Japan · 1-HOUR EXPERIENCES
Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 7 1-hour experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Learn ninja breathing, sword skills, shuriken, kunai, and blowgun techniques in a small Kyoto dojo class led in English.
“We enjoy our time at this dojo. Definitely a great activities mostly if you have kids. And great item to take as souvenirs”
Meet a Kyoto maiko for dances, tea, questions, photos, and a traditional game in an intimate one-hour cultural experience.
“something a bit different. easy to find meeting point good coms with guide. I just thought it was a bit expensive for what you got & didn't like being offered a "gift" for leaving a positive review as I rely on honest reviews for my trips.”
Make a hammered silver ring in about an hour at this friendly Kanazawa workshop, with English support, same-day pickup, and optional engraving.
“My fiancee and I had a wonderful time making rings for each other. Staff was very welcoming and helpful, our rings are beautiful and were not very expensive. We event got them engraved on the inside! Highly recommended”
Meet a real Kyoto Maiko, watch two graceful dances, ask questions, play a traditional game, and enjoy tea, snacks, and photos.
“This was a genuinely special experience. Meeting the Maiko and getting to ask questions and see her performances felt very unique. I would recommend anyone to try this experience.”
See a maiko perform in Gion, learn about geisha customs, enjoy tea and a snack, play a Japanese game, and ask questions in one hour.
“Kosome San, our Maiko San was amazing. She did two dances and then Q and A and played a game with us.”
Cook Kyoto comfort food in one hour with hands-on takoyaki and okonomiyaki, small groups, dietary options, and easy access near Shijo.
“My partner and I had a great time at this private class. It was so nice to be taught how locals cook classic dishes in their own home. Our guides were incredibly friendly and open to all our questions about Japan, and eager to share the experience with us. It is a great idea to prepare both these dishes in a short class as they use similar ingredients and methods, while understanding the nuances of each! Would definitely recommend to anyone keen to make a little bit of Japan when they return home, and to those that want a real refreshing change to the commercialised experiences out there.”
Capture your Tokyo trip with a private one-hour photoshoot, 100 to 150 edited images, flexible locations, and multilingual guides.
“The photographer was amazing. Arrived early and came up with a plan that included more locations I didn’t think of. He was thoughtful, energetic and professional. Had so much fun.”
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