The 10 Best Walking Tours in Chubu, Japan

Learn about the traditional Japanese art, Furoshiki – wrapping presents and objects into a piece of cloth. You will also go shopping for a beautiful furoshiki for your future wrapping needs during this class. Furoshiki skill will revolutionize the way you wrap presents for your dear ones: forget the wrapping paper and instead use a beautiful handkerchief, which can make a great present on its own. Furoshiki features many different ways to wrap a present of any shape and size.

Inclusions: Furoshiki lesson, Shopping experience

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Furoshiki fabric

During this experience, you will learn how to use tools such as G-pens and screen tone to draw manga.  You'll be practicing, drawing and getting feedback from the manga school manager.

Inclusions: Private instructor, Manga tuition, Use of tools

Exclusions: Transport

Take an origami (Japanese traditional art of folding paper to make figures) during your visit to Nagoya to learn how to make simple and complex figures from Origami paper. Origami is an ancient traditional Japanese art of folding paper to make interesting and beautiful figures. In this two hour class you will learn about the history and culture of this unusual art and learn how to make several different kinds of shapes out of paper.

Inclusions: Origami instructor, All materials

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and subway for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Rough estimates below. You need to pay yours and guides., Entrance fee (¥ 500 / each),  Transportation fee (¥ 2000 / each), Food fee (¥ 2500 / each)

You can experience not only History and culture but also local food of Takayama. but not include food(may be you need 1-2 thousands yen) and experience of making Rice cracker.(400yen) sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker This is walking tour around in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

Inclusions: Guide in English

Exclusions: Any other things, Food and experience fee of rice cracker, Food fee

Enjoy having Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings) in front of a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and also you have local sweets & Matcha tea as we walk through Zenkoji temple's town area in Nagano. - Taste 2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings), Miso soup & Soba Tea in a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. - Explore Nagano's back street area, where is not on your guide book and you see 1400 years history of national treasure temple - Having a Matcha tea in the traditional Japanese style tea place. - Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of Nagano outside of your guidebook. - Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture. *Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand*

Inclusions: also includes Miso soup & Soba tea, Matcha Tea & Sweets

Exclusions: Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama! Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

Fresh air, beautiful flowers, picturesque lakes..all set to the backdrop of Japan's most famous mountain – Mount Fuji. On this private 11 hour nature tour, you will get to experience the best of the Mt.Fuji area, with a focus on the outdoors and nature.You will feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo as you picnic amongst wildflowers while taking in the spectacular view of Mt.Fuji.This tour includes a private car or van, and your own personal English speaking guide. Unlike other tours, you will spend plenty of time outside the bus and in the nature.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, English speaking guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees, Entrance Fees to Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Ice Cave, onsen, Mt. Fuji Ropeway ticket (500 yen), Bicycle rental (1,100 yen per person)

You can do Sake Tasting in friendly owner’s brewery, have wonderful local Matsumoto food for lunch and drink great local craft beer. We will walk through famous street in old town as well as hidden places to explore more about Matsumoto city. Of course in this tour you will enjoy Matsumoto castle which is ranked in top 3 beautiful castle in Japan and is a registered National Treasure. - Matsumoto castle entrance fees are included - Sake Tasting - Lunch - Local Craft Beer(1 drink) - Walking through one of the busiest streets in Matsumoto city and you can enjoy Japanese stalls - Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and discover other parts of - Matsumoto outside of your guidebook. - Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture. - Photography Tour / We will be on hand to take some happy snaps(by DSLR camera) which will be shared with you after the tour!

Inclusions: Matsumoto castle entrance fees, Sake tasting, Lunch, Local craft beer(1 drink)

Exclusions: Extra drinks and food (available to purchase), Bullet train tickets and other transportation fees., Meal for infant

Online tour in streaming with expert guide: I am the only foreigner guide with experience in Takayama. I speak Italian, English and Japanese. I have lived in Japan since 2007. More than 20 years in customer service and hospitality. Where and what: Takayama, Japan downtown Sanmachi Suji In this video call I walk through Takayama most famous road. I will present to you the city within 30 minutes from different aspects: Geography Economy Art & Culture History Local crafts, focal foods Introduction to sake making What you need: 1) A pair of headphones with microphone 2) To smartphone / Computer / Laptop 3) One of the apps (Whatzapp, Facetime, Skype) Make sure that the internet connection and video quality works! The price is for device not per person!

Inclusions: Provision of online help service

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