Top Saitama Prefecture Car Tours

Enjoy a traditional green tea picking experience in Sayama, the birthplace of Sayama tea, one of Japan’s top three teas known for its rich flavor. Then take a relaxing walk through the historic streets of Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo” for its well-preserved Edo-period townscape. This seasonal day tour from May to November offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history near Tokyo. ・Pick fresh green tea leaves in Sayama, famous for its deep-flavored tea ・Stroll through Kawagoe’s charming old town with traditional warehouse-style buildings ・Experience a unique mix of nature and Edo-era culture on this limited-time tour

Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, offers a diverse options of experiences that cater to wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts and it's only about an hour away from Tokyo. This unique offering takes you to Takedera in Hanno City, a distinctive temple where the harmonious blend of Shintoism and Buddhism converges with a vast bamboo forest. While immersing yourself in the tranquility of this spiritual sanctuary, meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, for a truly unique experience – learning the art of "suizen," or blowing Zen meditation. This practice is so rare that even many Japanese locals have never encountered it. After Takedera, your wellness journey continues to the Kirari spa villa at Miyazawako Lake. As one of Saitama's most popular spas, this villa boasts an extensive variety of options - A carbonated pool, open-air baths, hot stone baths, saunas, and more. Spend your afternoon at the spa villa before returning to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Your tour concludes here.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Kawagoe's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Step back in time in Kawagoe, the castle town fondly known as "Little Edo" for its beautifully preserved old-town streets just a short drive from Tokyo. Stroll the Kurazukuri Warehouse District, where clay-walled merchant houses recall the Edo period, and see the Toki no Kane bell tower that has marked the hours for four centuries. Wander Kashiya Yokocho, the nostalgic Penny Candy Alley, and visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, famous for matchmaking and its summer wind-chimes. At Kitain Temple you will meet 540 carved Rakan statues and the only surviving structures of Edo Castle, while Honmaru Goten preserves the rare main palace of Kawagoe Castle. With a private vehicle and your own knowledgeable guide, you can tailor the day to your interests and travel comfortably between every sight at your own pace.