Japanese Cultural Experiences
These are the bookings where you do something rather than look at something. Most run 60 to 120 minutes, most are in Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka, and most take a small group, so weekend slots go early. The list covers sumo shows, rickshaw rides, textile dyeing, woodblock printing, sweet-making and cooking classes.
36 bookable products
By destination
Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in the Ancient Capital of Nara!
Cultural experience
From ¥6,200
Kamakura Private Rickshaw Plan
Cultural experience
From ¥9,000
THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Show HIRAKUZA Snack Bag Plan
Cultural experience
From ¥12,500
OSAKA: Samurai Experience & Show with Optional Wagyu Sukiyaki
Cultural experience
From ¥15,000
Break a Tile Experience
Cultural experience
From ¥2,000
Utilize Upcycled Matcha! Matcha Incense Making Experience in Uji, Kyoto
Cultural experience
From ¥7,700
Tokyo Tower Ema (Votive Tablet)
Cultural experience
From ¥730
YAMANASHI FUJI SUMO SHOW&EXPERIENCE
Cultural experience
From ¥8,000
WASAKE Sake Tasting Experience in Asakusa Tokyo
Cultural experience
From ¥8,000
Ise Katagami Dyeing Experience
Cultural experience
From ¥4,950
Martial Arts Experience Program (90-Minute Kendo Experience)
Cultural experience
From ¥18,000
Osaka: Sumo Show & Samurai Night Experience (3.5Hours)
Cultural experience
From ¥21,500
Asakusa Private Rickshaw Plan
Cultural experience
From ¥9,000
Ramen-Making Experience: Standard Course
Cultural experience
From ¥15,000
Kyoto Arashiyama Private Rickshaw Ride
Cultural experience
From ¥9,000
Yoshimoto COMEDY NIGHT OWARAI Osaka Advance Ticket / Same-Day Ticket
Cultural experience
From ¥3,500
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA in HAKUBA
Cultural experience
From ¥8,800
NINJA GO TOURS Tokyo: Create Your Own Hanko! A 60-Minute Experience to Craft a One-of-a-Kind Japanese Souvenir
Cultural experience
From ¥3,000
THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Show Bento Plan
Cultural experience
From ¥12,500
Private Charter Ride in Nara
Cultural experience
From ¥9,000
Japanese Akoya Pearl Jewelry-Making Experience
Cultural experience
From ¥6,000
Sumo Show Bento Add-On (Ticket Holders Only)
Cultural experience
From ¥2,000
Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Experience (Admission Fee Included)
Cultural experience
From ¥1,700
Kimono Workshop Tour (Includes a Souvenir)
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥2,600
Ueno Ameyoko, Pub Alleys & Shrine Walk — NINJA GO TOURS
Outdoor
From ¥3,000
HANAKA: Lace Kimono Rental Plan
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥5,500
Kimono Rental KIYOMI (Premium Kimono)
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥15,000
HANAKA Kimono Rental with Hair Styling — Asakusa, Tokyo
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥3,630
Kimono Rental KIYOMI (Women)
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥4,400
Premium Kimono Experience: 2-Hour Rental Plan
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥16,500
NINJA GO TOURS · Tokyo
Outdoor
From ¥3,000
Kimono Rental KIYOMI (Men)
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥4,400
Ninna-ji Autumn Leaves & Sea of Clouds Light-Up: Premium Evening Plan (5 Days Only)
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥13,200
Ninna-ji Autumn Leaves & Sea of Clouds Light-Up Admission Ticket
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥2,800
Kyoto Kimono Rental HANA KANZASHI
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥4,400
Kyoto Kimono Rental Wargo
Kimono & yukata rental
From ¥4,200
Ryuoh Tournament Sacred Site Pilgrimage Experience
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
12:00 Sumo Show Meal Selection (Ticket Holders Only)
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
From ¥2,000
"Kyoto Gion Matsuri" Yamahoko Junko (Float Procession) Paid Seating
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
Hands-On Sushi Making Workshop in Osaka
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
KANGETSU-SAI A Moonlit Evening at World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple
Temples, shrines & castles
🚧 Closed for the season
Ninna-ji Ryuo Tournament: Three-Day Special Experience
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Workshop Experience Plan
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
THE SUMO LIVE RESTAURANT HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: Sumo Show with Meal Plan
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
Reserved Seats for "Kyoto Jidai Matsuri"
Cultural experience
🚧 Closed for the season
Best for
- •A half-day that is not another temple queue
- •Rainy days, where an indoor booking saves the afternoon
- •Travellers who want something to bring home that they made
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Every experience listed here runs with English support, either a guide or written instructions. The product page says which.
How far ahead should I book?
Small-group workshops in Kyoto often sell out a week ahead in spring and autumn. Sumo shows and rickshaw rides are usually fine a day or two out.
Are these suitable for children?
Craft and sweet-making sessions generally take children from about six. Age limits are listed on each product page.