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Historical Spots in Narita and Sawara by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan

Entrance of Shinshoji Temple

Main Hall of Shinshoji Temple

Three-story Pagoda and Issaikyodo Hall

Great Pagoda of Peace

Yuhi Falls

Ryuchi Pond

Omote Sando Street

Historical Area in Sawara

Inoh Tadataka's House

Historical Area in Sawara

Minivan

Minivan (2nd and 3rd seats)

Historical Spots in Narita and Sawara by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2016

Nobu S.

4.73 / 5

(110 reviews)

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Narita

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Nobu S.)

Up to 5 people

This is a tour to historical spots near Narita Airport using a minivan led by a nationally licensed guide.

The guide is driving a minivan during the tour.

You can walk in a traditional Edo-era townscape at your own pace.

Using a minivan with a spacious interior that can accommodate maximum 6 people (excluding the driver), but recommended up to 4 or 5 people.

If you wish to depart from and/or arrive in an area other than Narita, please feel free to contact me.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

A hotel in Narita Area or Narita Airport

- A car porch at a hotel or the airport. (Details to be specified before the tour day)

08:30 AM

Shinshoji Temple and Naritasan Park

Visit the authentic and traditional Buddhist temples and the beautiful Japanese gardens in the temple.

11:30 AM

Shopping and Lunch in the shopping area

Enjoy shopping and lunch in the shopping area near the temple

01:30 PM

Historical Area of Sawara and Katori Jungu Shrine in Katori City

Walking in a nostalgic Edo-era townscape area and visiting Katori Jingu Shrine, one of the oldest and most authentic Shinto Shrines in Japan.

Ending Point

A hotel in Narita Area or Narita Airport

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

- Hotel Pick-up

- Private transportation (Nissan Serena Autech 2024 model)

- Car Service, Toll, Fuel and Parking Fees

Note: Nissan Serena Autech 2024 model has seating for 7 passengers (including the driver), but I recommend up to 4-5 people.

What‘s not included

- Entrance tickets (Option)

Inoh Tadataka Museum: 500Yen for adult, 250Yen for child

Float Museum: 400Yen for adult, 200Yen for child

Boating on Ono River: 1,300Yen for adult, 700Yen for child

- Lunch 1,000 to 2,000Yen/person (In case of eel, 3,000 to 6,000Yen/person)

- Personal expense

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

* Some of local shops, restaurants and tourist facilities only accept cash, so please prepare certain amount of cash in Japanese yen.

* If you include a person in a wheelchair, please let me know the dimensions of the wheelchair in advance so that I can check to see if it can be loaded into the minivan.

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.

4.73 / 5

(110 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Joel K.

5 / 5

Oct 14, 2026

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

Oct 14, 2026

Mount Fuji

10 hours

“A GREAT tour to Mount Fuji area”

Dear Nobu, Thank you very much for the wonderful tour with you to the Mount Fuji area! We liked the tour with the MF-highlights and hidden gems very much and all of us were super happy, having you as our local guide, shopping and food expert. Best personal regards from Switzerland, Joel

Nobu S.

Dear Joel, Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to know that you and your family enjoyed my tour. The Mount Fuji area has many different facets, so we can enjoy it even if the weather isn't perfect. Thank you again for having me as a guide. Best regards, Nobu

Mary C.

5 / 5

Oct 11, 2026

World Heritage Hiraizumi, Genbikei Gorge & Geibikei Gorge

Oct 11, 2026

Chiba

7 hours

“Magical boat ride and Temple tours”

Nobu was a great guide. He was in contact with us on regular basis leading up to the trip with the outline of the day and meeting point as well as organising a car. He was informative and never rushed us. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary he had set out for us. Highly recommend!

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. This area is near my hometown and is full of attractive spots, but since it is not widely known, few people visit. I would be glad if more people learned about it and visit.

Lubov S.

5 / 5

Aug 1, 2026

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

Aug 1, 2026

Mount Fuji

10 hours

“We enjoyed views of Mount Fuji & a boat ride , took the cable car up to the observation deck, had a wonderful lunch , and finaly visited an underground cave”

We had a wonderful tour with a fantastic guide Nobu S. Thanks!

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. There are many attractive spots around Mount Fuji, but it is not easy to visit them using public transportations. My minivan tour allows you to visit these locations efficiently. Thank you again for taking my tour！ Nobu