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Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
6h 15m – 8h 30mfrom AUD $270
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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Best of Nagasaki with Japanese Tea Ceremony 6-Hour Car Tour
When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this Nagasaki tour, it ticked boxes we didn't expect a single operator to manage: proper sightseeing, cultural depth, and a genuine tea ceremony — all without the nickel-and-diming. Six hours in a private air-conditioned car beats Nagasaki's rain and humidity hands down, especially if you're ship-bound and counting minutes. The itinerary squeezes the city's key spots — Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden, local flavours — into a stress-free loop designed to get cruise passengers back to the dock on time. No surprises with costs; entrance fees are baked in.
6 hoursfrom AUD $398
★ 5.0 (8)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
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Osaka Reiki Healing and Aroma Massage At The Temple＜120min＞
When Sarah from our BugBitten team tried this Osaka temple wellness session, she got a proper sense of how Japanese healing practices actually work—not the sanitised spa version. You're looking at two and a half hours in a quiet temple space where a therapist walks you through Reiki, an oil massage that includes fascia work, and a foot soak. The vibe is genuinely restful; you're around other travellers seeking the same slowdown. It's the kind of thing that feels boutique without the pretension, and the yukata photo moment is a nice bonus.
2h 30mfrom AUD $226
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Tokyo Basic Japanese Language and Etiquettes Class
When Ben from our team ran this one-hour class in Tokyo, we got a solid grounding in survival Japanese plus a proper tea ceremony experience. You'll learn phrases you can actually use — ordering food, asking directions, the politeness markers that matter — taught by a local instructor who keeps it loose and practical rather than textbook-heavy. It's pitched at complete beginners and travellers keen to engage with Japan beyond pointing at menus. The tea ceremony component adds cultural weight: you'll learn the ritual and etiquette that underpins it, which reframes how you'll move through traditional spaces for the rest of your trip.
1 hourfrom AUD $45
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima 1 Day Tour with Local
When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this 8-hour private tour, we hit two of Japan's most significant spots in a single day: Miyajima Island with its famed floating torii gate and sacred deer, then Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. It's a private group experience (max eight people) with a local guide who sets the pace to suit your interests. The itinerary weaves cultural heritage with sobering history, all bundled with transport from central Hiroshima — train, ferry, streetcar included. This isn't a race-through; it's thoughtfully structured around what matters to your group.
8 hoursfrom AUD $310
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Kyoto&Nara&Osaka: One day private Customized Car tour
When Jake from our BugBitten team tried this private car tour, he got a real sense of what it means to skip the packed buses and trains clogging Kyoto's main routes. You're picked up from your hotel and spend 7–10 hours visiting the big-ticket sites—Fushimi Inari's thousands of vermillion gates, the gold-leaf temples, the Bamboo Forest—but at your own tempo. Your local guide fills in the gaps about how these places actually fit into Kyoto's living culture, not just the postcard version. It's a solid way to cover ground without the tourist scrum, though the real appeal here is flexibility and a private driver rather than some revelation.
7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $746
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Harajuku Kawaii Tour(Private Tour)
When Lily from our BugBitten team did the Harajuku Kawaii Tour, she spent two hours threading through Tokyo's fashion epicentre with a guide who actually lives the subculture. Harajuku itself is a controlled chaos of vintage shops, anime cafés, and fashion-obsessed locals — think Shibuya's cooler, niche cousin. The tour cuts through the main drag and dives into the spots guides personally love: lolita boutiques, character merch havens, and the kind of hole-in-the-wall eateries that don't make the guidebooks. It's a private experience, so the pace is yours, and the guide's wardrobe is part of the show — they dress the part every day.
2 hoursfrom AUD $271
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Private Full-Day Mt. Fuji Nature E-Bike Tour with Local Guide
When Mia from our team did this private e-bike tour, she pedalled through the quieter, rural slopes of Mt. Fuji on Shizuoka's side — the bit most tourists never see. You're on local backroads and forest tracks, stopping to walk into lava caves, explore waterfalls, and poke around natural springs rather than ticking off a sightseeing checklist. The e-bikes mean you're not knackered before lunch, and the local guide reads the day's pace and conditions as you go. It's 6.5 hours of riding and walking, with plenty of room to slow down and actually notice the mountain's landscape and the rhythm of the villages around it.
6h 30mfrom AUD $425
★ 5.0 (8)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
Japan
Experience shiatsu stretch in Japan
When Lily from our team tried this shiatsu stretch session in Japan, she found herself on the receiving end of a hands-on technique that blends traditional pressure-point massage with active stretching. The hour-long treatment targets common pain points — shoulders, lower back, joints — using methods you won't find outside Japan. It's a no-fuss wellness experience: quiet room, focused therapist, and a chance to feel what generations of Japanese have relied on for relief. Public transport gets you there easily, and the studio welcomes all fitness levels.
1 hourfrom AUD $63
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Kamakura Full-Day Private Tour from Tokyo (Customizable)
When Alex from our team booked this private Kamakura tour from Tokyo, we got a full day hitting the city's heavyweight attractions — the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, the peaceful Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and the quiet bamboo groves at Hokokuji Temple. It's a coastal town that balances old-school temple culture with a breezier, less-crowded vibe than central Tokyo, drawing history buffs and anyone after some green space. The 10-hour window gives you real breathing room to linger without feeling herded. You're travelling in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide — no shared minibus madness.
10 hoursfrom AUD $649
★ 5.0 (8)
🛍 Shopping & Markets
Japan
Anime Shopping Tour in Osaka, Den Den Town: Figures, Manga, Knife
When Em from our team hit up Den Den Town in Osaka, we found a sprawling anime shopping precinct that honestly rivals Akihabara — and feels less rammed with tour groups. You pick between two routes: the morning official-store run (Capcom, Ghibli, Pokémon flagships near Shinsaibashi) or the afternoon second-hand deep dive near Nipponbashi, where the real collector gems hide. Either way, you're hunting figures, manga, trading cards, and quality Japanese knives across 2–3 hours with a local guide who knows where the stock actually is. The whole vibe is less touristy than Tokyo's anime quarter, with genuinely keen shoppers mixed in.
2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $134
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
1-Day Tour of Takayama's Cultural Treasures Hida-Furukawa
When Jake from our team took this six-hour day trip from Takayama to Hida-Furukawa, we found ourselves in a genuinely quiet corner of the Japanese Alps — the kind of place where the main street still looks like it did 150 years ago. You're guided through the town's Edo-period streets by a local who actually knows the stories, stop into the Festival Exhibition Hall and crafts museum, and get hands-on with a traditional weaving session. It's not a sprint; it's a proper slow poke through somewhere most tourists never reach, with plenty of room to breathe and actually absorb the place.
6 hoursfrom AUD $207
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Mt Fuji Aokigahara Forest Adventure Hiking Tour
When Tom from our BugBitten team hiked Aokigahara Forest on Mt Fuji's slopes, we found ourselves walking through something genuinely different — gnarled trees growing over ancient lava beds, the world outside fading fast. This 3.5-hour guided walk splits neatly: the first half is led commentary on geology and forest lore, the second half quieter, letting you sit with the landscape. The forest itself is famous for good reason — it's dense, moody, and feels removed even though it's well-trodden. It's a proper nature experience, not a tick-box tourist loop, though you're never truly alone out there.
3h 30mfrom AUD $109
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Culinary Home Cooking with Grandmothers – Vegan Friendly
When Tom from our BugBitten team joined this cooking class in Aomori, it was less about technique and more about sitting down to eat what you'd made with the people who taught you. You'll spend three hours in a local grandmother's kitchen learning to prepare seasonal, plant-based dishes — the kind of food that's grown from Aomori's snowy winters and generous summers. It's vegan-friendly by nature, which means everyone at the shared table eats the same meal without fuss. The experience trades restaurant polish for genuine cultural exchange: stories, wisdom, and the quiet satisfaction of breaking bread together in a warm kitchen.
3 hoursfrom AUD $131
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Private FullDay Ishigaki Tour with English Guide & Photo Memories
When Jake from our team ran this private full-day tour around Ishigaki Island, it felt like having a local mate show you around — except someone was also documenting the whole thing. You get seven to eight hours to potter about at your own pace with an English-speaking guide who shapes the itinerary to what you actually want to see, whether that's Kabira Bay, tucked-away cafés, or lookouts. A photographer tags along capturing candid shots so you're not stuck behind the camera. Round-trip transfers from your hotel or port are sorted, making it fuss-free for couples, families, or solo travellers after something more personal than the standard group shuffle.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $262
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Authentic Sumo Experience with Former Professional Wrestlers
When Sarah from our team tried this, she expected a tourist show and came away with a much clearer picture of what sumo actually means. The programme runs about an hour and a half and is led by people who competed in the ring themselves, which makes a real difference once the questions start. Over the session you get the sport's long history, its rituals and the daily world behind the wrestlers, with live demonstrations to bring it to life. Narration is in English throughout, so nothing gets lost in translation. The crowd tends to be a mix of curious travellers, families and sumo fans who want the finer detail. Our BugBitten take: it's a sensible pick if you want culture without a steep learning curve, and it's gentle enough for almost anyone to join in.
1h 30mfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Experience Authentic Japanese Home Cooking
When Sarah from our BugBitten team joined this three-hour cooking class in rural Japan, she found herself in a home kitchen learning to prepare proper Japanese meals from someone who's been teaching the craft for two decades. The setting is quiet, tucked away in natural countryside, and the vibe is genuinely relaxed — no performing, just real cooking and eating together. You'll prep lunch, cook it, sit down to eat, and finish with matcha or green tea. It's the kind of experience that works because there's no rush and no pretence.
3 hoursfrom AUD $127
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Japan
Hidden Beaches of Okinawa: SUP, Snorkel & BBQ Adventure
When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this tour out of Itoman City, it felt like the quiet side of Okinawa — small groups (capped at 9), local guides who actually grew up here, and a genuine mix of water-based action and downtime. You're paddling SUP or kayaking around an uninhabited island in turquoise shallows, snorkelling proper coral reefs with tropical fish, then eating Okinawan BBQ on the sand with a view. It's seven hours total, and the crew moves you between spots in a new air-conditioned van. Not the Instagram-famous beaches, but that's precisely the point.
7 hoursfrom AUD $290
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Tokyo: Kimono Rental inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
When Jake from our team hired a kimono at Rakuu-tei, the historic tea house tucked inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the whole experience felt worlds away from central Tokyo's usual hustle. You get dressed in full traditional kit—obi, tabi socks, sandals, the lot—then wander the garden's quiet paths for as long as you like (until 5 PM). The rental takes about 90 minutes to sort out, and women get basic hair styling thrown in. It's a genuine spot to move slowly through one of Tokyo's prettiest gardens, snap photos in proper dress, and browse souvenirs afterwards. The garden entrance fee is separate, so factor that in.
1h 30mfrom AUD $64
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll
When Alex from our BugBitten team rode this Kyoto cycle tour, it was exactly what we'd hoped: a car-free way to see the city without battling the temple crowds. A local guide who's spent years commuting these streets takes you through Kyoto's northeast — temples, shrines, riverside stretches, and genuinely quiet neighbourhood spots that tour buses miss. The city's flat layout and compact size make it perfect for bikes. You'll stop for Japanese tea and sweets at a traditional shop, then finish with a twilight stroll through Gion's lantern-lit lanes. Four hours total, and your legs do the work, but that's the whole point.
4 hoursfrom AUD $109
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Tokyo's hidden nature cycling tour - Okutama Historical Road Tour
When Em from our team cycled the Okutama Historical Road, we found ourselves pedalling through a completely different Tokyo — one of mountain villages, old shrines, and quiet trade-route history. This 3.5-hour tour follows an ancient path that once connected the region to the city, winding past wasabi fields and natural springs before arriving at the vast Lake Okutama. The vibe here is small-group and unhurried; you're cycling through rural Japan, spotting the occasional wild creature, then wrapping up with a soak in a local onsen and some souvenir hunting. It's a solid escape from the urban noise, though it demands steady legs and a decent fitness base.
3h 30mfrom AUD $235
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Urban Geometry with Laurence Bouchard
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this four-hour workshop with Laurence Bouchard, we learned how to hunt for geometry, shadow play, and contrast in Japan's urban streets. The focus is black and white photography—hunting for leading lines, reflections, silhouettes, and that decisive moment where light and architecture collide. You'll move between several locations around the city, getting hands-on feedback on composition and framing as you shoot. It's a solid choice if you're past the basics and want to think more seriously about how shape and shadow tell a story.
4 hoursfrom AUD $181
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Shibuya: Local Food & Culture Walk in Sangenjaya District
When Charlie from our team ran this Sangenjaya food walk, we found a proper local evening tucked just two stops from the Shibuya chaos. The neighbourhood feels lived-in—retro bars, tiny izakayas, lantern-lit alleys, and the famous Gorilla Building—without the crush of tourists you'd cop in central Shibuya. Over four hours, we hit three eating spots, knocked back some drinks, caught the night city views from Carrot Tower, and wandered the narrow bar-lined lanes of Sankaku. It's casual, walkable, and genuinely feels like you're doing what locals do.
4 hoursfrom AUD $172
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Shimanami Kaido, 1Day Relaxed Island Hopping Cycling Tour
When Alex from our BugBitten team cycled the Shimanami Kaido, we found a genuinely peaceful alternative to Japan's crowded tourist loops. This nine-hour island-hopping route follows a dedicated cycling path across the Seto Inland Sea, linking fishing villages, citrus orchards and shrines with ferry rides that break up the pedalling. The vibe is slow—designed that way—and the mix of riding and water-based transport keeps things manageable even when the heat picks up. It's the sort of day that lets you actually notice Japan's quieter corners rather than rushing between photo stops.
9 hoursfrom AUD $407
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
GoldenGai Daytime JapanWhisky BeginnersSession w/FemaleBartender
When Noah from our team caught this daytime whiskey session in Golden Gai, Tokyo, we found ourselves in a snug upstairs bar carved out just for the tasting. The bartender (a woman who knows her craft) and an interpreter walked us through four carefully chosen Japanese whiskies over two hours, in a spot that feels more neighbourhood hideaway than tourist trap. The cosy vibe, hand-cut ice, and thoughtful pairing of snacks—nuts, chocolate, cheese, dried fruit—plus light bites like onigiri and tsumire soup made it feel less like a masterclass and more like hanging with someone who genuinely loves what she pours. Golden Gai itself is a warren of tiny bars; this experience uses the full floor and lets you request the soundtrack.
2 hoursfrom AUD $201
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Kanazawa All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing - English Speaking Driver
When Ben from our team booked this private driver tour around Kanazawa, we wanted to cut through the local transport confusion and hit the main sights without faffing about. You get six hours in a comfortable private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, flexible enough to build your own itinerary or follow a set route through the city's highlights — Kenrokuen garden, the old teahouse district, the samurai quarter, the bustling market. It's a solid option if you're pressed for time and want to move at your own pace without wrestling bus schedules.
6 hoursfrom AUD $347
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Ceramics and Green Tea Private Tour of Saga and Nagasaki
When Alex from our team ran this private tour out of Fukuoka, we got a proper deep-dive into two of Japan's most celebrated crafts — ceramics and green tea. You're based in Saga and Nagasaki prefectures, countryside Kyushu that's a world away from Tokyo crowds. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests: pick your mix of pottery workshops, tea estates, and cultural sites. Nine to eleven hours total, with three of those spent winding through genuinely stunning rural landscapes. Small groups (or solo), private car, and a guide who knows the region well.
9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $995
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Japan
Kyoto: Authentic Tea Ceremony in a Small Group
When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this Kyoto tea ceremony, we found ourselves in a genuinely quiet pocket of the city—a far cry from the crowded tourist spots. Chanoyu The KYOTO in the historic Uzumasa district walks you through the real ritual: handling the proper utensils, learning the cultural roots, tasting premium matcha paired with hand-made Kyoto sweets, and even wearing a traditional haori. The whole thing unfolds in about an hour, and the attention to detail—from the miniature garden to the serene tea room—feels unhurried and considered. It's the kind of experience that actually sticks with you.
1 hourfrom AUD $271
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Sapporo Private Sightseeing Tour in Onsen with Special Package
When Em from our BugBitten team did this Sapporo private tour, we got a solid half-day loop into the Jozankei Onsen area — think mountain valleys, a working dam, temple grounds, and a stint in snowshoes if conditions allow. It's a guided swing through Hokkaido's quieter side, about an hour from the city, mixing a bit of hiking with cultural stops and the promise of soaking in hot springs. You're in a private vehicle the whole time, which beats fighting train schedules in winter.
4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $280
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
SUSHI Making Experience at Restaurant
When Ben from our team booked this sushi-making class in Japan, we got two hours with Shinichi Kono, a sushi chef with three decades under his belt. You'll learn the fundamentals of rolling, pressing, and shaping rice and fish the proper way — not a dumbed-down tourist version, but genuine technique taught in a real working restaurant. The space is intimate, the knives and ingredients are genuinely high-grade, and you'll walk away with sushi and tamagoyaki you've actually made yourself, plus a bowl of soup. It's the kind of class where you understand why precision matters in Japanese cooking.
2 hoursfrom AUD $271
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Mount Fuji Luxury Tour in Mercedes-Benz | Green Plate Car
When Mia from our team booked this Mount Fuji luxury run, we got the full scenic loop in a Mercedes with proper air-con and a guide who knew the region cold. Ten hours takes you around the mountain's quieter flanks—past the Fuji Five Lakes to the north, through the dense Aokigahara Forest to the west, down to Hakone's hot springs in the south, and past spiritual landmarks like the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine. It's a curated drive rather than a hike, so you're soaking in views from a comfortable seat, with WiFi and highway fees already sorted. The vibe is relaxed, the landscape shifts constantly, and you're seeing how locals live in the shadow of Japan's most iconic mountain.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1159
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Ninja Trekking half-day tour at Mt.Daimonji Kyoto
When Jake from our team tackled Mt. Daimonji's ninja trekking half-day, we found ourselves learning genuine ninjutsu survival techniques whilst hiking one of Kyoto's sacred peaks. The 7.5km route loops from Keage near Nanzenji up to Daimonji (Nyoigatake) and back down toward Ginkakuji — a relatively mellow climb suited to keen beginners with decent fitness. Your guides are ninjutsu and mountain-walking specialists who weave in breathing methods, body awareness, and meditation alongside the trekking itself. The whole loop runs 4–5 hours. It's the kind of tour that makes you feel like you're tapping into something deeper than a standard hike, even if the terrain stays forgiving.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $483
★ 5.0 (8)
🍹 Nightlife
Japan
Nagoya Night Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya Hopping
When Alex from our team did this Nagoya night tour, we got a proper glimpse of how locals actually spend an evening out — not the tourist version. You hit two completely different izakaya styles in one night: a nostalgic yokocho alley (narrow, old-school, packed with regulars) and a modern spot. A Certified Sake Expert walks you through the range — sweet to dry, chilled to warmed — while you're working through tapas and a beer. It's 2 hours of real Nagoya drinking culture, the kind of thing you'd struggle to find or navigate solo.
2 hoursfrom AUD $243
★ 5.0 (8)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Japan
Bike tour through rural Japan
When Mia from our team cycled through Ikuno, a former mining town 1200+ years in the making, the ride traced industrial heritage alongside quiet rural Japan. The 5–6 hour loop starts in town—past weathered wooden houses—then climbs into forested mountain paths toward the century-old Mikobata Dressing Plant ruins. The highlight was stumbling onto a cast-iron bridge engineered by the French in the 1850s, now a beloved photo stop. You roll through shrine grounds, river valleys, and abandoned processing sites before lunch and a wander near Nii Station. It's a solid half-day immersion in post-industrial countryside, best for riders comfortable with hills and longer saddle time.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $217
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Nagasaki Private Customizable Full Day Tour
When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this private Nagasaki tour, we appreciated the flexibility to build an itinerary around what we actually wanted to see rather than following a set route. You fill out a form beforehand flagging your interests—history, food, temples, gardens, whatever—and a local English-speaking guide shapes the day around that. Over 8 hours you'll hit 4–5 spots at a pace that suits you, with hotel pickups and all bookings sorted in advance. Nagasaki feels quieter than Tokyo or Kyoto but punches above its weight with war history, colonial-era architecture, and excellent food. The trade-off: you need to book well ahead (ideally months) and fill in the form early, or the whole thing falls apart.
8 hoursfrom AUD $404
★ 5.0 (8)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Japan
160 Years Authentic Seated Archery Experience in Kyoto
When Sarah from our team tried this seated archery class in Kyoto, we stepped into a genuine 160-year-old dojo to learn kyudo — Japan's traditional form of the art. You've got an hour to fire 16 arrows under expert guidance, and if you land three or more hits, you get to sign your name in proper Japanese calligraphy on a plaque that stays in the dojo. It's hands-on, focused, and set in a space that's been teaching this discipline for over a century. The instructor speaks English, and a translator's on hand if needed.
1 hourfrom AUD $167
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Tokyo Couples Photoshoot | Private & Cinematic
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this Tokyo couples photoshoot, we expected the typical posed-against-landmarks setup. Instead, it was a proper cinematic experience — two hours threading through Tokyo's mix of busy tourist spots and quieter, lesser-known corners (up to three locations), with the photographer coaching natural moments rather than stiff smiles. The vibe felt more like having a mate with a good camera tag along than a formal portrait session. Day or night slots mean you can shoot golden hour or neon-lit streets depending on your mood.
2 hoursfrom AUD $652
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour
When Tom from our team booked this private driver tour, we got a proper taste of what makes the Fuji region special without the usual group-tour rush. You're picked up from your Tokyo hotel and driven out at your own pace, hitting Lake Kawaguchi for unobstructed views of Mt. Fuji, then pushing on through Hakone to Lake Ashi for a boat ride and the volcanic ropeway at Owakudani. The whole thing runs 7–10 hours depending on traffic and how long you linger—which is exactly the point. It's customisable, so you're not locked into someone else's schedule.
7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1116
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Japan
Tokyo Underpass Food Tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Tokyo underpass food tour, she discovered exactly why salarymen flock to Yurakucho after work. Over three hours, a bilingual guide steers your group through narrow, atmospheric passages lined with cramped izakayas and hole-in-the-wall spots — the kind of places tourists rarely stumble upon. You'll hit two traditional izakaya restaurants, work through their best dishes, pair them with four drinks (alcohol or soft), and wrap up with ramen or dessert. It's a private group experience that lets you eat and drink at your own pace without the choreography of a bigger tour.
3 hoursfrom AUD $240
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Japan
Full Day Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Shibuya
When Noah from our BugBitten team did this full-day walking tour through Shinjuku and Shibuya, we got a solid hit of Tokyo's split personality — old shrines and gardens sitting alongside neon signs and packed shopping strips. It's eight hours on foot using trains and your legs, not a coach, so you're moving at street level and actually seeing how locals get around. The route threads together a museum, a park with a traditional tea house, shrines, and the mad architectural contrasts that make these neighbourhoods tick. Ideal if you've got a day to burn and want the highlights without spending weeks exploring.
8 hoursfrom AUD $230
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