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Things to do in Japan

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 426 reviews

Nature experience: swim with endangered sea turtles in Ishigaki Island and enjoy the superb view from the summit of Mt. Yara

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1895 reviews

Ride to Daikoku with Tokyo’s Ultimate JDM Fleet

Ride Tokyo’s ultimate JDM fleet with our multilingual team. Ride in our exclusive’s skyline r34 and discover Tokyo’s legendary car culture with us! (This experience is not a taxi service.)

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Step into sumo at Shinjuku club

Sit ringside for live practice-style bouts, ask questions through an English-speaking host and try a playful challenge with working sumo wrestlers.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews

Skyline R34 to Tokyo Daikoku car meet/free T-shirt

Cross the Rainbow Bridge, carve the Bayshore Route, and finish under the lights of Tokyo Tower. You'll sit shotgun while the crew drives.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews

Discover Ishigaki's Hidden Treasures Snorkel Tour

Explore Ishigaki's vibrant reefs, colorful fish, and coral.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews

Chopstick Making Workshop with Artisan

Enjoy exclusive access to a traditional chopsticks workshop with local artisans, guided by an English-speaking instructor, and craft your own unique souvenir.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Experience stargazing and photography in an international dark sky reserve

Ishigaki Island has been designated as Japan's first international dark sky reserve. Let's enjoy observing and photographing the beautiful starry sky together. This experience is held in Japanese. I can use a translation app and give simple explanations in English, but please note that my English is not perfect.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews

Crystal-Clear Snorkel Experience in Miyakojima

Swim with sea turtles among colorful fish and vibrant coral reefs, and capture unforgettable photos. All necessary equipment is included. 【Age limit- under 70 years old. Pickup may be available】

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Iriomote Mangrove Kayak, Trek to Secret Waterfall

Chill out on the Iriomote Island, fulfilled with nature. Paddle through a Mangrove, Trek rainforest jungle to the secret waterfall. Outdoor Local Lunch and Local Tea or Fruits included.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Meal Package * Meals are included at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm, but not at 9:30 pm.

At Sumoan Kyoto, you can experience sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, fun, and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various "morning training" sessions that the sumo wrestlers perform every day. After watching an actual sumo match live, try the sumo experience. After the show, take photos with the sumo wrestlers to create wonderful memories. *This is not an official sumo tournament

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Mt Fuji Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour from Tokyo

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, exploring Arakurayama Sengen Park, Lake Kawaguchi, Shiraito Waterfall, and Obuchi Sasaba for a day of scenic views and local charm.

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Mt. Fuji & Lake Yamanaka Signature Day Tour

Escape Tokyo for a scenic day around Mt. Fuji. Capture iconic views at Arakurayama Sengen Park, explore Oshino Hakkai, enjoy fall foliage at Maple Corridor, and relax by Lake Yamanaka.

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Explore Ise Jingu, the spiritual home of Japan

Purify at the temizusha, learn to pray — two bows, two claps, one bow — and walk to the main sanctuary. Then wander Oharaimachi, a street built to evoke the Edo period (1603-1868), shop by shop.

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Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto in a JDM GT-R

A guide who was born and raised in Kyoto and speaks three languages will take you around in a Nissan R33 SKYLINE GTR, showing you famous tourist destinations in Kyoto, unique tourist destinations not listed in guidebooks or on social media, temples, and shrines.You can get out of the car to visit and take photos at each attraction.Enjoy the history of Kyoto and a special GTR unique to Japan.

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We'll take you on a stylish tour of Izu Hakone in a Porsche convertible

Starting from Atami Station, we will take you to the historic and traditional Izu Peninsula and the famous spots of Hakone in a classic Porsche, with the top down open, while taking commemorative photos. There are four seasons in Japan, and we would like to choose a route that suits the season. If you have any requests, we will try to accommodate them as much as possible.

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Osaka & Nara Highlights: Full-Day Private Car Tour

Move seamlessly by private car from castle grounds to bustling food stalls, neon canals and midcentury streets, then step into Nara Park and Todaiji temple.

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Premium history tour: Learn about Japanese history at the Imperial Palace lawn and discover the bond between the Emperor and the people

"Run Through History: The Emperor, Samurai, and the Soul of Japan" (Run Through History: The Emperor, Samurai, and the Soul of Japan) This is not just running as a sport, but a premium running tour that satisfies intellectual curiosity by exploring the historical sites around the Imperial Palace and uncovering the "bond between the Emperor and the people," which is at the heart of the Japanese nation. A premium running tour that satisfies intellectual curiosity by exploring the "bond between the Emperor and the people," which lies at the heart of the Japanese national character.