Tokyo Countryside
$350
$310
per person
Discover a bucolic wonderland just outside of Tokyo. This small-group tour takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and into the surrounding countryside for a glimpse of an almost forgotten rural Japan. You’ll see mountains, waterfalls, temples, and shrines that are far off the typical tourist trail.
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Destination
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DepartureTraveler pickup is offered. Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 8:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 5:30 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedTokyo CountrysideDeparture Taxes5 Star AccommodationPersonal Guide
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Not IncludedEntry FeesBreakfast
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Discover a bucolic wonderland just outside of Tokyo. This small-group tour takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and into the surrounding countryside for a glimpse of an almost forgotten rural Japan. You'll see mountains, waterfalls, temples, and shrines that are far off the typical tourist trail.
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You'll get picked up
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
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Ogose-machi
We will show the mountains, temples, shrines and waterfalls of rural Japan. We pay a visit to the Dragon Taming Temple were the monk has telepathy with the carp in his pond beside the temple. Enjoy the Japanese countryside.
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Kuroyama Santaki Trout Fishing
Depending if the fishing pond is open or not.After visiting the Dragon taming temple we stop and take a walk to Kuroyama waterfall. We can stop to eat treat or the more delicious iwana fish after returning from the waterfall. The fish will be of extra cost.
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Hanno
Enjoy the Bamboo temple deep in the mountains. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the Buddhist king Gozu, a king with the head of a cow and the body of a man. Throughout the temple complex are very timid wild deer and monkeys. The are watching you but are very Shi.
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Ne-no-gongen
After the bamboo temple we visit Ne no gongen shrine nearby. It is at the top of the mountains and offers beautiful views for hikers. The shrine is for praying for healthy legs and backs.
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Saitama Prefecture
Enjoy Koma Shrine. The shrine of Korean kings of the Tang Dynasty.
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Kawagoe
Depending on time, we can stop at the ancient town of Kawagoe and buy old Edo souvenirs, samurai swords etc. I really depends on time and we will prioritize during our tour.
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You'll return to the starting point
Returns to original departure point
TOUR LOCATION
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
History of the Fields
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ogose-machi, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Kanto
We will show the mountains, temples, shrines and waterfalls of rural Japan. We pay a visit to the Dragon Taming Temple were the monk has telepathy with the carp in his pond beside the temple. Enjoy the Japanese countryside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kuroyama Santaki Trout Fishing, 1445-2 Kuroyama, Ogose-machi, Iruma-gun 350-0424 Saitama Prefecture
Depending if the fishing pond is open or not.After visiting the Dragon taming temple we stop and take a walk to Kuroyama waterfall. We can stop to eat treat or the more delicious iwana fish after returning from the waterfall. The fish will be of extra cost.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hanno, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, Kanto
Enjoy the Bamboo temple deep in the mountains. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the Buddhist king Gozu, a king with the head of a cow and the body of a man. Throughout the temple complex are very timid wild deer and monkeys. The are watching you but are very Shi.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ne-no-gongen, 461 Minami, Hanno, Saitama 357-0214, Japan
After the bamboo temple we visit Ne no gongen shrine nearby. It is at the top of the mountains and offers beautiful views for hikers. The shrine is for praying for healthy legs and backs.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Saitama Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Kanto
Enjoy Koma Shrine. The shrine of Korean kings of the Tang Dynasty.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kawagoe, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Kanto
Depending on time, we can stop at the ancient town of Kawagoe and buy old Edo souvenirs, samurai swords etc. I really depends on time and we will prioritize during our tour.
Duration: 40 minutes
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
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ADDITIONAL INFO
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.