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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsHandcraft Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Osaka
Traditional Chopstick Making with a Local Artisan in Osaka. Guided by an English-speaking instructor, carve and finish your own unique set. A perfect, practical souvenir and cultural experience!
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
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 910 reviewsHidden 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
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsThe art of fragrance: A special time for healing and centring the mind with original incense blends, scent bag making, and diaphragmatic stretching.
Experience making a fragrance bag using natural fragrance ingredients in the former head merchant's residence, which is a historic building. While introducing the culture and history of Japanese fragrances, as well as the scents and characteristics of the fragrance ingredients, you will be able to choose and blend your favourite fragrances to create your own original work, which you can take home with you. Afterwards, you will perform simple breathing muscle stretches while enjoying the scent, and experience Japanese fragrance culture and health practices in a relaxed state.
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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviewsCycle 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.
4.99 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.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviewsKyoto tea town for matcha lover
Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1659 reviewsExperience kyoto's tea culture
Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviewsKimono Photoshoot in Kyoto Gion
Traditional Japanese Kimono experience in Kyoto Gion area with photoshoot
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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 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 stayCapture Quiet Kyoto: Early Morning Photo Walk
Make the most of your morning: walk Kyoto's hidden autumn spots before the crowds. Landscape photography, not portraits, guided by a local photographer. Late November only.
New place to stayFushimi Inari Night Walk
A quiet evening walk through Fushimi Inari, ending with a panoramic view of Kyoto after dark.
New place to stayZen meditation & Matcha in a Zen Temple
Practice zazen with a Zen monk in a quiet Kyoto temple. After meditation, enjoy tea, matcha, and seasonal sweets while learning about Zen and Japanese tea culture.
New place to stayDiscover Kobe’s Rural Life Through Rice
Walk through peaceful countryside, visit a historic temple, make onigiri with local rice, and experience shakkyo (Japanese Buddhist calligraphy).
New place to stayNight Pilgrimage: Temple, Shrine & Palm Reading
Ride the cable car to Hozan-ji Temple, walk to Ishikiri Shrine, and end the night with a palm reading rooted in my Okinawan yuta heritage.
New place to stayExplore Kyoto from Osaka Port: Cruise Shore Tour
Walk from Fushimi Inari to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera through historic streets, hidden lanes and scenic spots with a knowledgeable local host.
New place to stayWalk Arashiyama with a culture founder
Trace bamboo paths, a Zen temple, a riverside shrine and a lively shopping street with a Japan travel company founder who designs cultural walks.
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