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    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Tokyo

    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano

    5 (226)
    3 hours
    From   $173.5   per person
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    Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

    A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore Flexible Full-Day Discovery
    Osaka

    A Full Day in Osaka, Your Way: Discover, Taste & Explore

    5 (291)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    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.

    Magical Kyoto after dark Night Experiences
    Kyoto

    Magical Kyoto after dark

    5 (121)
    3 hours
    From   $151.5   per person
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    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!

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    Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Tokyo

    Essential Tokyo: Famous Sights & Local Secrets

    4.9 (174)
    8 hours
    From   $258.5   per person
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    See Tokyo’s must-sees—Shibuya, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine—but with smart local detours to experience them beyond the tourist crowds.

    Must see Hiroshima in a day Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Hiroshima

    Must see Hiroshima in a day

    5 (39)
    8 hours
    From   $232   per person
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    Explore Hiroshima's highlights & hidden gems in a day with a local host, diving into its rich history and vibrant culture for an unforgettable journey

    Top 8 must-sees: magical Kyoto Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Kyoto

    Top 8 must-sees: magical Kyoto

    5 (38)
    8 hours
    From   $265.5   per person
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    Visit some of Kyoto's top sites in a day, from the Kinkakuji temple and Fushimi Inari gates to the Nishiki market, and a sprinkle of hidden gems

    Must-see Nagasaki in a day Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Nagasaki

    Must-see Nagasaki in a day

    5 (41)
    8 hours
    From   $216   per person
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    Far beyond the memorials and museums, you’ll see 10 of vibrant Nagasaki’s top attractions.

    Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Osaka

    Top 10 must-see sights of Osaka

    5 (31)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    Visit some of Osaka's top sites in a day, from neon-lit and buzzy Dotonbori to the historical Osaka Castle, and a sprinkle of hidden gems

    Cruise stop-over: explore the city from Kobe port Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Kobe

    Cruise stop-over: explore the city from Kobe port

    5 (33)
    8 hours
    From   $258   per person
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    Discover Kobe on a shore excursion with a local to reveal the highlights and the hidden gems.

    Must see Sapporo with a local Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Sapporo

    Must see Sapporo with a local

    5 (84)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    Hokkaidō’s mountains, Ōdōri Park, kaisen don and a Sapporo beer or two.

    Explore Sangenjaya: an authentic Tokyoietes' favorite neighborhood Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Tokyo

    Explore Sangenjaya: an authentic Tokyoietes' favorite neighborhood

    5 (43)
    3 hours
    From   $130.5   per person
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    The Carrot Tower, eclectic Showa architecture, laid back, hippy vibes.

    Top 10 Kanazawa in a day Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Kanazawa

    Top 10 Kanazawa in a day

    5 (91)
    8 hours
    From   $218.25   per person
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    Unlock Kanazawa's secrets with a local host by your side and explore must-see landmarks with hidden treasures sprinkled in between.

    Must see Yokohama with a local Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems
    Yokohama

    Must see Yokohama with a local

    5 (62)
    8 hours
    From   $262   per person
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    Visit some of Yokohama's top sites in a day, from the beautiful Yamashita Park to the Kirin Beer Village, and a sprinkle of hidden gems

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    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Tokyo

    Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano

    5 (226)
    3 hours
    From   $173.5   per person
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    Explore Nakano's lively backstreets and hidden izakayas on a tailored food adventure that reveals Tokyo's authentic culinary soul.

    Eat Your Way Through Osaka’s Kitchen: A Street Food Lover’s Dream Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Osaka

    Eat Your Way Through Osaka’s Kitchen: A Street Food Lover’s Dream

    5 (157)
    3 hours
    From   $160.5   per person
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    Eat like a local in Japan’s street food capital, from Dotonbori’s neon stalls to Namba’s hidden gems—sizzling takoyaki, crispy kushikatsu & more.

    Eat like a local in Kanazawa Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Kanazawa

    Eat like a local in Kanazawa

    5 (67)
    3 hours
    From   $146   per person
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    Sample Kanazawa's delicious dishes from fresh sushi, to Kaga vegetables, and sweet wagashi on this ultimate culinary journey.

    Eat like a local in Sapporo Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Sapporo

    Eat like a local in Sapporo

    5 (54)
    3 hours
    From   $158.5   per person
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    Kaisen Don, grilling your own meat on a convex bbq skillet and legendary Sapporo beer.

    Eat like a local in Nagasaki Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Nagasaki

    Eat like a local in Nagasaki

    5 (53)
    3 hours
    From   $140   per person
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    Nagasaki’s strong Chinese influence makes for a fascinating (and super-delicious) food culture.

    Eat like a local in Yokohama Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Yokohama

    Eat like a local in Yokohama

    4.9 (50)
    3 hours
    From   $159.5   per person
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    From sakura ice cream from Japan's first ice cream parlor to fluffy "nikuman" from Chinatown, eat like a local on an experience tailored to you

    Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Kyoto

    Eat like a Kyoto local in and around Nishiki Market

    5 (44)
    3 hours
    From   $168   per person
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    Wander through the 400-year-old Nishiki Market, trying local specialties like "konna monja" donuts, buttered potato tempura and "dashimaki tamago"

    Osaka’s Best-Kept Food Secrets: Local Flavors in Ura Namba Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Osaka

    Osaka’s Best-Kept Food Secrets: Local Flavors in Ura Namba

    5 (42)
    3 hours
    From   $160   per person
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    Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Osaka’s food culture in Ura Namba, a hidden dining district brimming with local favorites.

    Discover the Craft and Culture of Sake in Tokyo Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Tokyo

    Discover the Craft and Culture of Sake in Tokyo

    5 (33)
    3 hours
    From   $175.5   per person
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    Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s sake traditions as you sample premium brews, master sake etiquette, and uncover the stories behind Japan’s iconic drink.

    Ultimate Kansai region food experience Local Food & Drink Tastings
    Osaka

    Ultimate Kansai region food experience

    5 (30)
    3 hours
    From   $160.5   per person
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    From "fugu" puffer fish to "matsuba" crab and scrumptious "kushiage," taste some of the Kansai cuisine that has put Osaka on the culinary map!

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    Autumn 15 February 2026

    Excellent tour!

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    Donald 15 February 2026

    Our tour was individualised by a quick questionnaire after booking and our delightful guide Shoko took the reins and tailored our itinerary to showcase what we were interested in. We loved that the tour was flexible and Shoko adjusted the usual visits to touristy attractions that we had already discovered ourselves the previous day, to show us another side to Tokyo where the locals tend to go. We travelled by local train to a few different areas - Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku - enjoying the bustling stations and busy streets, mixed with quieter little alley ways with rows of historical eating and drinking venues and some adults only areas usually reserved for locals only. It was a fabulous mix of traditional and modern Tokyo made even more enjoyable by Shoko’s energy and passion! Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend this tour!

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    Francois 14 February 2026

    Karim is really friendly and showed us the city, we recommend him.

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    Helen 16 February 2026

    I enjoyed hearing about each temples history and place in the community and the beliefs. The deserts and stops along the way at tea houses, mocho were a great experience. Walking the back streets I enjoyed very much.

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