Create Your Own Itinerary
We offer a unique service that allows you to combine a variety of activities to create a personalized tour itinerary. Whether you're interested in cultural experiences, culinary adventures, or outdoor activities, you can tailor your itinerary to suit your preferences.
You can select from optional tours below, and our team will help you plan the perfect trip. Enjoy the freedom to design your own travel experience, ensuring it meets all your interests and needs. All tours include English-speaking driver/guide, private vehicle and hotel pick-up and drop-off services.
Optional Tours
Sumo Morning Practice
Iaido Experience
Kimono Experience
Soba Making
Wadaiko Drumming Experience
Ramen Making
Sushi Making
Tea Ceremony
Custom Private Tour Idea
Sumo Morning Practice
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
About this experience
This tour starts with visiting a sumo stable for you to watch the wrestlers’intense morning training. Witness the power of well-trained bodies colliding with each other, and experience up close the splashing sweat, heavy breathing, and the wrestlers’ master’s harsh tone resonating in the stable. The intensity and passion of sumo wrestling is truly not something that can be conveyed and felt through television.
Iaido Experience
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Iaido is a traditional Japanese martial art in which students learn the spirit and sword techniques to use their spirit to subdue the opponent and instantly take control with a sword in the event of an unexpected encounter with an enemy in everyday life. Through the Iaido experience, you can learn not only how to use a sword, but also the Bushido spirit (Samurai spirit). At the end of the experience, you will use a serious sword to cut the straw.
About this experience
Iaido experience usually lasts about 2 hours.
First watch the DVD and learn about Iaido and its history. After that, you will change into a kimono and hakama and learn how to act as a samurai.
Then, you will practice zazen meditation to calm yourself down and move on to basic techniques.
Master Kata and watch the master's Iaido demonstration!
After practicing trial cutting techniques And finally, it’s time for makiwaragiri! It's going to be a blast, but be careful not to get hurt here. The awards ceremony will be held and everyone will get a certificate and take a commemorative photo with it. At the end of this experience you observe good manners and leave the dojo.
Kimono Experience
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Experience the elegance of wearing a kimono as you stroll through Tokyo's picturesque Asakusa area and beyond. Capture stunning photos at historic temples, serene Japanese gardens, and charming local streets. This tour promises one of the most memorable experiences in Japan.
About this experience
Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and driver-guide, ensuring a pleasant journey regardless of the weather. Choose from a wide range of kimonos, from traditional patterns to modern designs. Our experienced staff will assist you in dressing, including kimono, obi, clutch bag, sandals, and tabi socks. Hair styling services are also available for an additional fee. The dressing process takes less than an hour if it’s not crowded.
Note: In the summer season, the plan changes from kimono to yukata.
Soba Making
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 90 min
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Soba making class is designed for everyone including children and those with no cooking experience. The chef will support you until the end. The purpose is not just to make and eat. We will provide a meaningful time for you to learn about the history of soba!
About this experience
Before starting your soba making experience, the chef will greet you and tell you about the characteristics, history, and trivia of soba. Next, we move on to making the soba dough, which is the most important step in soba making. Add water little by little to keep the dough from becoming sticky. The powder will gradually form into lumps, so when each part is about the size of an earlobe, combine them into one.
Once you have finished making the dough, use a rolling pin to roll it out thinly. If you stretch it while applying your weight, it will spread smoothly and thinly.
Fold the rolled out dough in a zigzag manner to match the width of the knife. Then, carefully cut the pieces using a knife and a cutting board. The goal is to finish cutting within 10 minutes.
Finally, boil the soba in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse with water. Then, delicious soba will be completed and we will taste it.
Wadaiko Drumming Experience
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Since ancient times, drums have been used as a tool to pray to the gods for a good harvest, to pray for rain, and to give thanks for the harvest. Beating the drums is deeply connected to Japan's ancient religion, Shintoism.
About this experience
The purpose of this experience is to learn basic techniques and have fun playing with your lover or family. The traditional Japanese drum is called ''Wadaiko''. Wa in Japanese literally means harmony. By playing music together with your family, you may be able to harmonize with your family and deepen your bond with them!
Ramen Making
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Ramen is a dish that was created when Chinese noodle dishes entered Japan and merged with Japanese food culture. An infinite number of recipes can be created by combining ingredients such as noodles, dashi, sauce,toppings, and fat, and there are many variations depending on taste and style, such as soy sauce, miso, salt, tonkotsu, and tsukemen. Another unique creation is the ''local ramen'' that reflects the different climates, natural features, and food cultures of each region of Japan. In this way, ramen, which has continued to evolve uniquely in Japan, is now it has spread all over the world.
About this experience
For this experience, we’ve got everything set up, from the soup and ramen sauce to the fragrant oil and chashu. First things first, we’ll craft semi-soft boiled eggs. Then, we’ll dive into prepping ramen toppings, followed by slicing and combining the ingredients for our gyoza, which we’ll then deftly fold. After that, we’ll infuse the chashu with its delightful flavors and sizzle up the gyoza to perfection.
The grand finale includes crafting the soup, boiling the noodles, and the oh-so-cool noodle draining technique that never fails to impress. Finally, we’ll artfully assemble the toppings onto the ramen. Trust me, learning the ins and outs of ramen creation will undoubtedly deepen your love for this dish.
Unique Highlights of this Experience:
There’s a possibility of a small group of up to four participants. Our ramen chef instructor comes with a wealth of experience, having run restaurants abroad and trained in renowned Japanese ramen havens. Finding someone with such a diverse background to teach in English is truly a rarity in Japan. Plus, you’re in for a treat with insider stories and amusing anecdotes from the ramen world.
＊The vegetarian ramen will be available with advance notice.
Menu:
-Chicken Tonkotsu Ramen
-Gyoza (5 pcs)
-Nitamago (seasoned soft-boiled egg)
-Chashu (slow-cooked chicken)
-Seaweed
-Sliced spring onion
-Wood ear fungus
Sushi Making
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 2 hours
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Immerse yourself in the rich history and art of sushi making! Originating over a thousand years ago, sushi evolved from a method of preserving fish in fermented rice to the delicious culinary art it is today. Each region of Japan has contributed its unique flavors and techniques, making sushi a versatile and beloved dish worldwide.
About this experience
you’ll start with an introduction to the fascinating history of sushi, followed by a hands-on class where you’ll learn the techniques of nigiri (hand-pressed sushi) from a skilled sushi chef. You’ll master the art of rice preparation, fish slicing, and presentation. Finally, you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor by savoring the sushi you’ve created.
Join us for a culinary adventure that blends tradition with hands-on experience, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for this iconic Japanese cuisine.
Tea Ceremony
Ages: All Ages
Duration: About 90 min
Capacity: Up to 9 Passengers
Tea ceremony refers to the traditional Japanese manner in which the host serves tea to the guests, and the guests receive the host's hospitality and enjoy the tea. In the tea ceremony, there are various rules for how to make tea, how to drink it, how to sit, how to bow, how to stand, and how to walk.
About this experience
This tea ceremony experience is not only fun, but also an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and refined behavior. An expert tea master will demonstrate the tea ceremony process and explain the important steps and tools behind it. Learn about the history and etiquette of the tea ceremony.
During the tea ceremony, you will not only see how to make matcha, but you will also receive instruction from a tea master on how to make matcha.
Fleet
Executive Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Toyota Crown
Luxury Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Lexus
Luxury Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Mercedes Benz S580 4 Matic
MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Toyota Alphard
Luxury MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Mercedes Benz V220d
Passenger Van
For 4-9 passengers
Toyota Hiace
Chauffeur/ English Speaker Guide
Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history. They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers. They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest. When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide. They are your personal concierge. Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.
Licensed Tour Guide Option
If you are interested in learning about the history and culture of Tokyo more deeply, we can arrange a licensed tour guide for your private tour. They have passed the national exam, have advanced foreign language skills, high-level knowledge related to tourism such as history, geography and culture throughout Japan and they are friendly, professional, and qualified with extensive years of experience. They know each experience is unique and are passionate about guiding you through this wonderful country we call home. *Additional fee apply.
Our Services
- Bottled water
- Tour guide in English
- Free WiFi
- Taking photos service
- Snacks
- *Anniversary gift service
* Please request * items when you reserve this tour.
Additional Info
- Pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City.
- This tour will have a maximum of 9 passengers.
- Advance reservations can be made a minimum of 24 hours before departure.
- Your chauffeur may not be able to accompany you and your party to certain locations when a parking for a vehicle is not readily available on site. In such situation, your chauffeur may choose to provide you with relevant information about sites inside a vehicle, and answer any questions you may have prior to your excursion on your own.
- The quoted price on the Tours don’t include tolls, parking fees and entrance fees, and meals.
- The Tours are subject to extra charge (usually 20% of the base price) in case of early morning and late night departure and/or arrival.
- Some tours may not be available on requested dates due to holiday schedule or a scheduled closure of business.
- Please inquire details when making a reservation.
- We reserve the right to assign a type of vehicle (Sedan, Minivan or Van) most suitable for your trip, based on the size of your party.
- Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.
Cancellation Policy
The following fees will apply to the cancellation.
For Sedan or Minivan and Van Tours:
Less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 50% of Total Price
Less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 100% of Total Price
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