Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Highlights Kagurazaka’s Authentic Tradition as Tokyo Cultural Experiences
- Shinya Yamada
- Sep 26
- 3 min read
A Day of Recognition: Kagurazaka at Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 as Tokyo Cultural Experiences
On September 25, 2025, we had the honor of joining Tourism EXPO Japan 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, held in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. This year, we were officially invited to exhibit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau’s booth—an extraordinary opportunity that highlighted how our work is being recognized.
In fact, last year’s Tourism EXPO Japan 2024, we also participated in the same official Tokyo booth through the introduction of the Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau. To be invited for a second year in a row, completely free of charge, is both a privilege and a validation of the value of what we do.
Meeting the Professionals of the Travel World
The day was filled with appointments with buyers and professionals from travel companies across Japan and abroad. Originally, we had eight meetings scheduled, but two more companies requested appointments on the spot after learning about our tours—bringing the total to ten.
Their reactions were heartfelt:
“I didn’t realize such a wide variety of Kagurazaka cultural experiences could be found right in the center of Tokyo.”
“It’s wonderful that these are not staged shows, but opportunities to meet real artisans and geisha.”
For me, it was a powerful reminder that our insistence on authenticity—the heart of our traditional Japanese culture tours in Tokyo—truly resonates with professionals in the travel industry.
Our Three Commitments to Authenticity
1. Everything is Real
Our tours take place in genuine locations: workshops, temples, and ryotei restaurants. Guests meet and learn directly from authentic masters—artisans, geisha, and monks. Nothing is fabricated for tourism.
2. World-Class Teachers
We are proud to collaborate with leaders in their fields:
Yukiko Takahashi, a top figure in the ukiyo-e world; Tomita Sen Kogei, a dyeing studio with five nationally certified traditional artisans; Mr. Takeshi Inoue of the famous wagashi shop Baikatei, and musicians such as the Okamura family and Daisuke Kiba, who also contributed to the drama SHOGUN.
These experts bring unmatched depth to each geisha experience, tea ceremony, wagashi making, shamisen and kokyū performance.
3. Warm, Flexible Hospitality
Our dedicated cultural guides are specialists who can interpret even complex terminology. I personally accompany tours to ensure guests feel supported and can focus fully on enjoying their journey.
Reflections at the End of a Long Day
The day began before dawn and ended with deep conversations and shared laughter over Nagoya’s famous chicken wings at Sekai no Yamachan, followed by kishimen noodles on the bullet train platform. I returned home to Kagurazaka at 11:30 PM, tired but filled with gratitude.
That night, one thought stayed with me: “I want more travelers to discover these authentic experiences of Japan’s culture.”
Conclusion: Why This Matters for Travelers
For anyone seeking a tokyo cultural experience that goes beyond the surface, Kagurazaka offers something truly unique. Our recognition at Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 was not just about our company—it was about showing the world that Tokyo’s heart still beats with tradition.
Whether you are drawn to a geisha experience, a quiet tea ceremony, the delicate making of wagashi, or the resonant tones of the shamisen or kokyū, Kagurazaka is where these living traditions come together.
We invite you to step into this world—not as a spectator, but as a participant—and discover the beauty of authentic Japanese culture in Tokyo.
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How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.
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