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Experience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!

This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 389 reviews

Cycle and explore rural Osaka

Enjoy a unique cycling adventure through hidden historical sites and countryside. I studied geography, so I share local history and geography while cycling. Join me for a fun and educational ride.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1196 reviews

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

An expert-guided sake tasting and brewery experience in Kyoto. Your Japan trip gets better once you truly enjoy sake.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Traditional Japanese Dyeing & Printing Workshop

Join a hands-on nassen stencil dyeing experience at a historic Osaka workshop, choosing from hundreds of traditional and modern stencils hand-cut by the artisan’s father decades ago.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 510 reviews

Akahada-yaki Pottery with local rare clay in Nara

Experience the techniques of Akahada-yaki pottery handed down to me through generations.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1385 reviews

Pedal through hidden Nara

Unearth the town's hidden gems with a local cycling guide.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 609 reviews

Stitch Sashiko art in a Kyoto embroidery atelier

Learn sashiko embroidery from scratch in Kazue’s Kyoto studio using Hitome-zashi method

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Play traditional Japanese card games

Learn the games' history from a local enthusiast.

5 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Nara: Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making in a Machiya

Learn the basics of the tea ceremony and how to whisk matcha from a tea ceremony teacher, in a traditional Japanese house. A small group, your own pace, and time to ask anything. Families welcome.

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Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony & Matcha Grinding

Discover the Shogun's Tea Journey, watch a traditional tea jar opening, and grind tea leaves with a stone mill. Enjoy a private tea ceremony, whisk your own Uji matcha, and taste Japanese sweets.

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Gion Night Walking Tour with a former lecturer

Explore Gion night with a Kyoto-born former university lecturer. Discover hidden streets, history, art, Zen and geisha culture on a 90-minute walk beyond the guidebooks. Daytime edition available.

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Mindfulness Meditation in a Private Temple

Experience mindfulness meditation in a normally closed Japanese temple, surrounded by a beautiful traditional garden. Enjoy a peaceful escape from sightseeing in a small group.

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Gion tour in French with an artist from Kyoto

Join a painter and haiku poet from Kyoto for a walk in Gion and Higashiyama. Beyond the main attractions, let's explore art, crafts, architecture, religion, folklore, history and aesthetics.

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Walking Tour in Kiyomizu Temple & Gion

Discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto on a walking tour from Kiyomizu-dera to Gion. We’ll visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple, walk through the historic Gion district.

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Traditional Tea Ceremony in a Kimono in Kyoto

Dress in a traditional kimono, join a host trained in classic matcha ceremony for a detailed look at its manners and steps, then pause for composed photos.

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Premium Gyokuro & Mitarashi Dango Making

Experience Gyokuro, known as the King of Japanese green tea, followed by hands‑on Mitarashi dango making. Enjoy learning gentle, traditional flavors in a warm and relaxed home-style setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Kyoto Tour by Private Car | Enjoy a Flexible Private Sightseeing Experience

Explore Kyoto's landmarks and cityscapes in a private car.In addition to the usual spots, we can adjust the destinations and length of stay according to your wishes.Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of Kyoto with just your family or friends, stopping at places that are difficult to visit by public transportation.

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Step into Sumo Tradition in Kyoto

Discover the world of sumo in Kyoto with traditional rituals, powerful demonstrations, exciting matches, a fun guest challenge, photo opportunities, and English guidance throughout.

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Learn how to fillet fish from a chef in Kyoto and make sashimi

シェフの自宅で魚のおろし方を学び、刺身を作りましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)

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