Experiences
Make your trip to Japan unforgettable with authentic cultural experiences. These carefully selected activities highlight the best of Japan, offering unique and meaningful memories. Book through our website to enjoy these premium services at exclusive, value-packed rates. Don’t miss the chance to enrich your journey with these extraordinary experiences!
1. Ramen Making Experience
Step inside a local noodle factory with three generations of history and create your own original ramen while learning its culture and craftsmanship. Then, visit a real Japanese home—an experience most travelers never have. Cook ramen, gyoza, and tofu salad together, enjoy a homemade dinner with traditional plum wine, and finish with a Japanese dessert.
- Location : Yokohama
- Price : JPY 25,000 → JPY 23,750 (*Special Discount: 5% off, Coupon Code: TOSHI)
- Duration: 5.0 hours
- Language: English
- Included : English-Speaking Guide, Noodle Factory Tour (Ramen History + Behind-the-Scenes Introduction), Original Noodle-Making Experience, Visit to a local Japanese Home, Cooking Experience (Ramen, Gyoza, Tofu Salad), Dinner featuring the dishes you prepare, Japanese Dessert, Traditional Japanese Plum Wine (umeshu)
- Optional (Free Option) : Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available. Please inform us upon booking.
2. Matcha Making & Tasting Comparison
Do you know "real" matcha? Matcha is known as the healthy traditional Japanese drink. But there are a lot of fake matcha products in the world. In this experience, you’ll taste and compare matcha from 5 renowned production areas in Japan, while learning about its definition, cultivation methods, and rich history. Uncover the secrets of "real" matcha and savor its unique flavors.
- Location : Asakusa, Tokyo
- Price : JPY 9,800 → JPY 9,300 (*Special discount: JPY 500 off, Coupon Code: TOSHI)
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Language: English
- Included : English-Speaking Guide, Matcha-Making Experience, Tasting of 10 Varieties of Matcha, Homemade sweets, Health-focused Tea Crafted by a licensed Pharmacist
- Optional Add-on: Purchase drinks, desserts from the café menu, or green tea/matcha souvenirs
3. Be a Real Samurai
Step into the legendary world of the samurai with this one-of-a-kind cultural experience! Transform into a samurai by dressing in traditional armor and mastering the art of swordsmanship. Learn dynamic tate (samurai action) and iaigiri (sword cutting) techniques from expert instructors, and capture unforgettable memories.
- Location: Tokyo
- Price: USD 150 → USD 130 (*Special discount: USD 20 off)
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Language: English
- Included: English-Speaking Guide, kimono and sword rental, dressing assistance, and photo service
- Optional Add-on: Experience real sword slashing for an additional USD 40
4. Japanese Sake Tasting Experience
Discover the world of Japanese sake in this guided tasting experience in Asakusa, Tokyo. In 2024, traditional sake brewing was recognized by UNESCO, sparking even greater global interest in Japan’s national drink. Learn about its history and how it’s made, then taste up to 10 unique varieties from top breweries across the country.
With options from fruity to dry—and even unlimited tasting available—this relaxed, beginner-friendly session is the perfect way to find your favorite sake.
- Location : Asakusa, Tokyo
- Price : JPY 6,800~ →JPY 6,460~ (*Special discount: 5% off, Coupon Code: TOSHI )
- Duration: 1.5 ~ 2 hours
- Language: English
- Included : English-Speaking Sake Expert, 10 Kinds of Sake (Unlimited Option Available), Intro to Sake Culture & Brewing (Sake Sommelier-Led Plan Available)
- Optional Add-on: Extra Drinks, Unique Souvenirs (Sake, Cups, etc.)
5. Sushi Making Experience
Step into the Sengoku period and feel like you’ve truly time-traveled! Surrounded by a Samurai-themed atmosphere with swords, armor, and traditional decor, you’ll experience the spirit of ancient Japan while creating sushi masterpieces. You’ll also enjoy taste-comparing games and fun quizzes where you’ll guess which sushi is real, fake, or premium, along with live demos of Japanese omelet and sushi rolls.
- Location: Asakusa, Tokyo
- Price: JPY 7,500~
*Special Coupon Code ("todo0070") : One Free Drink (Beer or Non-Alcoholic)
→Please enter the code in the “Question from the shop” field on the booking page
- Duration: 1.5 ~ 2.0 hours
- Language: English
- Included: Step-by-step guidance from a sushi master, Hands-on sushi making (10 types of sushi), Japanese omelet demonstration, Sushi roll demonstration, 8 interactive sushi-themed games, Variety of dishes: Sushi (10 pcs), sushi roll, 3 appetizers, Japanese omelet, Premium ingredients used in games (Wagyu beef, Caviar, Tuna, Salmon roe, Salmon, Crab), Tea & Water
- Optional Add-on: Extra drinks, Unique Souvenirs
6. Matcha & Japanese Tea Tasting Experience
Discover the rich history and flavors of Japan’s iconic teas! Dive into the world of traditional Japanese tea by learning about its cultivation methods and fascinating history. During this experience, you’ll sample a variety of Japanese teas in small portions, allowing you to explore a wide range of flavors and aromas. Whether it’s matcha, sencha, or hojicha, you’re sure to find your new favorite.
- Location : Asakusa, Tokyo
- Price : JPY 9,800 → JPY 9,300 (*Special discount: JPY 500 off, Coupon Code: TOSHI)
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Language: English
- Included : English-Speaking Guide, Matcha-Making Experience, Tasting of 5 types of Japanese tea (matcha, hojicha, sencha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea), Homemade sweets
- Optional Add-on: Purchase drinks, desserts from the café menu, or green tea/matcha souvenirs