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History, culture, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Try kakinoha zushi (a local specialty), visit a sake distillery for a tasting, try craft beer at a brewery, enjoy a Japanese dinner, & stop by Nara's famous mochi shop for dessert.

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Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in central Fukuoka. Meet your host in Ohori Park, experience a tea ceremony led by a master, enjoy tea with sweets, and prepare matcha.

This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.

History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.

Led by a bilingual guide, this adventurous tour takes you cycling through the backstreets of Asakusa, strolling through Tsukiji Fish Market, and cruising down the Sumida River on a boat, with a view of the stunning Tokyo skyline.

Join a 3-hour Osaka pufferfish-tasting food tour. Savor fugu (Japanese pufferfish) prepared by a fugu-specialist and licensed chef. Explore Dotonbori’s Ura Namba neighborhood with a guide, visit a local temple, and unwind at a hidden bar.

Come for the hot springs, stay for the food! In this Beppu food tour, you’ll try rice rolls and fried chicken at a local market, bite into freshly baked treats at a Japanese bakery and sip coffee made from hot spring water from the local onsen.

Explore Osaka like a local! Stroll along Osaka’s longest shopping street, visit a “depachika” food basement, and make a wish at a famous shrine! Then stop by your local host’s home for a cup of tea where you’ll get a glimpse into Japanese home life.

Known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” Osaka is a city for foodies. On this tour, weave through the backstreets of the Dotonbori and Nanba neighborhoods to find the best hidden food spots and enjoy specialties like fried skewers and Michelin-rated takoyaki.

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Celebrate cherry blossom season during this unique tour in the charming neighborhood of Yanaka. Feel the spirit of this eclectic neighborhood with a local guide, taste local street foods, and stop by famous galleries, then enjoy a hanami bento box.

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Looking for a vegan food tour in Tokyo? This dessert tour in Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic district, features four different Japanese treats that are 100% plant-based. Learn all about traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets), from an English-speaking guide.

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An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!

Explore and learn the history of Kyoto on a rickshaw tour that will teach you about various temples and shrines in the city. After the tour, you can experience authentic Japanese wagyu cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients at a luxurious restaurant.

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Join a 4-hour guided food and adventure tour in Ikebukuro! This family-friendly experience includes a game center, a food-themed park, and tasty treats like sushi, yakitori, wagyu, takoyaki, and sweets. Children can join FREE of charge!

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Embark on a journey through Ibusuki in Kagoshima. Explore a katsuobushi factory, shop for local produce at a roadside station, unwind in the Kagoshima sand baths, discover a unique public cooking area, and feast on a tasty lunch(katsuo ramen).

An immersive 3-day homestay in Nara, learn about the fermented foods that characterize the regional cuisine: koji (rice malt), miso, and tsukemono pickles. Additionally, you’ll visit one of Japan’s most ancient roads, the Yamanobe Trail.

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

Observe, savor, and brew at this tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Guided by a professional tea ceremony instructor, you’ll witness a tea ceremony, taste premium tea from Kyoto, then try your hand at brewing some of your own.

Enter a world of Japanese art, nature, history, culture, & tea. Join Junko Sophie Kakizaki – a respected tea ceremony master – for a small group Japanese tea ceremony at Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum in Kyoto.

Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.

With the guidance of a tea master, reach inner peace through the Zen practices within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn gestures, forms, and movements used in tea ceremonies and implement them in your tea ceremony performance.

Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.

Join a unique hands-on learning experience guided by a tea ceremony expert in Okinawa. Change into a simple kimono, watch a Japanese tea ceremony, learn etiquette & customs, enjoy Okinawan sweets, make matcha, & participate in a photoshoot.

A barrier-free tour of Osaka’s best? Right here, folks! This private guided tour takes you to Osaka Castle, Kuromon Fish Market, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, & Umeda Sky Building. Includes lunch, hotel pickup/dropoff, & transportation expenses.

Explore two of Tokyo’s vibrant food scenes on our delectable culinary tour in Tsukiji and Asakusa! Sample the freshest sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market, then savor the traditional flavors and street foods of Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic neighborhood.

Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!

Enhance your sake education with this tasting experience in Nara. Sample five different types of sake made locally, receive a handbook on general sake knowledge and visit two local izakaya bars with your host.

Immerse yourself in the traditional art of Japanese tea ceremony in a 100-year-old townhouse near Beppu Station in Shikoku’s famous hot spring region. Experience a tea ceremony with an expert and enjoy matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.