Tours in Japan

Osaka Dotonbori Night Photoshoot Walk - Private Session

Capture Dotonbori's electric nightscape with a seasoned photographer guiding you through neon-soaked streets for 60 minutes. This private session pairs two decades of low-light expertise with insider knowledge of Osaka's most photogenic corners, timing your shoot when the district pulses brightest. You'll walk away with 30 professionally edited images that actually look like the vibrant chaos you witnessed.

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Walking Tour

Walk through Tokyo's most prized cherry blossom sites during peak season with a local guide who knows the quiet corners and best vantage points. Over two and a half hours, you'll visit Ueno Park's famous groves and the serene Yanaka Cemetery, learning the cultural significance woven through these blooms. This isn't a rush through crowds—it's a measured exploration timed to catch sakura at their fullest, with guidance on where to photograph without fighting for space.

2h 30mfrom AUD $85

Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line

★ 5.0 (20)

Private Full-day Tokyo Walking Subway Tour by Japan Gray Line

A seven-hour private walking tour of Tokyo's most recognisable neighbourhoods, led by an English-speaking guide who navigates you through the city via subway. You'll see Meiji Shrine's forested grounds, stand in the scramble at Shibuya, ascend Tokyo Tower's main observation deck, browse the fishmonger stalls at Tsukiji Outer Market, and explore the temples and traditional shophouses of Asakusa. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with a one-day metro pass covering all transport between sites.

Kanazawa Full Day Private Tour to Top Highlights with Local Guide

A 7-hour private tour led by a local guide through Kanazawa's landmark districts and gardens. You'll navigate the atmospheric Nagamachi Samurai District, wander the geisha quarter of Higashi Chaya, browse Omicho Market's seafood stalls, and visit Oyama Shrine before finishing at Kenrokuen Garden—one of Japan's three finest. The route connects ten significant sites, blending samurai history, traditional entertainment quarters, and meticulously landscaped grounds into a single coherent arc through the city's heritage.

7 hoursfrom AUD $287

★ 5.0 (20)

The Kyoto VIP Experience!

A bespoke six-hour Kyoto experience tailored entirely to your preferences. Rather than following a set route, you'll work with the team beforehand to design your ideal day—whether that's gallery hopping, temple gardens, or neighbourhood exploration. Private taxi transport whisks you between spots, with hotel pickup and dropoff included, plus entry fees to two gardens. This is Kyoto on your own terms, not the tour operator's.

Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

Spend ninety minutes in Nara learning matcha preparation from an experienced tea master in an intimate setting. You'll taste five regional teas sourced within the prefecture, try your hand at whisking matcha under expert guidance, and nibble traditional wagashi sweets. Your instructor shares firsthand knowledge of the area, offering genuine recommendations for exploring Japan beyond the usual tourist circuits.

Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night

Join a Wednesday evening gathering at Hide's Table where travellers and Tokyo locals break bread together. Over 2.5 hours, you'll swap journey stories and Tokyo tips with 10–20 people from around the world while tucking into dinner. English-speaking Japanese hosts facilitate conversation, so language won't get in the way. Solo diners fit in naturally here.

Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan

Master Kyoto's plant-based temple cooking tradition in a hands-on 2.5-hour session. You'll prepare several dishes rooted in Buddhist culinary practice—a centuries-old vegan discipline born from monastic principles—using seasonal vegetables, tofu, grains, fermented ingredients and seaweed. Each recipe reveals the restraint and precision underlying Japanese cuisine. Leave with techniques and recipes you won't replicate from restaurant meals.

Unlimited Local Night《ALL-Y-CAN-DRINK》Find SHIBUYA Hidden gems!

Skip Shibuya's tourist traps and drink your way through two working-class izakayas that locals actually frequent. This three-hour crawl pairs unlimited sake, shochu and Japanese beer with proper pub food—sashimi, tofu, fried seaweed, pork steak—guided by someone who knows the neighbourhood's real rhythms. You'll start with a welcome pour of the guide's signature tipple and end wherever your appetite and energy take you next.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159

4 Day Tour - Mount. Fuji, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama

30 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $108

4 Day Tour - Mount. Fuji, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama

A four-day private car tour linking Japan's iconic landmarks: Tokyo's temples and back-street finds, Mount Fuji's sacred cone, Hakone's mountain retreats, plus the temple-rich towns of Kamakura and Yokohama. Your bilingual driver handles logistics and local knowledge while you tick off the classics without the train-station chaos. Roughly ten hours of driving per day, door-to-door from your accommodation.

Osaka Premium Kimono Experience – Kyoto or Nara

Dress in an authentic kimono and explore Osaka's streets styled by professionals. This eight-hour experience lets you select from over 100 kimonos in varying sizes, then get fitted with traditional accessories and hair styling by a skilled makeup artist. A multilingual team guides you through the process at budget-friendly rates, so you can wander the city in full regalia before returning to change back into everyday clothes.

Private Koto Lesson in Kyoto with a Professional Koto Performer

Learn to play the koto, Japan's elegant 13-string plucked instrument, from a working professional in Kyoto. Over 80 minutes, you'll master the basics and play 'Sakura', the iconic cherry blossom melody. All equipment—instrument, picks, sheet music—is provided. This works for ages three to ninety, making it genuinely family-friendly rather than just a solitary tourist tick.

Tokyo Fukagawa Odori Ozashiki Experience / Meal & Matcha Options

Step into a traditional wooden house on Tokyo shrine grounds, six minutes from Tokyo Station, for an intimate encounter with classical Japanese hospitality. Choose from three tiers: a quick matcha-and-sweets session, a hearty local clam-rice lunch with dance, or a full kaiseki dinner paired with geisha performance and interactive arts. Each experience unfolds in an authentic ozashiki setting where a resident dance master and performers guide you through time-honoured traditions.

Matcha & Tea Ceremony Experience in Kamakura (60 Minutes)

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Matcha & Tea Ceremony Experience in Kamakura (60 Minutes)

A sixty-minute tea ceremony workshop in Kamakura where you'll prepare matcha under guidance from an English-speaking instructor. Set in an intimate space capped at six people, the session walks you through both technique and the Zen philosophy underpinning each gesture. You'll learn why the ritual matters before mastering how to perform it, finishing with fresh sweets and tea. Located seven minutes' walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station.

Tokyo Fishing Adventure with Fresh Catch Cuisine

Spend a full day fishing Tokyo Bay with experienced instructors who specialise in newcomers and overseas visitors. You'll be picked up from your accommodation, taken out on a charter boat to productive grounds, then your catch gets transformed into traditional Japanese dishes by the onboard chef. The 12-hour experience combines the physical satisfaction of landing fish with coastal views of Mount Fuji and Enoshima, finishing with a meal made from what you've pulled from the water.

12 hoursfrom AUD $627

Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto

🍜 Food & Cooking

Make your own kitchen knife with a master blacksmith in Shimanto

Learn traditional Japanese blacksmithing in Shimanto over eight hours, forging your own kitchen knife or scissors using centuries-old metalworking methods. Work alongside a master craftsperson to shape raw steel over fire, then personalise your creation with custom engraving. This hands-on encounter with kaji—the ancient art of blacksmithing—offers a genuine connection to Japanese artisanal heritage, far removed from digital convenience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $556

Tokyo Private Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Guide

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $536

Tokyo Private Half-Day Highlights Tour by Car with Guide

See Tokyo's essential sights in four to five hours via private car with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll visit the Imperial Palace's Nijubashi Bridge, Meiji Shrine's forested grounds, Asakusa's historic Senso-ji Temple, and the frenetic Shibuya Crossing. Hotel or cruise terminal pickup means no navigating trains or taxis. The guide shapes the route to match your pace and interests, offering cultural context that maps alone can't deliver. Designed for first-timers and time-pressed travellers who want comfort without rushing.

Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago

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Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago

Travel from Kanazawa to Takayama in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver over five hours. The route passes through Shirakawago, a UNESCO-listed village known for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses and mountain setting. Your driver stops at leisure so you can explore the village at your own pace before continuing to Takayama. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included.

Tokyo: Samurai Adventure! Authentic Sword Action Experience

Spend an hour learning swordplay from a former action film performer in Tokyo. You'll watch practising samurai at work, then handle a wooden sword yourself to grasp the fundamentals of kenjutsu. The instructor covers samurai history before moving into practical technique, finishing with a photo opportunity alongside the training group.

1 hourfrom AUD $54

Private Customizable Car and Mini Van Tour in Tokyo

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $729

Private Customizable Car and Mini Van Tour in Tokyo

Build your own Tokyo tour with a dedicated guide and driver who handle navigation while you decide what to explore. Choose from architecture, temples, street art, anime hotspots, wartime history, or food scenes—whatever grabs you. Available as a 4–8 hour private hire for 1–8 people, with flexible pickups from hotels, cruise ports, or airports across Tokyo and Yokohama. Kids under 11 ride free.

Kamakura Full or Half Day Historical and Memorable Tours

🛕 Culture & History

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $134

Kamakura Full or Half Day Historical and Memorable Tours

A guided walking tour of Kamakura's temples and gardens led by a local who navigates transport and logistics so you focus on the sites. Over eight hours, you'll visit the Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple with its bay views, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, and a bamboo forest garden. The guide suggests lunch spots and handles all entry fees. Expect a mix of walking and public transport with time to absorb each location without the usual navigation stress.

Sushi Making with Interactive Samurai Experience at JIN-ASAKUSA

Step into the Sengoku period at this Asakusa venue where you'll craft nigiri and rolled sushi alongside a live chef demonstration, all whilst dressed in full samurai regalia. Set within a newly renovated space bristling with period armour, weapons, and battlefield scenery, this three-hour experience blends culinary technique with theatrical immersion. Conducted in English with Japanese support, it's designed for anyone keen to learn sushi fundamentals whilst channelling warrior-era Japan.

Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English Guide

Cycle through Kyoto's rural heartland on an e-bike, guided by locals who know every shrine and back lane. This 4–5 hour tour from Sonobe village brings you past farmland, historic temples, and the hillside that inspired Super Mario's creators. Pick your meal: hands-on soba-making with lunch, or a spread of seasonal vegetables in a traditional timber house. English-speaking guides handle all the routing; you just pedal at an easy pace and soak in birdsong and river sounds, all within 30 minutes of the city.

Okinawa Miyako Jungle&Starry Sky tour Free Pick up and Drop off

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $224

Okinawa Miyako Jungle&Starry Sky tour Free Pick up and Drop off

A two-hour nocturnal expedition through Miyako Island's jungle, timed to catch the starry sky when conditions allow. Your English-speaking guide navigates the dense forest after dark, pointing out nocturnal wildlife like giant coconut crabs whilst sharing local knowledge you won't find in standard guidebooks. Free pick-up and drop-off from anywhere on the island, rain or shine—cloudy nights pivot to focused jungle exploration instead.

Okinawa: Kayak & Snorkel, Private Tour in Yanbaru

Paddle through Yanbaru's quieter northern reaches on this three-to-four-hour private kayak and snorkel tour. Launch from a protected lagoon, navigate shallow reef passages, and drop anchor at spots matched to your group's confidence level. The route hugs an undeveloped coastline where few tourists venture—expect gin-clear shallows, white sand flats, and reef fish in their natural habitat. Includes kayaks, snorkelling gear, wetsuits in cooler months, and light refreshments.

Nagoya: all-inclusive car tour to Korankei valley

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $242

Nagoya: all-inclusive car tour to Korankei valley

Escape Nagoya's urban sprawl with a private minivan tour through Korankei valley and the riverside town of Asuke. Over six to eight hours, your guide—a long-term Japan resident—navigates you past Toganji temple and through Edo-period streets, offering genuine insights into Japanese culture without the tour-group crowds. You'll walk quiet lanes, wade in the river if you fancy it, and tackle an easy forest trail at your own pace. The minivan does the heavy lifting; you simply soak it in.

Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old Japanese House

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