Aichi Prefecture tours, things to do and tickets

Visit the historic city of Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiragawa-go on a full-day tour from Nagoya. Discover Takayama's markets and food, and marvel at the scenery in Shiragawa-go.

-Meet up at the front of Family Mart in Tenma-bashi Station!

After that, we will visit one of the oldest temple to see the beautiful five story pagoda. Finally we are heading to the beautiful Osaka Castle, and cycle around its premises. Osaka Castle is located in the middle of a very large park known as Osaka Castle Park. It's approximately 105 hectares big!!

-Tired from all the biking? Let's satisfy our hunger with a good old Okonomiyaki break
We'll take a break to taste Osaka's soul food: Okonomiyaki. After you've enjoyed indulging Okonomiyaki, we'll also take for a tea break and you can enjoy Japanese Green Tea with a little snack.

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Explore Hida Takayama and immerse yourself in its rich history. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Village to get lost in its beauty, and choose to add a meal plan with Hida Beef lunch.

Ghibli Park is a public facility that welcomes visitors into the world of Studio Ghibli. The tour includes a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard. Enjoy the park's 3 popular areas of Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Valley of Witches, and Mononoke Village to your heart's content. While immersed in the world of Studio Ghibli taking commemorative photos, buying souvenirs, and eating your fill, you'll find the day has gone by before you know it. After visiting Ghibli Park, you'll explore one of Aichi Prefecture's museums, which varies depending on the day of the week. **Until September 2025** The Aichi Museum of Flight [Daily] **From October 2025** The Aichi Museum of Flight [Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Sunday] Toyota Automobile Museum [Wednesday] Seto-Gura Museum [Thursdays] © Studio Ghibli

- Learn how to make okonomiyaki, Osaka's comfort food.
- Make miso soup too.
- Enjoy talking to locals in English while you cook and eat.
- It's a simple recipe, so you can make it when you go home.
- We can accomodate ingredients and time slot.
- Enjoy authentic Osakan okonomiyaki with your friends and family!

We will make a Japanese home-cooked meal together. (Partial demonstration) We use ingredients and seasonings that can be easily made at home.
You can also choose from a menu of specialty dishes unique to Osaka.
menu:
1. Ginger grilled pork, rice balls, miso soup and Japanese rolled omelette
2. Takoyaki
3. Kushikatsu and rice balls
4. Japanese lunch box
We will also give advice on how to shop at Japanese supermarkets.
We don't serve vegetarian or vegan. Please contact us regarding food allergies.

You can experience making kimonos and obis using materials (silk) and techniques passed down from ancient times in Japan. In particular, you can experience a gorgeous bridal dress that is rarely seen even by Japanese people.
For men, you can experience wearing the first formal kimono and hakama.
You can't go out wearing it, but you can enjoy taking pictures (with your own camera, etc.) in the Japanese-style corner in the room.

Ramen is a very popular Japanese food. It is now world famous. Therefore, everyone has eaten it, but not many people have made ramen. In this cooking class, you will actually knead the ramen with your own hands. The soup is also made starting from boiling the chicken bones. There are several toppings to choose from, but you can put them on according to your taste. Let's make sightseeing in Osaka a memorable one with your own ramen made with your own hands.

Experience Japan's historic tradition, culture, and architecture on this day trip to the villages of Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go. Learn what makes each stop unique from your guide.

You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor.
You'll master how to make three types of sushi in just one experience. Sushi fish is a high quality and special order for this class. Even if this is your first sushi making experience, you will be amazed at how wonderful it is!
You'll also make yakitori (grilled chicken) as a side dish. Skewer fresh chicken thighs yourself and grill them with a savory sauce.
You'll learn miso soup from scratch. Your instructor will give you knowledge of ingredients to take Japanese broth.
Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Step into the past and experience life in rural Japan as you hike the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku on this small group tour with round-trip transportation from Nagoya or Nakatsugawa. Your experienced guide will lead you through the historic post town of Tsumago, along the 8 km Nakasendo trail, past waterfalls and wildlife, and into the stunning post town of Magome. Shop for handmade crafts and sample local fare. This tour will reward those who like to take the road less traveled and enjoy an adventurous experience into the heartland of Japan. **A non-hiking option of this tour is available for individuals who are not able to hike or prefer a more leisurely pace. Please contact us for more information about joining this tour as a non-hiker.

Ohhhh Tokyo, with your big corporate headquarters and massive mobs of people doing very important things. And then Kyoto, with your high culture, fancy temples, gardens, and refinement. Yay. But this is OSAKA, and -- how to put it nicely? -- we don't care about your charmed lives. We care about eating.

Come see (1) an upscale department store marketplace, (2) the famous Kuromon Ichiba, where delicacies raw and cooked clamor for your tongue, (3) a Japanese infused Korea Town where few tourists venture to tread, and (4) a historic neighborhood resplendent with meats, fish, vegetables, plus other staples and stupefieables catering to locals. At your side will be a native English speaking, friendly, Osaka-infused soul, eager to explain every little aspect of this big world of food. Get ready to dig in on this adventure of sights, smells, and flavors!

Why not discovering the famous castle to the fullest! There are a bunch of tourists at Osaka Castle but most of them just watch the castle tower from outside of it, which is enjoyable enough but still remains a lot to discover.
On this tour, you will learn the history and imagine the feeling samurai had when fighting for Osaka at the stake of their lives.
There are many more things to explore Osaka Castle to your fullest such as a professional guide who will show you around the hot spots in the park and the view of the castle from the garden.
Don’t forget to book your tour to discover Osaka Castle tour with your otomo guide!

[Standard Tour Visit Spots]
・Osaka Museum of History
・Otemon
・Toyokuni Shrine
・Miraiza Osaka Castle
・Osaka Castle Museum
・Yamasatomaru

Discover Nagoya through the eyes of a true local. This private tour is all about you—your interests, your pace, and your comfort. With a 100% Nagoya-local, English-speaking guide, you’ll explore the city’s top highlights, hidden gems, and stories that bring it to life. Perfect for Nagoya first-time visitors, families, couples, solo travelers, and friends. Why Choose This Tour: ・Immersive experience with a friendly local guide · Fully customizable – share your interests (history, food, culture, etc.) · Kids and seniors welcome – flexible and relaxed pace ・Meet at your hotel lobby or Nagoya Station at 9:45 AM (flexible) ・Travel like locals by public transportation – efficient and stress-free Note: Nagoya Castle’s main tower is closed for construction, but you can still explore the beautiful samurai residence and castle grounds.

At the beginning of this class, choose your favorite lunch box and wear an apron.

Cooking starts from making traditional Japanese broth 'Dashi'. After that, you make seven basic Japanese dishes often eaten at home, using Wagyu (Japanese beef), shrimp, salmon, egg, squash and mushroom, green vegetable, also make triangular rice balls.

In this experience, you acquire various cooking techniques such as frying, grilling, simmering and marinade. In addition, after practicing to make triangular shapes using plastic molds, you complete two rice balls.

When all the dishes are completed, please try packing in a lunch box with fresh vegetables! Your instructor advises on an attractive pack way.

At the end, place the dishes, along with chopsticks and let's say “Itadakimasu”! Please enjoy the meal you made served with the complimentary Miso soup.

With the help of your local Japanese instructor, you’ll make three types of sushi (nigiri, salad roll and oshi-zushi). At the end of the class, you eat what you just made with miso soup!

Discover Japan's timeless beauty and cultural heritage! Stroll through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, immerse in geisha culture at Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa, and encounter friendly deer at Nara Park. Unforgettable experiences await on this captivating tour!

● Serene walk through the mesmerizing Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, surrounded by towering bamboo trees.

● Cultural immersion in the birthplace of geisha culture at Yasaka Shrine and Gion Shirakawa.

● Encounter friendly deer and iconic temples at Nara Park, a unique and heartwarming experience.

Note:

●JPY 2,000 will be charged for kimono experience cancellation within two days before departure

●Kimono Experience Reservation (At self expense starting from 5000 Japanese Yen)

On this tour, you can explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Shirakawa-go in just one day. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace.

Set yourself free from the hustling and bustling streets of big cities and dip yourself in nature, refreshing both body and soul.
Local Osaka people used to call this area with a phrase "Deep in the mountains of Minoh". Wild monkeys are seen at waterfall area from time to time.
The temple along the hiking road is the oldest ascetic Buddhism temple in Japan as it was an ideal training place to seek self and to be enlightened.
The area is a very popular hiking spot for Osaka citizens.
Let's enjoy the Minoh Quasi National Park, an Oasis very close to the city.

We will explain the history of kintsugi and lacquer for about an hour, and then you will have the opportunity to powder gold (23K gold) which is the final step in traditional kintsugi.

Basically, lacquer is used for this workshop and gold is sprinkled on it. Therefore, after the trial, we will hand over the powdered plate at least 5-7 days later, or we will ship to your home for an additional fee. If you are in a hurry and would like to take home the kintsugi plate on the same day, please inform us.

After taking this work shop you will know about traditional kintsugi and what is lacquer.

Osaka is a bustling city chock full of "big city" things to do, but there's another side to it as well. This tour takes you from your hotel to notable temples, a historic entertainment quarter, gardens, and the famous "kofun" tombs in Osaka and south to Sakai City, all in a private, luxury vehicle. Your native or equivalent English-speaking driver/guide will ensure the trip is light and fun, while also keeping it intellectually stimulating and informative in a well-rounded, accessible way.

As this is a private tour, discussions about changes to the itinerary are welcome! Depending on your request, additional charges may apply.