Immersive Excursions in Japan - Japanspecialist

Excursions

Japanspecialist's excursions offer unparalleled access and insight into Japanese culture.

Whether you’re looking to add a little more to your next visit, want to learn something new, or just appreciate the flexibility and freedom of picking and choosing your adventure, our selection of options are sure to delight you.

Please note, these excursions are only available as optional add-ons when booking a tailor-made individual tour.

Authentic
experiences

Expert
guides

Flexible
schedules

Excellent
value

Explore our range of excursions

36 results result

Recommended

Price (low to high)

Price (high to low)

World Heritage Nikko Walking Tour

5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Nikko

World heritage highlights and outstanding natural beauty.

Highlights Nikko Toshogu shrine, Kanmangafuchi Abyss

EUR 80,- pp per person

More More details

Tsukiji Market and Sushi Workshop

3.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Tour the world-famous Tsukiji Market and learn how to make classic sushi.

Highlights Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market

EUR 130,- pp per person

More More details

Tokyo’s Hidden Culinary Gems

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Uncover Tokyo's culinary secrets in Ginza district.

Highlights Ginza

EUR 185,- pp per person

More More details

Tastes of Shibuya Food Tour

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Go beyond the surface of bustling lights, and dive into Shibuya's culinary heart.

Highlights Shibuya

EUR 175,- pp per person

More More details

Tastes of Kyoto at Nishiki Market

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Nishiki Market culinary journey: a 3-hour taste of authentic Kyoto.

Highlights Nishiki Market, Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple, Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto

EUR 95,- pp per person

More More details

Tastes of Downtown Osaka

4 hours | Available all year | Starting point Osaka

Indulge in Osaka’s most famous street foods and learn to make takoyaki, while exploring the lively markets and rich culinary history of this flavourful city.

Highlights Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, Hankai Tramway, Shinsekai district, Takoyaki workshop

EUR 70,- pp per person

More More details

Charcoal grilled hida beef on oba leaf with miso and vegetables

Takayama Food & Culture Walking Tour

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Hida Furukawa

Wander through Takayama’s old town, savouring its rich culinary offerings, historic architecture, and unique culture on this immersive walking tour.

Highlights Takayama

EUR 72,- pp per person

More More details

Street Food of Retro Osaka

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Osaka

Discover Osaka’s Showa-era magic in the charming retro district of Shinsekai.

Highlights Shinsekai

EUR 169,- pp per person

More More details

Top pick

Sagano and Arashiyama Walking Tour

4 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Lose yourself amongst Kyoto’s hidden temples and enchanting bamboo groves.

Highlights Tenryu-ji Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, Hozu River Cruise

EUR 90,- pp per person

More More details

Osaka Afternoon Walking Tour

4 hours | Available all year | Starting point Osaka

Cruise along the Aqua Liner, explore the iconic Osaka Castle and embrace the vibrant spirit of this dynamic city.

Highlights Osaka Castle

EUR 79,- pp per person

More More details

Osaka 1-Day Walking Tour (From Kyoto)

8 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Immerse in Osaka in one day: castle, river cruise, and spectacular views.

Highlights Osaka Castle, Floating Garden Observatory, Ogawa River Cruise

EUR 135,- pp per person

More More details

Floating Garden Observatory, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

Osaka 1-Day Walking Tour

7 hours | Available all year | Starting point Osaka

Experience the best Osaka has to offer in a day.

Highlights Floating Garden Observatory, Osaka Castle, Osaka Aqua Liner

EUR 125,- pp per person

More More details

Top pick

Nara Half-day Tour

6 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Discover Japan’s first capital and its ancient temples.

Highlights Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine

EUR 70,- pp per person

More More details

Top pick

Mt. Fuji and Hakone in a Day

12 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Explore Japan’s iconic mountain and its surroundings on this day-long adventure.

Highlights Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi, Mt. Komagatake

EUR 160,- pp per person

More More details

Manga Lesson

2 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Sketch, learn, create: unleash your inner artist at Tokyo's premier manga class.

Highlights Manga School, Nakano

EUR 107,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto World Heritage Cycling Tour - West

8 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Live Western Kyoto's World Heritage sites on two wheels.

Highlights Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nishi-Honganji Temple, Hirosawa Pond, Togetsukyo Bridge

EUR 240,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto World Heritage Cycling Tour - East

8 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Discover Eastern Kyoto's World Heritage wonders by bicycle.

Highlights Nijo Castle, Nishi-Honganji Temple, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Ginkakuji Temple, Philosopher’s Path, Nene no Michi, Maruyama Park, Kiyomizu Temple

EUR 219,- pp per person

More More details

Top pick

Kyoto Uji Tea Tour

4 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Stroll Kyoto’s tea town and enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony.

Highlights Byodo-in Temple, Uji Bridge, Taihoan Tea House

EUR 85,- pp per person

More More details

Spot geishas on the street of Gion, Kyoto

Try Japanese street food at the Nishiki market

Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Nishiki Market

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Experience a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, then explore Nishiki Market’s culinary delights and crafts on this flavour-filled, cultural city experience.

Highlights Kennin-ji Temple, Gion, Tea Ceremony, Nishiki Market

EUR 93,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto Sightseeing by Bus

10 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

A roundtrip through Kyoto’s iconic sights.

Highlights Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple

EUR 146,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto Half-Day Cycling Tour

3.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Explore Kyoto best spots by bicycle.

Highlights Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Hirosawa Pond, Togetsukyo Bridge

EUR 140,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto Food Tour in Arashiyama

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Discover Arashiyama's culinary specialties and scenic wonders.

Highlights Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple, Okochi Sanso Garden

EUR 107,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto Essentials Tour

4.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Discover the highlights of Kyoto with this morning coach tour.

Highlights Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace

EUR 70,- pp per person

More More details

Kyoto and Nara in a Day

11 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Get to know the best of two of Japan's most historic cities.

Highlights Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine

EUR 150,- pp per person

More More details

Kiso Valley and Nakasendo Trail

6 hours | Available all year | Starting point Nakatsugawa

The perfect excursion for hiking lovers through Kiso Valley and Nakasendo Trail.

Highlights Kiso Valley, Nakasendo Trail, tsumago, Magome

EUR 199,- pp per person

More More details

Kanazawa Half-day Tour

4 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kanazawa

Discover Kanazawa´s most beautiful spots like the Kenrokuen garden, the Samurai District and Higashi Chaya-gai.

Highlights Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, Higashi Chaya-gai

EUR 97,- pp per person

More More details

Stairs in a garden with many Buddha statues Located next to Daishoin Temple

Hiroshima and Miyajima in a Day (From Hiroshima)

8 hours | Available all year | Starting point Hiroshima

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima, the perfect mix of nature, history and World Heritage sites.

Highlights Itsukushima Shrine, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum

EUR 155,- pp per person

More More details

Top pick

Hiroshima and Miyajima in a Day

12.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

A mix of World Heritage Sites, insights into Japanese history, and picturesque island life.

Highlights Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome

EUR 380,- pp per person

More More details

Hida Satoyama by Bike

3.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Hida Furukawa

Embark on a guided 22 km cycling tour to explore the captivating beauty of Satoyama.

Highlights Hida

EUR 88,- pp per person

More More details

Grand Sumo in Tokyo

5.5 hours | Depart Jan, May, Sep | Starting point Tokyo

Immerse in the world of sumo at Japan's Grand Sumo Tournament.

Highlights Ryogoku Kokugikan

EUR 172,- pp per person

More More details

Ghibli Museum and Bus Tour

7 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Discover the fascinating and colourful history of Studio Ghibli on this animation-themed tour.

Highlights Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Ghibli Museum

EUR 195,- pp per person

More More details

Geisha Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

1 hour | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Dive into Kyoto's geisha culture during a tea ceremony in Gion district.

Highlights Gion, Tea Ceremony

EUR 118,- pp per person

More More details

Crazy Cute Kawaii Food Tour

3 hours | Available all year | Starting point Tokyo

Discover the quirky, chaotic, and colourful culinary charm of Harajuku.

Highlights Harajuku, Omotesando

EUR 169,- pp per person

More More details

Backstreets of Kyoto by Bike

3.5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Discover the most picturesque neighbourhoods in Gion.

Highlights Miyagawacho Geisha Quarters, Gion District, Shirakawa River and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

EUR 90,- pp per person

More More details

Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony

1 hour | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

Enjoy a tea ceremony in Kyoto's historic Ninenzaka.

Highlights Ninenzaka, Tea Ceremony

EUR 29,- pp per person

More More details

Afternoon Sightseeing in Kyoto

5 hours | Available all year | Starting point Kyoto

An adventure-filled half-day exploring Kyoto's treasures.

Highlights Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple

EUR 60,- pp per person

More More details

Haven't found a tour to suit your needs?

Create your dream holiday to Japan with an online consultation today.

Plan your trip now

Haven't found a tour to suit your needs?

But you can create your tailor made dream holiday to Japan with an online consultation.

Plan your trip now

Filter by:

Starting point

Hida Furukawa (2)

Hiroshima (1)

Kanazawa (1)

Kyoto (18)

Nakatsugawa (1)

Nikko (1)

Osaka (4)

Tokyo (8)

Duration

Long (8+ hrs.) (8)

Medium (25)

Short (up to 2 hrs.) (3)

Interest

Adventure (14)

Arts (6)

Cuisine (13)

Culture (33)

Family (14)

Hidden gems (13)

History (20)

Nature (8)

Religious (1)

Sport (6)