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Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips City Essentials
Tokyo

Your Perfect First Day in Tokyo: Icons, Hidden Gems & Local Tips

5 (668)
3 hours
From   $118.5   per person
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Begin your Tokyo journey with iconic sights, hidden gems, and expert tips from your host, making the city feel familiar from day one.

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

Your First Day in Kyoto: City Essentials and Cultural Insights

5 (598)
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.

Osaka Unlocked: A 3-Hour Introduction to the City City Essentials
Osaka

Osaka Unlocked: A 3-Hour Introduction to the City

5 (254)
3 hours
From   $107   per person
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Jumpstart your Osaka journey with an immersive experience! Navigate easily, explore vibrant streets, and get insider tips on culture and key districts

Your Personalized 4-Hour Tokyo Discovery: Explore, Taste & Wander Icons & Secrets
Tokyo

Tokyo, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

5 (1040)
4 hours
From   $146.5   per person
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Experience Tokyo your way—where ancient temples meet neon-lit streets. Your local host curates every stop to reflect your unique interests.

Half day in Magical Kyoto Icons & Secrets
Kyoto

Kyoto, Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

5 (821)
4 hours
From   $149.5   per person
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Shape your half-day in Kyoto with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and serene paths—crafted by your local host to match what excites you most!

Two women and a man engage in conversation while walking in a park in Kyoto Icons & Secrets
Kyoto

Kyoto’s Best-Kept Secrets: A Hidden Gems Discovery

5 (781)
3 hours
From   $120.5   per person
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Uncover Kyoto’s hidden side with peaceful temples, serene gardens, and quiet canals, all curated to reveal the city’s authentic, crowd-free charm.

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 (228)
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 The Culinary Scene
Osaka

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

5 (160)
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.

Magical Kyoto after dark The Culinary Scene
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!

Mystical Gion: explore the iconic geisha district Stories & Culture
Kyoto

Mystical Gion: explore the iconic geisha district

5 (225)
3 hours
From   $120.5   per person
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Explore Kyoto's most mesmerizing district, see stunning temples, traditional shops, and maybe even the odd geisha hurrying to her next appointment

Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season Stories & Culture
Tokyo

Tokyo in pink: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season

4.9 (68)
4 hours
From   $198.38   per person
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Experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a serene hanami picnic

Shopping in glitzy Ginza Stories & Culture
Tokyo

Shopping in glitzy Ginza

5 (36)
3 hours
From   $118.5   per person
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Explore beyond the glitz of luxury boutiques to discover unique shops, chic cafes, spectacular modern architecture, and surprising art installations

Arashiyama: Japan’s Garden of Eden Beyond the City
Kyoto

Arashiyama: Japan’s Garden of Eden

5 (144)
6 hours
From   $255   per person
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Explore Arashiyama's instagrammable bamboo forest, historic temples and gardens, and one of Japan's most famous and iconic bridge

Day trip to coastal Kamakura Beyond the City
Tokyo

Day trip to coastal Kamakura

5 (42)
8 hours
From   $297.5   per person
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Get a taste of ancient Japan in Kamakura. Marvel at the iconic Great Buddha, visit beautiful shrines and temples and stroll around the bustling town

Cruise stop-over: day trip to Kyoto from Kobe port Beyond the City
Kobe

Cruise stop-over: day trip to Kyoto from Kobe port

5 (42)
8 hours
From   $325.5   per person
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Discover Kyoto’s traditions and ancient culture on a day trip from Kobe Port.

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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

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Jane 29 April 2026

We had a delightful day from start to finish with Marina. She started our day by taking us to interesting places in the market to eat and clearly explained how things worked there. Not only did she hold our attention for hours while showing us the old world of Geisha and Samurai, but she intelligently answered every one of our questions- & we had a number of not so obvious questions. Marina’s English is great and very easy to understand. She is warm and lovely to be with. I highly recommend her.

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Liliane 29 April 2026

Milo was a most congenial host is knowledge was great and took it slow because im not a great walker he knew the little details about the gion area which i lapped up with enthusiasm it was an amazing tour thank you Milo

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Andrew 29 April 2026

Going on the subway. Seeing the Temples.

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Kelsi 28 April 2026

Zarina was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a great time exploring Otaru. Highly recommend.

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Oscar 28 April 2026

Yuko was terrific! She was very helpful in not only guiding us and explaining local culture but she gave us great suggestions, Would highly recommend her.

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Alfred 28 April 2026

Ryan was an outstanding guide and made the entire day feel effortless. He connected with us right away, kept everything organized without rushing, and shared just the right amount of insight at each stop. He also took us to a fantastic restaurant for lunch that we never would have found on our own. The Shinkansen from Kobe to Kyoto was a highlight in itself, and Ryan made sure we experienced it the right way. We covered a lot in Kyoto without it ever feeling overwhelming, which really speaks to how well he managed the day. If you have the chance to tour with him, take it.

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Paul 28 April 2026

Notre visite a été extrêmement intéressante grâce à notre guide Karolina elle est dynamique et elle nous a aidée bien comprendre l’importance de cette magnifique ville. Je recommande à tout les visiteurs de prendre ce type d’excursion vous en sortirez grandi et surtout bien informé! N’hésitez pas à demander Karolina elle est vraiment fantastique! Our visit was extremely interesting thanks to our guide Karolina. She's dynamic and helped us truly understand the importance of this magnificent city. I recommend this type of tour to all visitors; you'll come away enriched and, above all, well-informed! Don't hesitate to ask for Karolina; she's truly fantastic!

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Greg 28 April 2026

We totally enjoyed this tour, our guide thoroughly researched our areas of interest and took us on a well guided 6 hr adventure from start to finish. We would totally recommend Kirsten for those looking to explore Kobe.

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