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Discover private, flexible experiences across Japan, hosted by locals who know their cities inside-out. No scripts, no groups, just you, your interests, and real connection.

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Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights First Day Essentials
Kyoto

Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights

5 (679)
3 hours
From   $120.5   per person
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Ease into Kyoto’s rhythm with a thoughtful 3-hour introduction to its iconic sights, cultural nuances, and local tips, leaving you ready to explore.

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Kickstart your trip to Sapporo First Day Essentials
Sapporo

Kickstart your trip to Sapporo

5 (88)
3 hours
From   $107   per person
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Practical know-how, chopstick etiquette and a few ramen recommendations. Yum!

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Kickstart Fukuoka: a three-hour crash course First Day Essentials
Fukuoka

Kickstart Fukuoka: a three-hour crash course

5 (167)
3 hours
From   $92.5   per person
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Kickstart your Fukuoka adventure with local insights, shortlist the best yatai stands, and learn to navigate the city like a pro.

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

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

5 (321)
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.

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Full day in Sapporo with a local Icons & Secrets
Sapporo

Full day in Sapporo with a local

5 (51)
8 hours
From   $262   per person
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The Hokkaidō Shrine, Sapporo beer and ramen at Ramen Alley.

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Kickstart Hiroshima Icons & Secrets
Hiroshima

Kickstart Hiroshima

5 (32)
4 hours
From   $124   per person
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Begin your Hiroshima adventure with a local expert! Get a crash course in Hiroshima’s history, and learn to get around the vibrant city it is today.

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Eat Like a Tokyoite: Your 3-Hour Izakaya Crawl in Nakano The Culinary Scene
Tokyo

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

5 (264)
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.

Magical Kyoto after dark The Culinary Scene
Kyoto

Magical Kyoto after dark

5 (129)
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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Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining The Culinary Scene
Kyoto

Kyoto’s Izakaya Experience: A Taste of Japanese Social Dining

5 (71)
3 hours
From   $182.5   per person
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Discover Kyoto’s izakaya culture, where locals gather over shared plates, drinks, and conversation, with a tailored experience crafted to your tastes.

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Shopping in Osaka Stories & Culture
Osaka

Shopping in Osaka

5 (30)
4 hours
From   $138   per person
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Discover the unique shopping scene in Osaka from gadget emporiums, buzzing markets, and cutting-edge fashion in an experience tailored to your style

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Cherry Blossom Experience Stories & Culture
Fukuoka

Cherry Blossom Experience

5 (60)
4 hours
From   $171.88   per person
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Tickled pink Parks, picnics, and pink flowers Sakura by the seaside

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Cherry blossom experience Stories & Culture
Nagoya

Cherry blossom experience

5 (48)
4 hours
From   $165.88   per person
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Embark on a magical Cherry Blossom tour in Nagoya with a local insider. Experience sakura season's best with personalized picnics, serene ponds, and p

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Day trip to Nara, where past meets present Beyond the City
Osaka

Day trip to Nara, where past meets present

5 (58)
9 hours
From   $359   per person
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See some of Japan's most spectacular temples and gardens and snap a few shots with the deer roaming around in ancient Nara on a day trip from Osaka

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Hakata Port to Fukuoka - cruise-over Beyond the City
Fukuoka

Hakata Port to Fukuoka - cruise-over

5 (36)
8 hours
From   $243   per person
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Explore Fukuoka's top sites in 8 hours with a local guide, including Fukuoka Castle, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and a yatai street food stand.

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Cruise stop-over: day trip to Tokyo from Yokohama port Beyond the City
Yokohama

Cruise stop-over: day trip to Tokyo from Yokohama port

5 (58)
8 hours
From   $297.5   per person
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Get picked up at Yokohama port and follow your host on a tour of Tokyo tailored to your schedule and wishes!

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Explore through conversation, local knowledge and places that feel personal.

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Your experience is shaped around your interests, pace and plans.

FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

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Travelling to Japan's Best

Explore one of Japan's top 3 cities, and all the country has to offer.

#1

Tokyo

Tiny bars, train-station intensity, and neighborhoods so distinct they each seem to carry their own version of the city.

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Tokyo
#2

Kyoto

Temple paths, seasonal rituals, and quiet corners where beauty feels bound up with habit, timing, and care.

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Kyoto
#3

Osaka

Street food, quick humor, and a warmth that makes the city feel open, lively, and refreshingly unpretentious.

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Osaka

We had a wonderful day with Akari. She was such a great guide. So friendly, knowledgeable and she adapted the tour to exactly what we wanted. We leant so much about the history and culture of Kanazawa. Would definitely recommend this tour esp if you are lucky enough to get Akari!

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Debbie 25 October 2026
Kanazawa

Our tour guide Yuri was fabulous ! She went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and was extremely flexible putting together the perfect itinerary for us. She’s extremely knowledgeable having grown up in Nagasaki and was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. I highly recommend!!

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Rhona 25 October 2026
Nagasaki

Maria was an absolute joy to be with in exploring Osaka!! She gave us great information on the history and cultural traditions. Our lunch was fun and delicious. We would definitely recommend Maria for this private tour.

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Kelly 25 October 2026
Osaka

Mike was awesome. Explained the history of Fukuoka and it’s fascinating traditions. Would have not been able to appreciate the city nearly as much without taking this tour.

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James 24 October 2026
Fukuoka

We really enjoyed our afternoon exploring Fukuoka with Ai. Before the tour, she asked about our interests and preferences and put together an itinerary just for us. She mentioned that her tours are often different depending on her guests, and we appreciated that personal approach. Throughout the tour, Ai shared interesting stories and insights about Japanese culture. At Gokoku Shrine, she explained the tradition of bringing girls at ages 3 and 7 and boys at age 5 to the shrine. We even saw a young boy dressed for the occasion having professional photos taken. It was a nice local touch that we might otherwise have missed. We also appreciated the extra effort Ai put into our visit. She gave us a guidebook and additional information, then followed up with a photo album and restaurant recommendations that considered our different food preferences. Ai was friendly, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. We would happily recommend her to anyone visiting Fukuoka!

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Peter 24 October 2026
Fukuoka

Miki showed us Nagasaki’s highlights in a personalized way, enthousiastic, well informed and well prepared. Miki showed us places we would not have found ourselves, including a perfect coffe stop in the morning and lunch in the afternoon. We had a wonderful day together!

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Rick 24 October 2026
Nagasaki

Yukari was so sweet and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the history and the beautiful Kenroku-en garden with all the various trees, waterfalls and canals! Fortunately the rain held off for a great day!

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Katie 24 October 2026
Kanazawa

Yuzuki was a wonderful guide. We loved how he showed us his town with passion, including hidden places that we would have never found. We can only recommend a walking tour with Yuzuki.

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Tracy 24 October 2026
Kanazawa
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