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Tokyo Tea Ceremony Experience or Wearing Kimono at Bonsai Museum
Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony and kimono experience in a traditional Japanese-style house of Shunkaen Bonsai Museum in Tokyo! You can see not only beautiful Japanese architecture but also selected bonsai art displayed in the garden. It will be an unforgettable experience!
Tokyo Tea Ceremony Experience or Wearing Kimono at Bonsai Museum
Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony and kimono experience in a traditional Japanese-style house of Shunkaen Bonsai Museum in Tokyo! You can see not only beautiful Japanese architecture but also selected bonsai art displayed in the garden. It will be an unforgettable experience!
Book a Sumo Stable Practice Tour Tokyo – Watch Morning Sumo Training (Guide Optional)
watch the wrestlers up-close as they participate in their morning training, then take a commemorative photo at the end. Advance booking is essential!
Book a Sumo Stable Practice Tour Tokyo – Watch Morning Sumo Training (Guide Optional)
watch the wrestlers up-close as they participate in their morning training, then take a commemorative photo at the end. Advance booking is essential!
Shibuya Food Tour With An Expert Guide
Join a 4-hour whirlwind food tour through Shibuya alongside an expert English-speaking guide!
Shibuya Food Tour With An Expert Guide
Join a 4-hour whirlwind food tour through Shibuya alongside an expert English-speaking guide!
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes of sumo, Japan’s national sport. Take a seat at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka to enjoy lunch alongside a sumo match before battling a former sumo wrestler.
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes of sumo, Japan’s national sport. Take a seat at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka to enjoy lunch alongside a sumo match before battling a former sumo wrestler.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Enjoy a premium dining course, make matcha and taste traditional sweets at Okyokan, a historical house with over 200 years of history inside Ueno’s Tokyo National Museum.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Enjoy a premium dining course, make matcha and taste traditional sweets at Okyokan, a historical house with over 200 years of history inside Ueno’s Tokyo National Museum.
Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa
Learn how to make elegant cut glass in the traditional Edo Kiriko style when visiting Tokyo. Create your own unique designs, and take home a little bit of Japanese culture!
Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa
Learn how to make elegant cut glass in the traditional Edo Kiriko style when visiting Tokyo. Create your own unique designs, and take home a little bit of Japanese culture!
Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
Experience the ancient art of kintsugi in Tokyo. Under the guidance of skilled artisans who trained at Kuge Crafts, repair and beautify broken ceramics using gold, creating masterpieces to keep, with no prior experience needed.
Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
Experience the ancient art of kintsugi in Tokyo. Under the guidance of skilled artisans who trained at Kuge Crafts, repair and beautify broken ceramics using gold, creating masterpieces to keep, with no prior experience needed.
Learn amazing artisan skills directly from a modern craft master in this stone seal crafting activity
This is an activity in which participants can experience original seal crafting at Takeda Hanko Shop, a seal and imprint shop in Ome City, Tokyo. Participants get to experience the art of seal crafting that has been a favorite of the Nishi-Tokyo area for 95 years since the shop originally opened. Seals are not just only tools for certifying the decisions of individuals, they also contain a way of communicating feelings to others who are important to us. The seal you craft as you become so immersed that you forget the flow of time will be a one-of-a-kind artwork. Enjoy a relaxing time engraving a seal that is embedded with your own feelings and wishes.
Learn amazing artisan skills directly from a modern craft master in this stone seal crafting activity
This is an activity in which participants can experience original seal crafting at Takeda Hanko Shop, a seal and imprint shop in Ome City, Tokyo. Participants get to experience the art of seal crafting that has been a favorite of the Nishi-Tokyo area for 95 years since the shop originally opened. Seals are not just only tools for certifying the decisions of individuals, they also contain a way of communicating feelings to others who are important to us. The seal you craft as you become so immersed that you forget the flow of time will be a one-of-a-kind artwork. Enjoy a relaxing time engraving a seal that is embedded with your own feelings and wishes.
Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments are not just a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They are a crafting experience that will enhance your entire life. Enjoy the excitement of crafting at Mukoujima.
The setting is Sumida Ward's Mukoujima, located not far from the Tokyo Skytree®. Just a step away from the spot visited by crowds of tourists hailing from both inside and outside of Japan lies a tranquil residential neighborhood in which you can find Kanzashi Sugino. Here, you can experience the activity of making Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments, a tradition that has been alive since the Edo era. By adding your own unique Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornament creation to the Kanzashi Sugino original brand Arenca, you can create a one-in-the-world product. In addition to wearing it as a kanzashi (hair-ornament) on a special celebratory day, you can also take it home in an original Arenca photo frame, making it an interior decoration object that will brighten your living space every day.
Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments are not just a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They are a crafting experience that will enhance your entire life. Enjoy the excitement of crafting at Mukoujima.
The setting is Sumida Ward's Mukoujima, located not far from the Tokyo Skytree®. Just a step away from the spot visited by crowds of tourists hailing from both inside and outside of Japan lies a tranquil residential neighborhood in which you can find Kanzashi Sugino. Here, you can experience the activity of making Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments, a tradition that has been alive since the Edo era. By adding your own unique Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornament creation to the Kanzashi Sugino original brand Arenca, you can create a one-in-the-world product. In addition to wearing it as a kanzashi (hair-ornament) on a special celebratory day, you can also take it home in an original Arenca photo frame, making it an interior decoration object that will brighten your living space every day.
Enjoy a luxurious time creating your own original seal and picture letter
This an activity plan in which participants can create their own original seal and picture letter at the Kandaogawamachi, Tokyo seal shop Matsushima Seikodo (the activity location is Kanda-Jinbocho). Seals have been used as a tool for certification since days of old, and they are also an essential way of displaying an individual's personal intention. By using a seal carved by your own hand to stamp a picture letter written in your own handwriting, you can create your own unique piece of art, a special one-in-the-world item. The time invested in creating a seal and picture letter imbued with your own personal thoughts and hopes is a luxurious moment amidst a silence only available to experience here.
Enjoy a luxurious time creating your own original seal and picture letter
This an activity plan in which participants can create their own original seal and picture letter at the Kandaogawamachi, Tokyo seal shop Matsushima Seikodo (the activity location is Kanda-Jinbocho). Seals have been used as a tool for certification since days of old, and they are also an essential way of displaying an individual's personal intention. By using a seal carved by your own hand to stamp a picture letter written in your own handwriting, you can create your own unique piece of art, a special one-in-the-world item. The time invested in creating a seal and picture letter imbued with your own personal thoughts and hopes is a luxurious moment amidst a silence only available to experience here.
Tokyo Harajuku Tour: From Meiji Park to Takeshita Street to Shibuya Crossing
Start a wonderful trip to Harajuku! Experience the fusion of tradition and modernity, tranquility and bustle!Let us show you the history of Japan, explore the kawaii culture, and experience the bustle of Shibuya Crossing!
Tokyo Harajuku Tour: From Meiji Park to Takeshita Street to Shibuya Crossing
Start a wonderful trip to Harajuku! Experience the fusion of tradition and modernity, tranquility and bustle!Let us show you the history of Japan, explore the kawaii culture, and experience the bustle of Shibuya Crossing!
Create a chusen stencil dyed hand towel under the instruction of an artisan in Tateishi.Add colors to everyday life with your own original,one-of-a-kind hand towel.
A mid-20th century Showa Era style retro shopping arcade stretches through the area close to the station in Katsushika Ward's Tateishi. Amidst streets with an old-style downtown atmosphere, the Tateishi area has been experiencing redevelopment, and has become noteworthy for its new ambiance fusing modern and retro. Tenukuri Studio has stood here since 1889, and it is the only place within Tokyo where chusen stencil dyeing hand towels can be created using the norioki process. In the activity, you can take home two absolutely unique and original chusen stencil dyeing hand towels that you have created and use them to vividly enrich your daily life by putting them up as tapestries or drying dishes. Experience the charm of traditional hand towels that have been used in Japan since the Heian period.
Create a chusen stencil dyed hand towel under the instruction of an artisan in Tateishi.Add colors to everyday life with your own original,one-of-a-kind hand towel.
A mid-20th century Showa Era style retro shopping arcade stretches through the area close to the station in Katsushika Ward's Tateishi. Amidst streets with an old-style downtown atmosphere, the Tateishi area has been experiencing redevelopment, and has become noteworthy for its new ambiance fusing modern and retro. Tenukuri Studio has stood here since 1889, and it is the only place within Tokyo where chusen stencil dyeing hand towels can be created using the norioki process. In the activity, you can take home two absolutely unique and original chusen stencil dyeing hand towels that you have created and use them to vividly enrich your daily life by putting them up as tapestries or drying dishes. Experience the charm of traditional hand towels that have been used in Japan since the Heian period.
Private Miso Making Workshop
Learn how to make miso, a quintessential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, in this hands-on workshop that includes tasting different kinds of miso and enjoying lunch with Japanese ingredients.
Private Miso Making Workshop
Learn how to make miso, a quintessential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, in this hands-on workshop that includes tasting different kinds of miso and enjoying lunch with Japanese ingredients.
Renovate Antique Kimono in Tokyo to Wear & Take Home!
If you want to get your very own kimono in Tokyo, join our renovation workshop and make a "3-minute kimono"!
Renovate Antique Kimono in Tokyo to Wear & Take Home!
If you want to get your very own kimono in Tokyo, join our renovation workshop and make a "3-minute kimono"!
Ninja Zen Meditation Experience w/ Five Elements Program & Breathing Techniques
ⒸSeeds Co./Discover Ninja Zen Meditation in a 150-year-old Japanese house. Practice traditional ninja rituals like Kuji Goshin-ho and Shihou Barai. Learn breathing techniques and body movements to connect with nature and achieve harmony.
Ninja Zen Meditation Experience w/ Five Elements Program & Breathing Techniques
ⒸSeeds Co./Discover Ninja Zen Meditation in a 150-year-old Japanese house. Practice traditional ninja rituals like Kuji Goshin-ho and Shihou Barai. Learn breathing techniques and body movements to connect with nature and achieve harmony.
- Kirakudow in Keyaki forest
- Kirakudow in Keyaki forest
Outdoor Matcha Experience: Tea Ceremony Tour in Mount Takao's Nature
ⒸTaku Takamiya/Experience the beauty of nature at Mount Takao with an outdoor matcha session. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong, and greenery as you prepare premium Uji matcha paired with traditional Japanese sweets.
Outdoor Matcha Experience: Tea Ceremony Tour in Mount Takao's Nature
ⒸTaku Takamiya/Experience the beauty of nature at Mount Takao with an outdoor matcha session. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong, and greenery as you prepare premium Uji matcha paired with traditional Japanese sweets.
- Takaosan (Mount Takao)
- Takaosan (Mount Takao)
Tokyo Anime Pilgrimage 2-Hour Private Tour
Tokyo Anime Pilgrimage 2-Hour Private Tour
Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Kagurazaka: Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
To begin, enjoy travelling back in time to learn all about Shinjuku’s development from early Japan to present day at a local museum, setting the scene for the rest of your time in Shinjuku! The museum has life sized replicas of a traditional Japanese shop, house and train carriage where you can immerse yourself in old Tokyo and take great photos! Next, we will walk to one of Shinjuku’s beautiful local shrines hidden away from the fast paced centre of the city.We will then take a short train journey to nearby Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. You will head to a beautiful Japanese garden and tea house to enjoy a traditional tea and Japanese sweet experience.
Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Kagurazaka: Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
To begin, enjoy travelling back in time to learn all about Shinjuku’s development from early Japan to present day at a local museum, setting the scene for the rest of your time in Shinjuku! The museum has life sized replicas of a traditional Japanese shop, house and train carriage where you can immerse yourself in old Tokyo and take great photos! Next, we will walk to one of Shinjuku’s beautiful local shrines hidden away from the fast paced centre of the city.We will then take a short train journey to nearby Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. You will head to a beautiful Japanese garden and tea house to enjoy a traditional tea and Japanese sweet experience.
Tokyo Metropolis, Okutama Historical Road Half Day Cycling Tour
Join the guide as you cycle along the old road of Okutama, once used as a trade route to Tokyo. The guide will introduce you to the history, nature, and culture of the area, which is very different from Tokyo City. Along the way, you will come across springs, wasabi fields, old shrines, mountain villages, and possibly spot some wildlife. Your destination is Lake Okutama, a large man-made lake, where you will visit a small museum exhibiting historic artifacts. You'll then return to town to soak your feet in a local onsen (hot spring). Afterward, you can shop for souvenirs
Tokyo Metropolis, Okutama Historical Road Half Day Cycling Tour
Join the guide as you cycle along the old road of Okutama, once used as a trade route to Tokyo. The guide will introduce you to the history, nature, and culture of the area, which is very different from Tokyo City. Along the way, you will come across springs, wasabi fields, old shrines, mountain villages, and possibly spot some wildlife. Your destination is Lake Okutama, a large man-made lake, where you will visit a small museum exhibiting historic artifacts. You'll then return to town to soak your feet in a local onsen (hot spring). Afterward, you can shop for souvenirs
Explore Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise & Kappabashi – A Retro Tokyo Experience
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji) and Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes). A journey into local history and culture.
Explore Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise & Kappabashi – A Retro Tokyo Experience
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji) and Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes). A journey into local history and culture.