The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Yokohama, Kanto

Explore Tokyo whilst your ship docks off at Yokohama port city. With one of our hosts by your side, visit some of the sites you’ve been dying to see, like Tokyo Tower or Senso-ji Temple. Perhaps you’d like to take a step into old Tokyo? Visit a historic neighborhood where you can partake in a tea ceremony or try some authentic Japanese food. Whatever you’d like to do, we’re here for you, and we’ll get you back on deck in time. 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: 100% private and personalized itinerary, 10 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized, Transport to and from Yokohama Port (Via Train and Taxi- it's quicker!), Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience, Gratuities (optional)

From scenic harbor views and tranquil temples to neon-lit amusement parks and buzzing neighborhoods- there's so much to see in Yokohama and while it is impossible to see it all in half a day, with one of our hosts by your side you certainly can try! You could discover the historic Sankeien Garden or seek your thrills at the neon-lit amusement park of Yokohama Cosmoworld. Wander the winding alleyways of Chinatown or eat the best ramen in town at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum- the choice is yours. 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: Private and personalized experience, 4 hours with a host, 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)

If you have only one day to visit somewhere outside of Tokyo, Kamakura is the place to go! See the ancient capital of Kamakura, a seaside town of temples and wooded hills sometimes referred to Kyoto of eastern Japan. Then check out the bay area of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city. We have a list of professional guides in different languages to make your day fun and memorable. A chauffeured private tour is a perfect way to see Kamakura and Yokohama as it is not easy to get around in these two cities on your own using public transport in a limited time. Enjoy round trip transportation from your accommodation in a private vehicle. Relax on a full day excursion without being pressed for time or annoyed by others who you don’t know as it happens in group tours. *Select the places you want to visit and make a total of 6 hours *Customize your Kamakura, Yokohama tour according to your interests *Guide can give you recommendations to build your own itinerary *Round trip transportation

Inclusions: Van, highway toll, parking, gasoline, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Sankeien is known as one of the great Japanese garden in Japan. It is very sophisticatedly designed and photogenic. However, many people might not know that this place have an amazing collection of traditional Japanese architecture some even can dating back to 1457. Why was it collected here and who was Mr Sankei? How would you appreciate the Japanese style houses/ temples and what's so special about it? Let me explain about this garden from the very basic questions such as how is Japanese garden and architecture made and you will be an expert at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Entry to Sankeien garden, Matcha green tea

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

You couldn't see everything Yokohama has to offer in one day but with one of our hosts by your side, you can tap into its essence and see what makes it so special. From old temples nestled in dense bamboo groves and expansive gardens framed by vast mountains and scenic harbors to neon-lit streets flanked with trendy shops and bustling, colorful markets, there is something for everyone here. You could stroll along Ōsanbashi Pier, navigate the tangled alleyways of Yokohama Chinatown or zen out at the Hokokuji temple- this day is all about you. 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 your way.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 8 hours with a host, 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 (additional to those provided in the experience), Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

Discover Fabulous Yokohama! Private tour of Kirin beer factory from Minatomirai,Yokohama by ferry. It will be absolutely one of unforgettable Experiences in Yokohama. Some of the highlights include; • Cruise to Kirin Beer Factory from Yokohama bay. • Beautiful scenery of Yokohama from cruise ship. • Guaranteed reservation of beer factory tour.  • Kirin Beer Factory tour with English speaking guide from beginning to end. • Free beer tasting, up to 3 beers. Maximum group size is 5 for this private tour. Please note Ferry gets cancelled in bad weather.  In that case we will use train instead, and you will be notified by email at least 2 hours before tour starts. In any case, transportation costs are included in the tour. 

Inclusions: Round-trip ferry or train fare if ferry gets cancelled., Beer tasting - up to 3 beers, Guided tour of the beer factory, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

This tour is a self-guided tour of Sankeien Garden（三溪園）. 横浜・三溪園の音声ガイドツアーです。 You can enjoy the audio guided tour of Sankeien Garden at your pace by installing an app on your smartphone. Experience the beauty of Sankeien garden architecture and learn the interesting history and culture hidden there.

Inclusions: Audio walking tour, GPS oriented map, Offline compatible, 50min worth audio guide, 28 sections of audio guided point of interest, Tour around at your own pace

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Kamakura is such a compact city that you can see the whole area within a day. One of the representative sight-seeing spots is Big Image of Buddha in Kotokuin temple. From there, you can travel almost all the famous temples for six hours. Many historical sites are covered in public transportation services. On the way to Hachimangu, we can enjoy shopping on KOMACHI street. While walking through the street, we can feel something different from the western culture. In this area, there are many valuable temples and shrines within a walk. So, we can visit many historical temples and shrines such as so-called hydrangea temple and bamboo grove temple. All these temples are located in calm environment, so you will feel like being in KAMAKURA ZEN Buddhism style. About 1 hour from JR Kita Kamakura station, we will visit the 2nd largest city YOKOHAMA. This time, we will stop over at China town in ISHIKAWA cho in Yokohama. We can enjoy a variety of Chinese cuisines for reasonable prices.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Public transportation to/from (customers), Lunch and afternoon tea

Wow, so you are planning on visiting Yokohama. As Japan's second largest city you may need some help kickstarting your trip amid the neon-lit streets flanked with hundreds of restaurants and shops, expansive parks, vibrant markets and towering skyscrapers. Fear not! One of our friendly hosts will help you get to grips with life in Yokohama. Whether it’s coming to terms with navigating the subway or exploring a neighborhood like Chinatown, your host is there to ensure not a second of your vacation goes to waste! 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: Private and personalized experience, 3 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

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