Things to in Japan
Welcome to Japan, a land where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with cutting-edge modernity, creating a captivating tapestry of culture, nature, and innovation. Nestled in the heart of East Asia, Japan beckons travelers with its diverse landscapes, historic treasures, and a hospitality that leaves an indelible mark on every visitor.

Step into the timeless beauty of Kyoto, where ancient temples, serene gardens, and traditional tea houses transport you to a bygone era. Explore the bustling streets of Tokyo, a metropolis where futuristic skyscrapers coexist with historic shrines, and the energy of the city pulses with innovation.
Japan's natural wonders are equally enchanting. Witness the iconic cherry blossoms in spring, transforming parks and mountains into a sea of delicate pink hues. Discover the tranquility of Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan's majestic landscapes, or relax in the therapeutic waters of an onsen, nestled amid lush mountain scenery.
Culinary enthusiasts are in for a treat as Japan offers a gastronomic adventure like no other. Indulge in sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market, savor the delicate flavors of kaiseki in Kyoto, or enjoy street food delights in Osaka's vibrant Dotonbori district. Each bite is a celebration of Japan's dedication to culinary artistry.
Japan's technological prowess is on full display in cities like Osaka and Tokyo, where neon lights illuminate the skyline, and high-speed trains seamlessly connect the country. Immerse yourself in the world of anime and technology, exploring districts like Akihabara, where pop culture meets innovation.
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Unique experiences and things to do in Japan

Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized
The food in Yokohama is as diverse as the people and culture of this glittering port city. Get ready for a slice of that diversity as you join one of our hosts to eat your way around Yokohama, stopping off at the places where locals really eat. Try dishes like gyunabe, a beef hotpot that originated in Yokohoma, and the locally famous napolitan, a Yokohama-born pasta dish. You could indulge in the Chinatown specialty, Annin soft cream, slurp on the best ramen in town at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum or sample beer from a local brewery.110.00 £

Yokohama 8 Hour Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Once a small fishing village, Yokohama is a modern metropolis that encompasses neon-lit streets alongside its famous scenic harbor views and natural beauty. You'll spend the day with one of our hosts exploring the city and its iconic landmarks, temples, seaside parks, neon-lit amusement parks and culinary delights. From Sankeien Garden to Yokohama Cosmoworld and its iconic neon-lit Ferris wheel or an eclectic neighborhood you’ve been dying to see- Your host can’t wait to share their slice of Yokohama with you.117.00 £

Shop Up A Storm In Tokyo's Ginza District with a Local Host
You’ll weave through the streets of Ginza with your Host- a true fashionista- and discover the myriad of luxury high-end boutiques, casual department stores and exclusive restaurants the make this vibrant city the best place to shop. Browse designers' stores or one-of-a kind boutiques and maybe stop for a bite to eat. Discover Tokyo’s distinct style, unearth hidden treasures and shop in the city’s very best stores for unique pieces, so you can take a little bit of Tokyo home with you. We will pair you up with a like-minded Host who would love to share with you their favourite places to shop, and will make recommendations for the rest of your trip. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree upon a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do. You’ll feel like you’re shopping up a storm with a knowledgeable friend by your side.59.00 £

Osaka Ramen Food Tour with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized & Private
You might want to work up an appetite for this one, because you’ll be joining one of our hosts to slurp your way through Tokyo’s ramen scene together (we promise, slurping is good manners). You’ll head to a neighborhood of your choice, depending on your vibe, to discover the hundreds of styles of ramen that you can try in Tokyo. See just how incredibly diverse Japanese ramen can be, with each region imparting its own stamp on the classic dish. Your host will also teach you how to order from ramen vending machines and the etiquette of eating it.91.00 £

Day Trip To Historic Kawagoe From Tokyo
Take a step back in time (figuratively of course) and visit a small slice of Edo era Japan, also known as the ancient castle town of Kawagoe. Spend the day with one of our friendly hosts strolling among the 17th century wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse) district. Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or stop by the Festival Museum to glimpse the three story floats that parade the streets. From the Hattori Museum of Folklore and the Kawagoe Castle to soya shops and Penny Candy Lane - there's so much to experience.127.00 £

Hiroshima Food Tour with a Local Foodie, 100% Personalised & Private
Foodies are in for a treat with the lively food culture in Hiroshima! Follow your local guide downtown as you discover hidden gems and traditional dishes. Sample delicious oysters and tuck into a forkful of national identity with ‘Hiroshima Okonomiyaki’ - much like the famed Japanese pancake dish but this version also contains yakisoba noodles and is fried in mouth-watering layers. Explore onwards to a standing bar where you can tick off local delicacies and craft beer from your list. Wander through the beautiful Shukkeien Japanese gardens for a traditional tea ceremony and the maple-leaf shaped cakes ‘Momiji manjū’ as your dessert.131.00 £

The Ultimate Osaka Shopping Experience: Private And Personalized
When it comes to shopping, Osaka is an absolute paradise! The problem is, where to start? With one of our local hosts, obviously. Head to a district that suits your unique style, or, the style you’ve yet to unlock. Umeda, Namba, Shinsaibashi, Amerikamura and Den Den Town all have their own unique quirks for you to discover. Whether you are seeking traditional stores, high-tech emporiums or want to shop for novelty items in a local neighborhood, your host will create a shopping experience that’s customized to your style and what you’d like to buy.67.00 £

Private Osaka Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized
Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Osaka host on a family-friendly adventure through the city. From the animatronic giant crabs of Dontonbori to wild and wacky cosplay costumes - there's something for everyone! Explore the city, or enjoy a picnic on Nakanoshima island and feast on local food! Just let us know what your family's style is!82.00 £

Osaka Cherry Blossom Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized Private
Personalised and private experience with a Host matched to you. Discover the magic of cherry blossom season in Osaka and see how the locals really celebrate the spring time sakura blossoming. Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, is getting together with your friends and loved ones, sharing food and drinks under the blossoms as the petals drift down, and enjoying this fleeting but enchanting time of the year together. Let your specially handpicked Host show you the most spectacular spots in the city for hanami as well as places which are off the tourist trail, enjoy a picnic under trees in true local style and feast on the classic snacks and dishes which are enjoyed at this time of year.136.20 £

Private & Unique Tokyo Cherry Blossom "Sakura" Experience
Spend time with one of our hosts who will take you out picnicking under the sakura (cherry blossoms) in your very own hanami (cherry blossom viewing) party in Tokyo. Your host will decide on two hanami locations for you, including a famous park like Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, as well as a small garden and shrine. You could also view the blossoms whilst floating down a tranquil moat or even at night.136.20 £

Sapporo Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
Private and personalized Sapporo outing with a handpicked local Host.117.00 £

Private Tour Guide Fukuoka with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized
Private and personalized Fukuoka outing with a handpicked Host. If it’s your first time in Fukuoka, you’ll want to get orientated and see the city's landmarks. But what if as well as this, you could get a local’s advice about where to go, what to eat and all the exciting possibilities awaiting you? With your thoughtfully matched Host by your side, you can! Discover hidden gems as well as Fukuoka’s highlights, historic landmarks and sacred shrines and temples as you explore the city together. Immerse yourself in its rich culture and eat your way around Japan’s gourmet city with your Host who will reveal the best kept local secrets to you. Get familiar with the city, choose a specific area you’d like to explore and get ready to kickstart your adventure in Fukuoka!47.00 £

Osaka Private Night Tour: Dōtonbori & Ura Namba, 4 Hours With A Local
You’ll join one of our local Osaka hosts for a night out in the city that is fast becoming a world-wide favorite! No matter what night of the week it is, you can be assured that Osaka is buzzing! Discover famous entertainment districts like Namba or Umeda, a food paradise like Dotonbori or simply get lost in the network of tiny streets that host everything from izakaya to Sakaya. End off your night (or begin your morning) like the locals do with a steaming bowl of ramen at 3AM.87.00 £

Sapporo Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by a Local
On a personalized and private experience, discover the real Sapporo with a local Host, exploring the city on an itinerary totally customized to your interests and wishes!47.00 £

Fukuoka One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Spend an exciting day in Fukuoka with your host and explore Japan’s gateway to Asia together. Take in some of the city’s main sites, like Fukuoka Castle or follow your feet to an obscure neighborhood. Take some time out to enjoy a meal at a yakai (street food stand) - we’d recommend the Hakata ramen, because well, it’s simply the best.117.00 £

Private & Personalized Full Day Walking Experience In Kanazawa (8 Hours)
With its perfectly preserved samurai and geisha districts, Nagamachi and Nishi Chaya, Kanazawa is just as much a cultural jewel as its more famous cousin, Kyoto. You might want to see the city’s shrines and temples, like Oyama Shrine and Tentoku In temple, built in the 17th century by the Maeda samurai clan. Speaking of the Maeda clan, Kanazawa Castle, the clan’s historic seat of power, is a must-visit, but so are the city’s modern attractions, like Omicho Market and its famous croquettes, or the ultra-cool Tatemachi shopping promenade.117.00 £

Osaka Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie: Private & 100% Personalized
You’ll join one of our hosts to hit the streets and eat your way around the city’s street food stalls. You’ll explore the Namba district as well as the famous Dotonbori area, Osaka’s renowned destination for all things food, wandering through tiny lantern-lit alleyways and neon-lit streets to discover where the best local delicacies are cooked up. You’ll be exposed to regional and traditional Japanese dishes as your host takes you to spots where you can learn all about their origins and local ingredients.114.00 £

Tokyo Shopping Tour with a Local: Unique & Quirky Stores, Private & Custom
Shopping in Tokyo is no ordinary experience. It takes tenacity, willpower and strong arms (to lift all your bags). And it takes one of our hosts to show you where to find what you’re looking for! Depending on your style and budget, you could browse the creative district of Koenji, picking up odd retro curios, or perhaps the über cool Shibuya and Harajuku neighborhoods are more your style? From cutting edge fashion boutiques to beautiful department stores to futuristic electronics, Tokyo has it all!91.00 £

Tokyo Tour Off-the-Beaten-Path, Shimokitazawa with a Local, Private Custom
If hippies ran Tokyo it would probably look a lot like Shimokitazawa.With one of our hosts by your side, explore tangles of tiny alleyways filled with vintage stores, second hand bookshops and bric a brac dens. Whether you’d like to get an Antipodean coffee and look at the vivacious street art or shop for unbranded clothing and vinyl, the day is up to you! Grab a bite to eat at a nearby soba shop or izakaya (traditional bar) or try the Shimokitazawa Cage, a community space with a revolving parade of food trucks. Shimokitazawa is waiting for you! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do69.00 £

Tokyo Family Tour with a Local Guide, Private & Tailored to You
We bet you can’t wait to start exploring Tokyo as a family, but we know you might also be wondering where to eat and what activities the entire family can enjoy together. Join one of our hosts to explore the city, seeing weird and wacky things like wildly out-there cosplay costumes in the streets of Harajuku, the kawaii culture of cat cafes (but there are hedgehog cafes now too!) or VR gaming in a futuristic neighborhood. Try local street food, slurp ramen, try rainbow colored treats at an Alice in Wonderland Cafe, or head to a conveyor belt sushi.75.00 £