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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1761 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.)
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviewsTokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet in the Famous 303 GTRs
Embark on the ultimate GTR experience, where speed and style collide under the glow of the city's neons. Take the seat our stand-out wrapped cars with Jeremy and Hiko on the winding highways of Tokyo.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 697 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.
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 27 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.
5 out of 5 average rating, 497 reviewsRide Mt Fuji Like a Local by E-Bike
Experience Mt. Fuji’s foothills and lakeside beauty by comfortable pedal-assisted e-bike.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2039 reviewsExplore Kyoto in a Kimono
Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsRide a JDM R34 through Tokyo to Daikoku car meet
Climb into a Nissan Skyline R34 or a wide-body Liberty Walk S15 and roll out in convoy across Rainbow Bridge after dark.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviewsFrom Tokyo: Explore Mt Fuji’s Iconic Views
Explore Mt Fuji’s Iconic Views from Tokyo on a Bus Tour with your English speaking guide. Experience Mt Fuji scenery at Lake Kawaguchiko, explore Oshino Hakkai, and enjoy local Hoto cuisine.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 126 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.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 68 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 stayTokyo Sumo Show & Chanko Hot Pot in Ginza
Get up close with real sumo wrestlers in Ginza. Watch a live show, join the rituals, and challenge a wrestler in the ring by lottery. Then feast on all-you-can-eat chanko, the hot pot of champions.
New place to stayNara World Heritage: Asuka E-Bike Tour
Explore Japan newest UNESCO World Heritage site by e-bike. Cycle through Asuka peaceful rice fields, enter the massive Ishibutai stone tomb, and visit Asuka-dera to see Japan oldest bronze Buddha.
New place to stayOsaka to Arashiyama: Kimono & Bamboo
Travel smoothly from Osaka to Arashiyama, Kyoto most scenic district. Dress in authentic kimono with pro styling, stroll Tenryu-ji zen garden in traditional attire, and walk the iconic Bamboo Grove.
New place to stayReal Sumo Keiko-Express: During Tournament Season
See real, active professional sumo wrestlers during their morning Keiko training in Tokyo during the Grand Sumo Tournament period.
New place to stayAway from the crowds: Private temple blessing
Join a private Zen blessing at Rinsho-in temple. During Sutra chanting, you will step forward to offer incense for your personal peace and health. English guides and translation apps are prepared.
New place to stayEnjoy the morning of your return home. Ride through Shibuya on an eBike and discover the setting of the hit anime.
Ride through the quiet and cool early morning Shibuya on an eBike and discover the world of the hit anime in the real city. With a local guide, you'll explore the underground areas and famous spots around the station that are key to the story. Take special commemorative photos at hidden spots linked to the show and experience Japanese culture from a local perspective. This is a cultural experience tour that will create the most exciting and unforgettable memories, right up until the few hours before you return home. ※ The tour will be cancelled in the event of rain.
New place to stayGuided Tour of Futami Shingikujinja Shrine and Fufu-iwa Rock - Morning Purification and the Ushio Trail Experience
Since ancient times, Futami Kokutama Shrine has been visited by many people before worshipping at Ise Jingu Shrine and has been cherished as a place of Hama Sengu (purification) to cleanse the mind and body. Even today, following this tradition, participants visit this shrine before important events. In this experience, you will walk along the seaside path to the shrine in the quiet of the morning, visit Futami Kokutama Shrine, and look out at the Fufu-iwa rock formation. After that, we will visit Onshioden Shrine and experience the pure morning of Futami while learning about the history of "salt", which is indispensable for the meals of the gods.
New place to stayGuided Tour of Ise Grand Shrine and the Outer Shrine - A half-day experience exploring "Food as a Blessing"
Ise Jingu Shrine and the Outer Shrine enshrine Toyouke-Omikami, a deity who has been revered for playing an important role in food since being enshrined here 1,500 years ago. The Geku is located in the forest, and the time spent walking along the path to the shrine is an experience of quiet nature in itself. We will carefully explain the story of how the deity Toyouke-Omikami came to be enshrined in this place and its role in French or English. Please enjoy a relaxing time while feeling the nature.
New place to stayJapanese Language Lesson for Beginners
Learn simple Japanese for your trip. Practice greetings, ordering food, and shopping through fun games and role-playing. Perfect for complete beginners.
New place to stayKamakura Zen Walk: Digital Detox, Temples & Tea
A quiet morning in old Kamakura: the 600-year-old 'divorce temple' and a screen-free walk, Japan's first Zen monastery, the birthplace of kenchin soup, and a shrine where you pray like a local.
