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Tea CeremonyKyoto

75 Minutes Whisking Matcha in a 150-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse | Tea Ceremony Workshop

Spend 75 minutes whisking premium matcha reserved for tea masters, inside JURAKU, a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto. Enjoy a seasonal plant-based wagashi sweet and experience authentic tea ceremony seated comfortably at a table and chair.

Sep 25, 2026

SumoTokyo

90 Minutes of Sumo in Sunamachi Ginza | A Tokyo Shitamachi Experience Where You Put On a Mawashi and Challenge a Former Sumo Wrestler

At a sumo stable in Tokyo's Sunamachi Ginza shopping street, watch former professional sumo wrestlers compete up close, then put on a mawashi and step into the ring yourself. This family-friendly, 90-minute experience even lets you bring in street food from the shopping arcade to enjoy right beside the ring.

Sep 25, 2026

Sake TastingKyoto

Advanced Kyoto Insider Sake Tasting Experience

A roughly two-hour experience in Kyoto comparing 10 types of sake with expert commentary. Starting with how to read labels, you'll learn to understand the reasons behind flavor differences across modern, traditional, natural, and wood-aged brewing methods.

Sep 25, 2026

CULTURE

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

A roughly 90-minute group experience in Kyoto where you sample seven types of sake paired with small snacks, guided by a sake expert. Compare dry, sweet, and fruity styles, and learn how to choose the bottle that's right for you.

Sep 25, 2026

CULTURETokyo

From the Foot of Tokyo Tower to Shibuya Crossing｜A Go-Kart Driving Tour Through Tokyo's Streets

Departing from the go-kart shop closest to Tokyo Tower, this guided tour takes you racing through iconic Tokyo landmarks, including Shibuya Crossing. Participants must carry a valid International Driving Permit recognized in Japan and their passport.

Sep 24, 2026

CULTURETokyo

An 80-Minute Fusion of Ninja and Kabuki in Shinjuku Kabukicho | Experience the Shinjuku NINJA LIVE SHOW

An 80-minute non-verbal show performed in an underground theater in Kabukicho. From live taiko drumming and kabuki-inspired sword fights to traditional Japanese dance and an audience-participation finale, this is an experience you can enjoy with all five senses, no Japanese required.

Sep 24, 2026