a few of the many options in tokyo and surrounding areas...
Discover Kyoto's Geisha District of Gion!
Learn all about the geisha’s of Kyoto on this guided walk that will take you to Gion District, to see real-life geisha walking along the alleyways. In the evening, these cobblestone streets are illuminated, and your guide will tell you stories about the mysterious geisha, and what happens behind the closed doors of Gion.
Japanese Pottery Class in Tokyo
Pottery is an art form deeply embedded in Japanese culture. As a visitor, it can be difficult to find a way to experience it. This tour offers just that. You can learn how to make pottery from a sensei (teacher) in central Tokyo.
Mt Fuji, Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo
Join a full-day guided tour from Tokyo that travels to Mt Fuji, then continues to nearby Lake Ashi and the Mt Komagatake Ropeway. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you to the revered Mt Fuji's 5th Station. Take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi and climb by aerial tram to the top of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bullet train in the evening after taking in some of Japan’s iconic highlights.
Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class
Refine your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese cuisine during a kaiseki ryouri (haute cuisine) cookery class in Tokyo. In a small group, limited to a maximum of 10 people, prepare up to eight different dishes featuring Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and traditional seasonings. Then, sit down to feast on the fruits of your labors, accompanied by sake and green tea.
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse
Experience an authentic tea ceremony, which is at the heart of Japanese culture and is a centuries old ritual, in Kyoto. You’ll be provided with a tea bowl, tea scoops and whisks, and instruction on how to make matcha. You’ll also try matcha and sweets, and you are encouraged to ask questions. Photos and short videos are permitted. Usually guests sit on the floor, but chairs and tables are also available if preferred.
Licensed Guide Tokyo Meguro Cherry Blossom Walking Tour
This tour is designed to harmonize Japanese nature and culture, in other words, experience Japan itself. Anyone interested in Japanese or Japanese customs will have a fresh discovery. You will see a different side from Tokyo, which is a hustle and bustle by strolling the Meguro River. Visit Meguro River, Daienji Temple, and Hotel Gajeon Tokyo!