking guide 7-course Wagyu omakase dinner Seasonal sake pairings (or craft juice alternative) Important Notes: Participants must be 12 years or older. Alcohol is served only to guests 20+ (legal drinking age in Japan) Please inform us in advance of any allergies or gluten-free requests. The dining experience lasts about 2 hours. The dinner is not private; other guests may be present during the experience.

Your licensed local guide will take you on a 4-hour private sightseeing tour of Osaka, exploring some of the city’s highlights and hidden gems. Along the way, you’ll discover Osaka’s vibrant culture, history, and must-see spots with the insights of a friendly local professional. You can choose 2 to 3 spots to see from the itinerary/what to expect list to craft your tour! After sightseeing, your guide will escort you to the Sushi Making Japan facility in Osaka, where you’ll join a fun and interactive sushi-making class. Learn how to roll sushi, shape rice, and create your own delicious masterpieces with the help of local instructors! At this point, your guide will say farewell, and you’ll continue your experience directly with an English-speaking instructor for an (estimated) 2hr sushi making experience.

This tour includes a 4-hour private guided walking tour and a 1-hour Wagyu Katsu Sandwich Cooking Class at EMC Tokyo, located near Tokyo Skytree. Before your culinary experience, enjoy a walking tour with our licensed guide, who will then accompany you to EMC. At EMC – Enjoy Meat Club, an English-speaking instructor will guide you step by step in making Japan’s beloved Wagyu Katsu Sandwich. You’ll also compare Wagyu with Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu sandwiches, learning the secrets of premium Wagyu along the way. Tour Includes: 4-hour guided walking tour in Tokyo Licensed, English-speaking guide 1-hour Wagyu Katsu Sandwich Cooking Class at EMC Alcoholic beverages (non-drinkers: up to 3 craft juices) Important Notes: Participants must be 12 years or older. Alcohol is served only to guests 20+ (legal drinking age in Japan). Please inform us in advance of any allergies or gluten-free requests. The cooking class is not private; other guests may be present during the experience.

This 6hr walking tour includes 2hr Sumo Show Lunch at Asakusa Sumo Club. Before your lunch, you will go on a walking tour with your licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Asakusa sumo club after a 4 hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the lunch will be at 12noon or 3PM. The estimated time for the lunch will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

This 5 hr tour includes a 4hr Tokyo city walking tour with our guide portion and 1 hr at Robot Pilot Base Tour at PATLABOR LAB. Your guide will drop you off at PATLABOR LAB after a 4 hour walking tour. You can feel like you are the main character of the anime by visiting INGRAM(PATLABOR LAB), the 5 meters class giant robot that appears in the anime. Step into the world of Mobile Police Patlabor at the facility in Tokyo where you can find INGRAM. Explore human-operated robot research and development facility at PATLABOR LAB! Tour Includes: Guided walking tour in Tokyo Robot Pilot Base Tour at PATLABOR LAB *The Robot Pilot Base Tour may last around 40 minutes depending on the situation* You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘itinerary’ list. *Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.*

Join this exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour through the historic streets of Asakusa, where your guide will share fascinating stories and hidden gems. Explore landmarks such as Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and charming backstreets. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to "Miyakodori" for a rare opportunity to experience authentic geisha culture. Enjoy a 75-minute intimate program featuring a graceful dance performance with live shamisen music, a playful "ozashiki-asobi game", and a commemorative photo session with the geisha. Matcha and Japanese sweets are served during the experience. Important Notes: 1. Each guest is required to order at least one drink. Drink fee is included in the tour price. If you would like to order any premium alcoholic beverages, please pay the price difference directly to the restaurant yourself. 2. Please wear socks or stockings when entering "Miyakodori". 3. Kindly refrain from wearing strong perfume.

Join this exclusive 2-hour guided walking tour through the historic streets of Asakusa, where your guide will share fascinating stories and hidden gems. Visit Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and charming backstreets for a taste of Tokyo’s old town. After sightseeing, your guide will accompany you to ”Miyakodori” for a 2-hour authentic Geisha Experience with kaiseki dinner and all-you-can-drink beverages. Enjoy a graceful dance with traditional music, traditional geisha games, and photo time with the geisha — an unforgettable evening. Important Notes: 1. Please wear socks or stockings when entering ”Miyakodori". 2. Please refrain from wearing strong perfume. 3. At least two geisha will be arranged for your experience. The number may vary depending on availability, and specific geisha cannot be selected. 4. All-you-can-drink is included in the tour price. However, if you would like to order any premium alcoholic beverages, please pay the price difference directly to the restaurant.

Experience the spirit of Toba on a relaxed 6-hour journey blending ocean culture, sacred scenery, and traditional town life. Surrounded by Mie’s beautiful coastline, Toba has long been shaped by its deep connection to the sea. On this walking tour, explore the town’s maritime heritage, learn the story of Japan’s cultured pearls, and discover the traditions of the remarkable Ama female divers who have free-dived for centuries. Stroll along the harbor, enjoy scenic coastal views, and visit places that reflect both innovation and tradition — from the birthplace of pearl cultivation to museums preserving fishing community life. The journey continues to the sacred shoreline near Meoto Iwa, where two rocks joined by a rope symbolize harmony and good fortune. Nearby, wander through the nostalgic streets of Okage Yokocho, lined with traditional architecture and local flavors. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic seaside culture at a comfortable pace, entirely on foot.