8 Unforgettable Japan Day Tours
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan on one of our day tours. We are crafted to showcase the best of what it has to offer. The tours are led by expert local tour guides. They take you to iconic destinations and attractions that offer an immersive and authentic experience without the hassle of planning the details. Tours are available to suit all interests and preferences, whether you’re based in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or any other city in Japan.
Backstreet Osaka Food Tour
Osaka is renowned for its street food. This tour offers the opportunity to sample eight dishes at some of the most authentic eateries in the street. Additionally, the tour guide will provide anecdotes and insights into the history of this region. The tour will take you to three unique, off-the-beaten-track eateries, where you will enjoy delicious dishes. The final stop will be at an izakaya (Japanese gastropub), where you will have a course dinner.
Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba Cooking Class in Osaka
You will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare two classic Osaka street foods – yakisoba and okonomiyaki. A traditional Osaka dish, okonomiyaki is a savoury pancake made with eggs, flour, shredded cabbage and other vegetables, and meat or seafood. This dish is customisable, with sauces and toppings available to suit your preferences. Another classic street food is the stir-fried noodle dish yakisoba. Both dishes are easy to be prepared, and this cooking class will equip you with the skills to recreate these comforting dishes when you are back home.
Tokyo Sake Tasting Tour
This beginner-friendly tasting in central Tokyo will introduce you to Japan’s national beverage, sake, and include a fun tasting quiz. We also offer shochu tastings. Explore the intriguing world of Japanese sake. You will gain insight into the history, culture, spiritual significance, and brewing methods of sake from a leading expert while sampling six kinds sourced from across Japan.
Tokyo Sushi Making Class
Join the 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Shinjuku-ku to learn the craft of sushi making! You will learn to make five types of sushi, including nigiri and tamagoyaki. By using two methods of shaping sushi: ‘Kotegaeshi’ and ‘Tategaeshi’. At the end of the class, you will enjoy a your lunch. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to apply the skills you have learned to create a variety of sushi dishes at home.
Tokyo Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa
Experience a taste of Japan through a Japanese tea ceremony, a harmonious blend of traditional tastes and hospitality. At the tea house, you will listen to a brief introduction to the art and history of the Japanese tea ceremony, as well as an explanation of the preparation of matcha green tea. The tea ceremony demonstration will be accompanied by a traditional Japanese sweet, or wagashi, which complements the tea. Additionally, having the chance to prepare and serve your own matcha.
Japanese Pottery Workshop in Kyoto
This hands-on workshop, located near Nijo Castle in central Kyoto, allows you to create your own Japanese pottery. This beginner-friendly pottery class offers the opportunity to shape two cups or dishes out of clay on an electric potter’s wheel with the help of an instructor. Once the items have been shaped, your teacher will complete the firing process. You do not need to worry about items breaking inside your suitcase. It will be delivered straight to your home as a memorable souvenir of your time in Kyoto!
Kyoto Tea Farm Tour
We invite you to explore the stunning terraced tea fields of Wazuka, where you can immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this historic tea-producing region. It is the primary tea producer in Kyoto Prefecture, accounting for nearly half of the region’s tea. The tour offers you insight into Japanese tea-growing techniques and try a total of nine different types of locally-grown Japanese teas. there will be a tour of the tea factory where you can understand each step of the tea leaves’ journey after harvesting will be explained in detail. Lunch will include a cha soba noodles made with tea.
Geisha show with lunch in Kyoto
Explore Kyoto’s famed Gion district alongside a guide who knows these streets very well. Join us to explore the history, culture, and customs of Gion and wander the cobblestone streets. Then you will be guided to a special lunch and performance. Geisha show often accompanied by traditional instruments, tell stories of history and mythology.
If you would like to add a day tour to your future trip in Japan, please feel free to chat with our travel consultants. They will help you make a plan based on your needs! Booking via info@expatsholidays.com .
