BEYOND TYPICAL TOURIST SPOTS
WHAT IS LOCALESTS ??
Localests tours and activities are all conducted in English. We want to help people travel beyond the typical tourist spots and give them the opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture at a local level.
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Have a look at our latest tours and activities : market tours and cooking class, pottery class, seal craft, bar hopping tours and so on… customized tours are also welcome.
PRICE
Get a best price for your experience. Contact us if you’re interested in customized tours and group tours.
Tour guides
TOKIE
YUKI
TAKU
HARUKA
TRAVEL TIPS
Moon Festival in Japan — Rabbit on the moon ??–
When traveling in Japan in September, you will see many pictures and decoration of rabbits, the moon, dango (d Read more about Moon Festival in Japan — Rabbit on the moon ??–[…]
How to go to Kansai Airport from Umeda ~Find your best transportation~
If you want to fly out from Kansai area such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, etc, Kansai Airport is the only internatio Read more about How to go to Kansai Airport from Umeda ~Find your best transportation~[…]
How to go to Namba from Kansai Airport ~What’s the best transportation~??
Kansai Airport is the gateway of Kansai area / West Japan. Start with Osaka, then off to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, W Read more about How to go to Namba from Kansai Airport ~What’s the best transportation~??[…]
ICOCA / SUICA – a must have IC Card in Japan
ICOCA is a handy railway IC card issued by JR West. People could use it only for the JR line before, but these Read more about ICOCA / SUICA – a must have IC Card in Japan[…]
Mt. Kongo, Hiking in Osaka
Osaka is a big city where millions of people live and come to work and the downtown area is busy until the m Read more about Mt. Kongo, Hiking in Osaka[…]
How to go to Kansai Airport from Namba ~Find your best transportation~
If you want to fly out from Kansai area such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, etc, Kansai Airport is the only internatio Read more about How to go to Kansai Airport from Namba ~Find your best transportation~[…]
How to go to Umeda from Kansai Airport ~What’s the best transportation~??
Kansai Airport is the gateway of Kansai area / West Japan. Start with Osaka, then off to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, W Read more about How to go to Umeda from Kansai Airport ~What’s the best transportation~??[…]
OSAKA 1 DAY METRO PASS & OSAKA AMAZING PASS – Who Gets a Great Deal ??
Nowadays travel agencies and tourist information offer various kinds of railway passes when you travel in Japa Read more about OSAKA 1 DAY METRO PASS & OSAKA AMAZING PASS – Who Gets a Great Deal ??[…]
5 Essential Phrases for Japanese Izakaya
5 Essential Phrases for Japanese Izakaya If you have plans – or hopes! – to visit Japan, a brilliant wa Read more about 5 Essential Phrases for Japanese Izakaya[…]
Useful Japanese phrases for travelers
When you travel in another country, speaking a few phrases in their language should help a lot to get around t Read more about Useful Japanese phrases for travelers[…]
Mt. Katsuragi ~ Pampas grass mountain beside Osaka
Autumn is one of the best seasons to travel in Japan as the weather is mild and the autumn leaves are coloring Read more about Mt. Katsuragi ~ Pampas grass mountain beside Osaka[…]
Tamba-Sasayama Town of Edamame / Kuromame
If you have been to Japan or even a Japanese restaurant in your country, you have probably tried edamame bean Read more about Tamba-Sasayama Town of Edamame / Kuromame[…]
Iriomote Island : Paradise of nature and creatures
Okinawa is a famous tropical islands in japan, each of which has a different feature. And some of you would li Read more about Iriomote Island : Paradise of nature and creatures[…]
Nodate : Enjoy Easy Tea Ceremony Picnic !
What’s Nodate ?? When you hear word “tea ceremony”, you maybe think it’s something sol Read more about Nodate : Enjoy Easy Tea Ceremony Picnic ![…]
Where to eat for vegetarian / vegan in Osaka ??
Japan is famous for its culinary culture and it seems Japan has a various type of food and you have a plenty Read more about Where to eat for vegetarian / vegan in Osaka ??[…]
Bicycle Rule in Japan
When you travel in Japan, bicycle is one of the most enjoyable way to see around both a city and nature. Espec Read more about Bicycle Rule in Japan[…]
Travel in Nara with kids
When you travel with your kids, you would wonder what is fun for kids there and how easy to get around the pla Read more about Travel in Nara with kids[…]
Travel in Kyoto with kids
When you travel with your kids, you would wonder what is fun for kids there and how easy to get around the pla Read more about Travel in Kyoto with kids[…]
Travel in Osaka with kids
When you travel with your kids, you would wonder what is fun for kids there and how easy to get around the pla Read more about Travel in Osaka with kids[…]
Travel in Nara by wheelchair
When you travel, you might be with somebody who needs a wheelchair, but you would wonder if you can enjoy the Read more about Travel in Nara by wheelchair[…]
Travel in Kyoto by wheelchair
If you travel in Japan with somebody on a wheelchair, you would wonder how easy or difficult to travel there. Read more about Travel in Kyoto by wheelchair[…]
Travel in Osaka by wheelchair
When you travel, you might be with somebody who needs a wheelchair, but you might wonder if you can enjoy the Read more about Travel in Osaka by wheelchair[…]
Shigaraki pottery village ~ Tanuki raccoon dogs welcome you~
When you travel in Japan, you have some occasions to see a statue of tanuki, a raccoon dog, one at the entranc Read more about Shigaraki pottery village ~ Tanuki raccoon dogs welcome you~[…]
Have an Awesome Night With Geisha (Maiko/Geiko) in Kyoto – Where to Meet Them ??
When you talk about Japanese culture, geisha comes up in your mind soon or later. In Kyoto geisha are called M Read more about Have an Awesome Night With Geisha (Maiko/Geiko) in Kyoto – Where to Meet Them ??[…]
Ine no Funaya – a peaceful fishing village –
Japanese people have lived with the bliss of sea, and fish and seafood are essence of our lives. There are a Read more about Ine no Funaya – a peaceful fishing village –[…]
Tips for Better Travel Experiences in Kyoto
Kyoto is where Japanese culture has flourished for more than 1200 years. The accumulation of profound traditio Read more about Tips for Better Travel Experiences in Kyoto[…]
What is Jizo? The mystery of the stone statue with a red bib/apron
If you have already travelled some parts of Japan, you might have seen small stone statues with a red apron/bi Read more about What is Jizo? The mystery of the stone statue with a red bib/apron[…]
Kawayu Onsen – hot spring in the river
Is Onsen one of your purposes to visit Japan? Onsen, hot springs, is what Japan is known for, but do yo Read more about Kawayu Onsen – hot spring in the river[…]
Utsukushigahara – one of the top 100 mountains in Japan-
Do you love beautiful nature but wish to avoid the long, hard walk and climb? Many of the mountains lis Read more about Utsukushigahara – one of the top 100 mountains in Japan-[…]
Travelogue: Himi -a City of Life with the Sea and Fishing
I, a guide of travel lovers, am also very fond of travelling. I will share some stories from my travel journal Read more about Travelogue: Himi -a City of Life with the Sea and Fishing[…]