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Art and culture activities in Osaka

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 906 reviews

Hidden Osaka Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure

The only in-depth tour of the Hidden Red Light District of Osaka with authorized tour guides, as well as retro theme parks of Shinsekai, followed with a local dish (skewers!) ※Small Groups of 8 People

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 371 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.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 753 reviews

Hotspots & Hidden Gems of Osaka with Local Snack

The biggest attractions to back alley secrets, uncover the REAL Osaka with a local snack

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

Japanese calligraphy experience in Osaka

A teacher with 30 years of calligraphy experience will provide careful instruction! Write your own kanji, mount it as a scroll, and enjoy Green Tea with sweets. Let's have fun together!

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews

Taste traditional cuisines and drinks with a local

Discover the hidden gems in Juso, a vibrant historic town tucked away from the tourists.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 305 reviews

Making soba noodles at Temple

Experience making soba noodles at a traditional temple with 400 years of history.

5 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Samurai Training in Osaka

Experience Kendo with a local practitioner! In this small-group session, you’ll learn the basics of Kendo and Samurai spirit in a friendly, beginner-focused way. Fun, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Make a kimono accessory and explore in style

Create your own kanzashi, wear a kimono, and stroll historic Shinsekai in true style

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 360 reviews

Learn tea ceremony and calligraphy

Relax in a Japanese home, immerse in traditional arts, and have a matcha tea ceremony.

5 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Cook Traditional Bento in a Japanese Home in Nara

Join our hands-on bento class in our welcoming home. Enjoy matcha with a sweet potato wagashi made from a grandma’s recipe, and take home your bento box and recipe to recreate the experience anytime.

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5 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Zen Meditation & Matcha in a Hidden Temple

Engage in authentic Zazen led by a monk, along with a tea ceremony and a guided tour through our Zen garden. A profound experience for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

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Make realistic plastic sushi with artisans

Craft a hyperrealistic sushi sample to take home as a souvenir.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

1-Day Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with a Private Car

Visit the cities' highlights, from sacred shrines to UNESCO sites, on a seamless day trip.

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1-Day Kyoto UNESCO Sites Tour with a Private Car

Explore iconic castles, temples, and shrines with a small group and local host.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Experience tea culture & wabi-sabi in Gion

Walk through Kyoto's geisha district and participate in a tea ceremony with a master.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Dance in Kimono with a Japanese Dancer

Dress in a kimono or hakama and learn Japanese dance from a certified instructor.

5 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Make glass beads

Step into living history, craft your own vibrant glass bead using time-honored techniques.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Traditional Culture :Bamboo Performance Kyoto

Tamasudare is a joyful and good-luck Japanese tradition, perfect for starting your trip. No experience needed. Learn simple moves, try the costume, and enjoy a fun and easy cultural moment.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

Silk scarf and furoshiki making and twisting dyeing commentary at Kyoto Twisting Craft Museum

Create silk scarves and wrapping cloths using traditional tie-dyeing techniques. The finished work will be packaged and delivered after drying. On the exhibition floor, you can see the tie-dyeing process and large works, and you can also touch the tools and fabrics.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Samurai-specific OsakaCastle Guides tours in Armor

Discover the Warring States period and bushido through hidden spots at Osaka Castle.