Cultural & Theme Tours in Japan

This whirlwind Sakura tour is the perfect way to get the most out of your Japan trip. You'll travel in comfort on a private coach, and visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mt. Fuji, Nara and Hiroshima. Save time waiting in lines, as all entry fees are included and you'll visit many top attractions such as Asakusa, and Kinkakuji temple. Your private guide will ensure you don't get lost, and accommodation is included too.

This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto's dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. You'll save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. You'll travel in an air-conditioned coach, and it'll be a hassle-free day with a guarantee to skip the lines. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, the Inari Shrines, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kyoto Cultural Forest.

Osaka has a lot of places to visit but you may have not enough time to explore and reach the places where I take you by yourselves. Even you find the places, I guess a lot of tourists just pass through the amazing spots because they don't know the stories each spot has. I'll show you the deep spots of Dotonbori area and share you their interesting stories in a hour. This tour is held in the night-time. We'll go to some beautiful places and crazy bar spots. I'd like to share these spots since Osaka has two faces between Day-time and Night-time. If you have gap time during your visiting, I'm available to show you around there in a hour. Also I can provide you some recommendations for anything!!

Visit the enchanting district of Arashiyama, renowned for its thick bamboo groves, resident monkeys, and well-preserved sacred shrines. On this personalized excursion, you'll join a local guide to explore the stunning region, which lies at the foothills of the Arashiyama Mountains. Tours include admission tickets to four local temples as well as Okochi Sanso Villa, a traditional Japanese home and garden inscribed as national cultural properties.

Have an authentic Japanese experience by trying on a traditional Kimono. You won't have to worry about wearing it the wrong way, as a Kimono fitting is included. There are plenty of different styles to choose from, so you'll have the flexibility to choose your favorite design. See Tokyo highlights while dressed in a Kimono, and then have a photoshoot at Shibuya crossing. You won't forget your day as you'll get a souvenir photo at the end. 

Learn the intricate arts of Japan during a small-group origami class or calligraphy lesson, taught by an instructor inside an authentic Kyoto home during a 1- or 1.5-hour lesson. Choose between a calligraphy session, involving the methodical practice of applying brush to paper, or try your hand at origami, the delicate skill of paper folding. You can also upgrade your origami session with an optional dress-up in a traditional kimono. No matter your choice, you'll receive personal attention during this small-group lesson, limited to just 7 participants.

Join the HATAGO team in Akihabara! Also known as the cultural center for Otaku, Akihabara is a famous shopping district with an abundance of manga, anime, video games, maid caf es and computer goods. Characters from popular manga and anime are plastered almost everywhere in this "animated" district of Tokyo. Here, travelers can get a first hand experience of modern Japanese pop culture. Enjoy a live musical performance of anime songs performed by the lovely Akiba-ya Girls at a new cafe in Akihabara.

Namba is Osaka's entertainment district and home to some of the city's best shops, restaurants, and nightlife. On this walking tour, explore the neighborhood by day and gain an insider perspective from a local guide. Along the way, stop at landmarks like the Running Man, sample delicious street foods (own expense) along Dotonbori, and visit a historic temple.

Experience the taste of " Washoku", the traditional cuisine of Japan at restaurant that has been located in Ginza area for 30 years.There are 7 dishes we served as special course and 1 drink service. We explain each dishes and history about traditional Japanese food.

When visiting the beautiful island of Miyajima, you'll see women walking around in authentic kimono. If you want to try wearing kimono yourself, this tour is for you. Choose your favorite print from a wide selection of silk and designer kimono. Experienced staff help you dress in traditional style. You'll then be able to wear your kimono to appreciate Miyajima's historical sights and take photographs.

Stroll the back alleys of Kyoto, missed by many visitors, as dusk falls and they are at their most atmospheric on this private guided tour. In the company of just a guide and your party, see how ancient tradition blends with contemporary culture as you explore the enchanting wooden alleyways lit with traditional paper lanterns in the historic Gion district and the picturesque streets of old Pontocho, where, with luck, you might spot a geisha or two.

Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular travel destinations and with over 50 million annual visitors, it can get busy. This tour makes an early start so you can avoid the crowds and cram much more into your day. Stroll around the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove before the tour groups arrive, visit Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Pavilion) right as it opens, and walk through the torii gates of Fushimi Inari (Shrine) before the midday heat.

Cycle the picturesque shores of Lake Biwa, enjoying jaw-dropping views and mouth-watering homemade food, during this this 6.5-hour bike trip. Pedal past sights like Shirahige Shrine and the nearby 'Torii' gate. Once you've worked up an appetite, take a scenic taxi ride to a mountain village in the nearby Hata district, enjoying a country-style lunch prepared by an 'Obaachan' (elderly woman), lively conversation and a chance to stroll the village's charming streets. A guide, bike and helmet, lunch and train from Kyoto are covered.

Save time by taking part in three traditional Japanese activities in just a few hours on this cultural experience. Put on a kimono and spend roughly half an hour each on Japanese calligraphy lessons, a tea ceremony, and an onigiri - rice ball - cooking class. The lessons take place in a centuries'-old temple with lovely gardens.

Stroll the streets of historic Asakusa clad in a traditional Kimono during this flexible-length, small-group, self-guided, walking tour. Join no more than 10 guests each dressed in a traditional Japanese garment as you take your time wandering the atmospheric streets of this famous Tokyo neighborhood. Kimono accessories and a hair stylist are also included.

Explore Sapporo at your own pace and visit only places of your own interest on this private guided walking tour. Visit must-see sites as well as off-the-beaten-track spots as you customize your tour according to your preferences. Savor Hokkaido's excellent seafood for lunch at the central wholesale market, a place loved by locals by missed by most visitors.

If you're passionate about handicrafts, don't miss out on a traditional scarf-dying workshop during your time in Tokyo. A great cultural introduction for first-time visitors, this experience offers insight into Japanese crafts and results in a handmade souvenir. Plus, the short duration of the workshop allows you to fit this into even the busiest sightseeing schedule.

Personalize your sightseeing itinerary on a Muslim-friendly sightseeing tour of Kyoto, including a Halal Japanese lunch. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves, this sightseeing tour covers Nishiki Food Market, the historic district of Gion, Kiyomizu Temple, and many more. Plus, you'll receive tailored attention from your guide in a small group limited to 10 people.

Dress in traditional Japanese attire in this kimono and yukata experience in Kyoto. You won't have to worry about wearing the clothing incorrectly as you'll have a professional fitting session. Stroll around Gion, and visit nearby shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera and Heianjingu Shrine. The experience is flexible, and different time slots are offered throughout the day. You can also upgrade your experience to include makeup, and hair styling.

Strike a pose wearing a traditional Japanese kimono during 20-minute photo shoot experience in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood. Pick from your choice of 'hakama' (traditional pants), kimono or samurai costume before smiling for the camera during your very own photography session. A CD-R with your photos will be provided at the end of your shoot.