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Learn to Surf in Shonan Enoshima

Let’s try surfing with me! Even first-timers can stand up during the lesson. We’ll..

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Healing calligraphy in a Kamakura kominka

A calming calligraphy experience in an old house in Kamakura. You can write your name or motto creatively.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class in Kamakura

Learn how to make a rolled sushi bento at Yoko’s home in Kamakura, a historic coastal town

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

The Sumo Show

Enjoy a pork cutlet lunch made by sumo wrestlers, then explore the world of sumo culture with expert insights and an engaging demos. Experience the rich traditions of Japan near Ryogoku, home of sumo.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Kamakura Great Buddha, Bamboo & Zen Shrine Walk

Visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha, bamboo gardens, and Zen shrines with a local guide. Walk peaceful paths, hear local stories, and enjoy scenic routes on this relaxed half‑day tour.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Transform Vintage Kimono into Art

Upcycle traditional kimono fabric into stunning, sustainable art pieces to commemorate your trip. Select your favorite pattern from a selection of vintage kimono patterns and create your own art panel

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Enjoy making Japanese sweets in a 100-year-old house in Kamakura

In a quiet old house in Kamakura, we will make beautiful Japanese sweets called "nerikiri" that reflect the four seasons. At the beginning of the experience, we will briefly introduce the meaning of Japanese sweets and the Japanese sensibility of cherishing the four seasons. After that, the instructor will give a detailed lecture with demonstrations, and guests will make seasonal nerikiri with their own hands. Enjoy a relaxing moment while savoring the finished Japanese sweets with matcha.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviews

Kamakura Hidden Shrines & Backstreets Walk

Discover Kamakura’s hidden shrines and quiet backstreets with a local guide. Enjoy peaceful paths away from crowds. All entrance fees included; fully on-foot tour with no extra costs.

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Kamakura / Create your own one-of-a-kind chopsticks

箸作り体験

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Trace samurai echoes at Great Buddha

Walk with a cross-cultural culture designer through the Great Buddha, Hasedera and back streets, and talk about war, Zen and everyday life along the old railway and sea.

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The ultimate ramen experience around Tokyo Skytree

We'll take you to popular local ramen restaurants while walking around the Tokyo Skytree area together. Please choose one of the recommended ramen shops around the Tokyo Skytree. You can experience the unique ramen culture of Japan while enjoying the tourist attractions and the downtown atmosphere. We will also show you photogenic views and recommended spots, so even first-time visitors to Tokyo can enjoy the tour with peace of mind. ⚠︎ The price includes the cost of the ramen, so there are no additional charges.

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Relax with calligraphy & take home a scroll

After learning the basics of Japanese calligraphy brush techniques, create your own artwork on a hanging scroll and take it home with you. Write your name in Kanji or Katakana or beautiful kanji.

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Daikoku Pa private tour with Liberty Walk Gtr35

1. Tokyo Bay Night Drive, Bayshore Route & Rainbow Bridge 2.Daikoku Parking Area 3.Tokyo Bay Night Drive, Bayshore Route & Rainbow Bridge 4.Tokyo Tower

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Explore the Imperial Palace with National Guide

Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens with a licensed guide and explore the ruins of Edo Castle. Discover 400 years of samurai history, stroll quiet gardens, and find Tokyo's hidden green heart.

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Tokyo Edo Castle Ruins & East Gardens Walk

Explore the ruins of Edo Castle and the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Learn how the Tokugawa shoguns governed Japan and how Edo became modern Tokyo.

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Tokyo Shibuya & Shinjuku City Highlights Walk

Explore Shibuya and Shinjuku with a guide. Visit famous landmarks, enjoy panoramic city views, and discover how modern Tokyo developed around its railway hubs.

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Experience the tea ceremony in a modern space

This is a special tea ceremony that reinterprets traditional Japanese culture in a contemporary way. In a modern space, you can experience the Japanese sense of beauty and the spirit of hospitality with matcha while watching the elegant tea ceremony performed by an Enshu-ryu master. We want to stay close to the modern lifestyle while respecting the essence of tradition, so we will welcome you in formal attire that is not Japanese. Please enjoy an intellectual and high-quality time where tradition and the contemporary blend, with a touch of humor at times.

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Koto workshop & Koto-Piano Two-Hands Live Show

Sugamo is called as Grandma's Harajuku. Play the Koto in a Tatami room where Grandma lives who is Master of Koto. Host's Live performance (play Koto and piano), mini handmade souvenir are included.

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Tokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop

Repair broken pottery with gold. In this 1.5-hour hands-on class, you will use gold powder to mend cracks. Take your finished piece home as a souvenir on the very same day.

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Real Consumer Culture Shopping Experience with a Japanese Marketer

Visit drugstores and convenience stores with a Japanese marketer. Instead of souvenir shops for tourists, we'll visit stores that locals use every day. While looking at the products that Japanese people actually choose, such as skincare, beverages, cup noodles, and shampoo, I will give a fun introduction from a marketer's perspective on "why these products sell." Experience the everyday life of Japan that you won't find in guidebooks through shopping.

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