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Authentic Local Experience

Beyond the Guidebook: A Journey into Japan's Everyday Life

No flashy neon signs. No famous landmarks from the guidebook. What we offer is a glimpse into the everyday lives of local people — the way things simply are. A small shrine visited each morning, a beloved specialty shop that's stood for generations, a streetscape steeped in history. What is ordinary to us will feel, to you, like the real Japan.

Where does your journey start?

Why Japan Living Walks

Three Things That Make Us Different

Local street scene
Authentic Local

Guided by a Local — Not an Agency

Your guide isn't a professional tour operator. She's a neighbor who knows which bakery opens earliest on Sunday mornings. Walking with her doesn't feel like a guided experience — it feels like tagging along with a friend through everyday Japan.

Private guide experience
Private Only

Just You — A Fully Private Experience

No strangers. No fixed groups. This is your guide experience, shaped entirely around your pace and your curiosity. Whether it's two people or four, the Auntie is all yours — from the first step to the last.

Your Auntie Guides
Almost No English

Our English Is Almost Zero. Our Hospitality Is 100%.

Our Aunties can barely speak English — and we say that honestly. But what they lack entirely in words, they make up for one-hundredfold in warmth, laughter, and genuine care. True hospitality needs no translation.

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Are Saying

A.P.
★★★★★
Koriyama Guide Experience

"I truly enjoyed the tea ceremony and the artisan houses we visited on the tour." The tea ceremony felt incredibly special because it was so intimate, giving us a chance to taste tea in a setting that we normally wouldn't be able to. The artisan houses were memorable because of the people we met–they shared moving takes on life that left a huge impression on me!"

A.B.
★★★★★
Koriyama Guide Experience

"Koriyama tour was an amazing, insightful, and very personable experience. It was refreshing to leave the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for the small-town hospitality." Auntie's tour was a perfect blend of learning more about the city of Koriyama, along with exploring the countryside for unique local arts and experiences. I especially loved being able to learn more about Koriyama's rich history, while also letting my creative side out with painting my own paper mache. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience a deeper and warmer side of Japanese culture while learning some insightful things along the way. The tour was a straightforward shinkansen ride from Tokyo!"

Choose Your Guide Experience

Select Your Local Guide Experience

Select a course and choose your group size to get started.

💡 Day trip combos are welcome — for example, city walk in the morning + hot spring culture in the afternoon. Each course is booked and paid separately.

🌏 More regions coming soon! We are expanding our guide network to new destinations across Japan.

✨ Simple flat pricing — Solo ¥13,000 / Group of 2–4: ¥20,000 per group (Traditional Culture: ¥25,000 per group). Around $135 for a fully private experience.

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Matsumoto city walk
🏯 Matsumoto

Matsumoto City Walk Guide Experience

⏱ 2.5 hrs

Wander through the historic streets of Matsumoto at a local's pace — discover hidden temples, craft shops, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Perfect for the afternoon after Matsumoto Castle.

🌙 Evening slots available ・ 📅 Advance booking only (by the day before)

Number of guests

※ Flat rate per group — everyone counts regardless of age (max 4 guests). Please write your exact number of guests (and children's ages, if any) in the booking notes at checkout.

Matsumoto hot spring
♨️ Matsumoto

Matsumoto Hot Spring Culture Guide Experience

⏱ 2.5 hrs

Soak in the warm culture of Matsumoto's onsen tradition — from bathhouse etiquette to the relaxed rhythms of hot spring life.

📅 Advance booking only (by the day before)

Number of guests

※ Flat rate per group — everyone counts regardless of age (max 4 guests). Please write your exact number of guests (and children's ages, if any) in the booking notes at checkout.

Koriyama city walk
🌸 Koriyama

Koriyama City Walk Guide Experience

⏱ 2.5 hrs

Step into the living streets of Koriyama — a city that blends old and new, guided by someone who has called it home for decades.

Number of guests

※ Flat rate per group — everyone counts regardless of age (max 4 guests). Please write your exact number of guests (and children's ages, if any) in the booking notes at checkout.

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Koriyama traditional culture
🎋 Koriyama

Koriyama Traditional Culture Guide Experience

⏱ 2.5–3 hrs

Experience the living traditions of Koriyama — hands-on crafts, seasonal rituals, and cultural moments you won't find in any guidebook.

Number of guests

※ Minimum 2 guests required

※ Flat rate per group — everyone counts regardless of age (max 4 guests). Please write your exact number of guests (and children's ages, if any) in the booking notes at checkout.

FAQ

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