Top Tokyo Prefecture Historical Tours

Some group tours can feel impersonal and inflexible. This private tour, however, allows you to explore the Mount Fuji area at your own pace. You'll be picked up from your hotel and chauffeur driven to such viewpoints as Lake Kawaguchi and Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine or Fuji`s 5th Station: the exact itinerary is up to you.

Mt. Takao is located only about an hour away from the center of Tokyo. In 2009, MICHELIN Voyager Pratique Japon, gave Mt. Takao its maximum of three stars and then this mountain is now wonderland to attract foreign visitors.It has an excellent view from the peak (599 meter in high). There is an easy way in climbing to use chair lifts or cable tramway. Even children and elderly people can reach the peak without undue exertion. This mountain also has many historical heritage, such as mountain temple , " Yakuo-in ". At the foot of Mt.Takao, you can see fancy traditional village and you can enjoy shopping for souvenir.

Explore Hinohara Village, the only remaining village in Tokyo on a leisurely 7 hour tour. Take a stroll with your guide through the rich nature and popular spots in this rustic mountain village located on the western edge of Tokyo. Hinohara Village is a peaceful village located about two hours away from the heart of Tokyo. It is both rich in nature along the Akigawa River that flows through the center, and traditional arts and architecture. It’s full of cultural attractions. On this tour, you will visit Kobayashi's house, Hossawa Falls and Seoto-no-Yu Spa with your personal guide using public transit. Enjoy traditional living in the mountainous area and the four seasons in Tokyo, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Care for a little adventure in the center of the metropolis? Jindaiji Temple is located in Musashino City, an area rich in nature. Although it is not too far from central Tokyo, this area is still little known. On this tour you will visit a temple, known as a "power spot", where you can ward off bad luck and pray to the god of matchmaking. You will then enjoy some time in a vast botanical garden which has roughly 100,000 plants of 4,500 types. This tour offers more than just a wander around the neighbourhood. You will also experience Japanese culture through riding the local bus and practicing ceramic painting, all made possible through the assistance of your otomo tour guide! Try the delicious Jindaiji Soba noodles to top your day off.

【OUTLINE】 Why not enjoy cycling in Hinode-machi, a nice destination for a day trip from the central Tokyo, abundant in nature? An experienced local guide will show you to his recommended spots by electric motor bicycle according to your request. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 Enjoy nature to the fullest in a day trip from the center of Tokyo Peaceful Hinode-machi where typical scene of Japanese mountain villages is condensed Non-touristic area with varied views of forests, pure streams and waterfalls Local guide who shows you to his recommended spots according to your request Comfortable cycling by electric motor bicycle

Experience an important part of Japanese culture during a tea ceremony in Kyoto, the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. On the premises of a samurai house, you'll learn about the historical origins of the ceremony and get to sample different types of tea. This 1-hour tour is ideal for travelers with limited time and can be slotted into your schedule at multiple times throughout the day.

*OUTLINE Why not enjoy matcha at Hinode-sanso which was visited by foreign VIPs? Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone invited the former US President, the former President of Soviet Union, and other foreign VIPs to Hinode-sanso, and built good relationships with them. Hinode-sanso is also a memorial hall exhibiting photos of those times and you can feel the history of Hinode-machi as well as Japan. After a tour of Hinode-sanso, you will take off your shoes at Seiundo, sit in the tatami room, and have matcha and Japanese sweets. Feel free to enjoy matcha and sweets without worrying to much about Japanese manners.

Have a leisurely holiday in the fresh green and autumn leaves of Jindaiji Temple, the forest of the botanical garden and the approach that is fun to walk around Would you like to spend? Close to the city center but full of nature, quiet temples and delicious You can enjoy homemade buckwheat noodles (extra charge). For those who are new to Jindaiji Temple, a local guide packed it up I will guide you.