Learn about the etiquette of samurai classes in feudal Japan and practice some basic Kembu, including how to use the Japanese sword. You can choose a 1-hour session for an introduction to the basics, or upgrade for a 2-hour session to learn choreographed movements with a sword and folding fan. Top ...
Follow an expert guide on foot to principal landmarks in Osaka during a full-day walking tour, departing from Kyoto. Visit Shogun exhibits at Osaka Castle and look as far as the eye can see from the Umeda Sky Building's Floating Garden Observatory. Then join your guide on a 1-hour river cruise on ...
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Kyoto on an afternoon guided tour through the former capitol's vibrant shrines and temples. Admire the alluring green and red Heian Shrine. Stroll Sanjusangendo Hall with its 1,001 Kannon statues and the Kiyomizu Temple where you'll enjoy sweeping city ...
Sample Kyoto's best flavors on this 3-hour tour of Nishiki Market. This market boasts some of Kyoto's best food purveyors as well as specialty Japanese cookware shops. You'll cruise the market with an English-speaking food expert, who will illuminate some of the mysteries of Japanese cuisine. You'll ...
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing and a sake-tasting session in the port city of Kobe, with round-trip public transport by rail from Kyoto. Stroll through Kobe's Kitano district past dozens of historical 'Ijinkan' (foreign residences) and, after a buffet lunch, head into Meriken Park. The day ends ...
Walk around Kyoto’s historic geisha district, Gion, in a kimono during this 4-hour experience. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s traditional culture. Meet your professional stylist and choose from a vast array of kimonos and accessories — your stylist will even create a hairdo for you. Once you’re dressed ...
Taste your way through Kyoto's famed Nishiki Market, the heart of Kyoto cuisine, on this private 3-hour tour. Nishiki Market is home to some of Kyoto's top food purveyors and cookware shops. You'll meander the market with an English-speaking food expert as your guide and discover the two concepts ...
Explore the historic city of Uji on this walking tour from Kyoto. Your informative guide will give you an introduction to this city known for its tea and to Japanese culture, by guiding you through the city's scenic neighborhoods, riverfront and historic temples. You'll partake in a traditional ...
Find yourself surrounded by scenic landscapes on this 5-hour walking tour and river cruise in Arashiyama, a top destination in Kyoto. After a ride on the JR (Japan Rail), start your morning stroll with an informative guide around the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and ...
Kembu (sword performance), one of many Japanese traditional arts, demonstrates the culture of the samurai, a warrior class that ruled Japan for 700 years. Kembu masters who work to keep the spirit of samurai culture alive perform this 1-hour stage show at Samurai Kembu Theater. Satisfy your ...
