Official Kanagawa Tour Guides

細貝　千絵

Chie Hosogai

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Kamakura Calligraphy Experience

Overview

Private calligraphy experience at a local gibier bar and restaurant in Kamakura. Calligraphy is one of the most popular Japanese cultural activities.

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鈴木　広直

Hironao Suzuki

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Japanese Sweets Making in Kamakura

Overview

Interested in making authentic Japanese confectionery? In just 3 hours, you can experience traditional Japanese confectionery making. You can make various forms of seasonal wagashi depending on the season. Enjoy them on the spot, or take them home as souvenir!

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山田　かおり

Kaori Yamada

Area

Fujisawa

Tour Name

Refreshing Enoshima Walking Tour

Overview

Walking tour around Enoshima Island. If the weather permits, visitors can also enjoy views of Mt. Fuji.

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佐野　園子

Sonoko Sano

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Kamakura town walking & impressive tea time

Overview

Explore Kamakura and experience special Japanese tea at CHABAKKA TEA PARKS. Enjoy a permanent exhibition of authentic Noh stage costumes and Noh masks at Nohbutai Café Kagura.

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田村　歩美

Ayumi Tamura

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

A Taste of Tradition: Japanese Sweets and Ofuna Kannon Experience

Overview

Choose from a time-honored selection of seasonal Japanese sweets from a renowned Japanese sweets store established in 1953, and visit the Ofuna Kannon, a symbol of peace and compassion. Enjoy a special, calming moment while savoring wagashi in front of the 25-meter-high Kannon.

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橘　由貴江

Yukie Tachibana

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Making original Hanko stamp in traditional Japanese workshop

Overview

Visitors can make their own original stamps to engrave their names or illustrations on the surface of the glass. The gallery will also feature a variety of Japanese tableware made for dishes served at nearby Japanese restaurants.

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小濱　美穗子

Mihoko Kohama

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Finding Zen & Samurai spirit thru Bamboo Garden & Temples

Overview

Tour to visit Kakuon-ji Temple and Hokoku-ji Temple. At Kakuon-ji, visitors will learn about the spirit of the samurai and discover why the Japanese have always valued harmony and found beauty in simplicity. At Hokoku-ji Temple, visitors can experience the spirit of Zen in the bamboo garden.

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伊勢　将人

Shoto Ise

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Healthy Happy Mind & Body Tour in Kamakura

Overview

Visitors can walk or job to experience, meditating at Engakuji Temple, playing omikuji at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and washing money at Senarai Benzaiten Temple. Finally, experience making your own tea at an old private house cafe in Kamakura.

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岡村　由紀

Yuki Okamura

Area

Oiso

Tour Name

Oiso: Adventure Hike with views of Mt. Fuji & a walk in a historical town by the sea

Overview

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and over-crowded sightseeing spots, and immerse yourself in a relaxing and extraordinary experience hiking historical walks in the great outdoors. Starting from the Kofun Period—all the way through to Kamakura, Edo, Meiji, and modern times—various histories and cultures are still alive here in Oiso. Visit Japan's first bathing beach and a small port, walk along the old Tokaido Highway doted with pine trees and historical sites, take a dynamic hike along the ridges of the rich and natural Oiso Hills, which boasts of spectacular 360-degree views of Mount Fuji and other mountains at Shonandaira, and visit the spectacular Meiji Memorial Oiso Residence and Garden, Shigitatsu-An, and unique privately-run stores.

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八木　恵子

Keiko Yagi

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Walking Tour to Two Shrine and Temple in Kamakura

Overview

Let's take a walk around two of Kamakura's most famous temples and shrines. Learn the ancient Japanese method of prayer and try your luck with omikuji (fortunes)! If the weather permits, you can enjoy a new view from the observatory on the hiking trail at Kenchoji Temple.

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丸田　真知子

Machiko Maruta

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

An introduction to Japanese culture in Kamakura

Overview

Visitors will visit the beautiful bamboo garden at Hokoku-ji Temple, enjoy matcha green tea at Jomyo-ji Temple, and participate in Zen meditation with a Zen monk at Kencho-ji Temple.

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菅野　祐美

Yumi Kanno

Area

Fujisawa

Tour Name

Enoshima: Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

Overview

Enoshima is a town right next to Kamakura, just one hour from Tokyo. Visit a shrine with a legend of a dragon god, a lighthouse with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, and an exciting cave facing the sea.

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飯島　聡子

Satoko Iijima

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Discover the mystical secrets of Taya Cave near Kamakura

Overview

Taya Cave is a man-made underground cave that has served as a training location for monks to practice asceticism. An expert will explain the mysterious 570-meter-long cave joined by a kimono-clad guide who will explain in English. After visiting the cave, you can enjoy a delicious meal and sweets at a unique and artistic Japanese restaurant surrounded by unique ceramic works and a beautiful bamboo forest.

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竹林　康雄

Yasuo Takebayashi

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Private Tour from North Kamakura Temples & Shrine

Overview

This private tour explores the beautiful temple that is popular amongst locals for its tranquility, flowers, moss, greenery, and, in late fall, the changing colors of the leaves.

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中川　実香

Mika Nakagawa

Area

Fujisawa

Tour Name

Enchanting Morning Walk on Enoshima island

Overview

Beat the crowds on our walking tour where you can enjoy the local area and serene island of Enoshima. Feel the fresh morning air on the beach, visit a sacred temple, and explore the local alleyways. You can even see Mt. Fuji across the sea!

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小泉　友里恵

Yurie Koizumi

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Half Day Walking Tour & Japanese Sweets

Overview

Experience a side of Kamakura known only to locals, with your own local guide to take you through narrow backstreets to emerge into the world of the samurai. You can also visit tourist spots and cafes to enjoy traditional sweets and matcha.

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ミヤザワ　トム　ケンジ

Tom Kenji Miyazawa

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Kamakura and Historic Sites Guided Tour

Overview

Whether you are traveling alone or in a group, come enjoy the charms of Kamakura. Guides are available to guide you through the history and culture of Kamakura in Japanese, English, and Mandarin Chinese. This tour will take you to two temples to enjoy a Japanese Zen experience and a tea house where you can enjoy a tea ceremony with a matcha (powdered green tea) tasting. What's more, we value exchange and interaction among participants, allowing you to enjoy new encounters and conversations. Let's spend a special time together, not only sightseeing, but making life-long memories!

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松枝　友里江

Yurie Matsueda

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Kamakura; First Samurai Capital Walking Tour

Overview

Experience and learn about the history and culture of Kamakura, the first samurai capital of Japan. Enjoy the magnificent and mysterious architecture which is now the symbol of Kamakura.

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堀内　純子

Sumiko Horiuchi

Area

Kamakura

Tour Name

Kamakura Walking Tour with a local guide

Overview

You will visit two "must-see" spots, the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) and Hasedera, as well as other spots chosen by the guide, such as cherry blossom viewing spots in spring and autumn foliage viewing spots in fall. Local guides will show you the best places to visit at that time.

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熊田　啓介

Keisuke Kumada

Area

Isehara

Tour Name

Hike on Oyama trail and walk along a pilgrimage route

Overview

This hiking tour allows visitors to experience the popular "Daisen Pilgrimage" of the Edo period. Visitors can enjoy the mountain's natural beauty and sacred history, including the 2,200-year-old Aburi Shrine and the pilgrimage.

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鈴木　彩子

Ayako Suzuki

Area

Atsugi

Tour Name

Watching Japanese traditional dance and making "Onigiri"

Overview

Kagura culture is deeply related to the Japanese spirituality of praying for a bountiful harvest, and rice has been one of the most important harvest products for the Japanese since ancient times. On this tour, you can watch a kagura performance, have your picture taken in costume, and even experience making onigiri (rice balls).

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猪野　益充

Matsumitsu Ino

Area

Hadano

Tour Name

Soba Making Experience Tour in the countryside of Kanagawa

Overview

Soba-making experience in Hadano. Not only will the important points to note about soba noodle making be explained, but also the history as well. Through this experience, participants can communicate with each other and enjoy making soba in an enjoyable environment.

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岩崎　茉莉

Mari Iwasaki

Area

Hadano

Tour Name

Traditional Yosegi Coaster Making

Overview

"Yosegi Zaiku" is a traditional Japanese technique that originated here in Hakone. This experience is an activity that the whole family can enjoy together, making unique Yosegi Zaiku coasters to take home. After the experience, you can visit a tea shop called Takanashi chaen, which has been in business for 72 years.

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貝田　みゆき

Miyuki Kaida

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

3 Hours Private Historical Walking Tour of Miura Peninsula

Overview

A guided walking tour of the Miura Peninsula, the most attractive place in the world! With the Miura Alps in the center and the sea and rich nature surrounding you, you'll be sure to enjoy yourself in this place where the sea and nature coexist.

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加藤　きよう子

Kyoko Kato

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

Uninhabited Island and the Cruise of Naval Port

Overview

Take the ferry across to Sarushima and walk through history! Pass through the beautiful brick barracks and tunnel to transport yourself into a forest full of nature. After a lunch packed with local delicacies, enjoy a military port cruise and soak in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and US Navy ships the Yokosuka Base boasts of.

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有賀　寛子

Hiroko Ariga

Area

Hayama

Tour Name

Explore Hayama with a Local- Mt. Fuji, Beach and Local Foods

Overview

From Morito Shrine to Hayama Marina, this tour will take you to popular tourist spots in Hayama, including tourist attractions, local stores, and viewpoints of Mt. Fuji and the beach, as well as some of the hidden gems recommended by locals.

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渡部　凌

Ryo Watabe

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

Farm to table Excursion and Barbecue with a Fresh Seafood

Overview

Located just an hour from Tokyo, the Miura Peninsula is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Special agricultural experiences allow you to harvest a variety of vegetables depending on the season. At the Urari Marche, you can choose fresh seafood and enjoy a delicious barbecue. Make your trip to Japan an unforgettable experience with this special blend of nature, culture, and cuisine!

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田邉　真由子

Mayuko Tanabe

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

Yokosuka : Mt. Takatoriyama Hike and Naval Port Cruise

Overview

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and come enjoy a nature-filled hike! Explore hidden temples while hiking through the mountains. Discover Yokosuka from the sea on a military port tour.

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三枝　祐一

Yuichi Saegusa

Area

Miura

Tour Name

Walking tour to enjoy tuna dishes, nature in Misaki Port

Overview

A tour to enjoy both a spectacular view of Jogashima as well a Miura's tuna cuisine from a 2-star Michelin Green Guide Japon restaurant.

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青木 久美子

Kumiko Aoki

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

Strawberry picking & walking tour to beach in countryside

Overview

Strawberry picking and beach walking tour (depending on the season, the tour may change to Kawazu Cherry Blossoms). Explanation about Japanese agriculture and food culture while walking in the farmland.

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蛭川 利夫

Toshio Hirukawa

Area

Yokosuka

Tour Name

Half-Day Tour to the attractive spots in Kamakura and Enoshima

Overview

Visitors can discover enchanting places in Kamakura and Enoshima and enjoy spectacular views of Shonan's coast, Enoshima, and Mt. Fuji. What's more, visitors can get a special Goshuin (red stamp) at shrines and temples for good luck.

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菅野　仁

Hitoshi Kanno

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Shop True Vintage Clothings in Yokohama City

Overview

Tour in which you can visit 2 different thrift stores while enjoying Yokohama's beautiful scenery. The tour stops at World Porters, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama Chinatown, and others.

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竹内　俊雄

Toshio Takeuchi

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Bar Hopping in Yokohama's Authentic Downtown Like a Local

Overview

This hidden gem is hard to find and almost unknown. Connect with the interesting locals over traditional Japanese izakaya drinks and food.

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松谷　直美

Naomi Matsutani

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience

Overview

Come enjoy an experience reeling in the popular shirogisu (Japanese whiting) while enjoying a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji! Freshly caught fish will be made into Japanese home-style dishes and tasted freshly prepared by the participants themselves. Beginners are also welcome! We will carefully support you on how to use the equipment, so you can enjoy an authentic casual fishing experience. Please join us for a special moment to enjoy nature and Japanese food culture!

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草柳　達郎

Tatsuro Kusayanagi

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

A pilgrimage to the Ghibli anime, From Up on Poppy Hill

Overview

A visit to the sacred places featured in Ghibli's "From Up on Poppy Hill". The tour will visit the Yamate area of Yokohama, including Harbor View Hill Park, Kokudozaka, Miyazaki Flower Shop, and Hotel New Grand.

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溝口　淳

Atsushi Mizoguchi

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Learn Sushi-grade fish in Japan with a local

Overview

Have you ever seen the fish used in sushi in person? This tour is a great way to learn about fish for sushi while observing fish caught in and around Kanagawa Prefecture at the wholesale market. You may even get to see tuna being filleted. After the tour, you can have one fish dish of your choice at a restaurant in the market.

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トッコ渡邉　裕子

YukoTocco Watanabe

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Kamakura & Yokohama: Highlight Tour in Spanish

Overview

Explore the charms of Kamakura and Yokohama, both easily accessible from Tokyo, with a Spanish-speaking guide. Enjoy Kamakura's historic temples and the beautiful port of Yokohama.

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木上　徹

Toru Kigami

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama Walking and Noge Bar Hopping Private Tour

Overview

Enjoy the nightlife of Japanese-style bar-hopping and disco restaurants in Yokohama! The Yokohama-Noge area is lined with more than 500 bars and restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese-style bar-hopping.

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磯村　美香

Yoshika Isomura

Area

Kawasaki

Tour Name

Kawasaki Half Day Walking Tour with Kawasaki Daishi Temple

Overview

This tour is located in Kawasaki City, with Kawasaki Station just 20 minutes by train from Haneda Airport. Enjoy the scenery of the city and reminisce the Edo Period (1603-1867), as well as visit Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple, a temple popular with the locals.

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北出　明日香

Asuka Kitade

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama Private Family Tour with Manhole and Vehicles

Overview

This tour is perfect for children. After enjoying "Pokefuta" manhole covers (manhole covers with designs of the famous Japanese anime, Pokemon) at five different locations, board the chartered taxi, "Suitaku".

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小泉　孝朗

Takao Koizumi

Area

Kawasaki

Tour Name

Hidden Gem Closest From Tokyo : Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour

Overview

Tour historic temples in a tranquil atmosphere and learn their ways of worshiping properly. This is a tour where you can learn about Japanese history, tradition, and culture, as well as experiencing real life in Japan.

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長谷川　とし子

Toshiko Hasegawa

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Scenic Yokohama Walking Tour with lots of photo opps

Overview

This tour is a great way to get to know Yokohama and visit photo spots. Anime fans can take pictures of Pokémon, view the Port of Yokohama from the observation deck, and stop by the Red Brick Warehouse.

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喜聞　功

Isao Kiki

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama: Shopping street walking to find the locals' lives

Overview

Visit the local shopping street and the oldest temple in Yokohama! Learn about the history and culture of this traditional city! Wear a kimono and stroll through the traditional shopping streets of Yokohama and learn about the history of Gumyoji Temple, the oldest temple in Yokohama. In spring, you can also enjoy a riverside walk under the cherry trees in full bloom.

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ウィラー　美里

Misato Willer

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Matcha tasting for all five senses at Westin Hotel Yokohama　By IKIGAI MATCHA tour

Overview

Taste several varieties of premium matcha tea from Japan's finest tea-producing regions, accompanied by an expert guide. Please enjoy our matcha paired with carefully selected Japanese sweets.

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鳥本　さゆみ

Sayumi Torimoto

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area

Overview

Visit Yamate, the place where foreigners stayed after the port opened 150 years ago, and enjoy a walk taking in the historical scenery and architecture. Stroll through Sankeien, a Japanese garden where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, as well as the traditional architecture of Kyoto and Kamakura.

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石見　貴美

Kimi Iwami

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Step into Yokohama Chinatown: History and Hidden Treasures

Overview

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Yokohama Chinatown and discover the rich history and culture of the area with a local guide. Discover the differences between the traditional and modern ambiance of two large temples, and enjoy snacking on shark-fin buns!

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松本　かほり

Kahori Matsumoto

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama: Walking tour focus on 5 Architecture and history

Overview

Take a stroll through history from the Meiji Period (1868–1912) to present day and experience the mountainside and famous buildings of Yokohama. We recommend this tour for architecture enthusiasts and history buffs. Learn about Japanese nature and history through Yokohama's Western and Japanese-style architecture.

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村山　達郎

Tatsuro Murayama

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama "Hamakko" Local Shopping Streets Walking Tour

Overview

Yokohamabashi Shopping Street, which is called the food kitchen of Yokohama residents "Hamakko" and preserves a good old-fashioned atmosphere, and Isezakicho Shopping Street, a 1.2-km-long shopping street lined with long-established stores and chain stores founded in the Meiji and Taisho eras. Hamakko guides will take you on a walking tour of these two shopping streets where you can feel the deep life of downtown Yokohama.

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亀岡　美沙

Misa Kameoka

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama: Soba Noodle Workshop with a Soba Master

Overview

Don't pass up this chance to learn the art of Juwari soba (100% buckwheat) making with a master soba maker at Yokohama's Soba Kobo CHIHANA. With the assistance of a master soba maker and an English-speaking guide, even beginners can learn how to make soba with ease. At the end of the tour, enjoy the very soba you made at a superb izakaya.

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本間　直美

Naomi Honma

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

A Walkthrough Yokohama City's Timeline

Overview

<Connecting Yokohama's Past, Present, and Future> Unravel the connection between the eight million gods that live in Japanese culture and tradition and the people of Yokohama. Learn the secrets and unique story of Yokohama as you travel through time from Iseyama Imperial Shrine to Minatomirai.

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岩下　智昭

Chiaki Iwashita

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Sketching tour with Japanese artist and local people

Overview

Tour with locals to paint watercolors on postcards under the guidance of a Japanese artist. The instructor is a Japanese painter, famous for his large murals in the lobby of the Yokohama Sheraton Hotel.

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山瀬　由記

Yuki Yamase

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Walking in suburban Yokohama with Host wearing a kimono

Overview

Tour of temples, shrines, and Edo period mansions in the suburbs of Yokohama (on foot and partially by city bus). You can have your picture taken with your host in kimono in front of Kengo Kuma's guest house at a temple and a mansion with a thatched roof built in the Edo period. You can buy Japanese sweets together at a long-established store in the shopping arcade and have them with matcha green tea in the garden of the residence.

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志賀　紀子

Noriko Shiga

Area

Yokohama

Tour Name

Yokohama 'must know' walking tour with local - time travel -

Overview

A walking tour of Yokohama "for those in the know". Through historical and contemporary sites, food and beverages, visitors can feel the past, present and future of Yokohama.

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嶺　義則

Yoshinori Mine

Area

Odawara

Tour Name

Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour

Overview

Walk through the flat areas of Hakone and appreciate nature. Using binoculars, you can observe wild birds and see distant spots more clearly. You will encounter wildflowers, insects, and birds that are rare in Japan, and if you are lucky, you may even see deer, wild boars, raccoons, and other wild mammals.

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堀内　宗隆

Munetaka Horiuchi

Area

Hakone

Tour Name

Hakone Day tour to view Mt Fuji after feeling wooden culture

Overview

Experience the production process of "Yosegi Zaiku" (wooden mosaic work), a traditional craft created along the old Tokaido road, a road surrounded by cedar trees, and also enjoy a moment of rest surrounded by the 300-year-old "hearth of the thatched-roof Amazake Chaya". You can also experience art at the outdoor "sculpture forest", overlook Mt. Fuji at 1,000m from "Owakudani", and take a sightseeing boat ride on Lake Ashi.

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西本　綾子

Ayako Nishimoto

Area

Odawara

Tour Name

Lacquer Polishing Create Unique Japanese Tableware

Overview

Odawara Lacquerware is a traditional craft of Odawara City and was designated as such in 1984. Why not create your own patterned Japanese tableware to "bring home" the world and culture of Japanese food even after your trip?

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栗原　明子

Akiko Kurihara

Area

Odawara

Tour Name

Japanese Traditional Music Experience in Odawara

Overview

Let's play the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument! Come enjoy Japanese culture by experiencing playing a traditional instrument in Odawara. Why not try playing the koto in this historical town?

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正木　和彦

Kazuhiko Masaki

Area

Hakone

Tour Name

Private Nature Tour in Hakone

Overview

Let us introduce you to Hakone's natural attractions (volcanic formations and the beauty of seasonal flora) through hiking! We use a dedicated vehicle and can provide flexible assistance throughout the entire tour. We will take you to Owakudani, Ubako, the visitor center, and other spots where you can experience nature first-hand.

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小島　まき子

Makiko Kojima

Area

Manazuru

Tour Name

Walking Tour with Tasty Local Food and Scenic View

Overview

Stroll through the nostalgic port town of Manazuru enjoying the beautiful scenery and savor the local delicacies, such as dried fish. Spend your time relaxing and interacting with the locals.

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天江　節子

Setsuko Amae

Area

Odawara

Tour Name

Odawara castle rampart with photogenic landscape tour

Overview

Tour to learn about the history of castles in Japan, walking along the beautiful path of Odawara Castle walls, where the history of the Samurai began. We will also visit the last place of the Hojo clan. At the end of the tour, you can relax your tired feet in a footbath.

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大庭　勇河

Yuga Ooba

Area

Sagamihara

Tour Name

Fake It, Then Taste It: A Journey Through Japan’s Quirky Cuisine

Overview

The combination of nostalgia and freshness makes for a one-of-a-kind, special experience. Visitors can experience the retro atmosphere of the Showa period at the Retro Vending Machine Park, and try their hand at making their own fake "food samples". To top it all off, visitors will have a chance to taste local delicacies, all while enjoying a private car and English-speaking guide. This half-day tour is perfect for your second or subsequent trips to Japan, and is a unique and addictive experience that will leave you just a bit "curious".

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