Top Japan Cultural & Theme Tours

Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament

• 446 Reviews
• Witness one of Japan’s most iconic cultural expressions at an exhilarating sumo tournament in Tokyo. Set the scene before the tournament by visiting the informative Sumo Museum to see fascinating collections of memorabilia then feel the energizing pre-match atmosphere on the subway as you ride to the ‘kokugikan’ (sumo amphitheater) to see a selection of atmospheric sumo matches. Enhance your experience by upgrading to include a delicious dinner of traditional Japanese dishes at a local restaurant.
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Kyoto Cultural Forest, Shrine and Temple Tour with Options

• 16 Reviews
• This guided tour helps you discover lots of Kyoto’s dispersed temples, shrines, and cultural attractions in one day. You’ll save time researching and planning your trip, by having the itinerary organized for you. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned coach, and it’ll be a hassle-free day with a guarantee to skip the lines. Highlights include Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, the Inari Shrines, Sagano Bamboo Forest, and Kyoto Cultural Forest.
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Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Film Appreciation Tour including Lunch

• 244 Reviews
• Experience the magic of Studio Ghibli during an enchanting tour to the Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain insight into the history of the magical movies during the comfortable journey to Mitaka, and then set out to explore the Ghibli Museum independently. Convenient transportation from Tokyo is included on this tour, as well as entrance fees. On Mondays, your visit to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum will be substituted by a visit to Jindaiji Temple or Takahata Fudoson Temple.Please note: The order of the tour itinerary will be changed from January 2019. You'll visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum after lunch first, and then head to the Ghibli Museum. Time at Ghibli Museum will be extended to 2.5 hours.
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Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo

• 324 Reviews
• See the highlights of Kyoto on a full-day tour from Tokyo. Learn about the history of the region from your guide as you visit top attractions including Mt Fuji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangen-do Hall, and Kioyomizu-dera Temple. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Kyoto, and take a round-trip ride on the super-speed bullet train.
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Half Day Small-Group Kyoto Cultural Tour

• 293 Reviews
• Discover the stunning Zen gardens, colorful temples and ancient shrines of Kyoto on this 3.5-hour, small-group walking tour that’s limited to just 12 participants. Experience the elegant architecture and sublime religious monuments of this historic Japanese city, once the imperial capital, as you join a guide on visits to the Gion Geisha district, Tofukuji Temple and more. This small-group Kyoto experience also includes snacks and all entrance fees.
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Watch Morning Practice at a Sumo Stable in Tokyo

• 114 Reviews
• Visit a sumo training center in Tokyo to observe the morning practice. Spend approximately two hours watching the sumo wrestlers train and observe the rules and regulations of sumo. It’s a rare chance for visitors to glimpse this exclusive world, and a fascinating window into a Japanese tradition.
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Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver

• 1 Review
• Explore the best that Tokyo has to offer on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Choose from a set itinerary or customize your own with your English-speaking driver to see the locations of the most interest to you. Visit key landmarks like Sensoji Temple, the Skytree building, the Shibuya crossing, and more as you listen to commentary about the history and culture of the city.
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Nagano Private Two Day Tour with Guide, Private Vehicle and Overnight at Ryokan

• 5 Reviews
• Discover Nagano’s many highlights on this private two day tour. Save time planning transport, as a driver and private vehicle is included. You’ll have a guide to show you around on the first day, and then free time to explore on the second day. Overnight stay in a Japanese Ryokan, entrance fees to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, and a private onsen experience is included, making it the ultimate hassle-free tour.
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KAWAII MONSTER CAFE and Robot Show Ticket Package including Lunch/Dinner

• 5 Reviews
• If you’re looking to experience the weird and wonderful side of Tokyo, combine lunch at Kawaii Monster Cafe with a guaranteed ticket to the renowned Robot Restaurant cabaret show by booking in advance. Located in the vibrant Harajuku district of Japan’s capital, Kawaii Monster Cafe serves up a visual feast of food and decor inspired by everything colorful and cute. Bypass long lines and head straight inside the popular venue for a quirky 3-course lunch and drink before witnessing the wackiest cabaret performance of your life at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku.  
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Challenge Sumo Wrestlers and Enjoy a Chanko Lunch

• 36 Reviews
• Eat, train and fight like a real Japanese sumo wrestler during this 2-hour sumo demonstration and authentic ‘Chanko Nabe’ (hotpot) lunch. Discover the history, training and rules behind the typical sumo match as you watch three real clashes. You can even try it yourself during a skirmish with a retired wrestler. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, dig into a tasty Chanko Nabe lunch, a filling meal of hotpot, rice, miso, salad, French fries and more, used by these hulking fighters to gain weight. Admission to the demonstration and lunch are both covered.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island Tour from Hiroshima

• 146 Reviews
• Discover two of Japan’s most spectacular sights on a captivating tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe. Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride and absorb the natural splendor of the region’s scenery on this enriching excursion.
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Pre-Order request for Studio Ghibli Museum – including Ticket delivery

• 1 Review
• The worldwide popularity of the Studio Ghibli Museum means that admission tickets, which can only be bought in advance, often sell out. Guarantee your entry to the museum, which imitates animated film sets from classic films such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, by booking your tickets in advance. This convenient package includes the delivery of the tickets to your accommodation, allowing you to skip the stress of finding a meeting point.
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Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour

• 44 Reviews
• Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this 3.5-hour exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A included guide will accompany you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.
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Visit to Sumo Morning Practice

• 1 Review
• Get ‘big in Japan’ during this 3-hour insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head. Who knows: you might even get to witness a future tournament champion. A guide is also included to help you gain access and follow the proceedings.
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Maiko Performance with Kaiseki Dinner in Kyoto

• 78 Reviews
• Immerse yourself in the beguiling beauty of the ‘maiko’ (apprentice geisha) scene during an exquisite evening of culture and cuisine at Gion Hatanaka. Gain fascinating insight into ancient Japanese customs as you chat with maikos and capture photographs to immortalize your memorable evening. Sip on a selection of unlimited drinks and pleasure your palate with delicacies inspired by ‘kaiseki’ cuisine, a traditional Japanese cooking style. Enhance your cultural experience of Japan on this enriching evening tour.
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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

• Sightsee through Kansai’s most scenic areas, seeing iconic landmarks in Nara and Kyoto in one day, without the hassle of changing trains or getting lost. With pickup times in either Osaka or Kyoto, board a convenient tour bus to visit the 1000 vermilion gates of Fushimi-Inari Shrine, scenic Nara Park, beautiful Arashiyama, and more.
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Full-Day Tour of Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple and Sake in Nagano

• 59 Reviews
• See two of the top attractions near Nagano on this 8-hour excursion, including a visit to the area’s famous snow monkeys and a stop at the serene Zenko-ji temple. Travel along a beautiful forest trail to the home of the snow monkeys of Jigokudani, a group of local macaques known for their willingness to live in the snow and bathe in the local hot spring. Then, enjoy a break for a tasty lunch before continuing to the tranquil grounds of Zenko-ji, a lovely religious site known for its historic Buddhist statue. Finally, indulge in a sake tasting nearby, for a taste of Nagano.
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Kyoto Samurai Experince

• 6 Reviews
• Immerse yourself in Samurai history and culture during this 2-hour Samurai experience at a traditional Kyoto Samurai House. Under the guidance of an expert Samurai instructor, learn the philosophies of Bushido, the ‘Way of the Warrior; handle a real katana sword; and take part in a Zen meditation session.
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Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

• 61 Reviews
• Enjoy a memorable rickshaw ride through the streets of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most picturesque and historic neighborhoods, on this easily-customizable 30-min, 45-min, 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour tour offering several different ride lengths. Sit back and relax as your knowledgeable driver peddles you past some of the city’s iconic sites, lovely gardens, towering skyscrapers and historic shops, passing cherry and maple trees as you go. It’s a great way to take a relaxed, informative, ride through this atmospheric area of Tokyo.
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Private Dinner with a Geisha

• 6 Reviews
• Immerse yourself in quintessential Japanese culture during a private 3-hour tour and dining experience with a geisha. In Kyoto, considered the birthplace of geisha culture, you’ll explore the historic Gion area and dine on a multi-course meal at either a Japanese restaurant or tea house, accompanied by a ‘maiko’ (apprentice geisha) or ‘geiko’ (fully-trained geisha).
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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour Including Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Osaka

• 207 Reviews
• See all of Kyoto and Nara’s spectacular sights on a full-day sightseeing tour of the cities from Osaka. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich historical heritage of the region’s legendary landmarks. Begin your cultural excursion with a guided tour of the ancient Nijo Castle, and then absorb the aesthetic majesty of both Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Revitalize with a traditional Japanese lunch then explore nearby Nara, home to majestic monuments like the Great Buddha of Tadoi-ji Temple and Kasuga Shrine.
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Tuna Auction Viewing & Insider Tour at Toyosu Fish Market

• Don’t just see Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market as a tourist, see it through the eyes of a Tokyo fish trader with this early morning visit to a tuna auction. Giving you access to the auction with accurate translations of the events, the experience offers an authentic insight into the everyday workings of the city’s famous fish market. You’ll also get the lowdown on the market’s history along with breakfast and a visit to the market itself.
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Half Day Tour in Hiroshima Downtown

• It is the same as the first city to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon. It is said that plants would grow up for 75 years in future. in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu. We can learn what happened at that day and think about what we can do for the future generations. You can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a lot of green as well.
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Enchanted Time with Maiko: Main Tour

• 1 Review
• For many years, Geisha have learned to entertain their guests through games, song, dance, and conversation. Get to know the Maiko, or Geisha apprentice, and enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner in a tatami room. Watch an authentic Maiko performance, and learn ozashiki asobe, or party games. Enjoy unlimited drinks during the evening in a comfortable atmosphere.
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