Top Chiba Prefecture Day Trips

Make the most of your free time between flights in Tokyo, and head out to see the sights of the Japanese capital with a local host. You’ll fill in a short questionnaire after you book online, and then enjoy an itinerary that’s tailored to your interests and the amount of time you have free. Maybe take in Tokyo’s top attractions on an express sightseeing tour, or focus on finding the best restaurants and things to do in a neighborhood that’s new to you.

Our tour offers a unique and enriching experience that combines the natural beauty of Mount Fuji with Japan’s cultural heritage. Led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, we provide a personalized journey to iconic sites like the Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, and the serene Oshino Hakkai Village. What sets us apart is our focus on providing an intimate experience with small group sizes, ensuring attention to detail and a relaxed atmosphere. With activities like speed boat rides and scenic walks, combined with expert local insights, this tour offers both adventure and relaxation, making it an unforgettable experience.

Explore Shosenkyo, Japan’s most beautiful valley, with stunning cliffs, clear streams, and seasonal beauty. A must-visit Yamanashi gem loved by all, offering new discoveries every time! It has been designated as a national special place of scenic beauty, and is said to be "Japan's most beautiful valley,'' making it a tourist attraction. You can see granite cliffs carved out over a long period of time, strangely shaped rocks, and clear, abundant streams of water, and the promenade along the valley allows you to get up close to the beauty of the valley, which changes with the seasons. You can enjoy it. It is loved by many people as a popular tourist spot in Yamanashi, along with Mt. Fuji, and you can enjoy it with your family and friends. Every time you visit, you'll find new discoveries and more sights to see, so why not take a tour to Shosenkyo, a place you'll enjoy no matter how many times you visit?

Explore the iconic Mt. Fuji and its stunning surroundings on this exclusive full-day private tour. Enjoy the flexibility of a personalized itinerary with a knowledgeable guide who shares insights into the cultural significance of the region. Visit breathtaking spots like Oishi Park and Chureito Pagoda, and take in views that make for unforgettable memories. You'll also stop by the Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery, where you can learn about Japanese whisky craftsmanship and sample its rich flavors against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji. With included hotel pickup, this tour offers a seamless experience perfect for travelers seeking a unique, in-depth exploration of Japan's natural beauty and local flavors. - Full-day private tour of Mt. Fuji with expert guide - Hotel pickup included for convenience - Visit scenic locations like Oishi Park and Chureito Pagoda - Whisky tasting experience at Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery

Let's take a stroll in Fukagawa, a town that retains Tokyo's downtown culture. We visit a local and beloved shrine and temple. They are not so-called "sightseeing spots" but very attractive. Kiyosumi garden is a feudal lord Japanese garden which is famous for its stone arrangement of art. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

If you would like to enjoy a layover tour of Tokyo from Narita, this tour is for you! Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would focus on one area. This is usually about 3 to 4 sights in the city. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a tour that's best for you! Once your tour is complete, your guide will take you to the nearest station to ride the Narita Express. You can enjoy your ride back to Narita after a fun time in Tokyo!

Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors Located in Chiba prefecture, Narita and Sawara are fantastic places to visit for those staying in Narita either after or before their flights from nearby Narita Airport, those with a short layover in Tokyo or simply for those seeking adventure to see a different side of Japan! With your tour guide you will have the opportunity to learn all about Narita and Sawara’s interesting past and significance by walking through their historical districts lined with beautifully preserved buildings dating back to the Edo period up to the Showa period, visit a local temple in Narita full of history, take a wonderful boat cruise on the beautiful Sawara Ono River, and visit Sawara’s Matsuri Festival museum to learn about its historical festival. This is the perfect opportunity to get out of Tokyo and experience a different side to Japan!

If you have time during your transit at Narita Airport, why not explore the Narita area and catch a glimpse of Japan? A nationally licensed guide will be waiting for you at the arrival gate of Narita Airport and will take you to one of the most famous temples, Shinsho-ji Temple, which has a history of over 1,000 years by train. You can experience the traditional Japanese atmosphere and learn basic information about Japan there. Additionally, you can enjoy shopping, trying traditional Japanese snacks, and even sake tasting at Narita-san Omotesando before or after visiting the temple.

Mt. Fuji, with an elevation of 3, 776 meters, is Japan's tallest mountain and has been loved by the Japanese for centuries. Also, Mt. Fuji is a sacred mountain and there is a practice of making a circuit of eight lakes, Hakkaimeguri - including the five lakes included in the Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes) - became a ritual among many Fuji-ko adherents. I will take you to some spots where we can see beautiful Mt. Fuji. We will visit Oshino Hakkai, Arakurayama Sengen shrine ( Chureito pagoda ), and Oishi Park. Whether we can see Mt. Fuji or not depends on weather conditions, but we can try to do our best to find the spot to get the chance to see it. However, sometimes Mt. Fuji cannot be seen at all. Thank you for your understanding in advance. The itinerary might be changed due to weather conditions or other reasons. This tour can be customized to your interests and preferences. Let me know any place you wish to visit.

This private tour starts from Narita Airport or a hotel around Narita and takes you to the Kashima and Itako area, where peaceful waterways, local traditions, and Japanese football history come together. Begin in Itako, a quiet waterside town known for Suigo Itako Ayame Garden and its traditional rowboat experience when available. Continue to the Mercari Stadium area and Kashima Soccer Museum to explore the local football culture, including Zico’s legacy and the region’s role in Japan’s professional football history. Finally, visit Kashima Jingu Shrine, a sacred site connected to victory, martial traditions, sacred deer, and the identity of Kashima. With private car transportation throughout the tour, this plan is ideal for layovers, arrival days, departure days, guests staying near Narita, and football fans looking for a deeper regional experience beyond typical airport-area sightseeing.

In this tour, you can take a tour around Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Matsushima is easily accessible from Sendai and Ishinomaki areas, and is a popular cruise port of call tour. In Matsushima, there are many spots where you can enjoy the rich natural scenery as well as history and culture at a leisurely pace, such as Fukuurajima Island, where you can cross a bridge along the sea to enjoy a stroll, and Entsuji Temple, famous for its Japanese garden. The area is also famous for its abundance of gourmet foods, especially oysters. Please enjoy the scenery that has been popular in Japan for a long time with a local guide!

This tour is the best tour to see one of the greatest world heritage sites in Japan. You can relax in a private car, learn Japanese history, appriciate beautiful architectures, and views. This tour is led by National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests! Optional tours such as strawberry picking and 3D latte art are available only during certain periods and days of the week!

This tour is one of the most popular hiking tours around Tokyo. The guide will pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo and take trains to Kita kamakura station. You will find the entrance of Kuzuharaoka/Great Buddha Hiking Course in 5 or 10 mins. This hiking trail is on Mt. Genji which is 1 km long and offers some attractive spots on it, for example, shrines, statues, etc. You can also enjoy Money laundering at Zeniaraibenzaiten Shrine. It is said that performing a ritual coin washing here will multiply your wealth. You will see the Great Buddha at the ending point of this trail and go back to your hotel in Tokyo after it.

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.

Best tour to get to know the traditional atmosphere nearby Tokyo in a day! A nationally licensed guide will take you to a town where classic vibe has remained since the Edo period. Kawagoe is 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, making it an ideal day trip. Its main street, lined with Kurazukuri buildings, captures the Edo Period ambiance, earning it the nickname "Little Edo." During the Edo Period, Kawagoe thrived as a supplier to Tokyo, and the shogun appointed loyal men as lords of Kawagoe Castle, fostering close ties. Over time, Kawagoe inherited Edo culture and architecture. Kitain Temple, a key attraction in the Greater Tokyo area, houses the only remaining structures from the former Edo Castle. This tour is led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests.

This tour is a complete Harajuku experience that includes a walk around the Harajuku area, a visit to a Harajuku art gallery and okonomiyaki at an okonomiyaki class attached to the gallery. The artworks change every day, so this tour is recommended for those who are interested in new things, those who like Harajuku and those who like contemporary art.

Kamakura is a historical city in the Kanagawa prefecture, which is known as "the Kyoto of Kanto region". It's a very popular tourist destination that attracts both locals and travellers due to presenting more than 100 temples and shrines. This tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy Japanese history and culture in Kamakura, visiting the historical place where the legendary Japanese Samurai emerged. Among the highlights to experience are a panoramic viewpoint in a mountain where a temple is located, where the ground has a large variety of blooming flowers. Another one will be seeing the bronze statue of a Buddha from the 12th century. As a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter, I will be able to tell you the story behind why it was constructed. I will be glad to see you and guide you in Kamakura city. Bare in mind the order of the stops listed below can be arranged at your preference.

If you’ve already visited the main highlights in Tokyo, how about exploring some beautiful, religious, and local spots? A nationally licensed guide will take you to one of Tokyo’s nine greatest gardens, Kiyosumi Garden, the local shopping street Sunamachi Ginza, and Fukagawa Fudōdō. This tour is likely to be a delightful mystery for you. Enjoy experiencing the real Tokyo through these three spots during your stay. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

This tour includes a visit to Zenkoji Temple, a historic temple that attracts worshippers from all over the world, as well as a visit to the temple to enjoy local sake and the optional local delicacy oyaki. Since the Edo period (1603-1867), it has been said, “Even if you are far away, you must visit Zenkoji Temple at least once.” Many famous warlords and other famous warriors have visited the temple, and it continues to be a power spot for worshippers today. Another attraction of this tour is that you can walk along the approach to the temple, which has a long history, and visit a sake brewery behind the approach to the temple. You can also sign up for an optional experience to cook and eat “oyaki,” a local dish of Nagano Prefecture, in a traditional hearth. Oyaki is made of wheat flour and buckwheat flour, with seasonal vegetables and sweet bean paste sandwiched inside the dough. Those with wheat or buckwheat allergies are not eligible to apply, so please check in advance.

There will be TV news coverage from May 20 to May 26, 2025.We offer a 20% discount during that period, subject to your cooperation with the coverage. Limited to one group per day.It is adjustable to your schedule. Cycling tours are also available during transit at Narita Airport.Please inform us of your arrival and departure in advance (Minimum transit time of 5 hours) While riding a cross bike through the cycling road, you will visit Sawara, a cityscape of the Edo period, and Katori Shrine, a famous power spot. The Tonegawa Cycling Road is flat, so it is easy for those who are unsure of their physical strength to ride. We will prepare a destination for lunch according to your request.Lunch can also be skipped due to time constraints. (Lunch is not included in the tour price) Pick up at your hotel in Inzai, Narita. Pick-up service is also available at Narita Airport Terminal 1.2.Please inform us in advance of your arrival.It is possible to connect at Narita Airport. If you wish to participate from within Tokyo, please come to Chiba New Town Chuo Station (40 minutes by train from Asakusa station) This is a private tour for a minimum of one person and a maximum of four people.We can adjust the tour course, duration and distance to suit the needs of families and couples.

Mt. Takao is the most climbed mountain in the world, receiving three stars in the Michelin Green Guide in 2007. Nearly 3 million climbers visit the mountain each year. Although it is not a high mountain at 599 meters above sea level, it has many toilets and the approach is paved, making it an easy challenge for climbers of all ages. In addition, Mt. Takao Yakuoin, located just before the summit, is known as the head temple of the Chizan sect of the Shingon sect and is visited by many tourists for the purpose of worship. You can gain from joining the tour, such as immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

This is the idealtour for travelers with a layover in Tokyo's Narita Airport. As this airport is far from the city center, you will need a great English Speaking driver to take you on a drive of the lovely city of Tokyo! Enjoy the flexibility of being able to pick a set itinerary, or customize your own. Potential attractions include many Must-See spots in Tokyo. You can explore at your own pace and visit sights such as Asakusa, Tsukiji Fish Market, Shibuya crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine. Your English speaking driver will fully support your tour. Note: This tour is for independent travelers that need private transportation only. This tour does not come with a guide and you will not be able to ask for recommendations from your driver or Japan Guide Agency.

There are two main highlights of this tour. One is that this is a hands-on tour where you can harvest and cook local Kawagoe vegetables, and the other is that you can walk around the streets with a guide who is familiar with Kawagoe. This tour is especially recommended for the people who would like to learn all about the charms of Kawagoe and interested in Japanese agriculture and experience. You can have an experience of harvesting and cooking with local vegetables. The harvesting tour, in particular, is organized with the cooperation of Kawagoe City facilities. You can also communicate with local people. This tour is sure to be an unforgettable trip where you can feel the charm of Kawagoe all day long! We are looking forward to your application.