Iaido Martial Arts Experience and Japanese Sword Tour 「Now accepting reservations」
Why not have a real samurai experience on a traditional Noh stage? Iaido is a martial art in which you practice the series of movements required to sheathe a Japanese sword, from drawing it to defeating an imaginary enemy. Unlike kendo, you do not actually fight an opponent, but practice forms against an imaginary enemy, […]
8-hour tour to learn about Shogun and Daimyo culture at Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Art Museum「Now accepting reservations」
Nagoya Castle was built in 1615 as part of Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan during the Edo period. All of Nagoya Castle except for the stone walls was burned down in an air raid during World War II. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018. Although it […]
Nagoya Food 3-Hour Tour「Coming soon」
Nagoya cuisine is a unique regional menu that has been widely accepted and loved in Nagoya and its suburbs, including misokatsu, chicken wings, and hitsumabushi, and is widely eaten at home and in restaurants. It may be that Hitsumabushi is the reason why Westerners, who were once said not to eat eel, now like it. […]
9-hour tour of Arimatsu townscape and Arimatsu tie-dye making experience「Now accepting reservations」
Arimatsu shibori is a tie-dyed textile produced mainly in the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Midori Ward, Nagoya. It is typically made by dyeing cotton fabric with indigo, and the pattern changes depending on how the thread is tied. It is a traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Nagoya, and almost all […]
6-hour tour of Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi lunch and Osu shopping street「Now accepting reservations」
Atsuta Shrine Atsuta Shrine is a large shrine that seems to be located in the middle of a forest, with a large camphor tree over 1,000 years old providing shade within its grounds of approximately 20,000 sq. m. The Treasure Museum on the premises houses and exhibits over 6,000 votive items donated by the Imperial […]
9-hour tour including Hatcho Miso brewery, Okazaki Castle, and Japanese candle making (departing and returning to Nagoya) 「Now accepting reservations」
There is a miso storehouse in Hatcho Village (now Hatcho-machi), eight cho (approximately 870m) west of Okazaki Castle. Miso has been made here according to a recipe devised by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was Shogun at the time, for his own health. This recipe has been passed down for 360 years and has been passed down […]
6-hour tour to appreciate Japanese sword art and experience making authentic sushi「Now accepting reservations」
The culture of nigiri sushi, which developed as Edomae sushi, has its origins in vinegar for sushi made in Aichi. As the number one producer of vinegar in Japan, Aichi is also the birthplace of nigiri sushi culture. "Honkaku Nigiri Sushi Tamahagane" is a restaurant that recreates a real sushi restaurant from before nigiri sushi […]
Magome and Tsumago 9-hour walking tour「Coming soon」
Magome-Tsumago is a post town located in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, that retains its traditional atmosphere. The town is located along the old Nakasendo road, which flourished as a route used by travelers and merchants during the Edo period. Magome-Tsumago is one of the best-preserved of these roads, and is a popular […]
Nagoya Izakaya Tour 3 Hours「Coming soon」
There are certain dishes that are always available at traditional izakayas in Nagoya. One of them is the Nagoya specialty "Dote-ni." "Dote-ni" is a dish made by simmering pork offal and beef tendons in red miso and mirin. In Nagoya, this dish is made with "Haccho miso," a traditional miso made in Okazaki City. "Haccho […]
9-hour tour around Shinojima and Himakajima「Coming soon」
Shinojima and Himakajima are beautiful islands located off the coast of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. Both islands are popular tourist destinations, with beautiful natural scenery and abundant seafood. Shinojima It is especially famous for its fresh seafood, especially octopus and clams, and Shinojima also has beautiful beaches and hot springs, making it an […]