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The 10 most popular saitama prefecture tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day tour with hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, Oshino Hakkai, Kawaguchiko, 5th Station, Lake Ashi.
“Sean was amazing and accommodating, got to see a cowpoke extra sights, took pictures for my mom! comfortable ride to mt fuji”
A small-group forest-and-woodcraft tour near Tokyo: learn Nishikawa timber, cut logs, do kanji pyrography on an Edo Castle stand.
“The eco-tourism experience was truly unforgettable, grounding, and inspiring. The tour begins with a fascinating lecture by the master of a forestry family that has managed the forest for over 300 years. Learning about Nishikawa timber - speRead more”
Small-batch Yamane Brewery in Hanno, Saitama: doburoku, wooden barrels, Hanno soil cups, and a hands-on sake tasting near Tokyo.
“First things first—the sake tasting was incredible! “Yamane no Minori,” which is no longer available this season, was absolutely mind-blowing.”
Join a 3-hour Gyoda tabi walking tour: try split-toe socks, visit warehouses and a tabi factory, snack on jelly fries and manju.
“I learnt a lot about Tabi, and tried good snacks!”
Experience Chichibu’s silk heritage with hands-on coaster making, float exhibits, and an ancient shrine walk in a small morning tour.
“A great story about the silk industry in beautiful Chichibu — a fantastic mix of a hands-on experience, history, and cultural with a visit to a silk weaving shop, museum, and shrine. And also easy to access from central Tokyo on the fun Seibu Laview train.”
Hear Chichibu Yatai Bayashi festival music through English 3D and projection mapping, then visit Chichibu Shrine legends and downtown.
“i felt like i was walking in the history of chichibu. the tour guide knew the history to even the smallest art piece on the temple itself. and we had the chance to try taico drums, which was a once in a lifetime experience i can’t forget! i highly recommend”
A private wooden-barrel sake tour in Hanno, Saitama near Tokyo with a 40-minute unlimited tasting, Toji talk, and rare flavors.
“Such a fantastic tour! We enjoyed a lot in beautiful surroundings, having fun time with authentic sake brewed in a traditional way and their talk on sake culture. I recommend this to all who love sake.”
Seasonal Sayama green tea picking and a nostalgic Kawagoe walk through Little Edo streets, temples, and Candy Alley in about 6 hours.
“We had a great time exploring Kawagoe and green tea picking. Rie was a wonderful guide that made exploring this area relaxing! The places we went to were very accommodating to people who didn’t know Japanese and were lugging around a 6month old! There were so many places to explore and definitely would want to…”
Private English-speaking day tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone viewpoints, Oshino Hakkai springs, Lake Kawaguchi, and 5th Station, with flexible guidance.
“Bilal was a wonderful guide! He knew all the best spots for photos away from the crowds and was full of information about the area. It was rainy/overcast on the day we visited Mt Fuji, but Bilal was able to adjust and help us find locations we would never have seen on our own.”
Make a mini shamisen in Saitama, learn a simple song fast, enjoy tea and live music, then take your handmade instrument home.
“This is truly an excellent, one of a kind, experience. It’s beginner friendly, and the teacher is kind, patient, and passionate about music. As well as helping you make a shamisen to keep, the teacher explains a lot about the history of the shamisRead more”
