Top Saitama Prefecture Day Trips

Spend a full day exploring Kamakura’s cherry blossom spots with a private local guide who knows where the blooms look their best throughout the season. This relaxed route links temples, riversides, and quiet paths so you can enjoy sakura without navigating crowds or timetables on your own. A traditional bento lunch with drinks provides an unhurried break under the trees, and ongoing local support helps travelers handle plans beyond the tour itself. Hotel pickup included.

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

This tour is available upon request. We will formally accept reservations once arrangements are complete, with a minimum of 5 participants required. Welcome to Chichibu, just 90 minutes from Tokyo! Your dedicated guide will lead the way. Chichibu is a basin region surrounded by mountains, where rich nature and historical culture remain. The Chichibu Pilgrimage involves visiting the 34 sacred Kannon temples scattered throughout the Chichibu region. During the Edo period, many people visited the area as a place of worship. This approximately 6-hour tour involves walking pilgrimage while explaining the basic etiquette for temple visits and the characteristics of each temple.Pilgrimage attire is available for rent upon request. Along the way, participants can experience zazen meditation and sutra copying, making for a mindful and refreshing day.

Why not take a short trip from Tokyo and enjoy the flowers of the four seasons in a suburban garden? At Ashikaga Flower Park, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sight of a large wisteria trellis over 160 years old in spring, with purple, white, and yellow wisteria creating a fantastic landscape that will enchant visitors. The seasonal flowers are also a highlight, with tulips in spring, roses in early summer, and cosmos in autumn, offering new impressions. At the Kurita Museum of Art, visitors can view famous ceramics from the Edo period, such as Imari and Nabeshima ware. The museum's vast grounds are dotted with prestigious buildings and a garden that offers seasonal color, allowing visitors to enjoy the harmony of nature and the beauty of ceramics and porcelain. This tour is available throughout the year, but a visit from spring to fall is recommended.

Explore Kawagoe with a Local University Student from Japan’s Top Schools Wander through the charming streets of Kawagoe, also known as Coedo (“Little Edo”), a town filled with Edo-period architecture, retro shops, and a timeless atmosphere. This relaxed walking tour is led by a local university student from one of Japan’s top-tier universities, offering a fresh, youthful, and down-to-earth perspective—no long lectures, just a smooth-paced and friendly experience. Along the way, your guide will also act as your personal photographer, capturing professional-quality photos of you and your group at the most scenic spots—perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers who want to stay in the moment. To top it off, enjoy Kawagoe’s signature dish—Unagi (grilled eel)—a rich local favorite with deep cultural roots. Whether you're here for the culture, the food, or the photos, this tour is a fun and casual way to experience a slice of traditional Japan.

Let's take a walk in the Yokosuka area, where the Mikasa, one of the world's three most famous memorial ships, is preserved! Mikasa fought valiantly as the flagship of the Allied Fleet led by Commander-in-Chief Heihachiro Togo during the Battle of the Sea of Japan, contributing to the historic victory. The battleship Mikasa is kept in Mikasa Park, where visitors can see a statue of Heihachiro Togo and other spots that symbolize the era. Walking around this area, which has a unique atmosphere of both Japan and the United States as a town of the U.S. military stationed in Yokosuka after World War II, will surely be a memorable part of your trip. It is also possible, in consultation with a guide, to visit places outside the Yokosuka area that are associated with warships. The tours are very satisfying for warship enthusiasts and veterans.