Experience the absolute best of Deeper Japan with our Signature Experiences—a hand-picked selection of our most refined, high-end immersions.
These exclusive encounters represent the crown jewels of our catalog, curated specifically for those seeking unparalleled access to Japan’s most esteemed masters and the highest level of cultural sophistication.
Signature.
Tokyo Area
See where beauty and precision meet in Edo ukiyo-e woodblock carving led by a master.
Witness the grand-scale creations of a master miyadaiku carpenter of over 50 years.
Enjoy a traditional sumo meal of chanko nabe and learn about the wrestlers’ unique lifestyle.
Join Unkei’s 29th-generation descendant and explore the art of Kamakura wood carving.
Dive into the art of ramen soup making and create a bowl of ramen from scratch.
Step onto the stage and experience the drama of Noh theater, a centuries-old art.
Explore the rich history of bonsai and join bonsai masters in shaping seasonal work.
In Front of Edo: the Sushi Techniques of Samurai, Geisha, and the Floating World.
Observe the careful craftsmanship of biwa lutes by a 5th-generation artisan.
Watch sumo champions ringside, then mingle at a traditional chanko nabe lunch
Enjoy a homemade meal, then experience a lesson in the art of crafting katana.
Kyoto
On a priest-led tour of a 2000-year-old Shinto shrine, dive deep into ancient culture.
A memorable meal with Japan’s iconic entertainers in the birthplace of Geisha culture.
At one of the last remaining string shops, learn about Japan's rich musical heritage.
Enter a sprawling temple complex for a monk-led zazen meditation followed by tea.
Visit an award-winning green tea farm and learn all about tea, from field to cup.
Observe the elegant and firm precision of Buddhist iconography wooden sculpture.
Learn to weave in Kyoto's historic textile district with a third-generation master.
See the sleek strength of Kyoto kyudo bows crafted by a 21st-generation artisan.
Osaka/Kansai Area
Savor the delicious experience of Japan’s most prized crabs from sea to table.
Experience the careful craftsmanship of chasen making at a 500-year-old workshop.
Craft Shigaraki-yaki pottery and enjoy an Urasenke tea ceremony with a master artisan.
Experience the subtle natural flavors of kinari ryori, traditional Osaka cuisine.
Kanazawa Area
Observe the expertise behind this high-flying art at a studio operating since 1847.
Embrace the threads of Noto culture at a weaving and dyeing studio over 130 years old.
Shape metal under the instruction of master artisans at a 6th-generation studio.
Paint delicate lacquer dusted with precious metals led by a family of artisans.
Explore the hidden crafting secrets of a historic sake brewery founded in 1625.
Immerse in the pinprick-sharp beauty of blades at a traditional razor forge.
See where cast-iron craft and tea ceremony combine at a 14th-generation studio.
Craft kintsugi shining with resilient luster, made using real lacquer and gold dust.
Experience the refined hospitality of Kanazawa’s geisha, paired with fine dining.
Feel the heartbeat of culture at a wadaiko studio with over 400 years of history.
Cleanse your spirit at one of Ishikawa's oldest shrines nestled on the Noto coast.
A folk art and emblem of local festivals, witness artisans bring lion masks to life.
Discover the elegance of kaga yuzen at a studio operated by a 3rd-generation artisan.
Venture into the heart of Japan's woodworking culture at a 3rd-generation studio.
Hokkaido
Feast on fresh oyster paired with premium local whiskey on this culinary adventure.
Witness the careful carving of Ainu tales at an Ainu woodcarving studio.
Trek through Hokkaido terrain with a certified local hunter in search of Ezo deer.
Encounter the mighty brown bear on a fishing boat cruise through Hokkaido's waters.
Witness how Ainu tales unfold, carved carefully by hand at a master’s carving studio.
Paddle through the waters of a volcanic crater lake formed over 100,000 years ago.
See how sake is made, then indulge in a luxurious meal of sake and fine-dining.
Tohoku Area
Meet a master katana craftsman at his sword forge located near an iconic battlefield.
See tradition cast from iron at an imono studio led by a 15th-generation master.
See the colors of Tohoku culture at a textile studio led by the 5th-generation owner.
Immerse deep into culinary arts and fine-dining flavor at miso and soy sauce brewery.
Shikoku
Roll out Sanuki udon noodles under the guidance of a fourth-generation udon maker.
Experience the journey of Aji granite, from mountain face to artisan's hands.
Hiroshima Area
Hear stories of peace and Hiroshima history from the brother of a peace icon, Sadako.
Kayak to Miyajima Island and paddle through the majestic “floating” torii gate.
Observe the art and philosophy of katana sword-making with one of Japan's top masters.
Kyushu
Discover the tradition of Kagoshima tea, from scenic fields to steaming cups.
Witness the flames of katana tradition forged by a 5th-generation master swordsmith.
Watch the warmth of wood come alive with an 18th-generation magemono wood artisan.
Cruise the nori farms of Ariake Bay and savor this staple of Japanese cuisine.
Watch as generations of regional crafting heritage are woven into elegant textiles.
Immerse in Japan's traditions of fermentation, surrounded by scenic coastal views.
Okinawa
Craft your very own awamori spirit under the guidance of an expert distiller.
Weave together history and craft, led by a family of award-winning artisans.