Your host Hisako learned to cook from her mother and sister and is passionate about sharing Japanese home cooking with travelers using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her other passion is music - Hisako studied classical music at ... More

Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniqu... More

Join a unique cultural experience led by Misato Takahashi, an Otsu native and daughter of Wado Takahashi, an Otsu-e artist originally from the Otsu-e master family, Takahashi Shozan. Misato is fervently committed to preserving the... More

Experience the beauty of Sakamoto and Mount Hiei on our exclusive tour. Start with a scenic ride on the Sakamoto Cable Car, Japan’s longest cableway, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa and misty forests. At the top, visit the ... More

Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help yo... More

Kinomoto is a charming old brewery town blessed by an abundant source of fresh water. As a former post station town of Edo era kaido routes, the town has retained much of its historical charm, without heavily catering to tourism, ... More

Package plan to stay at a temple and enjoy the historic town. Get a taste of true Japanese life through an experience at a non-touristy countryside temple. Get away from the hustle and bustle and let the beautiful scenery of rice ... More

The two waterfalls we visit are spectacular. The first, Hira Falls, is just a quarter mile (400 meter) hike from the car park. From there we hike to the even more dramatic Yobai Falls, feeling the splash of cool water. The round t... More

This is a one-day tour that will take you on a trip to enjoy the scenery of Lake Biwa and Chikubu Island, as well as experience the culture of Nagahama and Japan. The first spot of this tour is the Nagahama Castle Observatory. You... More

When you arrive at the Koga-ryu Real Ninja Museum, you will change into a ninja costume. If you bring your own, you can wear whatever costume you like, even if it's not a ninja costume. After that, you will learn what a Horoku-hiy... More

Experience to meet "Funasushi" origin of "Sushi" in Japan. Try 3types of Funasushi with local Sake "Shichihonyari" chosen by Kuramoto.This experience is held at private cozy Machiya Bar. Funasushi is only served in Shiga prefectur... More

Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility at the Port of Otsu that connects bicycles to Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, located 15 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Japanese cyclists call cycling around this ... More

Would you like to immortalize your trip to Japan with a one-of-a-kind pottery creation? In the serene surroundings of Hieizan Yamanakacho, our studio offers an immersive pottery experience steeped in Japan's rich ceramic heritage.... More

Aiming to catch the world's largest black bass Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is a dream fishing spot for anglers, as it is where the world's largest recorded black bass was caught. While regular bus guides on Lake Biwa te... More

Experience making a handmade ring by hammering the texture using the Japanese traditional style called "Tankin." You will choose your favorite material, thickness, and texture, and then use special hammers and tools to customize y... More

We will hold an experiential activity where you can actually cook teppanyaki under the guidance of a chef while eating. It will be a valuable experience. You will enjoy your meal and then have the opportunity to try flambéing the... More

Mount Hiei, home to the revered Enryaku-ji Temple, is a central site in Japanese Buddhist history. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride to the temple, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Enryaku-ji has pl... More

Enjoy Nagahama on a guided walking tour of the city, including traditional Soy sause tasting. After this private guided tour, you can enjoy sightseeing as you like. Be careful, you may notice that 1 day is too short to enjoy Nagah... More

Join us on an unforgettable journey as we explore the historic Nakasendo trail, starting from Maibara Station and heading towards Samegai-juku, a charming post station village from the Edo Period. During this immersive experience... More