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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1923 reviewsRide to Daikoku with Tokyo’s Ultimate JDM Fleet
Ride Tokyo’s ultimate JDM fleet with our multilingual team. Ride in our exclusive’s skyline r34 and discover Tokyo’s legendary car culture with us! (This experience is not a taxi service.)
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsStep into sumo at Shinjuku club
Sit ringside for live practice-style bouts, ask questions through an English-speaking host and try a playful challenge with working sumo wrestlers.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsTokyo : Fast and Furious III Tokyo Experience
Join Tokyo's elite JDM night & car meet. Ride tuned JDM cars, feel engine roar & turbo flutter to legendary Daikoku PA. Cruise Wangan neon streets with an insider. Pro photos at Tokyo tower.
5 out of 5 average rating, 504 reviewsExplore Mount Fuji Lakes & Countryside by E-Bike
Experience Mt. Fuji’s foothills and lakeside beauty by comfortable pedal-assisted e-bike.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviewsStep Into the World of Sumo in Shibuya
Step into the world of sumo in Shibuya with live demonstrations, sacred rituals, exciting matches, a fun sumo challenge, photo opportunities, and English guidance in an intimate venue.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsKyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World
Explore Gion with Michael’s local guide team, from Shirakawa and geisha culture to historic temples, shrines and Nene no Michi. Discover the stories and traditions behind Kyoto’s iconic district.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2066 reviewsExplore Kyoto in a Kimono
Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 746 reviewsExplore Tokyo by go-kart（Driving Documents Needed）
IMPORTANT: Guests need a valid 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit, Original License and passport to participate. Drive by top landmarks like Toyosu, Ginza, Asakusa and more.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviewsHandcraft Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Osaka
Traditional Chopstick Making with a Local Artisan in Osaka. Guided by an English-speaking instructor, carve and finish your own unique set. A perfect, practical souvenir and cultural experience!
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsKyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop
Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.
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New place to stayMindfulness Meditation in a Private Temple
Experience mindfulness meditation in a normally closed Japanese temple, surrounded by a beautiful traditional garden. Enjoy a peaceful escape from sightseeing in a small group.
New place to stayOsaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima & Miyajima Private Car Tour
Start at the atomic bomb dome and peace park, continue through the memorial museum, then ferry to miyajima to see deer and the floating vermilion gate with a cultural landmarks guide.
New place to stayNagoya Castle, Osu & Toyota Museum Tour from Osaka
Discover Nagoya beyond the usual itinerary, from Nagoya Castle and lively Osu to the fascinating world of Japanese industrial innovation.
New place to stayYufuin, Onsen & Brewery Day Tour from Fukuoka
Experience Kyushu’s diverse charm in one day, from Yufuin’s cozy streets and Beppu’s steaming hot springs to Hita’s nostalgic townscape, local brewery, and optional Attack on Titan Museum.
New place to stayAttack on Titan Pilgrimage Tour from Fukuoka
Explore Hita on an Attack on Titan-themed day trip from Fukuoka. Visit two museums, Attack on Hita Cafe(Optional), Oyama Dam, and Eren’s Grave, with free time to explore Mamedamachi.
New place to stayShirakawa-go, Takayama & Gujo Day Tour from Nagoya
Discover three of Central Japan’s most charming destinations in one day, including UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go, with its fairytale-like scenery, historic Takayama, and tranquil Gujo Hachiman.
New place to stayBiei Landscapes & Winter Highlights from Sapporo
[Available November–March] Start late and explore Biei at an easy pace, from snowy hills and iconic trees to Shirahige Falls, Blue Pond, and magical winter illuminations.
New place to stayImmerse yourself in culture: Experience the three traditional Japanese arts of the way of incense, the way of tea, and the way of flowers. The way of incense: Sanbon Daishi-ryu Monko, matcha, and the way of flowers: nageire.
Enjoy an authentic and fun experience of the essence of traditional Japanese culture: the Way of Incense, the Way of Tea, and the Way of Flowers. Kodo is an aristocratic cultural practice that began in the Muromachi period, involving the identification of the scents of aromatic woods. In the Mishina Oeda-ryu school of Kodo, you will experience the essence of a Koseki (incense ceremony), where you arrange flowers according to the theme of the day's Kumiko (a game of identifying scents), smell the incense, identify the scents, and then enjoy tea. Enjoy a moment of Japanese culture as you arrange flowers, smell the scent of incense wood, and savor matcha tea.
New place to stayWakayama: Nachi Falls & Mt Koya Private Car Tour
Travel in a private vehicle to Danjo garan, Kongobuji and Okunoin, then visit Nachi Falls and Seiganto ji for close views of pagodas, rock gardens and cedar forest.
New place to stayExplore Kure's Naval History with a Guide
Travel from Hiroshima to Kure, explore the Yamato and JMSDF museums, visit Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, and see submarines at Alley Karasukojima with your private guide.
