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Kyoto Dining with Maiko Tokyo Shinjuku Evening Walking Tour Morning Bento Box Cooking Class Afternoon Sushi Making Class Morning Wagyu Beef Kaiseki Asakusa Kimono Experience Amazing Tokyo Seat in Coach Tour Spectacular Fuji Seat in Coach Tour Takayama Hida Furukawa Cycling Tour Takayama Afternoon Town Walk Takayama Morning and Culture Walk Kyoto Inari After Dusk Photography Tour Memoirs of Kyoto Photography Tour Osaka Jungle Photography Tour Tokyo by Night Photography Tour Tokyo Helicopter Photography Tour Tokyo Metropolis Photography Tour Streets of Tokyo Photography Tour Temples of Tokyo Photography Tour Tokyo Vertigo Photography Tour

JAPAN Kyoto Dining with Maiko - Stylish Gion Hatanaka Ryokan in front of Yassaka Jinja Temple - Maiko from Miyakawa and Gion - Traditional Kyoto dance - Kyomai

Operating: MON/WED/FRI/SAT Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Gion Hatanaka Ryokan Ending Point: Gion Hatanaka Ryokan

Visit a traditional Ryokan and enjoy sophisticated Kyoto cuisine, while enjoying the company of charming and elegant maiko. Dressed in delicate kimonos, they entertain diners with their graceful dancing. Kyoto cuisine is known for its sophistication and exquisite presentation. The dishes represent an unbroken tradition dating back to the Heian period.

Unique Selling Points - Spend time in a traditional Ryokan. - Enjoy a traditional maiko performance. - Dine on luxurious Kyoto cuisine.

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JAPAN Tokyo Shinjuku Evening Walking Tour - Two Options: Dala or Downtown Yangon - Backstreets and hidden local spots, varied for each tour.

Operating: TUE, THU, SUN Tour timing: 04 hrs Meeting Point: West exit of Shinjuku Station Ending Point: West exit of Shinjuku Station

Discover fantastic and colourful Shinjuku, surrounded by neon lights, towering skyscrapers and a lively atmosphere. Experience the excitement of Tokyo’s nightlife district, Golden Gai, and witness the roaring Godzilla at Kabuki-cho, on this 4-hour tour of Tokyo’s biggest ward.

Unique Selling Points - Sample local delicacies at an Izakaya. - Experience the excitement of Golden Gai. - Visit the historical Hanazono Shinto Shrine.

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JAPAN Morning Bento Box Join in Cooking Class - Morning Bento Box or Afternoon Izakaya cooking class - Tokyo cooking school

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 - 03.00 hrs Meeting Point: Cooking Sun Kyoto Ending Point: Cooking Sun Kyoto

Take part in a morning Bento Cooking Class to learn about this classic lunch favourite. Focus on typical Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura and miso soup. This is a great way to learn about the cultural background of the Japanese “Bento” and take a few tips home too.

Unique Selling Points - Cook 4 to 5 dishes to make a boxed bento lunch and enjoy your delicious creation at the end of your lesson. - Take the chance to wear “samue” buddhist monk working clothes. - There is also an Izakaya (Japanese style pub food) afternoon class.

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JAPAN Afternoon Sushi Making Class - Experience making various types of Sushi - Welcome Japanese tea.

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Meeting Point: Cooking Sun Tokyo Ending Point: Cooking Sun Tokyo

Master the delicate art of authentic Japanese sushi making. Learn everything there is to know about dashi, miso, mirin, and sake. Impress friends with your ability to prepare traditional rice and toppings, creating a multitude of colourful and delicious sushi.

Unique Selling Points - Learn about Japanese ingredients, flavours and seasonings. - Master the techniques of preparing sushi rice, sushi toppings and sushi rolls. - Prepare your own sushi and enjoy your creations! - It is possible to arrange for vegetarian, halal or all sorts of dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance.

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JAPAN Morning Wagyu Beef Kaiseki - Tokyo cooking school - Wagyu beef or alternative options for vegetarians

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Cooking Sun Tokyo Ending Point: Cooking Sun Tokyo

This cooking class offers the opportunity to try the very best of Japanese cuisine, sampling some of the most legendary and iconic dishes. Learn how to prepare the most exquisite and luxurious Japanese foods, wagyu and kaiseki, with the help of seasoned and professional instructors.

Unique Selling Points - Learn to make a variety of traditional Japanese dishes. - Recipes, ingredients, utensils, apron and towels provided. - Learn about the tradition, history and etiquette of kaiseki cuisine.

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JAPAN Asakusa Kimono Experience - Asakusa district in Tokyo - Traditional Japanese Kimono

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Hotel in Tokyo Ending Point: Kimono studio in Asakusa

Explore the Asakusa district of Tokyo in the most local way you can; in a traditional Kimono! Get dressed up with a Kimono stylist and wander the charming streets of Asakusa, learning about days gone by when the area was Tokyo’s leading entertainment district.

Unique Selling Points - Be fitted and styled with a kimono from a choice of over 200 designs. - Learn about Geisha and their lives while wandering the streets of the entertainment district where they work. - The pictures you take on this tour will be unforgettable.

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JAPAN Amazing Tokyo Seat in Coach Tour - Imperial Palace - Senso-ji Temple - Tsukiji Fish Market - Includes lunch and Tokyo Bay Cruise

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 04 Hrs Meeting Point: Shinjuku Ending Point: Shinjuku Station West exit

Visit all of the capital’s must-see landmarks, on this Amazing Tokyo Group Tour. See the aweinspiring Imperial Palace with its immaculate gardens, the ancient Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the impressive Tsukiji Fish Market and go on a pleasant cruise of Tokyo Bay passing under the famous Rainbow Bridge.

Unique Selling Points - Visit Tokyo’s main attractions. - Go on a cruise of Tokyo Bay. - See Tokyo’s most iconic architecture.

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JAPAN Spectacular Mount Fuji Seat in Coach Tour - World Heritage listed Mt Fuji - Kawaguchi-ko Lake - Oshino Hakkai - Oshino Ninja Village

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Shinjuku Station West exit Ending Point: Shinjuku Station West exit

Visit the majestic Mt. Fuji, the highest and most iconic mountain in Japan. Explore Kawaguchi-ko, Oshino Hakkai, and the Oshino Ninja Village!

Unique Selling Points - Visit Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. - Explore the Oshino ninja village. - “Fly” over Mount Fuji with the 4D “Fuji Airways” experience.

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JAPAN Takayama Hida Furukawa 2.5/3.5 Hours Cycling Tour - Hida-Furukawa Town - Takayama

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Hida-Furakawa Station Ending Point: Depends on the route

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, with a cycling tour of Hida-Furukawa. Japan is a nation of cyclists, and visiting a small town by bicycle is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in local life.

Unique Selling Points - Get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city - Learn about the culture of rural Japan

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JAPAN Takayama Hida Furukawa Afternoon Town Walk - Hida-Furukawa Town - Takayama

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Hida-Furakawa Station Ending Point: Depends on the route

Experience the charms of rural Japan with this relaxing afternoon walking tour of Hida-Furukawa. This tour offers you the ideal chance to experience a small Japanese town through the eyes of a local resident. Visitors will be charmed by this peaceful little town and fascinated by its rich culture and history.

Unique Selling Points - Experience the charms of rural Japan - Learn about the history and culture of Hida-Furakawa - Meet local residents and learn about life in a small town in Japan

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JAPAN Takayama Morning Food and Culture Walk - Local food and sake - Takayama

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Half Day Meeting Point: Entrance gate of Takayama Jinya Ending Point: Takayama Station

Discover the unique atmosphere of Takayama and sample a variety of local food and sake, highlighting Takayama’s rich food history and culture. This tour offers participants the chance to immerse themselves in the day to day life of Takayama, learning about its fascinating past, while indulging in delicacies unique to the region.

Unique Selling Points - Discover the history and culture of Takayama. - Sample local delicacies and regional dishes. - Visit traditional shops and learn about local handicrafts.

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JAPAN Kyoto Inari After Dusk Photography Tour - Fushimi Inari shrine at night - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY (Private) MON/WED/FRI (Group) Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Fushimi Inari Shrine Ending Point: Return to train station

Head to one of Japan’s most iconic sites, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, when the crowds have dispersed and you have a photography expert as your guide. Using tripod and flash lights, learn how to create unique and dynamic shots under the cover of darkness.

Unique Selling Points - Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine without the crowds. - Learn new techniques from your photography guide. - Have access to expert technical equipment.

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JAPAN Memoirs of Kyoto Photography Tour - Journey from Kiyomizu temple to Gion - Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka - Yasaka shrine - Gion district

Operating: DAILY (Private) TUE/THU/SAT (Group) Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Kyomizu Temple Ending Point: Return to train station

See Kyoto through the eyes of an expert photographer and learn a whole new set of skills. Start your photo journey just before sunset to take advantage of the best light conditions and explore Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine and the Gion district. Who knows you may even be lucky enough to spot a geisha!

Unique Selling Points - Enjoy Kyoto at golden hour, the perfect time for shooting. - Learn new photography skills under the guidance of a local expert. - Have the chance to snap beautiful Geisha wandering the streets of the Gion district.

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JAPAN Osaka Jungle Photography Tour - Osaka’s Umeda and Namba - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: JR Osaka Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Capture a colorful cocktail of long exposures and night street photography in Osaka’s concrete jungles: Umeda and Namba. Many people pass through Osaka quickly, leaving little time to discover its charms, but with a local photographer guide showing you around it may easily become one of your favourite cities.

Unique Selling Points - Discover the hidden charms of Osaka’s backstreets. - Learn new skills for capturing the chaotic motion of one of Japan’s biggest cities. - Your own photos will become a unique souvenir from your time in Japan.

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JAPAN Tokyo by Night Photography Tour - Shinjuku - Shibuya station - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY (Private) MON-THU/SAT (Group) Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Shinjuku Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Head to Shinjuku and Shibuya to capture the chaos of Tokyo by night. With the expert guidance of a local photographer and technical equipment at your disposal, learn to create dynamic night shots. Before the end of the night light trails and motion blur will be added to your photography skills!

Unique Selling Points - Discover the best vantage points for night shots of Tokyo. - Learn how to create light trails and motion blur shots. - Admire your own handiwork and take it home with you!

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JAPAN Tokyo Helicopter Photography Tour - Helicopter flight over Tokyo - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Shimbashi Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Take to the skies for a photography tour by helicopter! Capture Tokyo like never before, catch the last rays of sunset and the flash of neon lights as they turn on across the city and let your guide provide you with the skills to shoot effectively from a moving vehicle.

Unique Selling Points - Take a helicopter ride over Tokyo! - See the city lights turn on from up above. - Capture the whole thing with your camera, learning new skills from your guide.

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JAPAN Tokyo Metropolis Photography Tour - Inle Lake - Floating gardens and villages - Intha Village - Local Monastery

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Shimbashi Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Get away from the crowded tourist sites to start your photography tour in Shimbashi and capture ‘everyday Tokyo’. Learn to create artistic images from the seemingly mundane and discover what your camera is capable of with guided lessons. This is a chance to see a whole new side of the city.

Unique Selling Points - Discover new areas of Tokyo. - Learn about your camera and how to use it effectively to get the most interesting shots. - Practice your street photography on the streets of Tokyo.

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JAPAN Streets of Tokyo Photography Tour - Takeshita Street - Harajuku - Backstreets of the neighborhood in Shibuya

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Harajuku Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Explore the busiest streets of Tokyo to practice your portrait and street photography with the help of your photography guide. Learn all about composition and the art of candid shots. Tokyo’s Shibuya crossing and Harajuku district are full of characters just waiting to be snapped!

Unique Selling Points - Learn the art of street photography and capturing portraits on the go. - Visit Tokyo’s busiest streets for the biggest concentration of interesting characters to snap. - Take advantage of sunset and then the neon lights of downtown for ideal lighting conditions.

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JAPAN Temples of Tokyo Photography Tour - Hie Shrine - Kanda-Myoujin - Yushima Siedo - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Hie Shrine main entrance on Sotobori-dori entrance Ending Point: Return to train station

Enter a world of peace and tranquility amidst the shrines and temples of Tokyo on this photography tour. Learn to vividly capture architectural details and create fascinating juxtapositions between the modern and traditional in Tokyo’s temples. Visit the Hie Shrine, Yushima Siedo and Kanda-Myojin.

Unique Selling Points - Visit some of Tokyo’s lesser known shrines and temples. - Practice a little street photography with the temple-goers. - Learn how to best capture architectural details for the most vivid and unique images.

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JAPAN Tokyo Vertigo Photography Tour - Karasumori Shrine - Back alleys in Ginza - Photography guide

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 02.30 hrs Meeting Point: Shimbashi Station Ending Point: Return to train station

Experience Tokyo atop the city’s rooftops and skyscrapers. Capture the city in motion from above: passing trains, bustling streets and pedestrians of all walks of life going about their evenings. This is the Tokyo Vertigo Photography tour!

Unique Selling Points - Discover hidden spots atop the city’s skyscrapers. - Make the best use of your cameras manual settings with the help of your photography guide. - Enjoy the city by night, bustling and lit by neon lights.

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