JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular 2-hour experiences in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Walk Kyoto’s Gion in 2 hours with a local guide, spotting geisha chances, old shrines, Edo streets, and local food vibes.
“I had a wonderful time on the Gion Tour today with our guides Soyo and Uta. They were very friendly guides and very much knowledgeable about the Gion District. I learned a lot about the Geishas and Maikos. I would definitely do this tour again in the future”
2-hour small-group ninja lesson in Kyoto with an English master, costume rental, meditation, breathing, sword and weapon practice. Mobile ticket.
“We had a great time. The Instructor was great. Would definitely recommend it to everyone. My wife joined us as well and she had a great time as well.”
A 2-hour guided night walk in Osaka’s Namba with street-food stops and a market taste of seafood culture, plus local tips.
“I highly recommend this tour as your first experience in Namba area and Osaka. Sayaka was an amazing tour guide and we had so much fun together trying different food, seeing different sites and taking in the history, and even making a deRead more”
Train with ninjas and samurai in Tokyo: Kuji-In meditation, shuriken and blow darts, and samurai sword drawing in 2 hours.
“We booked this activity a few days into our Tokyo trip and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. There were 5 people in our Ninja class and 3 in our Samurai class. We learned a lot, got to try out throwing stars, chop sticks and blow darts. Our instructor was great-…”
Dress as Kyoto maiko for 2 hours with kimono, white makeup, wig, posing tips, and an indoor photo studio shoot with 5 digital photos for $152.
“Great experience and worth the money, you have the opportunity to experience what it os like for Appreciate Maiko, from beginning to end process of getting ready. The staff made me feel very comfortable. Recommended the following. Photos came out great.”
Two-hour Tokyo Kendo workshop with English instruction, full armor rental, etiquette, and tournament-style sparring for all levels.
“Excelente experience realistic kendo training. People in class friendly and kind. Very helpfull. Fun.”
Taste Osaka street food in 2 hours with a guide: Glico Man photos, Dotonbori snacks, Hozenji Temple pause, from $51.
“Excellent tour. Our guide really listened to our preferences and made touramazing.”
Drive go-karts on Tokyo Bay streets, cross Rainbow Bridge, and ride toward Tokyo Tower in costumes, with guide photos included.
“Fun and fast, you have to focus on driving so very little sightseeing, they allow personal gopros fitted to the gocart. Pro tip grab separate costume hood, the costume hoods don’t stay up during driving. Costume and a few pics are included in the price. Bathroom on site and drinks and T-shirts avl for purchase.…”
Paddle Ishigaki’s Miyara River through protected mangroves on an easy 2-hour SUP or canoe tour with great guides and included photos.
“My partner and I had a fantastic time on our tour. Our guide, Aoi, was very friendly and enthusiastic throughout our trip and was kind enough to take plenty of photos of us while we kayaked to send to us later. He also had a lot of knowledge to share about the plants and animals…”
Small-group kintsugi workshop in Namba, Osaka: decorate a plate with 23K gold lacquer in a traditional Kura building, plus matcha.
“Great experience. Learnt a lot about the process and the history and got to create our own piece. We're inspired to try the process for ourselves back home.”
A 2-hour Shinjuku night tour with 3 drinks and 6–8 bites, walking Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with an English guide.
“Great trip, I recommend it, delicious food, wonderful places and the best guide Shouji 👌🏻.”
Osaka kendo in 2 hours with an English instructor. Learn etiquette, basic moves, and sparring with included gear, water, and a towel.
“Amazing experience! The instructor was kind and informative. We learned techniques, etiquette and some light sparring in a fun atmosphere. Highly recommended this experience.”
A 2-hour Kyoto intro to kendo: learn rules, etiquette, and gear use with included armor, water, and towel at Hanazono Station.
“My husband and son had a fantastic experience leading the basics of Kendo. The instructor met us at Hanazono station and walked with us to the dojo where he teaches. It was probably one of the highlight of our trip! We’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic experience in Kyoto.”
Learn to make decorative sushi rolls in a 2-hour hands-on class in Sapporo with Yuki, English help, and sushi you take home.
“Yuki is amazing! She is extremely patient with our poor sushi making skills and examined every step extremely well while examining the process and why it's made that way. Our conversations while making the sushi were a lot of fun and we even met her house panther, er, wonderful cat.”
Beginner-friendly family sea fishing from Kadena, Okinawa. Gear and safety included, boat ride views, and options to cook your catch.
“Our first fishing experience and it was great. The guides provided us with all the equipment necessary and we manager to catch an almost 3 foot fish that we were able to cook at a nearby market. Our captain Ryu sent us the pictures and videos of the catch and helped us with the bait.…”
