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Greedy Nikko Tour (enjoy both historical sites and beautiful lakes and waterfalls)
Nikko
8 hours
After arriving at JR Utsunomiya station, your guide will take you to Nikko National Park and World Heritage Site. On the way to Nikko, we'll pass through an avenue lined with Japanese cedars. This avenue is recorded as the longest tree lined avenue in the Guinness Book of World Records. We will see Yunoko Lake in Yumoto area and also enjoy "Ashiyu" or foot bathing. We'll visit the Yutaki Waterfall, the Ryuzu Waterfall, and the Kegon Waterfall. Around Chuzenji Lake, we'll spend some time at the Italian Embassy Villa memorial park. Lunch will be at Chuzenji Lake or Sannai area. Our last visit will be the Toshogu-Shrine.
FROM$288/ per group
Jack M.
4.89 / 5
(62 reviews)
Bamboo Temple, Sugimoto Temple, and three other attractive spots in Kamakura
Kamakura
6 hours
Once the samurai capital of Japan, Kamakura is visited by as many as 20 million people a year. Some of the most popular spots among visitors are Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Great Buddha, and Hokokuji Temple nicknamed Bamboo Temple. On this tour, along with the three places, I would like to offer two more attractive spots to visit. We first visit three places in the north-eastern area of Kamakura, Bamboo Temple, popular for its bamboo glove with a teahouse serving powdered green tea, Sugimoto Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Kamakura dating back to the 8th century, Egara Tenjin, a shinto shrine enshrining deified Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning and scholarship. We take a bus to visit Bamboo Temple, but after that we enjoy strolling around the local residential areas while visiting two other places and the fourth destination, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Srine which was constructed by the first Shogun of the Kamakura Government. After coming back to Kamakura station, we take the Enoden Line to Hase station to visit the last destination, Great Buddha, an open-air Buddha sitting under the sun for some 750 years. This tour covers history of Kamakura from much before the establishment of the samurai government to just after the end of it, and of course, shopping in Komachi-dori street and at Masamune Sword and Blade Workshop by request.
FROM$137/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97 / 5
(35 reviews)
Explore Aokigahara brimming with natural beauty!
Mount Fuji
3 hours
If you are a nature-lover, how about wandering around Aokigahara with a certified nature guide? Unique vegetation created by the eruption of Mt. Fuji is worth observing. A 3-hour hike in the serene atmosphere offers you a special experience. Fresh air, singing birds and greenery will make you feel relaxed.
FROM$154/ per group
Tomomi Y.
5.00 / 5
(44 reviews)
One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama
Kyoto
8 hours
Saga Arashiyama is located in the northwest of Kyoto city, which was an ancient capital of Japan. It is famous for its scenic beauty. There are many picturesque places such as bamboo groves, mountain ranges, bridges, rivers, historical temples and shrines , scenic trains, and a 'Kimono Forest'. On this tour we will walk down the mountainside, visit some peaceful temples, see the beautiful bamboo groves and attractive gifts (pottery, cocoon dolls, handmade bamboo products) there.
FROM$218/ per group
Atsuko T.
4.95 / 5
(42 reviews)
Feel Great Nature of Mt.Fuji & Mystical Forest Aokigahara
Mount Fuji
7 hours
The Fuji Five Lakes and the Aokigahara Forest are fascinating natural wonders created by Mt.Fuji. They remain untouched nature sceneries. They are on the north side of the mountain, in Nation Park of Japan, and are only 2 hours away from Tokyo. It is the ideal place to purify mind and body in the tranquility of nature. We can also arrange other sight seeing spots including Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Ashikawa Village, Ide Sake Brewery.. etc up to your requests.
FROM$269/ per group
Motoyuki H.
4.92 / 5
(25 reviews)
Walking in Aokigahara,the sea of trees, and exploring caves
Mount Fuji
2 hours
You can enjoy the nature of beautiful forest at the foot of Mt Fuji.We also go into some of interesting caves in the forest. If you are used to hiking, I will take you to the small mountain where you can see the whole Mt Fuji.
FROM$90/ per group
Chinami N.
4.98 / 5
(60 reviews)
3.5 hour Mt. Takao Hiking Tour with local lunch
Tokyo
3 hours 30 min
Mt. Takao Is a beautiful and lush mountain that is 600 meters in height. This is a light hike as well will take a cable car halfway up the mountain. You will have the opportunity to visit the “yakuo-in” a temple nearing the top of the mountain which you will be able to see some beautiful history about buddhist temples . Afterwards at the peak on a clear day you will be able to see Tokyo tower, mt. Fuji, or shinjuku skyscrapers.
FROM$147/ per group
Kahoko K.
4.95 / 5
(293 reviews)
Wonderful Japanese Gardens in Tokyo
Tokyo
6 hours
There are many Japanese Gardens in Tokyo, many of which used to be a part of Samurai mansions. This tour is for those who want to visit Japanese gardens.You can choose three gardens from the list of gardens shown in the itinerary.
FROM$192/ per group
Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(350 reviews)
Be a Monkey Experience
Kyoto
5 hours
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain? In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you. It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view. There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!! Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
FROM$297/ per group
Masaki M.
4.98 / 5
(159 reviews)
Amami Oshima Night Exploring
Amami
3 hours 30 min
Night drive on the forest roads in the central part of the island for the nacturnal animals of the endemic and rare species. Don't forget to vist the famous "Amami rabbits" while you are in Amami!!
FROM$128/ per person
Eiji K.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
Mt.Fuji area, Nature walking in Mysterious/ Beautiful Aokigahara Sea of Trees and explore caves.
Mount Fuji
7 hours
You will explore 3 types of caves, Saiko Bat Cave, Fugaku Fuketsu Wind Cave and Narusawa Ice Cave and watch one more Ryugu Cave. You will also leave your steps in beautiful Sea of Tree known as Aokigahara Jukai. You will see how volcanic activities of Mt. Fuji affected the area. Take note that Saiko Bat Cave will be closed for the period of Dec. 1 - Mar. 20. Thank you for understanding.
FROM$224/ per group
Yuji K.
4.95 / 5
(37 reviews)
Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest
Kyoto
8 hours
I from Arashiyama to Sagano, one of the finest spots in Kyoto. In particular the view form Togetsukyo Bridge crossing over Katsura River is very impressive. Arashiyama is populary known for cherry blossoms in spring and beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves in autumn. You can enjoy walking through bamboo forests. They give us a sense of coolness, especially on May and June they grow lushly. We visit Otagi and Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple with many small unuque statues.
FROM$218/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.52 / 5
(143 reviews)