
Experiences For Solo Travelers
Japanese experiences perfect for one
Discover Japan’s traditions through workshops ideal for solo travelers. Learn from master artisans in private settings, where you’ll gain hands-on skills and create one-of-a-kind keepsakes. These personal sessions offer a meaningful exploration of Japanese culture at your own pace—perfect for those traveling alone.
-Tokyo and Around-
kintsugi
cooking class
japanese ink painting sumi-e
sushi making
weaving kumihimo experience
mandara making Kamakura
personal seal hanko making Kamakura
zen meditation shakuhachi flute traditional Japanese instrument Hakone
-Kyoto-
journal making temple stamp book Japanese paper making washi
architecture tour Tadao Ando
wagashi making
tea ceremony
japanese umbrella making
-Others-
sake tasting Ishikawa
indigo dyeing Gifu
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Experience Private Sushi Making with a Professional Chef and Discover the Depth of Edomae Sushi in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥47,000 /person



















Taste Tsukudani, a Beloved Seafood Delicacy from the Edo Period, & Make Onigiri
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥13,000 /person































Enter the World of Traditional Wabi Fireworks in a Crafting and Launching Experience
Tokyo & around
|230mins
|from ¥201,000 /group
Explore the Spectacular Rice Terraces of Shodoshima and Setouchi Triennale Festival Art along with the Island’s Fine Cuisine
Takamatsu/Naoshima
|200mins
|from ¥46,000 /person



























Explore Tatami Culture in Sakai, Osaka—Heritage Tour and Hands-On Tatami Making
Osaka
|140mins
|from ¥39,000 /person



















Architectural Tour of the Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto with a Modern Wing by Tadao Ando
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥25,000 /person



























Private Sushi Making Experience with a Master Sushi Chef Trained at an Eminent Sushi Restaurant
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥104,000 /group
Discover Traditional Asakusa through Wagashi Making and a Guided Sensoji-temple Tour
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥24,000 /person
Discover Koji, the Secret Ingredient Behind Umami, with A Koji-Based Drink Tasting & Lunch
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥34,100 /person















Learn to Paint with the Spirit of Zen in Sumi-e Ink Art
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥29,000 /person
































[1 Night] Stay at an Inn in Higashi Chaya District, Enjoy Kanazawa's Fine Cuisine and Bonsai Making
Kanazawa
|1night
|from ¥84,000 /person

















Legendary knife crafting at Wada Shouten – with personalization
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥48,000 /person


























Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥200,000 /person










Experience the Power of Sumo: Private Guided Morning Practice Tour and Learn About Japan's National Sport
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥26,000 /person



























Toyosu Market Off-limits Wholesale Area Tour & Private Sushi Making with a Master Sushi Chef
Tokyo
|240mins
|from ¥282,000 /group
























Experience the Samurai Spirit through Ogasawara-style Archery – Including a Private Prayer Tour at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Tokyo & around
|180mins
|from ¥139,000 /group
















Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Observe Sumo Training at a Sumo Stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo – with Expert Commentary and Souvenir
Tokyo
|130mins
|from ¥40,000 /person



















Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling
Kyoto
|60mins
|from ¥14,000 /person




















Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper
Kyoto
|100mins
|from ¥12,100 /person
















Koji Making at Umekoji Fermentation Factory Kyoto – Snacks and Seasonal Sake Pairing Included
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥30,000 /person


















Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person





























Special Tour of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple – with Cake and Matcha Tea Time
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥280,000 /group




























Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, a Distinguished Blacksmith's Workshop in Gifu
Gifu
|360mins
|from ¥44,900 /person























Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
Tokyo
|100mins
|from ¥27,000 /person





























Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person























Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥28,000 /person

























Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokyu Nara at Historic Tearoom in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
|60mins
|Price upon request
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