Saitama Prefecture

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Your guide, Ryo will accompany you to 5 different Buddhist temples that has nice sceneries of nature and a variety of Buddhist deity statues by car. Ryo will explain the significance of Buddhism among Japanese people and how it is related to their lives. When you visit the third temple near Mt. Buko, Ryo will take you to a lovely cafe that has quality coffee and sweets so that you can have a relaxing coffee break halfway through the tour. Also, you will be able to explore a cave just next to the cafe, dating back from the 12th-century(optional). Next, Ryo will also take you to a nice observatory that you can access after a short walk in the forest, and where you can see the whole valley of Chichibu city and the mountains. From that place, you can see a variety of Geographic features, such as the symbolic mountain of Chichibu, Mt. Buko. At the end, you will visit Chichibu Shrine that is known for Chichibu Night Festival and you can learn how it is unique since the ancient times.

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Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture is located approximately one hour by train from the Tokyo metropolitan area. Visitors can enjoy a ninja experience at the “Ninja Castle,” a Japanese Heritage site in Gyoda City. Visitors can experience shuriken throwing as if it were a game, or wear a ninja costume to experience what it feels like to be a ninja. The Narita clan, lords of the Osh Castle in the Warring States period, belonged to the Hojo clan. The Hojo clan once had a group of ninja named “fuma”. Why don't you experience Japanese culture and ninja experience?

Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!

Our globally experienced, English-speaking Japanese female sushi chef will teach you the art of traditional sushi making in a 140-year-old historic building, now a beloved local cafe. Class Style: Hands-on Experience: you'll create your sushi under the guidance of our expert sushi chef. Can you replicate the Japanese sushi chef's skillful hand movements? What You'll Learn: Learn how to make perfect sushi rice that you can easily recreate at home. Cultural Insights: Did you know nigiri sushi was created in Japan 300 years ago? See the amazing staircase cabinets in our historic building, once a rice wholesale shop. The beautiful ceiling beams will take you back 100 years! Dietary Options: We cater to a vegetarian menu. Please inform us of any allergies in advance. We are unable to accommodate requests on the day of the class.

This local, immersive food experience offers a warm and personal glimpse into Japanese culture, led by Risa, a passionate local guide who shares her culinary skills and family traditions. From making dashi from scratch to enjoying a homestyle meal in her cozy kitchen, this class feels like being welcomed into a Japanese home in Saitama, a 20-min train ride from Shinjuku station.

Kadokawa Culture Museum　 Located in Musashino, where humans and nature have long been living in harmony, Kadokawa Culture Museum (KCM) is a complex of cultural facilities built on a completely new concept. Positioned as a landmark of "Tokorozawa Sakura Town" (a cultural complex housing museums, offices, a hotel, eateries, etc.) produced by KADOKAWA, KCM revisits all types of knowledge, transcending the boundaries of art, literature, and natural history. Such a museum has never existed in the world before.

The highlight of this tour is Mikoshi(a portable shrine) Arai(purifying) in the river! Before watching it, you can get a lot of information at the Chichibu Festival Museum. You can experience the immersive "Chichibu Night Festival" by watching projection mapping and videos, as well as a virtual experience of Chichibu's seasonal festivals in 3D theater. This is the only place to experience the immersive Chichibu Night Festival held on December 2nd and 3rd every year. You will know about Kawase Festival, too Chichibu shrine (one of the famous sacred sites in Saitama prefecture) has a history of over 2100 years. You can see magnificent carved sculptures as well as experience traditional Japanese culture by pulling a unique fortune slip. On the grand festival day of this tour, beautiful floats and Kasaboko(floats with parasols) gather at the shrine and you can listen to the powerful Chichibu Yatai Bayashi(Festival Music). Lastly you enjoy downtown Chichibu which has a nostalgic vibe.

You can see the tatami production site with the guidance of tatami artisans. We can manufacture interior mini tatami mats (size 20 x 20 cm, thickness 20 ~ 30 mm). After the experience, there is also a tea break service on the edge of the tatami mat. If you wish, there are souvenirs

You can experience rafting in the great outdoors, about two hours from Tokyo. You can get off the boat and swim on the long course of about 7 km, splash around in waterfalls, and even dive in. The tour content changes depending on the water level and weather on the day. During the tour, your guide will take photos with a waterproof camera, so you can take home some great memories!

A clean room in a public facility just a 5-minute walk from the popular tourist spot Kawagoe's kura-zukuri district is the place to experience the program. You will finish carving a wooden iphone case with a sharp Japanese carving knife. The soft and light paulownia wood is used to glue the case to the soft clear case, so it is easy to make! The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use the carving knife. Please let us know in advance which iphone series the case is compatible with. If you have a design request, we can discuss it with you in advance and prepare your favorite design. You can choose between beeswax finish and acrylic coloring.

Explore Nikko on this full day private tour from Tokyo. You can visit the Toshugu Shrine and see buddhism and shinto together. Also check out Shinkyo bridge, one of the fineset in Japan. Pay a visit to Kegone Falls and have a drive down Japan Romantic Road. You can stop for lunch if you like, at your own expense. You'll travel in comfort throughout the day in a private, air conditioned vehicle.

Dress in a traditional Japanese kimono and stroll through the charming streets of Japan in this self-guided walking tour, capturing beautiful photos and creating cherished memories. We offer a wide selection of kimonos, ranging from traditional patterns to modern designs, with experienced staff to assist you with dressing. The package includes the kimono itself, sash belt (obi), Japanese clutch, sandals, and socks. Don't worry, hairstyling is available at an additional cost. If it's not too busy, the dressing process can take less than an hour, and you can set off on your adventure. Now, have a fantastic time exploring Japan!

Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!

A clean room in a public facility just a 5-minute walk from the popular tourist spot Kawagoe's kura-zukuri district is the place to experience the program. You will finish a small Jizo, one of the most popular Japanese Buddhist statue sculptures, by wood carving. It is easy even for beginners as you only have to finish a half-finished piece up to rough carving. The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use a carving knife. There are two types of Jizo, a small one and a slightly larger one, but you can prepare your favorite one upon prior consultation if you wish.

Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, located about one hour from central Tokyo, is the largest producer of Tabi Shoes in Japan and is recognized as a Japan Heritage site as “Gyoda, a town of Tabi Shoes warehouses that continues to support the footwear culture. In this tour, visitors will choose their favorite “Gyoda Tabi Shoes” and “Yukitadas” and actually walk around the town of Tabi Shoes warehouses with a guide to experience the kimono culture and enjoy the history and culture of “Gyoda Tabi Shoes” in the town of the most famous Tabi Shoes in Japan. Visitors will also enjoy the history and culture of Tabi Shoes and food culture by touring a Tabi Shoes warehouse and a Tabi Shoes factory, as well as local cuisine. Visitors can also enjoy the “Gyoda Hanahancozu”, where they can see beautiful flowers. We hope you will enjoy a special moment in the town of Tabi Shoes, a Japanese Heritage Site.

The best tour for the people who cannot be satisfied with only Tokyo! Kawagoe is an old town which flourished as a castle town in the Edo Still to this day you can see elaborately designed buildings, ringing bells, elegant side streets and back streets and rickshaws passing. The design of the stores and houses on the street mix the features of three different eras – Edo, Meiji, and Taisho. Kawagoe has a Japanese culture and history which we cannot see in the other cities. In addition, the access from the center of Tokyo is good (30 minutes). It was selected to host the golf competitions in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020.

Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!

Nagatoro, Chichibu, Saitama, near the city center, is one of Japan's leading rafting mecca! You can enjoy rafting lively in the Nagatoro river filled with nature surrounded by mountains! 3 minutes walk from the nearest station, 2 minutes walk to the river with good access It is easy to participate. Free parking available when you come by car! Wetsuit rental for free according to the temperature and water temperature of the day You can enjoy a comfortable tour all season. After arrival, if you receive reception, change clothes, safety explanation Finally start! It is about 7 km downhill! Each boat comes with a trained professional guide Even the first person can participate with confidence. The 7 km journey with gradual speed is a place where the flow is gentle Get off the boat, jump and watch the natural monument rock pavement While floating, playing variously depending on the amount of water on the day Going down the river. In the torrent, according to the shout of the guide, Everyone will row hard to clear the current! By the time you score a goal, you will have a strange sense of unity in the boat High five with nature! During the tour, the guide will take a picture of the tour with a waterproof camera. Photo data from the homepage of Outdoor Center Nagatoro Free download OK! After the tour, drink a service drink If you can use the sightseeing consultation as a guide We will also tell you the recommended food shops and hot spring facilities of the guide!