Tokyo Prefecture Tours

Creative, craft-loving travelers will love the opportunity to make their very own Daruma dolls in the Chofu neighborhood of Tokyo. These cute, round dolls are considered to be good luck charms, and you can write your own wish on the doll to help it come true. Decorate the doll to your own tastes, and have a unique and personalized souvenir to take home with you.

Visit Mt. Takao on a full-day hiking tour from Takaosanguchi Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll first visit the Takao 599 Museum to learn about the nature and wildlife that abounds on the mountain. Then, you’ll buckle up your boots for a hike along the trails to the summit, where Mt. Fuji can be seen on a clear day. The route back down includes a stop at an onsen for a relaxing soak in the Japanese hot springs.

Create your own quintessentially Japanese gift—scented omamori—during this charm-making workshop held in Tokyo’s 1,000-year-old temple of Gionji. Select from multiple omamori bags, and learn the special meanings behind each one. Then, get hands-on instruction in blending scents from the wife of the temple priest, giving you unparalleled access to Japanese cultural traditions. Courses include a complimentary cup of Japanese tea at the end of the workshop.

Be a Ninja for the day on this ultimate Ninja Experience in Hinode-machi. You won’t have to worry about bringing anything with you, as Ninja costume rental is included. The experience will teach you about the duties of Ninja, as well as skill such as drawing and sheathing a sword, using a blowgun, and throwing shuriken. It’s a great way to learn more about Ninja in an authentic Samurai house.

【OUTLINE】 Although Ninja has a long history and its name is widely-known, its existence has long been vailed in mystery. This plan enables you to deeply understand the history and the role of Ninja and to try hands-on Ninja training. After getting sweat from doing Ninja training, you can soak in a natural hot spring in a mountain village rich in nature. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 Try an authentic Ninja experience in a historical Samurai residence Listen to a lecture and learn a lot about Ninja having a long history but still being mysterious Receive hands-on training of drawing and sheathing a sword, blowgun and Ninja stars Relax yourself in a natural hot spring abundant with nature and peaceful atmosphere of a mountain village Spring quality expected to make your skin smooth and beautiful

Participate in a taiko drum experience at Tokyo’s Gionji Temple. Begin with a quick lesson and watch as a seasoned instructor plays this ancient instrument. Then, step into traditional taiko performance pants and begin to explore an art practiced by the Japanese for thousands of years. After splitting into groups, finish with a performance and take home pictures to remember the experience.

Get active, explore mountain scenery, and relax in an onsen hot spring on this fantastic combo tour. Escape the crowds of Tokyo’s busy streets and get close to nature on this hike of Mount Takao. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as a guide will lead the way on the mountain trails. Choose to either walk or run up the mountain depending on your fitness levels. Reward your energetic pursuits with a peaceful bath at an onsen hot spring and savor Japanese food at the foot of the mountain.

【OUTLINE】 A new style of paper making that fits the urban lifestyle---KAMISUKI. You can experience a series of creating washi art, from preparing raw materials for paper to painting a picture without a brush. You will pour colored kozo (mulberry) fibers into a string-framed mold and create a picture. From children to adults---everyone can enjoy this new style of kamisuki. 【Highlights】 ・You will experience a real Japanese paper making from raw materials, kozo, in the rich natural surroundings located in Nishitama ・A professional Japanese paper maker will teach you a new technique of paper making different from existing methods ・With an ample imagination, you will create your original washi art ・You can draw a unique picture using the paper making method, without a brush ・You can create a colorful washi paper by pouring colored kozo (mulberry) fibers into the frame.

Experience shakyo, a practice of hand-copying Buddhist sutras, and find peace of mind at a quiet temple surrounded by lush green in Chofu City, Tokyo. Shakyo has long been part of religious training for Buddhist monks, but it has recently become a popular means of meditation. In this 1.5-hour session, you can also try out simple sutra recitation, as well as listen to the head priest’s preach in addition to the shakyo experience. If you are looking to have a deeper cultural experience in Tokyo than just visiting popular tourist attractions, this one is for you. Despite being only half an hour away from bustling Shinjuku, this temple is surrounded by an abundance of greenery. It was built in the early 8th century to enshrine Jinja-Daioh, a god of water who is said to have helped bring together the founder's parents. Thanks to its romantic heritage, today the temple is known as a “matchmaking temple” where people's love-related wishes are granted.

Do you know Japanese SAKE? Ofcourse will say SAKE? This tour will visit SAKE brewery then we will explain how to them knowingly and look around the factory and finally will taste one of the famous brand SAKE "SAWANOI" after that I can take you "KANZASHI museum" KANZASHI mean, It's type of hairpin that has been loved by Japanese woman for hundred of years. I will be your your Cameraman anytime.

Bask in all things “kawaii”—Japanese for “cute”—with these pre-booked admission tickets to Sanrio Puroland, home of all your favorite Sanrio characters. Enjoy family-friendly meet-and-greets with Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, catch exclusive live performances, and hop fun-filled attractions, like the Sanrio Character Boat Ride. The park is fully indoor, so you can enjoy a cuteness-packed adventure come rain or shine.

If you’re interested in spirituality and meditation, this is the experience for you. Swap the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a waterfall meditation experience on Mt. Takao. You won’t have to worry about navigating in the wilderness as your instructor will meet you at Takaosanguchi Station and lead the way on a roughly 20-minute mountain trail. Once at Biwa waterfall, you’ll change into white clothes and learn about Buddhist purification rituals before standing under the waterfall.

*OUTLINE Let's make a lucky charm with your wish, the experience only available in Hinode-machi! Japan has lucky charms named "Gomafuda," a wooden board with a prayer that one's heartfelt wish will come true. Hinode-machi is surrounded by the mountains and its main industries are forestry and woodworking. The town ranks first in the production of gomafuda and soboba (stupa), which have been produced since the Edo period (1603-1868). Why not make your gomafuda, traditional Japanese culture from the Edo era, containing your wish? After the experience, you can buy "smoked cheese" (648yen) which is a specialty of Hinode-machi. Please try it.　

Gyoza is a dumpling made with minced stuffing. They are becoming increasingly popular popular cross the world :) Wouldn't it be wonderful to make Ramen and gyoza at your home? the Ramen soup from the scratch. ・ In Japan, vegetarian food is quite tough to Dashi, soup stock made by mainly bonito frake (it's made out of fish stock).

【Outline】 A new style of paper making that fits the contemporary lifestyle---KAMISUKI. Kamisuki is a method of paper making which you lay kozo bark fibers side-by-side and wait for them to dry up and become a paper. Based on that traditional method, a method called “paper making with a towel” was invented. Copying down the pile fabric of a towel to the paper, a distinct designed washi (Japanese paper) can be made. In this plan, you will make a small-sized LED washi candle using the towel washi paper. 【Highlights】 You will experience a real Japanese paper making from raw materials, kozo, in the rich natural surroundings located in Nishitama A professional Japanese paper maker will coach you as an instructor A unique method of paper making with a towel You can make a stylish lamp shade with towel washi paper Washi candle created combining the lamp shade with a small LED lamp can be taken home on the very day.

【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

Our Takao mountain tour will take you to a famous 1000 year old temple near the top of Mount Takao. We’ll share legendary stories along the way to the top of the mountain where you will see Mt. Fuji.

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.

★Cherry blossoms in Japan is really popular. Join this tour, you could choose the place where you want to go. You could make your trip easily and substantial. ★You don't have to worry about where to go, or where is the best place to go. Our guide will recommend the schedule for you. ★You also could have sometime to eat something under the trees(but the cuisine fee in not including.)

○ Features of Mt. Takao Night Hike -You can see the beautiful night view and starry sky from the mountain that you can not taste in the daytime. -Mt. Takao climbing with headlights can enjoy extraordinary adventures. ・ Because it is a 1.5-hour one-way hike, you can enjoy it without problems even if you are not physically strong or a beginner at night hike. -Climb in a friendly atmosphere.

This is the perfect experience for art lovers looking to explore at their own pace. Enjoy a stress-free visit to Tokyo Fuji Art Museum without having to wait in long ticket lines by pre-booking entry in advance. Once inside the museum, spend time exploring the museum’s artifacts, including seasonal exhibitions.

Escape the hustle and bustle for the day on this tour into Tokyo's surrounding countryside. Try the rainbow trout fishing in the mountain stream then enjoy the fruits of your labor with a big barbecue. Vegetables, sausages, and fried noodles are included.

Travelers interested in experiencing traditional Japanese spirituality will enjoy this authentic Zen experience at a temple. You’ll learn about meditation and Zen sutras, and get a chance to meditate and recite the sutras yourself. Tour the beautiful grounds of the ancient temple, and enjoy the peace and quiet away from the central city. This tour is an easy way to learn about Japanese traditions directly from practitioners.

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.