Showcasing the real Kyoto to as many people around the world. From truly hidden gems to dodging the crowds at popular locations, we want you to have as great of an experience as we do the first time we explored these locations. Y... More

Discover the stories behind Tokyo on a private tour designed by watravel. With a friendly multilingual guide, you’ll explore the city through the connections between Buddhism and Shinto, the transformation of Edo into modern Tok... More

This tour covers Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama bamboo grove and Kinkaku-ji in a single morning, starting early enough that you walk the torii gates and the bamboo path before the day's crowds fill them. What makes it different is... More

Highlights - Discover Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,000 years of history. - Visit Tokoname, Japan’s leading center for bonsai pot production. - Craft your own authentic bonsai pot under the guidance of... More

Enjoy a private half‑day journey from your Yokohama hotel to the timeless city of Kamakura, home of Japan’s first samurai government. Visit the Great Buddha, explore the serene halls of Hasedera, walk the grand approach of Ts... More

Highlights - Discover two of Tokoname’s most celebrated pottery traditions: teapots and bonsai pots. - Meet skilled artisans and hear firsthand about their techniques, traditions, and craftsmanship. - See how specialized artisan... More

Highlights - Meet three renowned Tokoname bonsai pot artisans inside their working studios. - Discover distinctive techniques, glazes, and artistic philosophies behind exceptional bonsai containers. - Walk the historic Pottery Foo... More