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It's beautiful & fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit, and we go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll get a relaxed feeling from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. And in Nara park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600yen entrance fee), few people go up to Nigatsudo hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is just breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there. So it's a little bit of exercise. We can feed the deer in Nara park while we go cycling around. I'll get the deer crackers for you :) And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! From Nigatsudo hall to the station, it's all the way downhill. But it's an easy way back! We'll get our raincoats and walk around the park if it rains hard. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

Top rated Osaka night life here where even close enough from Kyoto ! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I’m music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

First I explain a little about what is special about “Akahada-yaki”. Then I hand over the raw clay to guests for appreciation and touching.Imagine this clay will be given life and become a work in your daily life! Have in your mind a image of your own design. Eg. If you participate with your partner, making same teacups for each other might be a memorable experience! I will also advise for your design from easiness of making or solidity in use. When design is finished, then we start building and shaping by wheel throwing. (See my demonstration!) It’s really a fun to turn a wheel! You can either concentrate in your work, or get more inspiration watching at my works in the gallery. Final step is to scrape and write your name at the bottom of your work. That’s how it works! And let’s have a tea break and Japanese sweet over imagining the finished condition of your work. I will dry and bake your work, then duly pack it , which takes max. 4 months in total till dispatching for shipment. (International shipment cost should be additionally paid at the class. For some countries shipment may not be possible,or put on hold due to changing pandemic situation,etc. please ask.) About the cost or acceptability of international shipment of your completed pottery to your country, please check with us beforehand.(For some countries we reccommed to use more costly FEdex service for safety.)

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and bars. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas in Kyobashi for you to try various Japanese and Osaka local foods. The places I will take you to have no English signs or menus, but not to worry, I will translate them for you! By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE. Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

We will share a course-meal of traditional Japanese food across 4-6 food stands and restaurants. I have chosen these vendors to talk about quality food and rich food culture that represent Osaka. Throughout the evening, we will try many kinds of foods different from other Japanese cities offer with other foodies! Other things to note Pescatarian options available. Vegetarian options will be limited. Please let me know if you have food restrictions or allergies beforehand. I update my tour availability by the 3rd week for next month. Even if you don't see availability, please check back later.

□This 3.5 hr walking tour involves: ■6 food stops (2 casual restaurants, 4 food stalls) ■40-min sightseeing in Namba (popular area among international & Japanese tourists as well as locals) that covers many iconic landmarks & hidden spots with explanations of the stories behind ■Walking of total 1 mile with steps at a few places □You’ll try: okonomiyaki*, takoyaki, sushi, local snack with pork, traditional dessert & contemporary traditional dessert at places that I personally love for decades. (*)You’ll have Kushikatsu when the okonomiyaki restaurant is closed irregularly. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour. If you’re interested in a PRIVATE tour, please send me a DM! □Food Allergies & Restrictions Food provided on the tour contains: WHEAT flour, SOYBEAN product and FISH based broth. If your diet is GLUTEN-FREE or VEGAN, this tour isn’t suitable. Pescatarian and lactose intolerance can be accommodated ONLY IF you are fine with a small amount of animal fat, milk and meat based broth. Please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES that can cause illness or life threatening situations. Cross contamination CANNOT be avoided.

Nara was Japan's first capital 1300 years ago. Discover old city Nara & real Japan. We visit 3 world heritage sites, Nara park and hidden jem. We meet at Kintetsu Nara station of Kintetsu railway at 9:30 AM. (1)Begin the tour with the statue of Gyoki. (2)Enjoy walking shopping street and explore Nara famous food and Nara souvenir. (3)Enjoy Yomogi-Mochi at famous sweets shop (4) Kohfukuji Temple(world heritage) (5)Nara Park Visit places only locals know. I explain the habit of visiting temples and shrines and how Japanese pray, the difference between temples and shrines. Explore the basis and background they have. (6)Sagiike pond (7)The shrine with the Japanese Shinto deities of love (8)Kasuga Taisha shrine (world heritage) (9)break for lunch at a nice Japanese Udon restaurant. Lunch fee is not included. Cash is required. (10) If time permits, I will do a quick Origami lesson. (11)Todaiji-Temple Great Statue of Buddha (world heritage)　Admission fee is required. (cash only) Tour ends at Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji-Temple. You can walk or take a bus to the station. If you need any questions about how to get back to the station, I can give you the instructions. Notes: There will be a lot of walking on this tour. I recommend you come wearing comfortable walking shoes

Information Kyoto (Temple) Request if you wish. Many customers have made reservations for Sep 2023. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In the Jan 2023 issue of Nagomi, a tea ceremony at a temple in Kyoto, which our classroom will hold in Feb, was published in tea ceremony magazine. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) If Kyobashi Classroom (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another classroom. Both are tea rooms. The Kyobashi classroom cannot be used on the following dates. Sep 4,11,19,25,30,Oct 2,10,16,23,27,28,30,Nov 1,4,5,6,11,13,15,19,20,24,27 th. Classrooms other than the Kyobashi classroom are available on the following dates. Sep 30 ,Oct 2, 10, 16, 23, 27,Nov 1,4,5,6 th is the Hirakata classroom. Sep 29,30th pm,Oct 27th is the Shitennoji classroom. Sep 30, Oct 1,7,8,21,22,28,29,Nov 3,4,11,12,18,19,25,26th is the Honmachi classroom. Oct 25 6:30,Nov at 4 pm Kyoto classroom.

You can join this tour from Kyoto, Osaka or Nara. The location is at countryside, so please check the logistics in advance. The tour begins after meeting in my café, “d:matcha Kyoto” then we start the walking uphill through the town’s winding streets surrounded by houses built in Japanese traditional style. The first spot to visit is the scenic Yubune tea field. We continue walking surrounded by idyllic terraced fields and stunning panoramic views of endless greenery of rice and tea plantations. As we get close to the top of Hakusan Shrine, the scenery changes, we will walk through the cedar woods, experience both the fresh air high up on the mountain and the serenity of the forest. Our destination will be at d:matcha's organic tea farm and join our tea picking activity. Finally, we will head back to our meeting point, and you will try green tea tempura made with the tea leaves you picked, after that you will have the chance to enjoy a tea tasting session and you will learn to whisk your own matcha. Tea realetd Runch will be served. (We can offer vegan and gluten free food) More info is in "dmatcha" website. Other things to note Bring your camera, sunscreen, and cash/ credit card for additional purchases. I recommend long pants and closed shoes especially when it rains. You can enjoy food, and desserts in our green tea concept d:matcha Kyoto.

Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother.

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, fried rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 1 or 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredibly surreal ambiance! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, when the tour has finished. You can choose to join us at an Izakaya restaurant free of charge. 4 dishes & desserts included. Buy your own drinks.

We’ll explore the entire range: 5 incredible, local establishments: 1 restaurant + 1 specialized standing bar + 1 backstreet stall + 1 izakaya (Japanese style pub) + 1 neighbourhood market We'll eat & drink at all the places you'd be too hesitant to enter! Dining on flavorsome, authentic food and tasting Japanese drinks (craft beer, sake, chuhai, highball, plum wine, cocktails etc). We will explain ALL the ingredients of the food & drinks and tying in the deep history of the area we stroll. -Entree (Backstreet Stall): 3 x takoyaki balls, + local oden (seafood, vegetables infused with dashi ) -Taste Testing: (markets) 6 x gyoza (dumplings fill with pork and veges) -Main course: (Standing bar): large bowl of kitsune udon + tonpeyaki -Side Course (Izakaya pub): 1 x drink, Nikudoufu “beef and tofu stew” PLUS 2 x original yakitori skewered beef (sauce & salt options), -Desserts: (Restaurant): 1 x drink, home made chicken wings, Taiyaki desserts. Yes we cater for vegetarians (let us know in advance) Other things to note: You must be at Dobutsuenmae Station, exit 1, top of the stairs (in front of Family Mart convenience store) at 5:30pm. Actually most people arrive at 5:15pm. We start the tour at 5:35pm and it will be difficult or impossible to catch up. We guarantee you an amazing evening, just come on time:)

We'll introduce you to both the highlights and secret spots of Osaka, paired with stories about each and every one of them. Get tons of recommendations of my favourite places to eat, and what else to see, so get ready to dive deep into Osaka-ben culture! You will also get an insightful understanding of everyday Japanese customs, including topics that local guides may not be comfortable letting visitors know about, so please ask me any questions! Slip through the non-touristy bar zones of Osaka, and even get a glimpse of a Yakuza clubhouse. We'll check out a traditional food market where top chefs continue to shop at everyday (daytime tours only). We'll contrast that by ducking into quiet cobblestoned back alleys to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old history. Be prepared for a sensory overload as we navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. You'll get to hear plenty of interesting stories about Osaka along the way & get some fantastic photo opportunities. On night tours, you'll be dazzled by the retrograde neon all over the city and the exciting nightlife that Osaka is so famous for. This tour is known for exposing the contrasting faces of Osaka! NOTES: The tour runs between 2.5 hours to 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, and bring a device to take photos if you so desire!

It's beautiful & fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit, and we go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll get a relaxed feeling from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. And in Nara park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600yen entrance fee), few people go up to Nigatsudo hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is just breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there. So it's a little bit of exercise. We can feed the deer in Nara park while we go cycling around. I'll get the deer crackers for you :) And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! From Nigatsudo hall to the station, it's all the way downhill. But it's an easy way back! We'll get our raincoats and walk around the park if it rains hard. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

Top rated Osaka night life here where even close enough from Kyoto ! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! "One of the tapas bar is historical 80 YEARS OLD classic Japanese tapas bar! Point 1. Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Doutonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who wanna glimpse what a real local night life is. Point 2. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bar which most of them are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! Average cost is about 6000 Yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Point 3. You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order your favorite taste which something "adventurous" and sure fire food like seasonal sashimi or variety of meat and veggies. If you find your favorite sake, you can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I’m music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do here as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! Please note this is not food tour, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour. Even though the time is limited, you are welcome to grab something quick to eat during my tour too!!

Enjoy the freshly caught sashimi platter and Japan's only "Wagyu" tasting course with a wide variety of carefully selected sake in Osaka's high-class restaurant district. Learn from a seasoned Japanese chef with easy-to-understand explanations on how to properly select fresh fish for sashimi, how to tell apart each cut of Wagyu beef and how to pair them with a variety of amazing sake. Fresh seasonal vegetables, fried rice and Japanese pickled vegetables are included. Located in Osaka’s premiere restaurant and night life district, enjoy a night on the town at Teppanyaki Toyota. While on my tour, I will carefully explain and walk you through each dish and give you a better understanding of each cut’s characteristics and my creative thought process when designing these dishes. How to select sake and pair them with a Wagyu beef and fishes is essential to the overall enjoyment. So that I will explain the points of "Sake"choice. It is generally said that sake goes well with meals, and I would like you to experience a more compatible marriage on this tour.

First I explain a little about what is special about “Akahada-yaki”. Then I hand over the raw clay to guests for appreciation and touching.Imagine this clay will be given life and become a work in your daily life! Have in your mind a image of your own design. Eg. If you participate with your partner, making same teacups for each other might be a memorable experience! I will also advise for your design from easiness of making or solidity in use. When design is finished, then we start building and shaping by wheel throwing. (See my demonstration!) It’s really a fun to turn a wheel! You can either concentrate in your work, or get more inspiration watching at my works in the gallery. Final step is to scrape and write your name at the bottom of your work. That’s how it works! And let’s have a tea break and Japanese sweet over imagining the finished condition of your work. I will dry and bake your work, then duly pack it , which takes max. 4 months in total till dispatching for shipment. (International shipment cost should be additionally paid at the class. For some countries shipment may not be possible,or put on hold due to changing pandemic situation,etc. please ask.) About the cost or acceptability of international shipment of your completed pottery to your country, please check with us beforehand.(For some countries we reccommed to use more costly FEdex service for safety.)

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and bars. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas in Kyobashi for you to try various Japanese and Osaka local foods. The places I will take you to have no English signs or menus, but not to worry, I will translate them for you! By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE. Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother.

We will share a course-meal of traditional Japanese food across 4-6 food stands and restaurants. I have chosen these vendors to talk about quality food and rich food culture that represent Osaka. Throughout the evening, we will try many kinds of foods different from other Japanese cities offer with other foodies! Other things to note Pescatarian options available. Vegetarian options will be limited. Please let me know if you have food restrictions or allergies beforehand. I update my tour availability by the 3rd week for next month. Even if you don't see availability, please check back later.

□This 3.5 hr walking tour involves: ■6 food stops (2 casual restaurants, 4 food stalls) ■40-min sightseeing in Namba (popular area among international & Japanese tourists as well as locals) that covers many iconic landmarks & hidden spots with explanations of the stories behind ■Walking of total 1 mile with steps at a few places □You’ll try: okonomiyaki*, takoyaki, sushi, local snack with pork, traditional dessert & contemporary traditional dessert at places that I personally love for decades. (*)You’ll have Kushikatsu when the okonomiyaki restaurant is closed irregularly. I will explain the background of each food you’ll try and link it to Osaka or Japan more broadly. Through this culinary experience, you will certainly come to understand the character of Osaka. I also guarantee that you'll be full before leaving the tour. If you’re interested in a PRIVATE tour, please send me a DM! □Food Allergies & Restrictions Food provided on the tour contains: WHEAT flour, SOYBEAN product and FISH based broth. If your diet is GLUTEN-FREE or VEGAN, this tour isn’t suitable. Pescatarian and lactose intolerance can be accommodated ONLY IF you are fine with a small amount of animal fat, milk and meat based broth. Please be advised that this tour cannot accommodate anyone with SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES that can cause illness or life threatening situations. Cross contamination CANNOT be avoided.

Nara was Japan's first capital 1300 years ago. Discover old city Nara & real Japan. We visit 3 world heritage sites, Nara park and hidden jem. We meet at Kintetsu Nara station of Kintetsu railway at 9:30 AM. (1)Begin the tour with the statue of Gyoki. (2)Enjoy walking shopping street and explore Nara famous food and Nara souvenir. (3)Enjoy Yomogi-Mochi at famous sweets shop (4) Kohfukuji Temple(world heritage) (5)Nara Park Visit places only locals know. I explain the habit of visiting temples and shrines and how Japanese pray, the difference between temples and shrines. Explore the basis and background they have. (6)Sagiike pond (7)The shrine with the Japanese Shinto deities of love (8)Kasuga Taisha shrine (world heritage) (9)break for lunch at a nice Japanese Udon restaurant. Lunch fee is not included. Cash is required. (10) If time permits, I will do a quick Origami lesson. (11)Todaiji-Temple Great Statue of Buddha (world heritage)　Admission fee is required. (cash only) Tour ends at Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji-Temple. You can walk or take a bus to the station. If you need any questions about how to get back to the station, I can give you the instructions. Notes: There will be a lot of walking on this tour. I recommend you come wearing comfortable walking shoes

★★★This tour will resume in December ★★★ Do you want to experience Japanese nature deeply? How about hiking a holly and historical mountain, Mt. Kongo in Osaka? We take bus for 30 minutes from the meeting point. In the beginning, you feel nature by tasting fresh mountain water. Also, you can stop by a genuine tofu shop. There are several popular courses, but I lead you to a secret one. On the course, you hike up for 2 hours and experience various things like ・Walking along a beautiful creek, ・Climbing rocks (Don't worry. It is just few steps), ・Being impressed by 3 waterfalls, ・Going up a creek by hopping stones, and more! On the peak, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery. I also show you a temple (at the summit!) and a miracle elder couple cedar. On the way down, we take the main course for 1 hour and greet other hikers. At last, you enjoy fishing for rainbow trout at a fishing ground. Surprisingly, you eat caught fresh fish in two delicious ways (grilled and fried) for lunch at an on-site restaurant. ※A light meal and lunch are NOT included. Please expect 1500 to 2000 yen each person for lunch. ※We meet up at Kawachinagano station at 8:45 am. ※Depending on the situation such as bad weather and your condition, the course is subject to be altered. ※This is available in winter. It would be snowy from mid of December to February. Crampons are provided.

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 1 or 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredibly surreal ambiance! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, when the tour has finished. You can choose to join us at an Izakaya restaurant free of charge. 4 dishes & desserts included. Buy your own drinks.

Information Kyoto (Temple) Request if you wish. Many customers have made reservations for Sep 2023. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In the Jan 2023 issue of Nagomi, a tea ceremony at a temple in Kyoto, which our classroom will hold in Feb, was published in tea ceremony magazine. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) If Kyobashi Classroom (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another classroom. Both are tea rooms. The Kyobashi classroom cannot be used on the following dates. Sep 4,11,19,25,30,Oct 2,10,16,23,27,28,30,Nov 1,4,5,6,11,13,15,19,20,24,27 th. Classrooms other than the Kyobashi classroom are available on the following dates. Sep 30 ,Oct 2, 10, 16, 23, 27,Nov 1,4,5,6 th is the Hirakata classroom. Sep 29,30th pm,Oct 27th is the Shitennoji classroom. Sep 30, Oct 1,7,8,21,22,28,29,Nov 3,4,11,12,18,19,25,26th is the Honmachi classroom. Oct 25 6:30,Nov at 4 pm Kyoto classroom.

We meet you at Koyasan station or Daimon Gate, the main gate to Koyasan to start the tour. We’ll give you general information about Koyasan at the starting point, and move to Garan complex area to learn about what Shingon Buddhism is. And we will visit Kongobuji Temple, the head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism. You will see beautiful slide screens and the biggest rock garden in Japan and other gorgeous structures with interesting anecdotes from your guide. After Kongobuji Temple we will have Buddhist monk vegetarian meal at the local restaurant. After lunch we will visit Okuno-in, the most sacred area in Koyasan and will visit the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Koyasan. Okuno-in has a very sacred atmosphere and somehow you will feel something purified. You will be able to get general idea about Koyasan only in one day with a local guide. Other things to note Admission fees to the temple facilities and lunch are not included on the tour price. Admission fee for three spots is 2000JPY and the basic lunch is about 2,000 JPY.

Don't waste your time & money in Japan with the generic tourist experience. Choose a unique experience with a Michelin-seasoned Izakaya Chef who's passionate about traditional Japanese Cuisine. Yuki provides a unique & private cooking experience [max 4 people] to those wanting to learn authentic Japanese set in a traditional Showa-era home tucked away among the shrines and peaceful local community alleyways. In this session we will learn how to prepare & cook authentic crispy tempura donburi and hand shaven bonito miso soup complimented with izakaya styled nappa cabbage coleslaw using Yuki's secret techniques. All fresh produce will be sourced grassroots from our local community and based on what is best in season. OPTIONAL: I can pick you up from the station [10 mins walk], and happy to give you a tour of the neighbourhood during the walk where I share my local knowledge on topics like life and culture here in Osaka. SESSION: Learn pro prepping & cooking techniques from Yuki as she guides you through her knowledge of Japanese cuisine for this particular dish. OUTRO: Once our lunch is made it's time to share it over tea. This is a good chance to enjoy your food creation and I will guide you on how to appreciate each component of the meal. No need to rush off, guests are most welcome to zen out and enjoy tea in the lounge area overlooking the bonsai garden.