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24/12/2019

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09/02/2019

Snowing in Tokyo

08/02/2019

Do you want to pop some tags? Do you like cycling? Ever wanted to take a relaxing soak in a Japanese style bath? Come along this hybrid cycling and vintage clothing hut experience! Dive into the little known vintage clothing shops and flea markets of Tokyo to search for the perfect retro style you’ve been looking for.

Get some exercise cycling around Tokyo Search for the perfect retro style with an expert vintage clothes hunter Soak away the fatigue of the day in a Japanese bath

08/02/2019

Experience a culturally and historically enriched day at a Buddhist temple in Japan! Visit the temple and practice Buddhist meditation, and write your own Buddhist scripts with the temple’s monk! The monk has over 10 years of experience, so surely you’ll learn a lot about Japanese culture. Also, as they say, the early bird catches the worm!

Have a unique temple experience in central Tokyo. See the wooden temple that was built over 200 years ago. Learn about the original way of Zazen from the Soho school of Buddhism.

08/02/2019

Chosho temple is located close to Asakusa station where many traditions and historical sites remain present today. Through this 3-hour trip, you will not only explore the temple but also experience the day of monks. Your host is a female priest so you are able to learn the severity of training and beautiful works in easy to understand manner from a unique women's point of view. Why don't you spend a pleasant time in front of Mr. Kannon by leaving the daily hustle?

It is possible for you to learn the severity of training and beautiful works in an easy-to-understand manner. Your host is a female priest and you can learn the unique perspective of female priests. The place you visit is the true power spot of Asakusa.

07/02/2019

Get ready to enjoy Osaka’s nightlife scene on this tour, just like a local! People around the world love Osaka’s city districts because it’s thriving with food and culture. Throughout the year many people crowd its streets but still don’t know which spots are the best for good food and even better atmosphere. Your host, Tamaki, however is a born and raised Osaka-native, who can show you the ins and outs of a hidden secret known as “Ura Namba”. Literally meaning, “Back” or “secret”, this area of Ura Namba will include all the best places to eat and drink, as a full-on local experience. We'll hit 3 restaurants during the tour; 2 Izakaya bars and sake bar. All the food and drinks that the host will order are included in the price. Recharge from your travels with a chance to kick back and soak in Osaka’s good vibes.

Soak in the local vibes of Osaka at night. From plenty of bars to mouthwatering Osaka soul food, your night out will leave you full and happy. Hit the streets of Ura Namba, or Secret Namba as it’s known in Japanese. This hidden gem is brimming with exciting mysteries, but with a local guide along,...

07/02/2019

Immerse yourself in a side of Kyoto that is off the beaten path as you take a leisurely stroll down the streets that showcase the kabuki buildings that helped Kyoto gain its stellar reputation as Japan's cultural capital. Enjoy its calming theatrical atmosphere and gather inspiration for your upcoming Kanteiryu calligraphy session.
Next, after your historical stroll, tuck into delicious tea and snacks at a fashionable cafe. While you replenish your energy, and digest your observations about the tour, listen to an intriguing explanation about the history of Kanteiryu calligraphy. Then, with your mind stimulated and your body satisfied, you will get hands-on practice with this calligraphy style by writing your own name. (Of course, you can choose to write seasonal phrases or even your favorite word!)

You will be pleasantly surprised at how Kanteiryu calligraphy turns your name into a spectacular painting. Bring your masterpiece home to impress your family and friends - and don't forget the calligraphic pen so that you can practise calligraphy on your own!

Take a new look at Kabuki theatre, by recreating the art through calligraphy. Learn Kanteiryu calligraphy at a teahouse in Miyagawa Town, a history district where you can often find geisha as they stroll through town. A chance to pick calligraphy for your own name, or learn how to say and write your...

05/02/2019

The Tokyo skyline is one-of-a-kind, and when night falls upon the largest metropolis in the world, the city lights up in a luminescent neon glow. One place in Tokyo is particularly well known for its colourful light show every night, Rainbow Bridge. As its name suggests, Rainbow Bridge shines in a multitude of colors. The bridge crosses Tokyo Bay, connecting the city proper to the Odaiba waterfront development, which provides a wonderful place to take photos of the city.

Join host Yoshio Matsuda, master of night photography, at Shibaura-futo Station to begin your night shooting experience on a two-kilometer course. The tour can accommodate as few as two to as many as ten people and lasts around two hours. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn night shooting tips and take home beautiful photographs. Moreover, it’s a gift that keeps on giving, as you will be able to utilize what you learn here on future trips!

Learn alongside a pro photographer hired for the grand opening of Tokyo Skytree in 2012. Get acquainted with the best places to shoot Tokyo scenery that only the host knows! You are able to enjoy beautiful night view of Tokyo such as Skytree and Rainbow Bridge.

05/02/2019

The historically and culturally rich city of Kamakura boasts famous shrines, statues, and historical sites. Visitors can also enjoy the nature of the area, such as its hiking trails in the rolling hills or its beautiful beach. But visitors may often overlook another charming aspect of the city, which is the local areas of the city.

Take a step from the main street into one of the smaller streets and alleyways and you will find a different, quieter world within the city. Your guide Nobuo Murai would like to show you this charming part of the historical city of Kamakura. He will show you places, shops, and sites that are easily overlooked. You will enjoy exploring the local part of the city on foot, seeing beautiful shrines, enjoying a delicious Japanese lunch at a local restaurant, riding a local train, and perhaps even enjoying a sunset on the beach.

See the real side of the historical city of Kamakura. The tour lasts about 4 hours on foot, so bring your walking shoes!

Find the local, hidden side of Kamakura that’s often overlooked by common guidebooks. A perfect tour for anyone who loves history, temples and shrines, or trying new local cafes. Kamakura makes the perfect picturesque backdrop for photos, especially during the lush, hydrangea season.

05/02/2019

Learn about Japan’s oldest theatrical art, ‘Noh’. Watch and shadow the unique movements of a Noh actor, and have the thrilling experience of performing this art on stage. Noh is one of Japan’s oldest theatrical art that has survived a practice of over 1,300 years. In traditional performances, the art features an all-male cast who perform different roles by wearing different kinds of masks. Through this tour, you get to bend the rules and take a close up look into the life of a Noh player. By talking with the actors, imitating the movements, Japanese culture will really come alive for you on stage! Even in just four hours, this rare, uncommon experience will show you a side of culture that most Japanese people don’t have a chance to try.

Get a personal lesson from a Noh master, and take the rare chance to step out onto a Noh stage for an actual performance. Your Host is a master of the historically rich Ryuha style of Noh. See the master in action as they perform for you. Easily accessible from the middle of Tokyo, don’t miss the ...

05/02/2019

How tasty, cheap and deep! In Shinjuku, Omoide Yokocho and Golden G*i are fantastic places in which good old Japanese humanity and feelings are still alive. They are popular amongst the locals as a place to enjoy the cheap and delicious food.
You can encounter amazing scenes If should step into the narrow alleys that almost all of the travellers tend to overlook. The streets are full of lights of lanterns and savoury smells of grilled chicken for the cause of many Izakayas. That's the atmosphere casts a spell over you. And you feel as if you had been transported through time to the Showa period (about 50 years ago in Japan).

With our tour, the friendly host, who are familiar with Japanese culture and fluent in English supports you truly enjoy the experience. In 3 hours, the host guides you two kinds of Japanese Izakayas. Not to mention get regional drinks like a highball, in the 1st restaurant, you can taste raw sliced fish and grilled fish that you can try to grill yourself! Furthermore, you can get a chance to make takoyaki in the 2nd restaurant; Normally You can't have this experience unless getting a job with a takoyaki restaurant or buying hot plates for cooking takoyaki. These will be great for Instagram or something SNS! Finally, we swim through Golden G*i. In there, if you want to drink more, please enjoy drinking whiskey (Hibiki, Hakushu) here.

This tour is a small group, so you can know deeply and become good friends with your host and other guests.
Let's have an exciting and special experience in Shinjuku!

Experiencing truly Japanese nightlife in Tokyo through visiting Shinjuku bars and izakayas (Japanese traditional bar)! The friendly host will guide you through the areas and help you ordering authentic Japanese cuisine and drinks! You will be visiting 2 kinds of izakayas and also make some Takoyakis...