Tours in Japan

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $72

Tokyo Private Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Icons

A private walking tour customised to your interests, led by Shino, a certified guide born and raised in Tokyo. Lasting 2–4 hours, this tour moves beyond the standard sights into working neighbourhoods and lesser-known local spots — cafes, shops, and streets that don't make guidebooks. Hotel pick-up is included; you'll have the chance to practise Japanese and shape the route during a free consultation beforehand.

Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

★ 5.0 (82)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Kyoto Hiking Tour: The Nature and Legends of Kurama and Kibune

An 8-hour guided hike through Mount Kurama and down to Kibune village, exploring cedar forests, sacred temples, and the birthplace of reiki. You'll walk at a moderate pace through spiritual mountain terrain with an English-speaking guide, learning about local folklore and tengu legends along the way. Suited to hikers with moderate fitness who want cultural immersion beyond central Kyoto's crowded temples.

Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking

A 5-hour hands-on ramen and home cooking experience in Yokohama that starts at a third-generation family noodle factory, where you'll craft custom ramen by choosing doughs and blade cuts, then move to a local home to cook and share a full meal. You'll learn authentic techniques from someone steeped in noodle-making history, with dietary variations available and a sparkling plum wine toast included.

Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

A one-hour ramen-making class in Kyoto's Gion district where you'll hand-craft noodles using a traditional ramen machine, then eat a bowl prepared by the restaurant's chef. You'll work with an English-speaking instructor in a specialty ramen restaurant, learning the basics of noodle craftsmanship before tasting your own work paired with broth simmered while you cook. Ideal for food enthusiasts wanting a practical, hands-on introduction to ramen beyond eating it.

1 hourfrom AUD $76

Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide

★ 5.0 (78)

Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide

A 4-hour guided bus tour of Nara's major temples and shrines, including Todaiji Temple with its Great Buddha Hall and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. You'll climb Mt. Wakakusa for panoramic views, feed the resident deer, and get an English-speaking guide throughout. The price includes a 2-day bus pass valid across the local network and an original handkerchief — useful if you're planning to explore Nara further or want cultural souvenirs alongside the main sites.

Kyoto Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking Class near Fushimiinari

A 2.5-hour hands-on wagashi class in a traditional wooden house near Fushimi Inari where you'll learn to make three Japanese sweets from scratch. Groups stay small (maximum six people), instructors teach in English, and you'll leave with printed recipes to recreate the desserts at home. The class recreates the informal experience of being invited for tea in a Japanese home, and it welcomes vegetarians and vegans with advance notice.

2h 30mfrom AUD $108

Private Kyoto Tour by Car with Optional Nara or Osaka Add-Ons

★ 5.0 (74)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $284

Private Kyoto Tour by Car with Optional Nara or Osaka Add-Ons

A private car tour of Kyoto with a local guide, customisable to include Nara or Osaka. You choose your pace and which landmarks to visit — the Arashiyama bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, Nara's deer, or Osaka's streets are all options. Runs 7–8 hours and suits first-time visitors, families, and couples who want flexibility without the rush of a group itinerary.

Osaka Ghost Tour: Urban Legends, Castle Dark History, Neon Curses

★ 5.0 (73)

🛕 Culture & History

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $153

Osaka Ghost Tour: Urban Legends, Castle Dark History, Neon Curses

A 3-hour night walk through Osaka's darkest urban legends, starting at Osaka Castle's battlefield ruins and moving into Namba's shadowy backstreets. This tour blends documented history with folklore and contemporary ghost stories—serial killers, canal spirits, fire-site curses—rather than focusing on supernatural creatures or ancient myth. You'll navigate neon-lit streets, moss-covered temples, and places locals genuinely avoid after dark, with one drink included and an anti-curse QR code (while supplies last).

Tokyo JDM Car Meetup Experience with Random Sports Car

A 2–3 hour evening cruise through Tokyo's JDM car culture, riding in a random sports car alongside local enthusiasts. You'll visit Daikoku Parking Area (the famous Japanese car meet-up hub), drive the Metropolitan Expressway routes you've seen in anime, cross the Rainbow Bridge, and photograph authentic JDM cars near Tokyo Tower. This is automotive culture immersion, not a historical tour — expect to see everything from classic legends to rare supercars and heavily modified builds depending on the night.

Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour

★ 5.0 (72)

🐠 Water Activities

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Okinawa: Kayak Mangroves & Ocean Native-English Private Tour

A private 2–3 hour kayak tour of Northern Okinawa's Yanbaru region, led by a native English speaker who adapts the route and difficulty to your group. You'll paddle through mangroves or over coral reef depending on conditions and your preference, with visits to spots like Kouri Island, Nakijin Reef, or Haneji Inland Sea. Includes kayak, safety gear, a brief skills briefing, and local refreshments.

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

★ 5.0 (71)

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

A 90-minute hands-on cooking class in central Kyoto where you'll learn to make ramen (soy sauce and miso varieties), gyoza and onigiri from English-speaking instructors, then eat everything you've prepared. You'll work with authentic techniques and ingredients—stock, miso, pork, sesame oil—in a kitchen setting designed for home-style Japanese cooking rather than restaurant precision.

Discover the Art of Ikebana in Tokyo’s Historic Yanaka District

A 90-minute ikebana workshop in Yanaka where you'll select seasonal flowers from a local shop, then arrange them under a master's guidance with an English-speaking assistant. You'll work in the neighbourhood itself rather than a studio removed from it, meaning you'll interact with local florists and residents as part of learning this Japanese art form. Suits anyone curious about traditional flower arrangement and interested in supporting a historic Tokyo district's community.

1h 30mfrom AUD $148

Locally Owned: Private Mt. Fuji Icons & Hidden Gems (Kawaguchiko)

★ 5.0 (71)

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $524

Locally Owned: Private Mt. Fuji Icons & Hidden Gems (Kawaguchiko)

A 6–7 hour private tour of Mt. Fuji and the Kawaguchiko area, led by local guides who adjust the day's route based on weather and visibility rather than following a fixed path. You'll visit 6–7 locations—a mix of well-known spots and quieter viewpoints locals favour—without the coach-tour crowds. Brings your own bucket-list requests or let the guide steer you toward hidden gems. Private transport, English-speaking guide, and a photographer included; lunch is your own cost.

Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima

★ 5.0 (71)

🛕 Culture & History

Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima

A 45-minute calligraphy workshop at Takumi, a 50-year-old folk craft shop in central Hiroshima, where you'll learn from a professional instructor using handmade brushes from Kumano. You'll create your own piece on a fan or shikishi to take home, working in a space decorated with ukiyo-e prints. No prior experience needed — it's designed as much for calm and creativity as for technical skill.

1-Hour Sushi & Bento Box Making at Tsukiji Fish Market

A hands-on 1-hour sushi and bento box class at Tsukiji Fish Market where you'll craft 10 premium sushi pieces using professional knives and high-quality market ingredients, then eat what you've made on-site. Small groups (up to 16) with English instruction make it accessible for families and first-timers. Your booking supports the market's future.

Ramen Making from Scratch with Tokyo Mom(Vegan Option Available)

A 2.5-hour ramen and gyoza cooking class led by an English-speaking Japanese host in Tokyo. You'll knead noodles from scratch, build broth, and hand-fold dumplings using fresh ingredients with no MSG or artificial additives. The host accommodates vegan and other dietary preferences where possible, and the relaxed, home-kitchen setting suits anyone curious about Japanese food fundamentals rather than restaurant techniques.

2h 30mfrom AUD $192

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

★ 5.0 (69)

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $699

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer

A private 8–9 hour tour of Takayama and Shirakawa-go villages with an English-speaking professional photographer who documents your day and delivers 30 edited digital images. You'll visit some of Japan's most photographed rural landscapes — old merchant houses, thatched-roof farmsteads, seasonal scenery — while a guide who's worked for Lonely Planet and tourism boards handles composition, lighting and framing so you can simply be present. Suits couples, small families and groups up to 7 who want polished travel photos without the selfie-stick logistics.

Tuna Auction Market Guided Private Tour in Nachi-Katsuura

★ 5.0 (66)

40 min – 1h 15mfrom AUD $58

Tuna Auction Market Guided Private Tour in Nachi-Katsuura

A guided walk through Japan's largest fresh tuna landing port in Nachi-Katsuura, where you'll learn how auctioneers grade fish, track the catch from boat to market, and discover the long-line fishing methods that keep tuna never-frozen. Lasts 40 minutes to just over an hour. You'll understand why local buyers prize this port above others and meet the working community behind the industry—not fishermen, but the buyers, processors, and traders who make it tick.

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

★ 5.0 (65)

🛕 Culture & History

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

A one-hour private tea ceremony in an authentic Kyoto home, led by an experienced tea master. You'll prepare and drink two bowls of premium Uji matcha, learn the philosophy and movements of the ritual, and eat seasonal wagashi from a traditional Kyoto confectioner. Adults only, held in intimate tea rooms (Koma and Hiroma) designed for calm, respectful practice rather than tourist crowds.

Tokyo Ueno Food Tour Sushi Ramen and Local Favorites

A 3-hour food tour through Ueno, Tokyo's oldest neighbourhood, where you'll eat at generations-old local restaurants and izakayas rather than tourist spots. You'll taste freshly prepared sushi, ramen, gyoza, yakitori and other classics whilst learning the district's 400-year history from a guide who grew up here. Suits first-time visitors, couples, families and solo travellers who want to eat what locals actually choose, not what's trendy.

Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City

A private 3-hour walking tour of Hiroshima's atomic heritage led by local guides, some with family connections to the 1945 bombing. You'll visit the A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Museum, and explore neighbourhood streets at your own pace. Unlike standard historical tours, guides share perspectives rooted in family memory and lived experience rather than scripted commentary, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests before you start.

3 hoursfrom AUD $143

Photoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa

★ 5.0 (65)

Photoshoot session by professional photographer in Kanazawa

A 2-hour private photoshoot with a professional photographer in one of Kanazawa's two iconic locations: Kenrokuen garden or Higashichaya district. You'll receive 100 fully edited digital images selected from 300–400 shots taken during the session, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. Wear kimono (rental available separately) or casual clothes—the photographer captures both equally well. Images arrive via cloud storage within 3–7 days.

2 hoursfrom AUD $179

Shinjuku Neon Night Photo Tour with Pro Photographer

★ 5.0 (63)

Shinjuku Neon Night Photo Tour with Pro Photographer

A 1-hour private photoshoot through Shinjuku's neon streets with a professional photographer guiding you to carefully chosen locations. You'll receive 35–55+ high-resolution edited images depending on group size, delivered via private online gallery. Suited to solo travellers, couples, friend groups, or anyone building social media content — no modelling experience required, and the photographer offers natural posing guidance throughout.

Tokyo Shinjuku Chopstick Making Workshop

A one-hour hands-on workshop in Tokyo's Shinjuku where you'll craft your own chopsticks from a choice of over 11 high-grade woods and personalise them with custom Kanji name engravings. You'll take home a finished, functional souvenir made by your own hands. English-speaking staff guide you through the process, and the workshop welcomes all fitness levels and abilities, including wheelchair users and families with infants.

1 hourfrom AUD $5

Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver

★ 5.0 (63)

Tokyo Highlights Private Custom Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver

A private 8-hour guided tour of Tokyo with a dedicated English, French, Spanish, Chinese or Korean-speaking guide and chauffeured air-conditioned minivan. You'll see the contrasts that define the city—from the neon bustle of Shinjuku and Shibuya Crossing to the quiet sanctuary of Meiji Shrine and Asakusa's incense-filled temple streets. The itinerary is customisable; work with your guide after booking to hit the sights that matter most to you, whether that's tradition, modern Tokyo, or a mix of both.

8 hoursfrom AUD $717

Private Day Tour in Tokyo with Government-Licensed Guide

★ 5.0 (63)

Private Day Tour in Tokyo with Government-Licensed Guide

A 6-hour private walking tour of Tokyo tailored to your interests, led by a government-licensed local guide. You pick 3–4 sites from recommended neighbourhoods and landmarks, then walk between them using public transport or taxis (your cost). Suits anyone wanting a flexible, customised pace without committing to a fixed itinerary or joining a group.

Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town

A three-hour private cooking class in a 200-year-old wooden townhouse on Takayama's Old Town main street, run by a local family. You'll prepare a traditional Japanese meal from scratch in their home kitchen, learning regional recipes and food customs whilst hearing stories about seasonal living and life in the town. This suits anyone wanting hands-on cooking tuition paired with genuine cultural exchange rather than a classroom setup.

Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda

A 3-hour session combining kimono dressing and Japanese home cooking in Osaka. You'll prepare a meal from one of four menus—including ginger pork, takoyaki, or kushikatsu—using everyday ingredients, then dress in traditional silk kimono or formal hakama to photograph yourself in the tatami space. Lunch is included. Note: vegetarian and vegan diets aren't accommodated.

Hike Japan Heritage Hakone Hachiri with certified mountain guide

A 7-hour guided hike tracing the Hakone Hachiri, a Japan Heritage walking route that follows the old Tokaido Highway through Edo-period mountain terrain. You'll cover roughly 8 km on foot and by local bus, visiting Lake Ashi, Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and the Genbe River with a nationally certified mountain guide. The route retraces how travellers moved through these mountains centuries ago, with views of Mt Fuji weather permitting.

Calligraphy Workshop in Namba, Dotonbori

A 2-hour calligraphy workshop in central Osaka where you'll learn to write your name in Japanese characters using traditional brush and ink. No experience needed — the instructor guides you through each step, from brush technique to the fundamentals of how Japanese calligraphy works. You'll leave with a handwritten keepsake on coloured paper or a name tag, plus all materials provided. Namba's location near Dotonbori and Kuromon Market makes it easy to combine with other sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $67

Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)

★ 5.0 (61)

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $224

Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)

A private 4–6 hour walking tour of Nara, Japan's ancient capital, departing from Kyoto or Nara. You'll encounter the park's semi-wild deer, see the colossal Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple, and optionally taste sake from local breweries. The private format means a guide tailors pace to your group, and you arrive before peak crowds arrive — a practical half-day option if you're based in Kyoto or nearby.

Official Street Go Kart Tour Akihabara 2nd

★ 5.0 (58)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

1h 40m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $63

Official Street Go Kart Tour Akihabara 2nd

Drive a go kart around Tokyo's streets in a costume of your choice — anime, game, or comic character — with a professional guide leading the convoy. You'll need a valid International Driving Permit and moderate fitness. The 1h 40m to 2-hour tour is social-media-focused and genuinely street-legal, making it a distinctive Tokyo novelty that plays on the city's pop culture identity.

Let's make only one original onigawara in the world

★ 5.0 (58)

Let's make only one original onigawara in the world

A two-hour ceramics class in Kyoto where you hand-sculpt an onigawara — the mythical protective tile face that crowns Japanese temples and historic houses — from raw clay. No pottery experience needed; the instructor has simplified the traditional technique so anyone can shape and personalise their own guardian figure, which gets fired and posted to you afterwards as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

2 hoursfrom AUD $123

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

★ 5.0 (57)

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $689

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

A private 8–10 hour tour departing from Nagano City or any of five nearby ski resorts (Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, Madarao Kogen). You'll visit Jigokudani Monkey Park to observe snow monkeys in their natural hot spring habitat, explore the Edo-period streetscape of Obuse town, tour Zenko-ji—one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples—and taste sake with expert guidance. Lunch at a local restaurant showcases Nagano's food culture. Private vehicle and guide included throughout; returns to your starting point or Nagano City.

Sushi Cooking Class: AKEMI's SUSHiKiTCHEN in Tokyo

★ 5.0 (56)

Sushi Cooking Class: AKEMI's SUSHiKiTCHEN in Tokyo

A 2.5-hour sushi-making class in Tokyo where you'll learn to roll and prepare sushi from scratch, then eat what you've made. The class covers sushi history, key terminology, and proper eating etiquette—material substantive enough that even Japanese participants report discovering new aspects of their own food culture. You'll finish with a full meal, beverage, and dessert.

Umami Town Street Food Tour

A 5-hour guided walk through Osaka's neighbourhoods exploring street food, markets, and the stories behind local flavours. You'll taste your way through bustling food districts and visit historical food production sites that explain why Osaka earned its reputation as Japan's food capital. Meals and snacks included throughout. Suited to food-curious travellers who want context alongside eating, and families with prams.

Miyajima Guided Tour and Fresh Oyster Farm Tour

A 4.5-hour guided tour combining Miyajima Island's cultural landmarks with an oyster-focused culinary experience. You'll explore Itsukushima Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), cruise past the Great Torii and working oyster rafts with expert commentary from local producers, then grill and feast on fresh oysters at a waterfront restaurant. Suits culture-minded food lovers and those wanting a compact intro to the region's heritage and signature seafood.

4h 30mfrom AUD $134

Osaka Day Tour: Secret Spots & Local Treasures

★ 5.0 (55)