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Explore the natural beauty that lies beyond Tokyo's skyscrapers, without the hassle of navigating public transportation. This small-group tour from Tokyo takes you to Mt. Takao where you can ride a cable car or chair lift, visit a temple, spot monkeys, and refuel with a delicious ramen or soba lunch. Afterward, relax in a hidden (and tattoo-friendly) hot spring before returning to the big city.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Tokyo on this private food tour. Eat your way around the Japanese capital as you try 10 of the city's very best street food dishes, hand picked by a local guide who is passionate about Japanese food. Discover new flavors and visit places you'd never find on your own.

The food tour of Tokyo — the world’s biggest city, and perhaps its most delicious — explores the exquisite culinary heritage of a single neighborhood, Kichijoji, sampling our way through old school yakitori joints, gleaming department stores, avant grade taverns, hopping street food stands and much more.

Tokyo's best izakaya nights happen in tiny alley bars, and this small-group crawl through Kichijoji's Harmonica Alley opens doors that you might have otherwise missed. Visit four or five stalls and bars over the evening, with several plates of food included. Your guide handles the ordering, explains the customs at the drinking table, and translates as you go.

Step back in time on a private guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and discover how Japanese homes and lifestyles evolved from the Edo period to modern day. Choose between hotel pickup or meeting your guide at the museum’s entrance before traveling by train and bus like a local. Explore Edo-period residences like the Yoshino and Tsunashima homes, then see the shift to Western-influenced and hybrid architecture at places like the De Lalande and Mitsui Hachiroemon Residences. Visit the Takahashi Korekiyo Residence and learn about his life and the 1936 February 26 Incident. In the East Zone, stroll past old-fashioned stores and a restored bathhouse, discovering what daily life was like before modern conveniences. Finally, explore modern-style homes and hear how housing trends have changed in Tokyo. With a private guide, enjoy a personalized and engaging journey into Japan’s architectural and cultural history.

This tour offers a unique day trip from central Tokyo, revealing a side of the city unknown to many foreign tourists. In the upper reaches of the Tama and Akigawa Rivers, you'll discover Tokyo's historical connection to Edo, fueled by charcoal burning and forestry. This tour promises a deeper insight into Tokyo, combining fun, culinary delights, and relaxation into an unforgettable experience. Starting just an hour by train from the city, your adventure begins with an electric bike ride from Tokyo Urayama Base, the gateway to the Akigawa Valley. You'll cycle along the river, explore ancient temples, sample local foods, and enjoy lunch by a secluded riverside. The highlight is a walk through the river in waterproof gear to a hidden waterfall, followed by a soothing footbath in a hot spring. This tour is a comprehensive way to experience Tokyo's natural beauty, rural landscapes, and hot springs in just one day.

Discover the charm of Kichijoji, a top-rated neighborhood in Tokyo known for its vibrant culture and stunning scenery. This day tour immerses you in local sights like the tranquil Inokashira Park, where you can unwind amid cherry blossoms in spring. Visit the sacred Benzaiten Shrine and explore unique shops and eateries that showcase the area's culinary delights and local craftsmanship. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and shopping, providing insights into Kichijoji's rich heritage and lifestyle. - Stroll through Inokashira Park, a 100-year-old park in Tokyo - Visit the Benzaiten Shrine, a spiritual site with deep cultural significance - Explore the lively shopping district for unique souvenirs and local fashion - Enjoy delicious food while learning about Kichijoji's culture and history

We will explore the charming town of Kichijoji, one of the most desirable places to live in Japan. Located about a 15-minute train ride from Shibuya or Shinjuku, this town offers not only a trendy urban atmosphere but also a rich mix of history, culture, and nature. The highlight of the tour is Harmonica Yokocho, a lively alley filled with small bars and eateries where you can enjoy one drink and two skewers of yakitori. Located near the Ghibli Museum, why not join us for a stroll through Kichijoji after your visit?

Visit Mt. Takao on a full-day hiking tour from Takaosanguchi Station in Hachiōji, western Tokyo. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll first visit a temple where people pray for good fortune. Hike along the trails to the summit, where Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in these Japanese hot springs.

After picking up from the meeting place at Hino Station, we will head to Hosenji (Zenji) while walking, introducing ourselves and talking about Hino City. Inside, you can tour the garden while enjoying the atmosphere of a local Zen temple. The photo is okay. Next, we will walk to Yasaka Shrine while, and then I will introduce a little about the shrine's manners inside. After that, head to Honjin and go sightseeing inside, you can see the rooms, gardens, and daily necessities that the old samurai of the Edo period used to spend. After that, we will go to the, the handmade udon shop we experience, and actually experience and enjoy the meal. I want you to feel and enjoy all of our experience resources of making traditional Japanese food in a private space, not just a cooking class. Participants will be pleased with the face-to-face experience. If you can make your own original noodles at this shop, it will be one of the world's flour arts.

Discover the spiritual heart of old Tokyo on this intimate private walk through Jindaiji Temple and its surrounding forest. Along the way, Rei will share the foundations of Japanese Buddhism and the temple's centuries-long history — bringing the stones, rituals, and landscape to life with context rarely offered to visitors. At Jindaiji, you will enter the main hall and receive an oharai purification ritual performed by the temple's monks — a sacred ceremony using ritual fire that has been preserved here for centuries. An ofuda protective charm is yours to keep. We will then enjoy handmade soba noodles at a local restaurant, with stories of the land and its food culture woven into the meal. To close, we find a quiet bench in the forest near the temple, where Chie's handmade nerikiri and freshly prepared matcha tea await — a moment of stillness to end the day.

Spend a full day exploring Kamakura’s cherry blossom spots with a private local guide who knows where the blooms look their best throughout the season. This relaxed route links temples, riversides, and quiet paths so you can enjoy sakura without navigating crowds or timetables on your own. A traditional bento lunch with drinks provides an unhurried break under the trees, and ongoing local support helps travelers handle plans beyond the tour itself. Hotel pickup included.

Discover Japan’s rich heritage at Koganei Park and the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum. Ideal for history lovers, this immersive trip offers deep cultural insights into vintage homes and a traditional bathhouse. 1:00 PM: Meet-up and tour briefing, then tour begins. Duration: 3 hours Meet at Musashi-Koganei Station and board a bus. ↓ Arrive at Koganei Park. ↓ Stroll through the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. This outdoor museum features buildings that actually existed in various parts of Tokyo, relocated here to allow visitors to learn about the history of Japanese architecture. It also includes cafes and is a well-visited spot. You can enter inside the buildings to experience firsthand the daily lives of people from each era. The old Japanese public bathhouse located at the far end of the grounds is worth visiting. Please experience the evolution of Japan's unique lifestyle culture. ↓ Return to Musashi-Koganei Station by bus and disband.

This small-group walking tour explores the idea of yokai—unseen beings from Japanese folklore—within the quiet surroundings of Jindaiji. Rather than presenting yokai as monsters or pop culture icons, the tour introduces them as a traditional way people understood nature, uncertainty, and the boundary between the visible and invisible. As you walk through temple grounds, forest paths, and waterside areas, you will learn why places like Jindaiji became linked with spiritual stories and imagination. GeGeGe no Kitaro is introduced as a modern expression that helps convey traditional yokai concepts to contemporary audiences. The route follows a calm, unhurried pace. Along the temple approach, there is time for optional light food sampling, such as traditional sweets. This tour focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of how folklore, belief, and daily life intersect in Japan, and is offered in a small group by advance reservation only.

Go beyond a list of restaurant recommendations and spend an evening at two izakayas your local guide knows and enjoys. Choose Hachioji, Tachikawa, or Kichijoji, then meet directly in your selected neighborhood. Your guide will help you navigate Japanese menus, choose dishes and drinks, and understand the relaxed rhythm of an izakaya evening. Share your tastes at the start; the two venues are selected according to your preferences and what is open and available. Along the way, enjoy conversation about the neighborhood and everyday life in Tokyo. A JPY 3,000 allowance per person is included: JPY 1,500 at each venue for food, drinks, and mandatory seating or appetizer charges. Extra orders are optional and paid for separately. This approximately two-hour walking experience takes place in one area only and ends near the second venue.

Step back in time at Jindaiji Temple, one of Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist sites, founded in the 8th century. Located in the peaceful Musashino area, this guided walk follows the traditional approach while introducing the basics of Japanese Buddhism and the temple’s connection to natural water sources. Visit the Main Hall and other structures dedicated to influential monks and guardian deities, and learn how geography shaped faith and community life in this region. The tour concludes in the historic gate-front district, where you will enjoy a traditional soba meal reflecting the area’s agricultural heritage and clear spring water. Blending culture, spirituality, and regional cuisine, this experience reveals a quieter side of Tokyo beyond the modern city. Discover Jindaiji Temple, founded in the 8th century Learn how water shaped its spiritual development Visit sacred halls linked to local guardians Enjoy traditional soba in the historic temple town

Craft your own authentic bamboo lantern inside a traditional building. Explore a sustainable bamboo grove and capture beautiful photos. Enjoy local Udon noodles in a beautifully renovated historic Kominka. Take home your custom handmade lantern as a special souvenir.

Capture the most Instagram-worthy moments in Kichijoji as day turns to night. Watch the sunset over Inokashira Park, snap photos by its shimmering pond, and wander through charming retro streets filled with cafés, shops, and colorful details. Discover hidden alleys, quirky murals, and neon-lit corners perfect for striking night shots. Your guide will show the best-kept spots where you can immerse yourself in the local lifestyle and photograph the distinctive charm of Kichijoji’s nightscape. After the tour, we can recommend or accompany you to a local restaurant, letting you continue your evening with delicious Japanese cuisine (additional fee applies if accompanied).

Start your journey at Sagamihara’s quirky “Used Tire Market,” a hidden gem loved by vending machine fans. Rows of retro machines from the Showa era still operate, serving hot udon, toast, capsule toys, and bottled drinks. Nostalgic, surreal, and irresistibly charming—your guide will help you capture photos. Stay about 30–60 minutes. Next, get hands-on at “Atelier Stella,” a food sample workshop where you’ll craft realistic fake food seen in Japanese restaurants. Choose from sushi, takoyaki, rice crackers, or the popular toast-shaped clock. With guidance from a skilled artisan and English support, beginners and kids (age 6+) can enjoy making their own unique souvenir. Sessions are 1 or 2 hours. Finish with a local dinner in Machida. Whether it’s izakaya, traditional washoku, or sizzling monjayaki, your guide will help you choose and order the perfect meal to end the day.

Tokyo becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Takeshita Street, Omotesando, Yoyogi Park and Cat Street. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Tokyo.

Escape the busy city and enjoy a peaceful hike on Mt. Takao — just one hour from central Tokyo! This private tour is perfect for nature lovers, casual photographers, and travelers who want to enjoy Japan’s beauty at a relaxed pace. We’ll hike a forest trail to the 599m summit, enjoy scenic views, and have a local lunch. I’ll share simple stories about the mountain’s nature, animals, and history in easy English. After lunch, we’ll walk down Trail No.1 (the traditional path), visit the 1,000-year-old Yakuo-in Temple, and explore the Takao 599 Museum. You can descend by chairlift or cable car — the ticket is included. This is a slow and personal hike, not a hard or fast one. As a former Tokyo Park Ranger, I know the best seasonal spots and will guide you at your pace. I’ll also take photos for you during the hike. Let’s enjoy nature, culture, and the peaceful mountain together!

We go to Izakaya and snack bar hopping in the smallest city in Tokyo, KOMAE. Yakitori, teppanyaki and more I guide you popular local restaurants.

Depart from Asakusa! Enjoy Tokyo's stunning scenery on a private cruise. Would you like to experience a 60-minute leisurely cruise along the Sumida River? From the boat, you can take in Tokyo's landmarks such as the SkyTree, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks, making it a picnic-like experience to create special memories. Maximum of 6 people per group. Please refrain from boarding if you have symptoms such as fever, cold, vomiting, or diarrhea. ※Includes commemorative photo shooting (3-5 photos) ※No food and beverages provided (you may bring your own). ※if you cancel your reservation within four to ten days before the event, you will be charged 50% of the fee. ※If you cancel your reservation within three days before the event, you will be charged 100% of the fee.