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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1885 reviewsRide to Daikoku with Tokyo’s Ultimate JDM Fleet
Ride Tokyo’s ultimate JDM fleet with our multilingual team. Ride in our exclusive’s skyline r34 and discover Tokyo’s legendary car culture with us! (This experience is not a taxi service.)
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviewsStep into sumo at Shinjuku club
Sit ringside for live practice-style bouts, ask questions through an English-speaking host and try a playful challenge with working sumo wrestlers.
5 out of 5 average rating, 501 reviewsExplore Mount Fuji Lakes & Countryside by E-Bike
Experience Mt. Fuji’s foothills and lakeside beauty by comfortable pedal-assisted e-bike.
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsStep Into the World of Sumo in Shibuya
Step into the world of sumo in Shibuya with live demonstrations, sacred rituals, exciting matches, a fun sumo challenge, photo opportunities, and English guidance in an intimate venue.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 732 reviewsExplore Tokyo by go-kart（Driving Documents Needed）
IMPORTANT: Guests need a valid 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit, Original License and passport to participate. Drive by top landmarks like Toyosu, Ginza, Asakusa and more.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviewsKyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World
Explore Gion with Michael’s local guide team, from Shirakawa and geisha culture to historic temples, shrines and Nene no Michi. Discover the stories and traditions behind Kyoto’s iconic district.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2059 reviewsExplore Kyoto in a Kimono
Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviewsTokyo: Daikoku JDM Car Meet in the Famous 303 GTRs
Embark on the ultimate GTR experience, where speed and style collide under the glow of the city's neons. Take the seat our stand-out wrapped cars with Jeremy and Hiko on the winding highways of Tokyo.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviewsTokyo : Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift Experience
Join Tokyo's elite JDM night & car meet. Ride tuned JDM cars, feel engine roar & turbo flutter to legendary Daikoku PA. Cruise Wangan neon streets with an insider. Pro photos at Tokyo tower.
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsFrom Tokyo: Explore Mt Fuji’s Iconic Views
Explore Mt Fuji’s Iconic Views from Tokyo on a Bus Tour with your English speaking guide. Experience Mt Fuji scenery at Lake Kawaguchiko, explore Oshino Hakkai, and enjoy local Hoto cuisine.
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New place to stayWe'll take you on a stylish tour of Izu Hakone in a Porsche convertible
Starting from Atami Station, we will take you to the historic and traditional Izu Peninsula and the famous spots of Hakone in a classic Porsche, with the top down open, while taking commemorative photos. There are four seasons in Japan, and we would like to choose a route that suits the season. If you have any requests, we will try to accommodate them as much as possible.
New place to stayOsaka & Nara Highlights: Full-Day Private Car Tour
Move seamlessly by private car from castle grounds to bustling food stalls, neon canals and midcentury streets, then step into Nara Park and Todaiji temple.
New place to stayPremium History Tour: Learn Japanese History on an Imperial Palace Run and Uncover the Bond Between the Emperor and the People
"Run Through History: The Emperor, Samurai, and the Soul of Japan" (Run Through History: The Emperor, Samurai, and the Soul of Japan) This is not just running as a sport, but a premium running tour that satisfies intellectual curiosity by exploring the historical sites around the Imperial Palace and unraveling the "bond between the Emperor and the people," which is at the heart of the Japanese nation. A premium running tour that satisfies intellectual curiosity by unraveling "the bond between the Emperor and the people."
New place to stayTokyo JDM Night Drive Experience
Gear up with a Japanese car culture insider, cruise the C1 route and Rainbow Bridge, then roll in,at one of the biggest and most famous car meet-up place called Daikoku to feel the JDM Vibes.
New place to stayTokyo Drift in Nissan Forza Horizon 34 Daikoku PA
Explore Tokyo under the lights of the night in the legendary Nissan Skyline 34! Check out the famous Daikoku PA, get an up-close look at the JDM scene, and take amazing photos at the city's most iconic spots.
New place to stayExplore Osaka: Must-See Highlights Private Tour
Circle moats and stone ramparts, step onto the Umeda Sky Building views, then thread through Kuromon market, Shinsekai, Namba Yasaka Shrine and Dotonbori lights.
New place to stayHakodate: Private Shore Excursion
Ride with a professional driver from Motomachi slopes and Goryokaku Park to the morning seafood market, red brick warehouses and Mount Hakodate’s famous night view. Lastly, we will drop you off.
New place to stayExplore the quiet winter of Naoshima with a former Benesse House staff member. Art and beautiful scenery. Admission included.
Have you experienced Naoshima in winter? Because there are fewer tourists in winter, you can take your time to enjoy even the art pieces that are usually crowded with people in a quiet setting. On an island enveloped in tranquility, you will view every single work of art and, together with your host, a former Benesse House staff member, unravel their backgrounds and stories. Finally, let's take in the breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea, where the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the setting sun intersect, a sight that can only be seen in winter. Take home the memories of a special day spent on Naoshima in winter.
New place to stayDotonbori Family Tour & Photoshoot with Frame Gift
Explore Dotonbori's neon and Hozenji's lantern-lit lanes with a local guide who photographs your whole group along the way. 50+ edited photos by the next morning, plus a framed print.
New place to stayTravel back in time to a romantic night in old Japan. A journey to immerse yourself in the story of Japanese dance and encounter Japanese beauty and the spirit of Zen
Would you like to step into a night of romance in old Japan? Step into an actual Japanese dance studio that has been in use for 60 years. Beginning with a quiet meditation with incense and bells, you will follow the love story of one woman and experience the choreography of Japanese dance that expresses old-fashioned love divination and storytelling. After that, you will watch a performance by a certified Japanese dance master up close. Finally, you will use sumi ink to paint your feelings on a sheet of colored paper. Take home the beauty of Japan along with the lingering impression of the story.
