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Experience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!

This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 387 reviews

Cycle and explore rural Osaka

Enjoy a unique cycling adventure through hidden historical sites and countryside. I studied geography, so I share local history and geography while cycling. Join me for a fun and educational ride.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 510 reviews

Akahada-yaki Pottery with local rare clay in Nara

Experience the techniques of Akahada-yaki pottery handed down to me through generations.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Traditional Japanese Dyeing & Printing Workshop

Join a hands-on nassen stencil dyeing experience at a historic Osaka workshop, choosing from hundreds of traditional and modern stencils hand-cut by the artisan’s father decades ago.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1195 reviews

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

An expert-guided sake tasting and brewery experience in Kyoto. Your Japan trip gets better once you truly enjoy sake.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1385 reviews

Pedal through hidden Nara

Unearth the town's hidden gems with a local cycling guide.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 607 reviews

Stitch Sashiko art in a Kyoto embroidery atelier

Learn sashiko embroidery from scratch in Kazue’s Kyoto studio using Hitome-zashi method

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Play traditional Japanese card games

Learn the games' history from a local enthusiast.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 383 reviews

Learn kawaii wagashi making near Nara deer park

One of the rare experience of hands-on wagashi-making with the master owner of a historic shop in Nara. Learn authentic, time-honored techniques passed down through generations.

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Premium Gyokuro & Mitarashi Dango Making

Experience Gyokuro, known as the King of Japanese green tea, followed by hands‑on Mitarashi dango making. Enjoy learning gentle, traditional flavors in a warm and relaxed home-style setting.

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Exploring Kyoto by Private Car | Enjoy a Private Sightseeing Tour at Your Leisure

We will take you on a tour of Kyoto's famous sights and cityscapes in a private vehicle. In addition to the usual spots, we can adjust destinations and the amount of time spent at each location according to your preferences. You can enjoy a private Kyoto sightseeing tour just for your family and friends, with stops at places that are difficult to visit by public transportation.

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Step into Sumo Tradition in Kyoto

Discover the world of sumo in Kyoto with traditional rituals, powerful demonstrations, exciting matches, a fun guest challenge, photo opportunities, and English guidance throughout.

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Learn how to fillet fish from a chef in Kyoto and make sashimi

シェフの自宅で魚のおろし方を学び、刺身を作りましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)

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Special Tempura dinner

Let's learn about traditional Japanese tempura dishes. The chef will carefully teach you how to choose ingredients and how to fry them. You will be able to make tempura at your home

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Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya & Miyama from Kyoto

Explore Ine’s Funaya boat houses, Amanohashidate Viewland, Chionji Temple, and Miyama’s thatched-roof village on this full-day sightseeing tour. Includes English guide and transport.

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A hidden spot in Kyoto : Takao area Walking Tour

Explore the natural beauty of Takao in Northern Kyoto on a guided walking tour. Visit Saimyo-ji and Jingo-ji Temples, enjoy valley views, and learn about a hiking course to Kiyotaki and Arashiyama.

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Tea Ceremony in a 120-Year-Old Kyoto House

Experience Japanese tea culture in a Kyoto townhouse over 120 years old, located on Ninen-zaka near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. We introduce the basic etiquette in an easy-to-understand way for beginners, including the history of the tea ceremony and tea, how to behave in a tea room, and how to handle tea bowls. In addition to matcha, you will compare sencha and hojicha, which come from the same tea plant, and learn about the differences in aroma and flavour resulting from their different production methods. Finally, use a bamboo whisk to prepare matcha yourself and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets.

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Traditional Washi Paper Lantern Workshop in Kyoto

Discover traditional Japanese Washi paper, pick your favorite pattern, and create your very own custom lantern. It folds flat, making it easy to pack and take home!

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Kyoto: Guided Tour with Japanese Language Lesson

Explore Gion area including Kiyomizu temple, Maiko district and Yasaka shinto shrine, while learning Japanese on a guided tour. Learn Japanese for your trip and Enjoy communication with Locals!

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