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Welcome to our very special Insider Experiences
These are the crème de la crème of the exciting cultural activities and tours we can arrange exclusively for InsideJapan Tours clients travelling on a full holiday package to Japan.
Each experience in this section has been created by our Insider staff based on their personal passions and interests - so you won't find these excursions anywhere else!
And who are our Insiders? From professional Japanese guides to people from around the globe who have made Japan their home, our Insiders are united in their desire to strip back the layers of Japanese society and give you a unique glimpse into this fascinating culture.
You could visit Tokyo's video arcades and themed cafes with our resident gaming geek, or get the inside track on Kyoto's Zen heritage with an expert in Japanese religion. Step inside the secret world of sumo with an exclusive look behind the scenes at a morning sumo training session or meet one of the few remaining swordsmiths in Japan.
Got a burning desire to explore an aspect of Japanese culture not on these pages? Let us know and we'll create a bespoke Insider Experience to suit you.
Insider Experience: Meet a master swordsmith
Be introduced to one of Japan's few remaining swordsmiths. See the revered art of samurai sword making in action.
Insider Experience: Video games tour of Tokyo
Let us connect with you with our "Insider" expert of Tokyo's gaming scene for a very special day in the video game arcades.
Insider Experience: Tokyo architecture tour
Let our "Insider" show you the wealth of cutting-edge architecture Tokyo has to offer.
Insider Experience: Izakaya night
Get the inside track on the Japanese gastropub on a fun-filled night out with one of our "Insiders".
Insider Experience: Sumo stable visit
Step inside the world of sumo wrestling with a visit to a sumo stable in Tokyo to see a morning training session
Insider Experience: Osaka street food
Take a street food tour of Osaka's exciting Nanba district with one of "Insider" experts
Insider Experience: Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone tour
Explore today's Fukushima and understand the nuclear disaster on this educational tour inside the exclusion zone.
Insider Experience: Sacred Mount Hiei
Join our Kyoto "Insider" for a hike to the top of sacred Mount Hiei, home of Buddhism's esoteric Tendai school.
Insider Experience: Kyoto's Zen heritage
Zen. In terms of literature describing Japan, it's hard to find a word that is more commonly misunderstood. Let our "Insider" reveal all...
Insider Experience: Secret garden tour of Kyoto
Escape the crowds with our "Insider" to explore Kyoto's secret gardens in all their tranquil splendour.
Insider Experience: Tokyo art scene tour
If you are a lover of art, don't miss our "Insider" day tour of the Tokyo art scene.
Insider Experience: Tokyo rock night
Delve into Tokyo's vibrant amateur live rock music scene with one of our "Insiders"
Insider Experience: Manga & Anime Tokyo tour
Join one of our "Insiders" for a tour of Tokyo's hottest manga and anime districts.
Insider Experience: Tokyo art scene tour
If you are a lover of art, don't miss our "Insider" day tour of the Tokyo art scene.
Insider Experience: Vinyl hunt
Passionate about vinyl? Meet our Tokyo "Insider" for an adventure through Tokyo's best record shops.
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