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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2066 reviews

Explore Kyoto in a Kimono

Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews

Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Meal Package * Meals are included at 12:00 and 18:00, but not at 21:30.

At Sumo-an Kyoto, you can experience sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, fun and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various "morning training" sessions that the wrestlers perform every day. After watching a real sumo match live, why not try your hand at a sumo experience? After the show, take a photo with the sumo wrestlers to create a wonderful memory. *This is not an official sumo tournament

4.69 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making

Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

Explore Gion with Michael’s local guide team, from Shirakawa and geisha culture to historic temples, shrines and Nene no Michi. Discover the stories and traditions behind Kyoto’s iconic district.

4.67 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Walking Tour

Enjoy a Dotonbori River Cruise, discover Osaka local street food in Japan’s culinary capital, and learn about the city’s history along with the basics of Shintoism and Buddhism as you explore.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2344 reviews

Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl

Top rated local foodie bar hopping tour in Japan! #1 food tour in Osaka on Airbnb 2023/2024/2025.Dive into deep local spot! Let's get away from TOURIST TRAPS Dotonbori Namba Shinsekai area!

4.7 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto

Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1808 reviews

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Wander through hidden alleys, visit cozy izakayas, and enjoy authentic dishes with drinks. Tours in English. All food tastings are included in the price. Limited vegetarian & gluten-free options.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews

Osaka: Sumo Experience & Audience Challenge

Experience the power and tradition of sumo wrestling in Osaka. Watch a live show with retired wrestlers, learn about the sport's history, and even step into the ring yourself.

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Explore Kyoto's Gion with a Filmmaker

Discover Kyoto's history, art, and hidden stories on a 2 hour walk with a filmmaker. Explore Pontocho, the Kamo River, Gion's traditional streets, and Yasaka Shrine.

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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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Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima & Miyajima Private Car Tour

Start at the atomic bomb dome and peace park, continue through the memorial museum, then ferry to miyajima to see deer and the floating vermilion gate with a cultural landmarks guide.

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Nagoya Castle, Osu & Toyota Museum Tour from Osaka

Discover Nagoya beyond the usual itinerary, from Nagoya Castle and lively Osu to the fascinating world of Japanese industrial innovation.

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Immerse yourself in Japanese traditional culture: experience the three arts of Kodo (incense ceremony), Sado (tea ceremony) and Kado (flower arrangement) – Kodo Sanpin Daieda-ryu incense appreciation, matcha and Kado nageire

Enjoy an authentic and fun experience of the essence of Japan's traditional cultures of the Way of Incense, the Way of Tea, and the Way of Flowers. The Way of Incense is a cultural practice of the nobility that began in the Muromachi period, involving identifying the scents of aromatic woods. In the Mishima Oeda-ryu school of Kodo, you will experience the essence of a Koseki (incense ceremony) by arranging flowers according to the theme of the day's Kumiko (a game of identifying scents), smelling the incense, identifying the scents, and then enjoying tea. Enjoy a moment of getting acquainted with Japanese culture by arranging flowers, smelling the scent of agarwood, and savouring matcha tea.