8 Cultural Tours in Meguro That You Shouldn't Miss

If you see salary-men (men in their suits) coming out from the skyscrapers, heading to have a couple of beers in local izakaya (Japanese bar restaurant) after-hours, you might feel like Deja Vu, which is very similar to the ones you've seen in the movie "Blade Runner". You are in for a local experience - a day to explore the diversity of Tokyo, from high tech to tradition, the contrast of the futuristic aspect to old school life all on this private car service with your private licensed guide. Please select the places you would like to visit or ask your guide to give you recommendation.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Admission to facilities

Join Tokyo's first ever Ramen Tasting Tour! The variety of ramen you'll experience is only possible because all ramen are served in mini bowls. These mini bowls are tour-exclusive and are 1/4th to 1/3rd the size of full ramen. You'll taste 6 wildly different types of delicious ramen at 3 award-winning ramen shops. You even get to choose the 6 ramen from 11 types, via fun, customizable menus. Each ramen boasts unique flavors - whether a salty and spicy fish ramen, or a creamy and savory pork bone ramen. Furthermore, you'll learn all about ramen during the 3 hours - its history and future, how it's prepared, and how to eat it like a true local. Experience ramen like you've never before! * We can request the ramen shops to remove any meat toppings. But please note that all broths are blended with some meat.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, 3-course lunch

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Allow your host to introduce you to the quirky underbelly of one of the world’s most wonderful and outlandish cities as you go to places like the Museum of Parasites (informative, and slightly crawly, we admit) or the crazy, committed cosplay districts like Akihabara. Head to a themed snake cafe where you can cuddle up to a slithery friend over coffee and if that's not for you there’s also hedgehog and owl cafes! Round off your time in Piss Alley which despite its misleading name, is actually a super eccentric alleyway home to many izakaya pubs! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private & personalized itinerary, 4 hours in the city with a host, 2 beers, coffee or soft drinks, 3 tastings of unusual foods, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food & drinks (other than the ones included above), Cover charges to additional venues (other than the one included above), Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

In this 2.5 hour food tour in Ebisu, one of the most lively neighborhoods for local food and bars, enjoy tasting various Japanese foods that are local favorites in the area. Meet your guide at 6:30 PM at Ebisu Station and begin your 2.5 hour food tour by getting acquainted with your tour guide and others in your small group. Spend the next couple of hours roaming this hidden food scene of Tokyo, visiting multiple restaurants and stalls and trying a variety of Japanese food including okonomiyaki, takoyaki and yakitori. Walk around a lively alley with dozens of small shops and bars in the heart of Ebisu, where you will experience how locals spend their evenings after work by enjoying their favorite foods with a beer or sake.

Inclusions: Local guide, Small group tour, Gratuities and local taxes, Food tasting, 1 drink (beer, sake, soda or juice), Dinner, Snacks

Exclusions: Additional drinks (available to purchase; only one drink included), Transportation to/from attractions

Whether you’re planning to live in Tokyo or you’re here to study, work or discover a new culture - we think you’re awesome! We also believe that the best way to feel settled in a new place is to be shown the ropes by somebody who lives there, and that’s where we’d like to help. Join one of our friendly hosts and get to know the city you’ll now be calling home. Explore your new neighborhood, get to grips with the practicalities (how to use public transport) and the way more fun stuff (where your new local ramen shop is). Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: 100% private and personalized experience, 3 hours with a host, Local knowledge, insight and advice, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

This tour is designed to harmonize Japanese nature and culture, in other words, experience Japan itself. Anyone interested in Japanese or Japanese customs will definitely have a fresh discovery.

Inclusions: English guide

Exclusions: Snacks

Komaba, just 5 minutes away from the city center, is home to one of Japan's most prestigious universities, The University of Tokyo. It is a less-known tourist spot filled with Japanese history, including Japanese handcrafts and literature, as well as architecture of both Japanese and Western-style mansions. Different from the touristic hustle and bustle of Tokyo, you will walk through quiet residential areas to the largest mosque in Japan,Tokyo Camii. It has become a Turkish cultural center where many Turkish gather daily. If you’re interested in experiencing some education and a range of cultures, Komaba is the place for you!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van