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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 897 reviewsHidden Osaka Red Light Tour & Culinary Adventure
The only in-depth tour of the Hidden Red Light District of Osaka with authorized tour guides, as well as retro theme parks of Shinsekai, followed with a local dish (skewers!) ※Small Groups of 8 People
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsBlend incense with a priest at Seisho-ji Temple
Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and create your own incense blend at the historic temple.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviewsKyoto 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, 367 reviewsCycle 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.
5 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviewsCook Traditional Bento in a Japanese Home in Nara
Join our hands-on bento class in our welcoming home. Enjoy matcha with a sweet potato wagashi made from a grandma’s recipe, and take home your bento box and recipe to recreate the experience anytime.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1377 reviewsPedal through hidden Nara
Unearth the town's hidden gems with a local cycling guide.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 499 reviewsAkahada-yaki Pottery with local rare clay in Nara
Experience the techniques of Akahada-yaki pottery handed down to me through generations.
5 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviewsSamurai Training in Osaka
Experience Kendo with a local practitioner! In this small-group session, you’ll learn the basics of Kendo and Samurai spirit in a friendly, beginner-focused way. Fun, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviewsJapanese calligraphy experience in Osaka
A teacher with 30 years of calligraphy experience will provide careful instruction! Write your own kanji, mount it as a scroll, and enjoy Green Tea with sweets. Let's have fun together!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 304 reviewsMaking soba noodles at Temple
Experience making soba noodles at a traditional temple with 400 years of history.
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5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDecorate your own ukulele with a guitar craftsman
Learn how to use inlay work, wood burning, and paints for a one-of-a-kind ukulele
New place to stayMake realistic plastic sushi with artisans
Craft a hyperrealistic sushi sample to take home as a souvenir.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews1-Day Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with a Private Car
Visit the cities' highlights, from sacred shrines to UNESCO sites, on a seamless day trip.
New place to stay1-Day Kyoto UNESCO Sites Tour with a Private Car
Explore iconic castles, temples, and shrines with a small group and local host.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsDance in Kimono with a Japanese Dancer
Dress in a kimono or hakama and learn Japanese dance from a certified instructor.
5 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsMake glass beads
Step into living history, craft your own vibrant glass bead using time-honored techniques.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsSamurai-specific OsakaCastle Guides tours in Armor
Discover the Warring States period and bushido through hidden spots at Osaka Castle.
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsOsaka Private Day Tour: Highlights
Discover Osaka’s iconic spots and vibrant markets.
5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSamurai Calligraphy-The Last Brush Before the War
learn calligraphy first, then prepare to die, bequeath the last words of life with a brush
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviewsLearning Zen of Calligraphy in kimono Osaka Castle
Wearing kimono with grace, experience the beauty of Japan Shodo. Learn techniques and expressions of beauty with careful, patient instruction. Participate with your children , create family memories.