Who are we
?

We are a licensed DMC/tour operator based in Kyoto creating and guiding our original tours across the country.

The company was established in 2017. Our aim is to offer “the best travel memory that never fades away” to people around the world who come to Japan. Since then, the company has taken each challenge as they come gaining trust and experience. Now we have developed tours that cover the entire country. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped us reach where we are now.

Our wide range of operations are as follows:

Guiding our tailormade tour

HANDS ON JAPAN offers from one day Kyoto tour to a whole Japan package which can be crafted to best suit to your needs. The types of tours include a classic golden route, countryside experience, farm stay, homestay, off the beaten track, honeymoon trip, family groups adventure and incentive tour. All of our products are tailor made and the whole process of a tour from planning to guiding is taken care of by us. Meanwhile as one off project, we have made unique requests happen such as having a Champagne party in a Buddhist temple, holding a banquet in a private Japanese boat, eating sushi prepared by a chef on the spot in a machiya townhouse, and learning how to dye fabric from indigo dyeing artisan. So, don’t be shy and throw us any dream idea you have.

VIP guest

We can make special arrangements and create a bespoke tour for people who requires utmost care and specific treatments such as government officials, elite athletes and its associate group, artists, and celebrities.

Linking up with the community

We are in close contact with many local DMOs promoting their tourism contents together. From a perspective of an inbound travel expert, we give them advice to make those destinations more appealing to international guests. Local DMOs, inbound associations and we are working together to bring more guests to these communities, resulting in travelers discovering new destinations.

Linking up with the tourism bureau

HANDS ON JAPAN was commissioned to play a part in national tourism promotion campaign issued by Japan National Tourism Organization. Our responsibility involved coordinating working contracts for invited overseas writers, translation, and travel schedule management.

Inbound consulting

We provide advice for restaurants and accommodations as to ways to increase in international customers and make their experience more comfortable. 

From the director

We strongly believe that one of our strongest points is that we are a small team. This allows each member of the company to take a leadership and make an important decision flexibly and quickly if required. Our team doesn’t hesitate to go the extra mile to make any requests of guests happen. Our goal is to get your hands on real Japan and offer you a lifetime memory that never fades away. We are looking forward to meeting you all.

Kenta Ohashi ( KEN )

Managing Director
HANDS ON JAPAN

Hi, I’m Yu, Chief Guide. My passion lies in English football, independent films and cross-cultural communication. Having traveled overseas myself many times, I can now imagine Japan will appear to your eyes as so unique. You will encounter many good surprises and perhaps a bit of struggle because of such a unique nature of our society and people. My job is to help you understand what Japan is all about and enjoy this beautiful country to the max.

Yusuke Wada ( YU )

Yusuke Wada 
( YU )

General Manager/Chief Guide
HANDS ON JAPAN

General Manager/
Chief Guide
HANDS ON JAPAN

Company Profile

Company Name

HANDS ON JAPAN Ltd.

Founded

3 February 2017

Business Description

DMC, Local Tour & Land Operator Registration KYOTO 3-690

Managing Director

Kenta Ohashi ( KEN )
handsonjapan@outlook.com

Genral Manager/Chief Guide

Yusuke Wada ( YU )
yusuke.handsonjapan@outlook.jp

Head Office

4-5 Ginga Building 13 Takakura Higashishiokouji Shimogyouku Kyoto city JAPAN 600-8214

Fax

81-75-746-7790

Total number of Guides

11
(English,Chinese,Spanish,Italian,Russian,French)

11
(English,Chinese,Spanish,Italian,
Russian,French)

Organizations

All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
Kyoto City Tourism Board