Top Japan Unique Experiences - page 7

On this tour, you can visit the ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake with a local licensed guide. On March 11 th 2011, the magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in Japan’s Tohoku region. Many people in Fukushima lost their lives to this earthquake and the subsequent large tsunami, and scores of homes were destroyed. In addition, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Disaster resulted in leaving many people with no choice but to evacuate their homes. The effects of these multiple disasters remain to this day. This tour offers you the opportunity to see the places where the effects of the earthquake and nuclear disaster remain, as well as the places where revitalization efforts are taking place. All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas. The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. Please note that You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Learn to make sushi, one of Japan’s most popular foods, with a hands-on sushi lesson from a cooking instructor. Put on a traditional Happi, and look like a sushi chef as you shape your own beautiful sushi rolls. Then sit down for a delicious meal of sushi and udon you prepared yourself.

Learn to make your own sushi during a hands-on cooking class. Choose between a traditional or vegetarian class and join your host for a half-day workshop. Get tips for traditional methods of cutting and rolling sushi. Watch a demonstration for cooking techniques and then practice rolling your own sushi.

This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Enjoy a traditional green tea picking experience in Sayama, the birthplace of Sayama tea, one of Japan’s top three teas known for its rich flavor. Then take a relaxing walk through the historic streets of Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo” for its well-preserved Edo-period townscape. This seasonal day tour from May to November offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history near Tokyo. ・Pick fresh green tea leaves in Sayama, famous for its deep-flavored tea ・Stroll through Kawagoe’s charming old town with traditional warehouse-style buildings ・Experience a unique mix of nature and Edo-era culture on this limited-time tour

For those new to the Japanese rice wine, sake can be something of a mystery. Unravel those mysteries on this tour to Kyoto's Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, which has been making sake since 1637. See how producers have made sake throughout the past few hundred years, and understand the techniques they use. Enjoy sampling some of the sake and then have lunch (included) in the restaurant.

Explore Nagoya your own way on this private and personalized walking tour. Your guide will create a customized itinerary that is entirely tailored to your interests and preferences, whether you want to discover the ancient history of Nagoya, experience its contemporary culture, or enjoy the best of both worlds. Your itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted as you explore.

This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

With English Speaking Tour Chauffeur you will have lots of fun at Jigokudani Park and historical Zenkuji temple-a lifetime experience

This is a plan for those who want to wear a kimono and take beautiful pictures! With many historic sites, Hakata, Fukuoka is a perfect place to walk around with a kimono! You will visit selected spots that suit perfectly with kimono on this tour. A clerk will help you get your kimono on and your photogenic tour starts! You will visit a park with a lot of greenery, a tasteful Japanese garden, a good old typical Japanese alley, a Japanese room where you will have green tea and Japnese sweet. At each spot, your guide will tell you the best angle for pictures and the history of it! Don’t forget to book your tour to take superior pictures and walk around with a kimono!

This tour is the perfect way to appreciate the stunning scenery of Mt. Fuji, and Lake Kawaguchi, and try delicious local specialties too. Save research time and enjoy a day with a full itinerary organized for you. Highlights include Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Narusawa Ice Cave, Fugaku Wind Cave, and learning about sake brewing at Ide Sake Brewery.

Tea ceremony, temple spotting and transport by train: do all three on this tour of historic Uji from Kyoto. After traveling to the city by train, walk to iconic Ujibashi Bridge with a guide, passing through Nakanoshima Park, and stop at a Taihoan teahouse to enjoy the important business of taking tea. Before your return to Kyoto, visit Byōdō-in, Uji’s striking Buddhist temple, which dates to the Heian period, and hear about its history from your guide.

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Tokyo ‘Explorer’: Personalized Full Day Walking Tour will visit some of the most iconic locations in Tokyo and includes many interesting locations not generally visited by tourists along the way. Discover the blend of traditional and modern Tokyo culture, with you enjoying a personalized experience throughout the journey.    Highlights: • Tsukiji Market • Tsukiji Honanji Temple • Imperial Palace • Akihabara • Ueno • Uguisudani • Tennoji Temple • Shinjuku Station

Become a samurai for a couple of hours on this unusual tour of Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood. Choose your favorite outfit from seven varieties of armor—including some inspired by Japan’s most legendary warriors—then put on the under layer, armor, and helmet. Learn the history of the samurai, pick up a katana or tachi, and pose for photos while strolling around town with an informative local guide.

Close to tourist attractions and easy to use. Even if you don't feel comfortable wearing it for a long time, you can use it for a short time. There are many types of kimonos, so you can choose your favorite design and take pictures.

Learn to make sushi in a Japanese home at a small-group cooking class in Kita City. Since you’re making an ‘omakase-style’ menu, it reflects the very freshest fish available on the day you take the class; working alongside a skilled cook, you’ll practice making hand-rolled ‘nigiri,’ sliced ‘maki’ rolls, decorative ‘kazari’ sushi, pressed ‘oshi’ sushi, and homestyle ‘chirashi’ sushi.

Eat your way through Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood with this guided culinary tour. Your English-speaking guide will take you through the charming area where you'll get to sample all sorts of local specialties, from sushi and tempura to yakiniku and takoyaki, along with a local dessert and a drink. And feel free to bring your kids along; the tour is free for those younger than six.

Discover the artsy side of Tokyo on a personalized tour through the bohemian neighborhood of Shimokitazawa. With a local to lead you through the narrow, art-filled streets, you can find all the best murals, artisan shops, and hole-in-the-wall ramen, soba, and sushi spots. Plus, a private walking tour lets you take time at the spots that interest you most, rather than being rushed through on a group tour.

Escape the touristy side of Tokyo on a private tour through the creative district of Koenji. A local host introduces you to the underground music scene, hip eateries, and trendy vintage clothing and record shops, letting culture-lovers discover a side of Tokyo most visitors miss. Plus, with a personal guide to navigate, you can focus on enjoying the food and culture rather than finding your way around.

This is a private Tokyo tour with a national qualification guide that both children and adults can enjoy. As there are no other customers in the tour, you can enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo at your own pace. Including hotel pickup in Tokyo 23 wards. Tour itinerary is Tokyo Sky Tree, Soramachi or Asakusa Japanese traditional Amezaiku making experience or visit experience, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo local food Monjayaki making lunch(Also experience to make Teppanyaki yourself!). The Monjayaki Experience Lunch, the Amezaiku experience is not included in the displayed tour price. The average price for Monjayaki is 1500-3000 yen per person. However, it changes with the menu to choose. The Amezaiku experience is 2500-3000 yen per person. For more tour details, please check the inclusions and whattoexpect section of this web page.

Step into the secret alleys of Kyoto and experience Japanese-style bars where locals gather to enjoy food and drinks. Before the tour begins, your expert guide will have a short consultation with you to understand your preferences, then take you to the bars that best match your taste. Wander through the charming backstreets of the Kawaramachi area, lined with tiny bars, traditional confectionery stands, and local food markets. For those interested, there will be chances to sample local bites as you stroll through the neighborhood. At each bar, your guide will introduce you to delicious pairings of sake and Kyoto-style side dishes. Every venue has its own unique homemade specialties — some of which you won’t find on any tourist menu. You’ll also visit a small hidden shrine and hear fascinating stories about its history. Exploring Kyoto on your own is wonderful, but with this tour, you’ll discover a whole new, authentic side of the city.

You can enjoy a guided tour only with your family and friends. This is a Tokyo tour using public transportation. The destinations of the tour includes Sushi making experience, Tsukiji outer market, Meiji Jingu Shrine. Enjoy the famous shrine , Sushi making experience and traditional fish market with knowledgeable explanations by professional guides. Let's make sushi with a professional sushi chef in a long-established restaurant! For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

You’ll spend the day with one of our hosts discovering the true nature of Kobe - and there is plenty of nature to see, the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all. Explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street and indulge in authentic cuisine in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown. Scale the Kobe Port Tower, where you can see the city's sweeping skyline highlighted by the neon, and discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.