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A small historic city, Nihonmatsu in the Tohoku region

Chrysanthemum Festival is Held in October and November. (Schedule on each year should be confirmed in Advance.)

Kagamigaike Pond in Dake Onsen Hot Springs. Surface of the pond is just like a Mirror. (Kagami means Mirror in Japanese)

Foot bath in Dake Onsen Hot Springs

Himonoya Shuzoten (Japanese Sake Brewery)

Nihonmatsu Jinja Shrine

You can enjoy local Foods at a restaurant in the city.

A small historic city, Nihonmatsu in the Tohoku region

Unique Experience

Joined 2016

Nobu S.

4.71 / 5

(105 reviews)

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Chiba

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Nobu S.)

Up to 4 people

There are a number of lovely cities and towns to visit in the Tohoku Region, which are not well known among tourists.

Nihonmatsu is one of such cities. You can enjoy Japanese culture, history, nature and hot springs in the tour.

You may feel good old days in Japan if you visit this cozy city.

A day tour from Tokyo is also available.

Why don't you visit Nihonmatsu?

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Nihonmatsu Station (Tokyo Station, Fukushima Station or Koriyama Station)

Nihonmatsu Jinja Shrine, the center of traditional culture

Kasumigajo Park, ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle

Japanese Sake Brewery, Himonoya Shiso or Daishichi Shuzo)

Dake Onsen Hot Springs (Onsen Jinja Shrine, Kagamigaike Pond, Foot Bath, Day-use hot springs)

Ending Point

At Nihonmatsu Station (Tokyo Station, Fukushima Station or Koriyama Station)

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee only

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee, etc.

Tour Important Information

- A day tour from Tokyo, Fukushima or Kroiyama is available

- Japan Rail (JR) Pass can be used for a day tour from Tokyo, Fukushima or Koriyama

- We will walk or use a local bus in Nihonmatsu City area

- We will use a local bus to/from Dake Onsen Hot Springs

- Walk in a historic townscape

- See seasonal beauties such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemum dolls, colored leaves, etc.

- Participate in a tour of a Japanese sake brewery and learn how to make sake

- Enjoy foot bath and day-use hot spring baths in Dake Onsen Hot Springs

Can we use Japan Rail Pass if we go from Tokyo?

Yes, you can use Japan Rail (JR) Pass from Tokyo to Nihonmatsu.

If you would like the guide to accompany you from Tokyo, please bear the transportation fee for the guide. (The fare would be 8,630Yen x 2)

How much is the bus fare from Nihonmatsu Station to Dake Onsen?

The fare is 1,000Yen for a round trip. (500Yen x 2)

Sake Brewery is not available on Sundays.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Tohoku District including Akita, Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata only if you could bear my transportation fee of 8,000Yen. (Sorry, but I usually live in Chiba.)

For Kanto District including Chiba, Hakone, Ibaraki, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Mt. Fuji, Narita, Nikko, Saitama, Tochigi, Tokyo and Yokohama, the pick up fee is 3,000Yen.

If you would like me to guide you in any other area, please feel free to contact me.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2016

Nobu S.

4.71 / 5

(105 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Nobu S.

Hi, I am Nobu, a national licensed tour guide.

The main areas I guide are Tokyo and its surrounding areas including Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko, but I can also accommodate custom tours according to your wishes.

I also offer tours using my minivan.

You can take a short tour by the minivan that stops at several spots on the way from Narita Airport to your hotel in Tokyo.

If you let me know your preferences, I will design a private tour that is perfect for you.

I am looking Forward to Meeting you soon in Japan!

Nobu

Reviews

Ann H.

5 / 5

Apr 20, 2026

Customized Tour from Tokyo to G-CANS & Yoshimi Caves using a private minivan driving the guide

Apr 20, 2026

Saitama

9 hours

Customized

“Hidden gems with the perfect guide”

Nobu was excellent from start to finish. He drove and guided us through a full day — we never could have pulled it off on our own. He’s knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely curious about what his guests are curious about. He handled all logistics and communication with the sites, and adjusted the pace to our group. If you have a niche interest — infrastructure, industrial heritage, off-the-beaten-path Japan — Nobu is exactly the guide you want. One of the highlights of our whole trip. Highly recommend.

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. It is also my interest to take guests to the places where I firstly guide. There are so many hidden gems in Japan that even I don't know about. I would be very happy if I could explore such places together with my guests. Nobu

Bernadette D.

5 / 5

Feb 19, 2026

A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan

Feb 19, 2026

Mount Fuji

10 hours

“Fantastic, Best Use of Time”

Nobu is awesome! He took us to all of the main and not-so-main spots in the Mt. Fuji area -- places you'd never be able to visit (or even learn about) from a regular bus tour or attempt to visit via train. In a single day, we were able to see everything we wanted and more. It was truly worth it. Plus, Nobu is just really nice and accommodative. We loved our entire day. Thank you, Nobu! When we come back next time, we may visit Nikko and look you up for a day tour there!

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. There are many fascinating spots around Mount Fuji, but some are difficult to reach by bus tour or public transportation. I would be happy to introduce these hidden, fascinating places to my guests. Thank you again for taking this tour. Nobu

Barbara C.

5 / 5

Sep 10, 2025

Geibikei & Genbikei Gorges 6-hour tour using a rental car with the guide drive

Sep 10, 2025

Chiba

6 hours

Customized

“Fantastic Day ”

We had such a great day. Nobu was an excellent guide - he was knowledgeable and informative. His home town is in the area so he had great stories and anecdotes that made the day special. An absolutely delightful day. Would highly recommend travelling to this magnificent area and using Nobu as a guide. Thank you.

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. One disappointing thing about this tour was that we were unable to go to Geibikei Gorge, one of our destinations, due to flooding caused by heavy rain the day before. If you have another opportunity to visit Japan, I'll definitely show you around. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Nobu