The best part of this private sushi class is that you do not just watch someone prepare lunch. You shape rolls and authentic nigiri yourself, then sit down to eat what you made in Asakusa, a short walk from Sensoji Temple. Instructors such as Yui, Masaki, and Ayu are known for patient, cheerful teaching, though…
Asakusa is at its best when you approach it on foot. This 90-minute walk follows the Sumida River toward Senso-ji Temple, then threads through Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Street. I like the route’s mix of open river views and old Tokyo streets, and I like that a small group of no more than 10 people…
Mount Fuji is the star here, but the real strength is the freedom to shape your day around Lake Kawaguchi. I like the private vehicle and hotel pickup, which spare you the fuss of figuring out regional trains, buses, and several separate tickets. I also like the choice of attractions, from seasonal flowers at Oishi…
Mount Fuji is the star, but the best feature of this day is the freedom to see it from several angles without managing trains, buses, and transfers. You can pair Hakone’s volcanic Ropeway and Owakudani Valley with Fuji viewpoints, or spend more time around the lakes and villages. I like the private pickup in Tokyo…
Tokyo changes character as you climb. From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, you look across Shinjuku’s packed towers. From Tokyo Tower, the view feels more classic and central. At Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo spreads out beneath you in every direction. This tour gives you three distinct readings of one huge city, rather than one quick trip…
Kamakura gives you Japan in a compact, rewarding package: old temples, a sea-facing Buddhist sanctuary, a giant bronze Buddha, and quiet lanes that feel far removed from Tokyo. This private day trip makes the journey easy with Tokyo pickup and air-conditioned transport, then brings you to four of the area’s best-known sights. I like the…
Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s best places to wear a kimono, and RikaWafuku puts you right beside Kaminarimon, the red gate leading toward Sensoji Temple. You arrive with nothing but yourself, choose from more than 500 kimono and yukata designs, and leave dressed for a stroll through one of Tokyo’s most photogenic districts. I like…
Carving your own Hanko seal turns a small souvenir into something you made with your own hands. At this private Asakusa workshop, you shape a piece of natural wood, carve a name or pattern into it, and take home a working Japanese seal. I like the personal help from the artisan, especially since carving small…
Mt. Fuji rarely gives you the whole show on demand, but this private day trip gives you many good places to try. You can look for the mountain from Chureito Pagoda, the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, and the Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, while your driver handles the long roads from Tokyo. I like the…
Nakameguro’s cherry trees frame the whole experience, but the real surprise is how much this short walk can teach you about sake. Certified sake sommelier Stephanie Haddad leads you along the Meguro River to a private-feeling hanami spot, where you can taste several bottles rather than knock back one cup as a shot. I like…
Neighbourhood walks, counter seats, sumo mornings and day trips to the mountains.