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Saitama Private Tour - Kumagaya, 30 minutes by car

Kumagaya, 30 minutes by car

Saitama Private Tour - Saikoji Temple, 3 km from the station

Saikoji Temple, 3 km from the station

Saitama Private Tour - Shiitake mushroom, which are grown by my brother!

Shiitake mushroom, which are grown by my brother!

Saitama Private Tour - Ramen Gyaos, one of my recommendations

Ramen Gyaos, one of my recommendations

Saitama Private Tour - Beautiful nature, 3 km from the station

Beautiful nature, 3 km from the station

Saitama Private Tour - Very good for tempra

Very good for tempra

Saitama Private Tour - 1 hour from central Tokyo, 2 hours to Yokohama

1 hour from central Tokyo, 2 hours to Yokohama

Saitama Private Tour - Sakura

Sakura

Saitama Private Tour - early spring

early spring

Saitama Private Tour - a local cafe

a local cafe

Saitama Private Tour - used to be a elementary school, now a museum

used to be a elementary school, now a museum

Saitama Private Tour - from the window of my house

from the window of my house

Saitama Private Tour - from the window of my house

from the window of my house

Saitama Private Tour - from the window of my house

from the window of my house

Saitama Private Tour - 1 km from the station

1 km from the station

Saitama Private Tour - from the window of my house

from the window of my house

Saitama Private Tour - Tipical boxed lunch

Tipical boxed lunch

Saitama Private Tour - a fishing area

a fishing area

Saitama Private Tour - Super delicious orange grown by my friend's father

Super delicious orange grown by my friend's father

Saitama Private Tour - Specially sweet!

Specially sweet!

Saitama Private Tour - I used to live here

I used to live here

Saitama Private Tour - Very good starters

Very good starters

Saitama Private Tour - Mackerel pressed sushi

Mackerel pressed sushi

Saitama Private Tour - 90 minutes to Ginza, Tokyo

90 minutes to Ginza, Tokyo

Saitama Private Tour - Bangla Bazar

Bangla Bazar

Saitama Private Tour - Bangla Bazar

Bangla Bazar

Saitama Private Tour - My family

My family

Saitama Private Tour - Tuna sushi

Tuna sushi

Saitama Private Tour - one of my recommendations

one of my recommendations

Saitama Private Tour - a Japanese restaurant

a Japanese restaurant

Saitama Private Tour - I am a marathon runner

I am a marathon runner

Saitama Private Tour - My friend runs a Indian restaurants

My friend runs a Indian restaurants

Saitama Private Tour - My house

My house

Saitama Private Tour - Beautiful autumn ginkgo

Beautiful autumn ginkgo

Saitama Private Tour - 120 minutes from water front area in Tokyo

120 minutes from water front area in Tokyo

Saitama Private Tour - Rice planting

Rice planting

Saitama Private Tour - Home-made honey

Home-made honey

Saitama Private Tour - My daughter's work

My daughter's work

Saitama Private Tour - Home-grown sweet potatoes

Home-grown sweet potatoes

Saitama Private Tour - Tsukemen ramen

Tsukemen ramen

Saitama Private Tour - 2km from the station

2km from the station

Saitama Private Tour - home-made Chinese dumpling

home-made Chinese dumpling

Saitama Private Tour - home-grown vegetable

home-grown vegetable

Saitama Private Tour - home-grown vegetable

home-grown vegetable

Saitama Private Tour - breakfast one day

breakfast one day

Saitama Private Tour - lunch one day

lunch one day

Saitama Private Tour - 2km from the station

2km from the station

Saitama Private Tour - locally brewed Japanese sake

locally brewed Japanese sake

Saitama Private Tour - Local craft beer in Kawagoe

Local craft beer in Kawagoe

Saitama Private Tour - home-grown strawberry

home-grown strawberry

Saitama Private Tour - A restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo

A restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo

Saitama Private Tour - Tanabata summer festival

Tanabata summer festival

Saitama Private Tour - Tanabata summer festival

Tanabata summer festival

Saitama Private Tour - Tanabata summer festival

Tanabata summer festival

Saitama Private Tour - Tanabata summer festival

Tanabata summer festival

Saitama Private Tour - Tanabata summer festival

Tanabata summer festival

Saitama Private Tour - I joined a triathlon race around here

I joined a triathlon race around here

Saitama Private Tour - Tokyo Disney Land in 2023

Tokyo Disney Land in 2023

Saitama Private Tour - Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo

Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo

Saitama Private Tour - Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo

Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo

Saitama Private Tour - during the training for triathlon

during the training for triathlon

Saitama Private Tour - home-grown vegetable

home-grown vegetable

Saitama Private Tour - home-grown vegetable

home-grown vegetable

Saitama Private Tour - Dinner one day

Dinner one day

Saitama Private Tour - souvenirs from Okinawa

souvenirs from Okinawa

Saitama Private Tour - Home grown berry

Home grown berry

Saitama Private Tour - orange flowers

orange flowers

Saitama Private Tour - A very good ramen around here

A very good ramen around here

Saitama Private Tour - snow town, Ogawa

snow town, Ogawa

Saitama Private Tour - winter in Ogawa

winter in Ogawa

Saitama Private Tour - Ogawa Half Marathon in December

Ogawa Half Marathon in December

Saitama Private Tour - from Mt Sengen, 300m high

from Mt Sengen, 300m high

Saitama Private Tour - You can enjoy making these goods by paper

You can enjoy making these goods by paper

Saitama Private Tour - Korean restaurant, where you can stay

Korean restaurant, where you can stay

Saitama Private Tour - Udon shop

Udon shop

Saitama Private Tour - Udon shop

Udon shop

Saitama Private Tour - A Udon shop

A Udon shop

Saitama Private Tour - Udon with tempra

Udon with tempra

Saitama Private Tour - I don't know the name but they are in my house

I don't know the name but they are in my house

Saitama Private Tour - I don't know the name, but delicious in fall

I don't know the name, but delicious in fall

Saitama Private Tour - from my home town

from my home town

Saitama Private Tour - Shrine for running

Shrine for running

Saitama Private Tour - rainbow over Ogawa

rainbow over Ogawa

Saitama Private Tour - Home-grown blueberry

Home-grown blueberry

Tour Guide - Hitoshi S.

Joined 2025

Hitoshi S.

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Saitama (Living)

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English

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About Tour Guide Hitoshi S.

Hi, I’m Hitoshi. I live in Ogawa Town in Saitama. I had been teaching English at some high schools in this region for 38 years. So I know many beautiful places to visit for people who love nature, walking hills and streams, cycling along the rivers, enjoying running 10-km courses surrounded by paddy fields, local cuisines, ramen shops, hamburger shops, local micro breweries, educational facilities, Buddhism temples, Japanese hand-made craft paper factories, and many others.

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Nature & Outdoor

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

If you plan to stay in Tokyo more than one week and if you want to give your full-of-delicious-cuisine body some exercise in the middle of your tour, why don't you escape the crowds of Tokyo and enjoy an easy-paced jogging tour in Ogawa Town, Saitama. This guided run takes you along quiet forest paths, rural roads, and traditional villages surrounded by beautiful landscapes. No racing—just relaxed jogging, fresh air, and local stories along the way will definitely welcome you. Beginners welcome.

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

When you feel a little bit tired of exciting cultures and foods in Tokyo, why don't you change the taste of your plan by refreshing yourself in the nature on the outskirts of the city? Starting at a train station, only an hour ride from central Tokyo, you will enjoy seeing beautiful natural beauty in all season. And you will enjoy local cuisines, beers, sakes, and wines as well. Please look at some photos and take trains from Ikebukuro Station, one of the terminals in Tokyo.

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

If you plan to stay in Tokyo more than one week and if you want to give your full-of-delicious-cuisine body some exercise in the middle of your tour, why don't you escape the crowds of Tokyo and enjoy an easy-paced jogging tour in Ogawa Town, Saitama. This guided run takes you along quiet forest paths, rural roads, and traditional villages surrounded by beautiful landscapes. No racing—just relaxed jogging, fresh air, and local stories along the way will definitely welcome you. Beginners welcome.

Jogging around Ogawa : A Scenic Run into Japan’s Countryside, 70-minute train ride from Tokyo

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

When you feel a little bit tired of exciting cultures and foods in Tokyo, why don't you change the taste of your plan by refreshing yourself in the nature on the outskirts of the city? Starting at a train station, only an hour ride from central Tokyo, you will enjoy seeing beautiful natural beauty in all season. And you will enjoy local cuisines, beers, sakes, and wines as well. Please look at some photos and take trains from Ikebukuro Station, one of the terminals in Tokyo.

Ogawa Town Waking Tour

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Tour Guide - Hitoshi S.

Hitoshi S.

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Available Areas

Saitama (Living)

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English

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