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5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDiscover Japanese Bathing Culture
Experience an authentic Japanese public bath and learn about its unique history, etiquette, and bathing rituals. Perfect for first-time visitors, your host will guide you throughout the experience.
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsDelve into Noh traditions with a performer
Explore Japan’s oldest form of theater through a demo and Noh chanting.
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsBraid kumihimo with a 10th-generation artisan
Craft a traditional kumihimo cord in a historic kumihimo house.
5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsCraft your own notebook at a vintage bindery
Visit a family-run bookbindery in a Tokyo neighborhood known for traditional factories.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsPractice calligraphy at a 100-year-old art store
Learn to fuse Japanese calligraphy & modern ink techniques to create your own work of art
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsCraft Kyoto Style Sushi with a third-gen chef
Prep Kyoto Style Sushi and miso soup in a hands-on session at a family-owned restaurant.
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsCraft an artisanal leather tray in Ryogoku
Discover the history of Japanese leathercraft and make your own one-of-a-kind memento.
New place to stayTaste Kyoto’s sake culture with a sake sommelier
Explore standing bar culture and tradition at intimate local haunts. (Three cups of sake and one to two food items are included in the price. Any additional orders are at your own expense.)
New place to stayLaugh and learn about Japan with comedian Jiro
Explore Japanese culture, quirks, and everyday life through stand-up comedy. Jiro & friends answer questions, talk & joke about growing up in Japan and other cultural touch points.
5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsCraft a placemat with Famous Traditional Artisan
Learn the history and techniques of traditional crafts and make a mat like the artisan.
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1006 reviewsExplore Tokyo’s Car Scene in a Nissan Skyline
Dive into Tokyo’s underground car culture after dark. Explore iconic car scene spots like Daikoku PA (subject to closure). Focused on car culture — not transportation. ⚠️ Not a taxi service.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviewsNature experience: swim with endangered sea turtles in Ishigaki Island and enjoy the superb view from the summit of Mt. Yara
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviewsDiscover Ishigaki's Hidden Treasures Snorkel Tour
Explore Ishigaki's vibrant reefs, colorful fish, and coral.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviewsExperience 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.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1564 reviewsUnlimited Local Night《ALL-Y-Can-DRINK》Shinjuku Gem
*SHINJUKU LOCAL NIGHT OUT! We'll hop to HIDDEN & DEEPST Izakaya in Shinjuku, ALL unique drinks & LOCAL yummy foods are included in all places! Let's enjoy BEST TOKYO JOURNEY as a local w/ us tonight!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviewsCross Country Skiing and Powder Snow
Contact me for groups of more than 4 people. I supply equipment; skis, boots and poles. We will make trails in the snow in a rolling terrain where we slide up hills and ski down.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 4245 reviewsToshi Experience World’s largest fish market tour
Buy fresh fish at Tsukiji and Toyosu, then have your haul prepared by a restaurateur.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsKayak through Mangroves, Trek to Secret Waterfall
Paddle through a Mangroves, Trek rainforest jungle to feel Iriomote's natural wonders.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 1128 reviewsTokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Crawl
Embark on a barhopping adventure in Shinjuku to hidden izakayas and bars only locals know.
5 out of 5 average rating, 424 reviewsMount Fuji Countryside & Lake Cycling E-Bike Tour
Experience Mt. Fuji’s foothills and lakeside beauty by comfortable pedal-assisted e-bike.