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Fans of Studio Ghibli’s films won’t want to miss the opportunity to see the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo! Admission to the museum is by advance reservation only and tickets cannot be purchased on site at the museum. Book your tickets (including optional small group 1.5 hour tour) early with Japan Awaits to secure your spot and experience what the Ghilbi Museum has to offer!

Take a tour of Kyoto's famous Gion district and learn all about the mysterious geisha traditions of the area. Your local guide will tell you about the traditions from an insider perspective, as it can be difficult for outsiders to access geisha culture otherwise. At the same time you'll explore Gion's beautiful streets, temples, shrines, and shops, for a comprehensive overview of historic Kyoto.

Learn to draw manga from a professional manga artist in Nakano. During this class, use the manga tools provided to you, such as screen tone, manga pens and ink and manga paper. Whether you're just starting out or a practicing manga artist who would like to hone your skills, the instructor will tailor their teaching to your skills. Take home your completed piece of art as a souvenir.

Learn about a life of grandeur in 19th-century Penang on a tour of Cheong Fatt Tze, aka the Blue Mansion. Book admission to the famed George Town landmark and gain insight into its eclectic architecture and heritage, based on the lavish lifestyle of its former resident.

Discover the art of ‘shibori’ during this 30 to 60-minute scarf-making class in Kyoto. Learn about Japanese culture from your knowledgable guide and become versed in one of the country’s many art forms. Use traditional tools and fabrics to make your scarf, then take this memorable handmade souvenir home with you to show your friends and family.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Kuala Lumpur from the Observation Deck of the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. Private transport with a professional driver lets you sightsee around the city as well as to Batu Caves. Visit sites of historical value such as Merdeka Square (Independence Square) and the National Mosque, and shop at Central Market or the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Then head to Batu Caves and climb the 272 steps to its Hindu shrine.

If you only have one day at the Taj Mahal, don’t spend it waiting outside in line. Beat the crowds with these time-saver, skip-the-line admission tickets, and enter directly inside the world-renowned Mughal monument. Upgrade to include your own private guide, or round-trip vehicle transfers from Delhi, Agra, or Jaipur.

It runs daily in English, Spanish and French (by appointment). With a guide that knows Akihabara thoroughly, you will experience Akihabara now that you can not understand only with the guidebook and the net. We have a track record of providing this experience in Akihabara for more than 10 years, with flexible staff that can be widely accepted from children to the elderly. Some of the guides are cosplayers. I look forward to seeing you!

Get ready for the ultimate Okinawa adventure. Enjoy the unusual and fun experience of being able to dress up in costume as you tour a city. Choose from a variety of anime, comic, or games character outfits, and explore the highlights of Okinawa in street go-karts. Take the stress out of navigating, as your guide will lead the way, and you’ll see multiple highlights in a day, such as Senagajima Island, and Kokusai Main Street.

Experience the culture and history of the Phillipines with this guided countryside tour. Travel through the Bohol region to visit sites including the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church marking the Spanish colonial era. Explore gorgeous nature on a cruise of the Loboc River while indulging in local cuisine. Meet native primates at the Tarsier Conservation Area, before admiring the sunset from the Chocolate Hills.

Being such a densely populated city, it can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have a stress-free visit with no waiting around. Your pre-booked entry can be accessed by using your passport near the main entrance, close to Tiananmen Gate. You’ll then have the freedom to walk around the palace complex and admire pagodas and beautiful architecture.

Discover Osaka’s highlights on this quirky Go Kart tour. Be photo-ready, as there are plenty of funny character costumes to choose from. It’s a hassle-free tour as Go Kart rental, costume rental, insurance, and fuel are included. See lots of Osaka’s top sites like Tsutenkaku Tower, and Kitashinchi area, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group, as it’s a small-group tour. A valid driving license and international license with Japanese translation is required.

The beautiful World Heritage Sites of Himeji Catle and Enkyoji Temple are distinctive sights in the city of Himeji and not to be missed on this exclusive private tour. Learn about the standout white walls of the castle contain warfare equipment that once belonged to a samurai over 400 years ago, from an expert. Meanwhile Enkyoji Temple, one of the largest temples in Japan, is located in nearby Mt. Shosha. Here, you can breathe fresh mountain air and take photos to remember the moment.

If you're planning a short stay in Bangkok, make the most of your visit with a private tour to the Thai capital’s most important temples and palaces. The sprawling city can be overwhelming to navigate, but a personal driver and guide takes the stress out of getting around so you can easily fit in stops at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, an amulet market, and other must-see landmarks.

Traditional Japanese crafts are tricky for outsiders to try their hand at. This class at the Kyoto Shibori Museum guides you through the technique of how to dye a silk scarf using the kyo-arashi shibori method. You can customize your scarf to your own color preferences and leave with an elegant scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. While your fabric is drying, you are free to browse the museum displays and try on a shibori kimono.

Discover Tokyo at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Rather than rushing from place to place in a big group, this audio tour allows you to spend more time at the places you are interested in, from the Meiji-Jingu Shrine to the Odaiba district and Ueno Park, and skip past places that don't interest you.

Choose convenient options of Guided tour making easy to accommodate with skip the long lines and explore Taj and Agra Fort learning about the history of the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.

Explore the vibrant and colorful markets of the Kingdom’s vibrant and colorful capital on this morning markets and street art tour. Mornings are the best time to experience Phnom Penh’s markets—especially the local ones, where you’ll be the only out-of-towners. Get a taste for the city’s specialities with breakfast and snacks from local stalls, followed by an underground street art tour, where you’ll go mural-spotting before visiting a few galleries.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for top 16 tourist attractions in around Seoul Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location. • Simply use our personally created itinerary (if required). • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. It can be listened online in any devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) • Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with (should be selected at the time of booking) • It is one of the best options with lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility on their tour. • If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries, we will answer in your language instantly.

Discover the best of Kuala Lumpur in just one day by booking this private tour from Singapore. You'll be picked up from your Singapore hotel and taken on a comfortable journey to Kuala Lumpur where you will enjoy such attractions as the Batu Caves and Petronas Towers and visit such local hotspots as food markets and temples. The itinerary is customizable so that you can choose how you spend your day.

See the highlights of Chiang Mai with the benefit of your own private guide who shows you around this vibrant city in northern Thailand. Go through the old city center and beyond to explore glittering temples, bustling markets, and museums that cover architecture and culture. Entrance tickets are included, along with light refreshments.

Explore the Golden Triangle of India with ease on a private 2-day tour that travels round-trip from Delhi. Visit Agra to see UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. In Jaipur, take in monuments such as Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Transportation and local guides are included. Book your own hotel, or select the option with hotel accommodation.

Watch the evening border closing ceremony at the Attari-Wagha border, just outside of Amritsar, with this tour. Every evening, Indian and Pakistani border guards ceremonially close the border with an energetic ceremony complete with military kicks and stunts, shouts, and formations, wrapping the choreographed ceremony up with a lowering of the two country's flags.

Commemorate your Bali adventure with stunning photos for your albums, family emails, and social media feeds on this photography tour. Travel to some of Bali’s photogenic highlights with a photographer on hand to shoot every moment. Walk around the rolling rice terraces of Tegalalang, then head to Alas Harum for a dedicated photoshoot. Meet birds, swing over the trees and immerse yourself in the jungle – all while your photographer documents your experience.