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Japanese Sake Breweries Tour in Fushimi Kyoto
Walk through Fushimi, one of Japan's premier sake regions, with a local guide exploring three working breweries over three hours. Taste six different sakes across the district, visit the 1637-established Gekkeikan Brewery Museum, and sample sake ice cream at a café. You'll understand the craft behind centuries of Japanese brewing tradition, from raw ingredients to finished product, with a commemorative cup to take home.
3 hoursfrom AUD $151
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Nara Sake Tasting Tour at Local Brewerie(tasting fee included)
Spend three hours exploring Nara's sake breweries with a knowledgeable local guide who'll walk you through production techniques, regional styles, and the drink's deep roots in this UNESCO-listed city. You'll taste at working breweries, chat with brewers about their craft, and pair samples with local food. The tasting fee is included, though any additional drinks at bars are separate.
3 hoursfrom AUD $152
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour
A curated five to six-hour private tour through Beppu and Yufuin led by locals who know the region intimately. Travel by private vehicle with pickup from the cruise port or your accommodation, exploring hot springs, craft studios, and mountain scenery at your own pace. Groups of up to five can customise the itinerary around their interests—whether soaking culture, tasting local food, or chasing viewpoints—making this ideal for cruise visitors or anyone short on time.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $803
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Kurashiki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Explore Kurashiki's Bikan quarter on foot with a licensed English-speaking guide over four hours. This atmospheric riverside district preserves Edo-period architecture, willow-lined waterways, and centuries-old mills across its winding lanes. You'll select two or three sites from available options to shape your own itinerary, moving at a pace that suits you. The guide navigates you through wooden shophouses and heritage buildings without rushing, revealing the district's layered history and local character.
4 hoursfrom AUD $148
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Cook Like a Sumo Wrestler! Chanko Nabe & Sake Tasting Class
Learn to prepare chanko nabe—the hearty stew fuelling sumo wrestlers—in a 90-minute hands-on class in Japan. You'll build kombu stock, shape chicken balls and mochi pockets, then cook with seasonal vegetables before tucking in. It's practical, unpretentious cooking that reveals why wrestlers rely on this dish for strength and bulk.
1h 30mfrom AUD $148
★ 5.0 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
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Snorkeling in Miyakojima- Fluent English! Small group!
Two-hour snorkelling trip in Miyakojima's shallow reefs, led by fluent English-speaking guides in small groups. You'll explore coral gardens and colourful fish, with a genuine shot at encountering sea turtles. The outfit welcomes beginners and non-swimmers, equipping everyone fully and keeping group sizes tight—typically 4–6 people rather than the large flotillas common elsewhere. High-resolution photos of your underwater moments are provided free after the tour.
2 hoursfrom AUD $58
★ 5.0 (13)
🍹 Nightlife
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Tokyo Shinbashi Night Tour: Local Guide & Drinks at Snack Bars
Gain access to Tokyo's snack bar scene alongside an English-speaking guide who opens doors locals guard closely. Over two-and-a-half hours in Shinbashi, you'll visit two intimate venues, drink six beverages across both stops, nibble on Japanese snacks, and swap stories with regular drinkers. Snack bars sit somewhere between a neighbour's lounge and a dive—cosy, worn-in, nothing polished. Most travellers never find them; fewer still get welcomed inside without connections.
2h 30mfrom AUD $179
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Home Made Onigiri and Matcha Cooking Class in Hiroshima
Make two styles of onigiri from scratch alongside local home cooks in a casual Hiroshima café, then sit down to miso soup, matcha, and traditional sweets. The 90-minute class sits steps from the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, wrapping by lunchtime so you can spend your afternoon exploring the city. Suited to families, solo travellers, and anyone curious about the mechanics of Japan's most portable comfort food.
1h 30mfrom AUD $112
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
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Narita Airport Private Transfer To Tokyo City
Skip the airport chaos and arrive in Tokyo with a private driver waiting at Narita. This point-to-point transfer puts you in a spacious, air-conditioned luxury vehicle—think Toyota Alphard—for the 60–90 minute journey into the city. English-speaking drivers handle navigation and timing, adjusting on the fly if your flight's delayed. You'll dodge crowded trains and confusing station signs, heading straight to your accommodation or first night out.
1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $269
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Kimono experience and Photo Session in Osaka
Dress in one of over 100 traditional kimonos, have your hair styled, then spend two and a half hours being photographed by a professional in Osaka's Japanese garden and bustling Shinsekai district. You'll move through seasonal landscapes in full kimono regalia, then explore the neighbourhood's shops and arcades on foot. All clothing and styling included.
2h 30mfrom AUD $188
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Kobe 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
A six-hour guided walk through Kobe with a government-certified English-speaking guide who knows the city's history and culture inside out. The port city cascades from hillsides to the waterfront and rewards wandering on foot. You pick three to four sites from Kobe's best—temples, markets, museums, neighbourhoods—and the guide tailors the day around what interests you. Compact enough to manage in a single outing from Osaka or Kyoto.
6 hoursfrom AUD $211
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour
Walk through three sake breweries in Saijo to see how master brewers craft their signature expressions. Over three hours, you'll taste distinct styles side by side, learn how spring water shapes each brewery's approach, and gain insight into techniques passed down through generations. At Sanyotsuru, grind ink and hand-letter your own sake label using the same water that goes into their bottles—a tangible memento of the craft.
3 hoursfrom AUD $161
★ 5.0 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
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1day kayak tour in Kerama Islands and Zamami Island
Paddle and snorkel through the Kerama Islands over six hours, combining kayak exploration with reef work in Zamami. The tour suits beginners through experienced paddlers, with instruction provided so everyone can navigate these turquoise waters comfortably. You'll paddle at water level spotting marine life, then switch to snorkelling to inspect colourful fish and coral gardens up close. Lunch and rest happen on a quiet beach between activities, with all gear and photos included.
6 hoursfrom AUD $148
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Exclusive Private Full Day Okinawa Island Tour with a Local Guide
Discover Okinawa's layered past and present with a local guide steering you through royal castles, contemplative gardens, and vibrant street markets at your own rhythm. This six to nine-hour private tour focuses on Shurijo Castle's Ryukyu Kingdom legacy, the understated elegance of Shikinaen Garden, and Kokusai Dori's blend of traditional crafts and contemporary energy. Your guide handles logistics while you absorb each location without watching the clock.
6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $668
★ 5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Samurai Experience Tokyo : Samurai Signature (90 min)
Step into the dojo for a hands-on introduction to samurai and ninja combat techniques rooted in genuine historical practice. This 90-minute workshop draws from a lineage of shinobi warriors who served the Tokugawa Shogunate for nearly three centuries. You'll handle authentic weapons under Black Belt instructors who ground each movement in time-honoured form, with real-time interpretation ensuring nothing gets lost in translation. This isn't theatre—it's the actual craft.
1h 30mfrom AUD $168
★ 5.0 (13)
🍹 Nightlife
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Tokyo Shinjuku: WARP Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign)
Gain entry to WARP, Tokyo's premier electronic music venue in Shinjuku, ranked 31st globally by DJ Mag for six consecutive years. The club operates from 9 PM to 4:30 AM, hosting international and Japanese DJs across its cutting-edge sound system. Your ticket grants access to one night of world-class house, techno, and electronic sets in a venue that defines Tokyo's underground clubbing scene. Located near reliable public transport, it's the go-to destination for serious dance music enthusiasts visiting Japan.
1h 20mfrom AUD $13
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
A 5–6 hour guided tour from Sapporo Station into Otaru, led by an English-speaking local ambassador. You'll walk the historic canal district, browse the music box museum, peek inside restored banking buildings to understand Japan's financial heritage, and eat fresh seafood at a local restaurant. The tour wraps with views from Mt Tengu and a soak in an Otaru onsen.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $242
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Osaka: Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, and Kimono Experience
Spend three hours in central Osaka learning tea ceremony, calligraphy, and wearing a kimono in one private session. You'll dress in traditional garb with help from staff, practice brush painting under guidance, and participate in a proper matcha tea ritual with sweets. The indoor studio stays comfortable year-round, and English speakers walk you through each activity. Perfect for first-timers wanting to try Japanese cultural practices without the rush of group tours.
3 hoursfrom AUD $134
★ 5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Tokyo Private Helicopter Tour– Asakusa, Skytree, Shibuya(30-Min)
Ascend above Tokyo's sprawl on a private 30-minute helicopter flight tailored to your interests. You'll bank over Asakusa's vermillion temple grounds, loop past Tokyo Skytree's needle, and drift above the neon grids of Shibuya and Shinjuku. The Imperial Palace spreads beneath you like a green fortress. Up to three passengers share the aircraft, ensuring personal attention from your pilot who narrates the city's geography and history. All fees included.
45 minfrom AUD $2156
★ 5.0 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private Hiking Tour to View Mt. Fuji
A private 5-hour hike targeting views of Mt. Fuji from Yamanakako's peak, suited to those staying near Lake Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida. Expect 3–3.5 hours of trekking, including 400+ stairs and a steep final half-hour push to the summit. Beyond the panorama, you'll visit Ishiwari-shrine at the 8th station, where legend claims a cracked boulder grants good fortune to those who squeeze through it thrice. A local udon lunch caps the day.
5 hoursfrom AUD $197
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Dazaifu and Yanagawa Canal Cruise Private Guide Day Tour by Train
An eight-hour guided exploration of two Kyushu landmarks via public rail. Start at Dazaifu Tenmangu, a 1,300-year-old shrine renowned for its connection to learning and its plum grove, before heading to Yanagawa for a traditional Donko boat ride through the castle town's canal network. Your English-speaking guide navigates both locations, and you'll sample umegae-mochi along the way. Train tickets included; lunch not.
8 hoursfrom AUD $229
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Nagoya Food Tour: Taste Nagoya’s Local Specialties
Explore Nagoya's food scene on foot through Sakae, the city's bustling heart, sampling five local specialties over 3.5 hours with a local guide. You'll taste signature dishes like hitsumabushi eel rice, crispy ebi senbei prawns crackers, and onimanju red bean cakes while learning the stories behind each restaurant and regional food traditions. A private walking tour that pairs authentic flavours with insider knowledge of why these dishes matter to Nagoya's culinary identity.
3h 30mfrom AUD $207
★ 5.0 (13)
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Handmade Japanese Glass Art Sandblasting Workshop in Tokyo
Work directly with Master Nakagawa, a professional glass artist, to create your own sandblasted piece in Tokyo. This 90-minute workshop skips the usual assistant-led formula—you'll handle the industrial sandblasting equipment yourself, apply traditional Japanese motifs, and walk away with a finished, functional artwork. The intimate group size means genuine feedback from someone who's spent years perfecting the craft. Your creation becomes a souvenir rooted in authentic technique, not mass production.
1h 30mfrom AUD $74
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Hello Tokyo Walking Tour: Meiji Jingu, Senso-ji and Harajuku
This three-hour walking tour threads through Tokyo's spiritual heart and contemporary edge in a small group. You'll begin at Meiji Jingu, a sprawling shrine nestled in forested grounds, then move to Senso-ji, the city's oldest Buddhist temple fronted by its iconic red lantern. From there, wander into Harajuku's maze of narrow streets where fashion boutiques, teenage trends, and vintage shops collide. A local guide leads the way, revealing how ancient religious sites coexist alongside Tokyo's relentless modernity.
3 hoursfrom AUD $144
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Master's Private Tea Room
Step into a preserved machiya townhouse and witness how Japanese domestic life unfolded across centuries. Your host guides you through the architectural quirks of this former medical clinic-turned-residence, then settles you in for a traditional tea ceremony. You'll sip matcha alongside seasonal confections in a space where beauty emerged from strict structural constraints, gaining genuine insight into how function and aesthetics intertwined in old Kyoto homes.
2 hoursfrom AUD $168
★ 5.0 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
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Sea Kayaking Tour – Otaru Coastal Adventure
Paddle the Shakotan–Otaru shoreline by sea kayak on a guided 2-hour coastal run through Hokkaido's Marine Park. You'll navigate around sea cliffs, slip into hidden caves and explore sheltered bays from water level—the only vantage point that does justice to this rugged stretch of Hokkaido. All gear supplied; guides handle navigation and safety.
2 hoursfrom AUD $134
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Shinjuku : Authentic Tea Ceremony with Matcha & Kimono
Step into a Tokyo tea house for 90 minutes of genuine chanoyu practice. You'll don a fitted kimono, have your hair styled, then learn the meditative ritual from a qualified instructor who guides you through whisking and serving ceremonial matcha sourced from Kyoto groves. The session unfolds in a serene traditional room with full English commentary, mixing hands-on technique with insights into Zen philosophy and the discipline behind each deliberate gesture.
1h 30mfrom AUD $58
★ 5.0 (13)
🍹 Nightlife
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All Nighter Sing, Drink & Dance with Local Japanese Uni Students
Spend an evening rolling through Tokyo's nightlife with Japanese university students who know the city's actual scene. You steer the night—whether that's karaoke rooms belting J-Pop for hours, dance floors in Shibuya or Shinjuku, dive bars tucked into Kabukicho's backstreets, or a mix of all three. Your guides are locals who'll skip the foreigner-heavy venues and take you where they actually go. The pace, venue choices, and vibe are entirely yours to call. Runs 2–8 hours depending on your stamina.
2 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $64
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Chopstick Making Osaka
Shape and finish your own wooden chopsticks in a central Osaka workshop near Dotonbori. This hands-on hour teaches you the basics of Japanese chopstick craftsmanship—sanding, shaping, and personalising your pair—under guidance from an English-speaking instructor. No experience needed. You'll walk away with a functional keepsake and a tangible connection to Japanese eating culture, whether you're travelling solo or with others.
1 hourfrom AUD $9
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Kanazawa Night Walk and Izakaya Tour with Local Guide
Explore Kanazawa's nocturnal character on a guided evening ramble through lantern-lit lanes and quiet backstreets that reveal the city's authentic rhythm after sunset. Your local guide navigates you past hidden corners and neighbourhood gems, sharing Kanazawa's layered history and contemporary culture whilst pointing out spots rarely on the tourist trail. The walk concludes at a neighbourhood izakaya where your guide helps you decipher the menu, orders local dishes and drinks at your own expense, and shares insider knowledge about what locals actually eat.
1h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $36
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Umami Town Street Food Tour
Explore Osaka's neighbourhoods where eating and daily life blur together seamlessly. This five-hour ramble takes you through bustling street markets and family-run eateries, tracing how local ingredients and preparation methods have shaped the city's food identity. You'll taste your way through iconic dishes whilst learning the stories behind them—from small producers to heritage shops—getting a genuine read on why locals consider food inseparable from culture here.
5 hoursfrom AUD $249
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
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Shibuya Photo Shoot in Tokyo
A photographer guides you through Shibuya's streets and landmarks, capturing candid moments rather than posed shots. Over one hour, you'll wander familiar tourist spots and quieter neighbourhoods while the guide frames natural, unstaged photographs. You'll receive 35–45 professionally edited images within two days—a record of the experience itself, not just the places you ticked off.
1 hourfrom AUD $171
★ 5.0 (13)
🐠 Water Activities
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Kayaking on Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt. Fuji views
Paddle across Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt. Fuji as your backdrop on this guided two-hour kayaking session. An English-speaking instructor walks you through paddling basics and takes you to the lake's most scenic stretches, with ample time for photography. Gear, water, and guide-captured photos are included. Beginners welcome—no prior kayaking experience needed.
2 hoursfrom AUD $90
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Airport Transfer: Kansai Airport (KIX) → Osaka City
Door-to-door private transport between Kansai Airport and central Osaka, operating round-the-clock. Skip queues and luggage juggling with a dedicated driver in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size. Licensed professionals handle the 50-minute journey so you can relax or catch up on sleep. Book via WhatsApp, LINE, or WeChat in English, Japanese, or Mandarin.
50 minfrom AUD $273
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private Japanese Cooking Class in Osaka with Culinary Expert Yoko
Learn to cook a proper Japanese meal in Yoko's Osaka home over three hours. Yoko trained under her mother and at a culinary institute, and she'll walk you through authentic techniques, essential ingredients, and flavour balancing as you prepare dishes together. You'll eat what you've made, paired with sake, then head back to Minami-Morimachi station. This is a genuine kitchen session with a local cook, not a classroom setup.
3 hoursfrom AUD $259
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