Tokyo Prefecture Tours, Tickets & Excursions

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!

The experiences I provide are not a form of entertainment or performance. Some experiences do not offer a true Samurai experience because foreign visitors are not familiar with Japanese culture. I believe this should not be the case and teach authentic Japanese swordsmanship and spirit. For those who wish to have a proper experience, or want to study authentic kenjutsu, please come join one of my lessons. The Toyama school of swordsmanship was originally taught by the old Japanese army and was the last Kenjutsu to be used in actual combat. So,Toyama school was developed by combining the specialties of various sword schools. 【attention】 If you would like to use this experience for interviews or various social networking sites, please let us know in advance. If you are informed on the day of the event, it will cause inconvenience to other guests. We will reserve the room for a private party (an additional charter fee will be charged), so please be sure to let us know.

Some group tours can feel impersonal and inflexible. This private tour, however, allows you to explore the Mount Fuji area at your own pace. You'll be picked up from your hotel and chauffeur driven to such viewpoints as Lake Kawaguchi and Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine or Fuji`s 5th Station: the exact itinerary is up to you.

Visit Mt. Takao on a full-day hiking tour from Takaosanguchi Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll first visit the Takao 599 Museum to learn about the nature and wildlife that abounds on the mountain. Then, you’ll buckle up your boots for a hike along the trails to the summit, where Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in the Japanese hot springs.

Join this beginner-friendly nature hiking tour in Okutama, a mountainous area located in the west side of Tokyo, and go on a half-day getaway to refresh yourself!! Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a dedicated guide who will give you detailed insights into Japanese history and culture. Not only will you hike up a beautiful mountain, you'll also be able to visit a traditional Japanese sake brewery which will be a treat for all you sake lovers, as well as a small wasabi shop offering a whole selection of wasabi-based products. After getting sweaty while hiking, you can relax your body and mind by soaking in the hot springs and eating delicious food. Unlike most Onsen facilities in Japan, guests with tattoos are welcomed there, so no need for concern even if you have one! *Transportation, food, hot spring costs are not included in the price. *Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dislikes. *You have to be naked at the hot springs.(male/female are separated)

[Let's play handmade mini shamisen! Traditional music experience workshop] TOKYO SHAMI EXPERIENCE was newly launched last year as a spot where you can enjoy the shamisen more easily and fun! This reservation site has just started in 2020. A new two-hour workshop where everyone can handcraft a mini shamisen, play a few songs, and enjoy a live concert with tea! You can take the instruments you made home and play them at home. Musical instrument workshops that have been featured on TV, magazines, and on the Web. It is perfect for those who want to start a new instrument that people around them do not do much, or those who are interested in Japanese musical instruments but are unable to take a step because of the high threshold. Not only will you be able to play, but also from the history and explanation of the shamisen, everyone can create a shamisen kit and learn how it sounds. Please enjoy the special experience that can enter the world of deep Japanese! * Price with musical instrument

Our Takao mountain tour will take you to a famous 1000 year old temple near the top of Mount Takao. We’ll share legendary stories along the way to the top of the mountain where you will see Mt. Fuji (Weather permitting)

Gyoza is a dumpling made with minced stuffing. They are becoming increasingly popular popular cross the world :) Wouldn't it be wonderful to make Ramen and gyoza at your home? the Ramen soup from the scratch. ・ In Japan, vegetarian food is quite tough to Dashi, soup stock made by mainly bonito frake (it's made out of fish stock).

Find out how locals spend their evenings in Tokyo with this private night tour to the vibrant local neighborhood of Kichijoji. Avoid the language barriers and benefit from having a private guide to translate menus for you. The trip showcases “izakayas” (Japanese pubs) and local spots that you likely wouldn’t find alone—such as 50’s-themed bar—with plenty of tasty snacks along the way.

Get active, explore mountain scenery, and relax in an onsen hot spring on this fantastic combo tour. Escape the crowds of Tokyo’s busy streets and get close to nature on this hike of Mount Takao. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as a guide will lead the way on the mountain trails. Choose to either walk or run up the mountain depending on your fitness levels. Reward your energetic pursuits with a peaceful bath at an onsen hot spring and savor Japanese food at the foot of the mountain.

Creative, craft-loving travelers will love the opportunity to make their very own Daruma dolls in the Chofu neighborhood of Tokyo. These cute, round dolls are considered to be good luck charms, and you can write your own wish on the doll to help it come true. Decorate the doll to your own tastes, and have a unique and personalized souvenir to take home with you.

After picking up from the meeting place at Hino Station, we will head to Hosenji (Zenji) while walking, introducing ourselves and talking about Hino City. Inside, you can tour the garden while enjoying the atmosphere of a local Zen temple. The photo is okay. Next, we will walk to Yasaka Shrine while, and then I will introduce a little about the shrine's manners inside. After that, head to Honjin and go sightseeing inside, you can see the rooms, gardens, and daily necessities that the old samurai of the Edo period used to spend. After that, we will go to the, the handmade udon shop we experience, and actually experience and enjoy the meal. I want you to feel and enjoy all of our experience resources of making traditional Japanese food in a private space, not just a cooking class. Participants will be pleased with the face-to-face experience. If you can make your own original noodles at this shop, it will be one of the world's flour arts.

This is the perfect experience for art lovers looking to explore at their own pace. Enjoy a stress-free visit to Tokyo Fuji Art Museum without having to wait in long ticket lines by pre-booking entry in advance. Once inside the museum, spend time exploring the museum’s artifacts, including seasonal exhibitions.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Tokyo on this private food tour. Eat your way around the Japanese capital as you try 10 of the city's very best street food dishes, hand picked by a local guide who is passionate about Japanese food. Discover new flavors and visit places you'd never find on your own.

This experience is specialized for tameshigiri or test cutting. In tameshigiri ,there are only three types of cuts: Kesagiri (downward diagonal cut), Gyaku-kesa Giri (upward diagonal cut) and Suiheigiri (horizontal cut). If we include cuts from 3 cutting the right and left, there are a total of six cuts. Various techniques are then created from combing these six basic cuts. In this lesson you will try the most basic and fundamental cut the migi kesagiri (right side downward diagonal cut). If you can perform this cut correctly, you will be able to show off to your friends. 【attention】 If you would like to use this experience for interviews or various social networking sites, please let us know in advance. If you are informed on the day of the event, it will cause inconvenience to other guests. We will reserve the room for a private party (an additional charter fee will be charged), so please be sure to let us know.

○ Features of Mt. Takao Night Hike -You can see the beautiful night view and starry sky from the mountain that you can not taste in the daytime. -Mt. Takao climbing with headlights can enjoy extraordinary adventures. ・ Because it is a 1.5-hour one-way hike, you can enjoy it without problems even if you are not physically strong or a beginner at night hike. -Climb in a friendly atmosphere.

Book your Private Departure Transfer from Tachikawa City to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tachikawa City hotel or address and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Immerse yourself in the culture of tea ceremony at a serene Tokyo temple. Enjoy the hands-on experience of learning wagashi making (traditional Japanese sweets) and preparing matcha (specialty green tea) with an expert guide. Participate in a tea ceremony led by a head priest. An experience for those who prefer to do as well as see.

Explore and holiday in Shizuoka by Campervan. Included in this journey are incredible Mt. Fuji views, waterfalls, beautiful shrines, ocean side campsites and so much more. Travel at your own pace and experience incredible places that are beautiful and less travelled.

Explore Hinohara Village, the only remaining village in Tokyo on a leisurely 7 hour tour. Take a stroll with your guide through the rich nature and popular spots in this rustic mountain village located on the western edge of Tokyo. Hinohara Village is a peaceful village located about two hours away from the heart of Tokyo. It is both rich in nature along the Akigawa River that flows through the center, and traditional arts and architecture. It’s full of cultural attractions. On this tour, you will visit Kobayashi's house, Hossawa Falls and Seoto-no-Yu Spa with your personal guide using public transit. Enjoy traditional living in the mountainous area and the four seasons in Tokyo, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This small-group tour in Kichijoji, a trendy neighborhood outside of central Tokyo, stands out by pairing bar-crawling with dinner and one cultural activity of your choice. Visit bars and a sake shop in the Sunroad and Harmonica Yokocho districts, and choose one activity among the following: a Samurai experience, calligraphy workshop, Ikebana workshop, or dancing.

Mt. Takao is located only about an hour away from the center of Tokyo. In 2009, MICHELIN Voyager Pratique Japon, gave Mt. Takao its maximum of three stars and then this mountain is now wonderland to attract foreign visitors.It has an excellent view from the peak (599 meter in high). There is an easy way in climbing to use chair lifts or cable tramway. Even children and elderly people can reach the peak without undue exertion. This mountain also has many historical heritage, such as mountain temple , " Yakuo-in ". At the foot of Mt.Takao, you can see fancy traditional village and you can enjoy shopping for souvenir.

In 2009, MICHELIN Voyager Pratique Japon, gave Mt. Takao its maximum of three stars and then this mountain is now wonderland to attract foreign visitors.It has an excellent view from the peak (599 meter in high). There is an easy way in climbing to use chair lifts or cable tramway. Even children and elderly people can reach the peak without undue exertion. This mountain also has many historical heritage, such as mountain temple , " Yakuo-in ". This temple was founded in 8th century, and accommodates many monks for Zen training (silent meditation in Buddhism). You can enjoy Zen food for lunch.(vegetarian food 2800yen) At the foot of Mt.Takao, you can see fancy traditional village and you can enjoy shopping for souvenir. If you have an interest in hot spring, I can take you to bath house (1000yen). The tour will end at at Takaosanguchi station.