Tours in Japan

Nikko Private SightSeeing Day Tour With Guide (From Tokyo)

A 10-hour private guided tour from Tokyo exploring Nikko's layered blend of sacred architecture and alpine scenery. Visit the ornamental Toshogu Shrine and Rinno-ji Temple, take the Akechidaira Ropeway for views over Lake Chuzenji, see Kegon Falls, and step inside Tamozawa Imperial Villa. Your own driver and guide navigate you through UNESCO-recognised temples and dramatic landscapes at your own rhythm, with air-conditioned transport, onboard WiFi, and complimentary water included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1075

Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers

★ 5.0 (18)

Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers

Craft your own Tokyo itinerary with a private guide who meets you at Yokohama cruise terminal. Spend eight hours exploring three to four major landmarks—the Imperial Palace, Ginza's shopping district, Shibuya's frenetic crossing, or other Tokyo favourites—using local trains and taxis to hop between sites. Your guide customises the route to your interests and pace. Return to the ship by bullet train if you wish, completing your day with a thrilling 15-minute Shinkansen ride.

1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninja Town, and Hidden Shrines

A full day in the forested mountains north of Nagano, combining hands-on soba-making, ninja history, and shrine walks. You'll roll and cut buckwheat noodles under a craftsperson's eye, explore the Togakure school's 12th-century hideout with its trick house and shuriken range, then trek through a cathedral of ancient cedars to reach the secluded Okusha Shrine. Eight hours, guided throughout, with transport between sites included.

Daikoku Car meet & Tokyo Private JDM Night Tour in 700HP R34 GT-R

Ride shotgun in a 700-horsepower R34 Skyline GT-R through Tokyo's underground JDM scene. This three-and-a-half-hour private tour takes you to Daikoku PA, Japan's premier late-night car meet where modified machines gather, then cruises the neon streets alongside a convoy of tuned Skylines. You'll stop at a sprawling parts retailer to scope the latest aftermarket gear, then experience the raw engine note and precision handling of one of Japan's most iconic performance cars—all from the passenger seat.

Little EDO Sushi Making workshop in Kawagoe

Roll sushi alongside a trained Japanese chef in a 140-year-old Kawagoe building that once dealt rice wholesale. Over 90 minutes you'll master the fundamentals of sushi rice preparation and hand-rolling techniques in this intimate, English-friendly workshop held in a cherished local café. Walk away knowing how to recreate what you've made at your own table, plus the historical backstory of nigiri sushi's invention three centuries ago.

Ancient Katana Training in Kyoto with Local Students

Train in Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu at Kyoto's Asayama Ichiden Ryu Hyōhō dojo, a 400-year-old martial tradition. You'll work through wooden-katana basics alongside actual students under qualified instructors over three hours. This isn't a performance or photo op—it's genuine practice in a working training space where discipline and technique matter.

Anime Tour Kyoto: ONE PIECE & Arashiyama Bamboo

Explore Kyoto through the lens of ONE PIECE, tracking character locations and iconic scenes across the city and Arashiyama's famous bamboo grove. This four-and-a-half-hour guided tour combines anime fandom with real Kyoto landmarks, culminating in a custom "WANTED" poster bearing your likeness and a bounty value you choose. An English-speaking guide leads the way through neighbourhoods that inspired the manga's world.

Luxury Tokyo Sake, Cocktail, Whisky and Pairing Tour

Spend three hours navigating Tokyo's drinking culture with a local guide, starting in Shimbashi's after-work district. You'll visit four carefully chosen venues sampling sake, craft beer, Japanese whisky, and inventive cocktails, paired with small plates and bar snacks along the way. Each stop reveals a different facet of Tokyo's beverage scene—from standing bars with modest crowds to high-end cocktail lounges serving world-class drinks. No two nights hit the same spots; your guide adapts the route based on venue availability and mood.

Explore Maidreamin Akihabara Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour through Akihabara, Tokyo's epicentre of anime, gaming, and tech culture. You'll navigate neon-soaked streets lined with towering screens, hunt through specialist shops for rare collectibles, and experience the quirky charm of a maid cafe. Your guide steers you past the obvious tourist traps to reveal how this neighbourhood pulses with genuine otaku passion—a place where Japanese pop culture devotion feels almost tangible.

3 hoursfrom AUD $45

Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One-Day Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (18)

Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One-Day Walking Tour

A seven-hour guided walk through Osaka's layered past and present. Start at Osaka Castle to trace samurai history through museum exhibits, then stride down Japan's longest shopping arcade where locals actually browse. Finish in Dotonbori's neon-lit food quarter, where street stalls and restaurants explain why the city claims culinary supremacy. Your guide handles all entry fees and queues, plus navigation on local transport.

Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Strap on snowshoes and trek through Togakushi's winter landscape, where centuries-old cedar avenues guide your path and frozen lakes stretch beneath your feet. This five-hour Nagano experience follows in the footsteps of mountain ascetics who've sought spiritual practice here for generations. You'll navigate both forest and ice, moving through terrain that reveals itself differently in snow than any other season.

Small-Group Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class

Learn to cook Osaka-style okonomiyaki in a local home with a small group of five, guided by an English-speaking host who welcomes genuine cultural exchange. This two-hour class covers ingredient selection, technique, and adapting recipes for vegetarian and vegan diets. You'll walk away with a recipe and the confidence to recreate these savoury pancakes at home.

Tokyo Sunset Boat Party with Music Drinks and Vibes

Three-hour floating dance session on Tokyo Bay where you'll catch the sunset from the water with live DJs spinning tracks from the city's top clubs. The boat glides past Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge as they light up against the darkening sky, while you've got a drink in hand and the city skyline as your backdrop. It's nightlife that works best on the water—the music, the crowd, the views all hit differently when you're floating rather than stuck on land.

Shinto Shrine Tour: Explore Japanese Culture in Tokyo

Step inside three of Tokyo's significant Shinto shrines to understand how this spiritual practice has shaped Japanese life for millennia. Over three hours, a local guide walks you through the origins of shrine worship—how ancient communities built sacred spaces to honour the spirits they believed governed nature's forces. You'll move between locations via public transport, seeing firsthand how these sites remain woven into daily Tokyo life. Entrance fees and professional English guidance included.

Tokyo Toilet Tour

Walk through Shibuya's reimagined public restrooms, designed by Japan's leading architects including Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Fumihiko Maki and Kengo Kuma. Over three and a half hours, you'll explore how these masters approached functional design, moving between neighbourhood pockets you'd likely miss solo. The tour doubles as an informal primer on Tokyo's train and subway networks, with short rides woven through the itinerary.

Tokyo Street Food Tour - 7 Japanese Foods

Graze through Togoshi Ginza, Tokyo's longest shopping arcade, sampling seven distinct Japanese street foods across two hours. Your guide unpicks the culinary history woven into each dish—from crispy karaage to silken Japanese pudding—while you navigate the 400-plus shops that line this working-class neighbourhood. A free drink rounds out the experience, leaving you with both a full belly and the backstory behind what you've eaten.

2 hoursfrom AUD $125

Tokyo Highlights Private Tour with Local Guide

Tokyo Highlights Private Tour with Local Guide

A five-hour private tour through Tokyo shaped entirely around your interests, guided by a local who knows the city inside out. You'll navigate from the organised chaos of Shibuya Crossing to the serene grounds of Meiji Shrine, hunt for street food at Tsukiji Outer Market, and duck into neighbourhoods most visitors miss. Your guide handles navigation via Tokyo's public transport system, shares genuine insights into how the city actually works, and points you toward the best spots to eat or photograph.

5 hoursfrom AUD $180

Nagasaki Highlights Private Half Day Tour by Tram

Nagasaki Highlights Private Half Day Tour by Tram

A four-hour guided circuit of Nagasaki's defining landmarks using public tram transport. You'll visit Peace Park and its Hypocenter memorial, the Atomic Bomb Museum, the elegant Meganebashi Bridge, Ōura Cathedral, and Glover Garden—a colonial-era estate perched above the harbour. All entry fees and transport are covered, making this an efficient option for cruise passengers or anyone short on time. The pace is unhurried, with flexibility built in for mobility concerns.

Traditional Japanese Knife Sharpening Class in Kyoto [EN OK!]

Learn to sharpen Japanese knives the traditional way in this two-hour Kyoto workshop. Your instructor covers blade metallurgy, whetstone grits, and proper technique, then guides you through honing your own knife under close watch. Walk out with a razor-sharp blade you've restored yourself—both a practical tool and proof of your new skill. All equipment provided; arrive with empty hands.

2 hoursfrom AUD $134

Private Layover Experience in Luxury SUV (5-6 Hours)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $717

Private Layover Experience in Luxury SUV (5-6 Hours)

Transform a Tokyo layover from airport waiting into an actual experience. This five- to six-hour private tour whisks you away in a luxury SUV with a multilingual guide, hitting landmarks, neighbourhoods and shops you've chosen beforehand. You skip the train navigation entirely—airport collection, sightseeing, and return transfer are all handled. A gift bag of Japanese treats and bottled water are included. It's structured around your interests and how much time you have between flights.

Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $203

Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

This four-hour guided tour takes you through Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, one of Japan's most revered pilgrimage sites. You'll witness the mesmerising goma fire ritual, then transition to tastier pursuits: sample sake at a working brewery, try hand-rolled oyaki dumplings, and participate in a structured matcha tea ceremony with seasonal sweets. An English-speaking guide leads throughout, making the temple's history and rituals accessible without requiring prior knowledge.

Colors of Japan, Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park & Wagyu BBQ

Ferry across to Nokonoshima Island for a half-day escape just 40 minutes from Fukuoka's bustle. Wander flower-dotted slopes and the recreated Meiji village with its toy shop and craft stalls, then cook wagyu over coals at your own pace while overlooking Hakata Bay. The island suits families keen to roam open grounds, rope swings, and animal enclosures, finishing with soft-serve ice cream. Round-trip ferry, park entry, lunch, and soft drinks included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $147

Matsushima Private Guided Tour

Explore Matsushima bay with Mai, a local guide who knows this region intimately. This 6–7 hour private tour departs from Sendai and travels by local train to one of Japan's three most celebrated scenic spots, where 260 pine-clad islands dot the water. Walk through centuries-old temples steeped in spiritual significance, then taste the bay's renowned seafood and street food at your own pace. Mai adjusts the itinerary to suit your interests, making this a flexible introduction to coastal history and culture.

Private Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo Japan

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Private Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo Japan

Roll up your sleeves for a three-hour hands-on cooking class in a Tokyo home kitchen. Pick your focus—sushi, tofu, or katsu curry—and learn to prepare it properly from someone who cooks it daily. You'll walk away with genuine techniques, not tourist theatre, plus a meal you've made yourself. Green tea, water, and herbal brews flow freely; sake is available if you ask when booking.

Asakusa Night Evening Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Explore Asakusa after dark on a guided evening stroll through Tokyo's oldest neighbourhood. Your English-speaking guide leads you past the illuminated Kaminarimon Gate and the quieter grounds of Sensō-ji Temple once day-trippers have left, then ducks into narrow backstreets lined with traditional izakayas and shops. Along the way, hear stories about the district's past and local tales that give context to what you're seeing. A solid hour that works well before dinner.

Private Kimono Elegant Experience in the Castle Town of Matsue

Slip into a kimono and explore Matsue's castle town on foot, where the garment transforms how locals and fellow visitors perceive you. This three-hour experience pairs traditional dress rental with professional hair styling, letting you move through lantern-lit streets and historic alleyways as part of the landscape rather than a tourist passing through. Plenty of photo stops reveal the town's architectural character—temple gates, wooden merchant houses, riverside walks—all more vivid when framed through the wearer's perspective.

[1 Group Only] Tokyo Shibuya Food Tour for Family

Spend three-and-a-half hours in Shibuya with your family cooking Japanese street food, playing vintage arcade games, and snapping photos at a purikura booth. This private tour keeps just your group together, moving through three neighbourhood food spots where you'll make okonomiyaki and monjayaki from scratch, then sit down to yakitori with a drink of your choice. A guide documents the evening with professional shots so you can focus on the experience rather than managing a camera.

Traditional Japanese Costumes "Kimono", "Yukata", "Ryuso", "Photograph Course "Hair Set & Lipstick & Kimono & Photography"

Step into traditional Japanese dress at this Tokyo studio where you'll be styled head-to-toe in authentic kimono, yukata, or formal ryuso before a professional photoshoot. A stylist handles your hair, makeup, and garment draping—all you do is show up and pose. The studio stocks over 500 pieces across all sizes, from infants to adults, making it genuinely accessible. You leave with photographs and the memory of seeing yourself as Japanese nobility might have centuries ago. One hour total.

1 hourfrom AUD $31

Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in Hiroshima

4 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2842

Shore Excursion from Hiroshima Port : Private Tour in Hiroshima

A private vehicle tour designed for cruise passengers docking at Hiroshima, covering the city's defining monuments within a single day. The itinerary centres on the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, followed by a ferry crossing to Miyajima Island. A driver collects you from port at 08:00, manages the day's logistics, and returns you by 17:00. Total duration spans up to 9 hours with built-in lunch, allowing genuine time at each stop rather than rushed circuit tourism.

Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $391

Hiroshima’s Heart: A 4-Hour Private Storytelling Walk

A four-hour private walk through Hiroshima led by a long-time resident guide who unpacks the city's layered story—from feudal castle grounds through wartime devastation to present-day life. You'll start at either Shukkeien Garden or Peace Memorial Park, move through Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine to grasp the pre-1945 landscape, then follow the Peace Line into the memorial precinct. The pace stays unhurried, leaving room for questions and genuine reflection rather than ticking off checkboxes.

Tokyo Your Way A Tailored Full Day Friendly Food Tour With Guide

Craft your own Tokyo itinerary with a local guide over 6–7 hours, choosing three to four neighbourhoods that genuinely interest you. Rather than following a fixed route, you'll navigate the city by train and foot as residents do, stopping for wagyu lunch and dinner along the way. Your guide reveals the layered histories and contemporary energy that no map captures—from Shinjuku Gyoen's gardens to Shibuya's controlled chaos.

Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area