Top Tokyo Unique Experiences - page 3

If you’re a fan of Japanese calligraphy and you want to know how to practice this traditional art form, then this hands-on private lesson shows you how. Instead of watching online videos, learn to master traditional techniques alongside your instructor, from what tools you need, how to hold the brush, and how to transform your name into a masterpiece on traditional paper.

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.

Get an in-depth experience of life during Japan's Edo period on this private tour, exclusively for your party. Visit the seven temples and shrines where The Seven Gods of Fortune are worshipped and collect stamps along the way to mark your journey.

Learn the Japanese art of archery with this experience in Tokyo. Put on a traditional uniform and try your hand at kyudo (archery) under the instruction of a guide. Get matched with a bow and arrows for your height and practice shooting at a straw bale. Move on to the shooting range and get advice for improving your technique while trying to hit the target.

Start your experience with a hands-on workshop in making Japanese Sampuru (sample food models), where you’ll learn the art behind these intricate displays and create your own piece to take home. Then, explore Kappabashi Street (Kitchen Town), famous for its shops filled with culinary tools and sample food models. Conclude the tour with a visit to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori, where you’ll dive into Tokyo’s rich history and cultural heritage.

Take a day away from the business of the city and spend a day with a local who has the same interests on this day trip to Hakone from Tokyo. Hakone is a small town in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which is known for its hot springs and excellent views of Mount Fuji over Lake Ashinoko. As your host shares insights into local life, stroll though the national park, see the red Hakone Shrine, and soak up the rejuvenating waters of a traditional onsen (hot spring bath, at own expense).

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.

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. *The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. *All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas. *You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

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.

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.

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.

1. A Deep Dive into Real Modern Life (Not a Tourist Stage) Most tours take you to crowded landmarks or commercial studios. We invite you into a real, functioning Tokyo home. You’ll see how a modern family actually lives, works, and balances a busy lifestyle—offering an intimate "Home Life Experience" that goes far beyond a typical sightseeing tour. 2. Intellectual & Cultural Dialogue with a Local Expert Your host, often with a background in news media or local industry, provides more than just cooking tips. We engage in meaningful conversations about Japanese society, current events, and the "real" Tokyo. 3. The "4 Pillars of Bento" : A Journey of Care and Tradition We believe the magic of Japanese food lies in the heart and care put into the process. You will experience the essence of Japanese culture: "Teinei" (mindfulness and attention to detail). It’s not about professional skills; it’s about discovering how a simple meal becomes an art form through Japanese hospitality.

Explore the izakaya bars of the Ueno, Shinbashi or Ikebukuro districts of Tokyo with an expert local guide. Your 2-hour tour takes you into popular local spots that most visitors never see. Delve into the heart of Japan’s izakaya — a casual bar that serves up small plates of delicious Japanese fare (think tapas). Your guide translates the menus and helps you to choose a range of tasty food and drinks at three different venues. Don’t miss this chance to experience local culture and food traditions firsthand.

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

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.

Join a Tokyo native for a tour of a local supermarket and fish and vegetable shops to learn about Japanese ingredients that are typically used in daily cooking. Then, head to the host’s home in a neighborhood near Komazawa Olympic Park for a hands-on cooking lesson where you’ll learn how to make traditional Japanese dishes.

Dive into the unique and inventive fashion and style cultures of Tokyo. This private tour introduces you to the street styles of the city's youthful Harajuku and Shibuya districts, as well as the upscale shopping districts of Omotesando and Aoyama. You'll also have the chance to sample typical street foods, such as crepes, cotton candy, and shaved ice.

Go beyond the typical dining establishments frequented by tourists and get a real taste of local life on this guided food tour in Tokyo. In the company of a local host, discover local ingredients and dishes you have never heard of, and visit eateries you'd never find on your own. Eat your way around the city, visiting 2-3 different places that might include side street yakitori, tiny sushi joints, and lively izakaya, while your host shares insights into Tokyo food culture.

Swap the rigid itineraries of most typical group tours for a private and personalized experience of Tokyo. This private tour is exclusively for you and your chosen companions and is fully customized to your interests and needs. Your guide will tailor make an itinerary for you whether your interests are in exploring historic neighborhoods, museums, or nightlife.

Experience Tokyo’s geek culture with an insider guide on this half-day excursion. Craft a custom itinerary that suits your interests and immerse yourself in Japan’s world of otaku with a passionate local. Get to know all things anime, manga, and “cosplay”—or costumed play—and head to well-known gathering spots like the Nakano Broadway shopping center and the electric stores in Akihabara.

Fans of samurai movies won’t want to miss wielding a real katana sword while in Tokyo. In this 1 hour samurai sword fighting experience, learn how to perform the art from an experienced katana performer who coaches professional actors. Dress in authentic samurai costume and get excellent photos to take home.

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.

Travelers interested in learning about the different aspects of Japanese culture will love this full-day private activity. Take part in a traditional tea ceremony, learn to play the koto musical instrument, dress in Japanese clothing, and make some delicious food that you can eat after. This is an ideal activity for families and it’s held in the intimate environment of a real Japanese home, for an extra personal touch.