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★note★ 1. Reservations are available for adults aged 18 and older. Children aged 0–3 are free and may accompany them. 2. There is only 1 seat left for October16, 31, November 2 and 19. Any reservations for more than that will be cancelled. --------------------- You'll be up close and personal with the characters you saw in the movie! You'll get a sense of how a movie is made. There will also be screenings of short animated films that you won't see at regular movie theaters. There are also many souvenirs exclusive to the museum, so you can get your hands on some rare items. Unfortunately, the interior of the museum is mostly written in Japanese, but an English guide will guide you around while explaining things, so you won't miss any information. Children under 12 can also play on the famous Cat Bus(neko bus), making for a memorable experience.

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.

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?

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.

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.

【Ghibli Museum Guided Tour】 ▪️Guaranteed Entry with Reserved Tickets --------- Welcome! I offer personalized Tokyo experiences. My most popular service is the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka Tour, including reserved tickets, support at Mitaka Station, and helpful guidance before and after your visit. Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli and enjoy immersive exhibits, photo spots, and its magical atmosphere. 【 SPRING NOTE 】 Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons to visit this area. If the timing is right, you may also enjoy cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park, right next to the museum. With 20+ years of local knowledge, I also introduce Mitaka and nearby Kichijoji to enrich your day. Local walks, translation, and voice-over services are also available. I look forward to welcoming you. Maximum 5 guests, first-come, first-served.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Discover Japan through a lens of cultural richness with Japan Sign Travel, a non-profit dedicated to providing Deaf-friendly experiences. Engage in guided tours and activities delivered in Japanese Sign Language (JSL), International Sign (IS), and American Sign Language (ASL). This initiative not only enhances accessibility but also fosters connections within local communities through workshops and good opportunities. Enjoy seamless travel planning support that prioritizes comfort and direct access to information for Deaf travelers, ensuring a meaningful journey through Japan's vibrant culture. - Guided tours and activities in JSL, IS, and ASL - Cultural workshops an opportunities with local communities - Travel planning support tailored for Deaf travelers - Focus on improving accessibility and communication for a comfortable experience

Join me as we cycle along the old road of Okutama once used as a trade route to Tokyo. I will introduce you to the history, nature and culture of the area, which is very different from Tokyo. Along the way, we will come across springs, wasabi fields, old shrines, mountain villages, and maybe spot some wildlife along the way. Our destination is Lake Okutama, a large man made lake, there will visit a small museum exhibiting historic artifacts. We'll then return to town to soak our feet at local onsen - hot spring. After, we will shop for souvenirs. Please come 30 mins early to check in and get ready. i.e. 12.30 for 1pm start.

Experience the tranquil charm and rich heritage of Hinohara Village, Tokyo’s last remaining mountain village, on this immersive 7-hour tour. Journey through scenic nature, historic architecture, and local traditions far from the city’s hustle, all accessible by public transit and a thrilling monorail ride. Perfect for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts seeking a peaceful escape near Tokyo. ・Ride the steep, forestry-used monorail to Kobayashi Residence, Tokyo’s oldest folk house and a nationally designated cultural property ・Visit Hossawa Waterfall, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls, renowned for its beauty and mysterious serpent legend ・Relax with a traditional lunch overlooking Akigawa Valley and soak your feet in the soothing waters of Senon-no-Yu hot spring foot bath

Discover Kichijoji, one of Tokyo’s most distinctive and culture-rich neighborhoods, on this guided walking tour exploring its vibrant vintage and thrift scene. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you’ll visit locally loved vintage shops and hidden gems that most travelers never find. Along the way, learn about Japan’s unique secondhand fashion culture, as well as the history and character that make Kichijoji so special. You’ll also pass through атмосферic local spots such as Harmonica Yokocho, and discover cozy cafés and classic jazz kissaten—perfect places to enjoy after your shopping experience. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests, allowing you to focus on the shops and styles you love most. Ideal for travelers who want to experience a more authentic, local side of Tokyo beyond the typical tourist spots. This tour feels like being shown around by a friend who lives in Tokyo. Duration: Approximately 2 hours