Kyoto Magical Kyoto after dark
Explore Kyoto at night with a local. Explore mystical Gion and the winding streets in Pontocho or mingle with the locals at a bar; it's up to you!
$161 per person
4 hours
(108)
Find experiences and hosts to match your travel style so you get to see the Japan you’ll love
Explore Kyoto at night with a local. Explore mystical Gion and the winding streets in Pontocho or mingle with the locals at a bar; it's up to you!
$161 per person
4 hours
(108)
Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions
$25 for 30 min
30-90 minutes
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Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.
$157.5 per person
3 hours
(207)
Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions
$25 for 30 min
30-90 minutes
(3)
Spend a full day in Osaka, shaped around you. With a local host, explore history, food, culture, or hidden gems—your journey is completely flexible.
$237.5 per person
8 hours
(239)
Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions
$25 for 30 min
30-90 minutes
(1)
Our guide! Toga was the best. He offered us choices as to what we wanted to do for the evening and catered the experience to what we were up for in that moment. He was also very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area and I felt like I actually learned something about the places we visited. He also had an affable personality and was very chill and easy going. He even later sent text links to some places we were interested in visiting on our own- which we actually did. He recommended a nice late night gyoza spot we ended up going to that was fantastic. We all really enjoyed our tour with him and would highly recommend him as a tour guide.
Apr 2025
Gold was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable of the history of places we visited. Prior to our arrival in Japan, she informed me about possible weather so we could be better prepared for our trip. Gold is highly commendable.
Apr 2025
I had such a wonderful time exploring Osaka with Fumiko! From the beginning, she was warm, friendly, and incredibly thoughtful in planning a tour that matched exactly what I was looking for. She guided me through charming neighborhoods, local markets, and hidden gems that I never would have discovered on my own. Her deep knowledge of the city, culture, and everyday life in Osaka added so much meaning to everything we saw. I especially appreciated how flexible the tour was—we could take our time and truly enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. At the Osaka Castle, Fumiko shared interesting insights that made the visit more meaningful. I felt like I experienced the real spirit of Osaka.
Apr 2025
Marek was our guide and he was great! Gave a very good insight into the history and culture which was at the right level for us. He was engaging and took us to places we wouldn’t have thought to go.
Apr 2025
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