All Saitama Prefecture Tours & Excursions in 2026

The venue is a 200-year-old traditional Japanese house registered as a national tangible cultural property, with tatami mat rooms. You will finish carving a wooden iphone case with a sharp Japanese carving knife. The soft and light paulownia wood is used to glue the case to the soft clear case, so it is easy to make! The instructor, who has 24 years of experience as an artist, will kindly and carefully instruct you how to hold and use the carving knife. Please let us know in advance which iphone series the case is compatible with. If you have a design request, we can discuss it with you in advance and prepare your favorite design. You can choose between beeswax finish and acrylic coloring.

Discover the artistry of Japanese sake at Matsuoka Brewery in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. This immersive tour offers a deep dive into the sake-making process, where tradition meets craftsmanship in a UNESCO-recognized setting. Guided by knowledgeable staff, guests will explore production areas and learn about the intricate techniques involved from rice polishing to fermentation. The experience culminates in a tasting session, highlighting the elegance and balance of Matsuoka’s sakes, paired with insights into the cultural significance of these beverages. This tour is perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of Japanese brewing traditions. - Guided tour of Matsuoka Brewery with insights into sake production - Tasting session featuring a selection of Matsuoka’s crafted sakes - Experience the connection between sake and Japanese washi-making heritage - Personal stories and historical anecdotes from passionate brewery staff

Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture is located approximately one hour by train from the Tokyo metropolitan area. Visitors can enjoy a ninja experience at the “Ninja Castle,” a Japanese Heritage site in Gyoda City. Visitors can experience shuriken throwing as if it were a game, or wear a ninja costume to experience what it feels like to be a ninja. The Narita clan, lords of the Osh Castle in the Warring States period, belonged to the Hojo clan. The Hojo clan once had a group of ninja named “fuma”. Why don't you experience Japanese culture and ninja experience?

Bonsai is one of the traditional arts which represent Japan. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is a must place for Bonsai /Japanese Garden lovers. At Bonsai village Bonsai classes are held for the beginner(reservation needed). Opened in 2010  as the first bonsai museum, Omiya Bonsai Museum consists of Collection Gallery, Bonsai Garden and Bonsai Terrace on 2F. At Collection gallery Bonsai culture is introduced through monthly displays of bonsai pot, stone, and seasonal Bonsai. Collection gallery leads to Bonsai garden displaying 60 seasonal Bonsai outside. Some can be viewed from all angles and photographed. After the museum we walk around the very calm Bonsai village spotted with houses having pretty garden where pine trees and other flower trees are neatly well kept. Among them there are 5 Bonsai gardens where Bonsai are created by each owner, displayed inside and sold, the staff will explain about how to take care Bonsai.

[Let's play handmade mini shamisen! Traditional music experience workshop] TOKYO SHAMI EXPERIENCE was newly launched last year as a spot where you can enjoy the shamisen more easily and fun! This reservation site has just started in 2020. A new two-hour workshop where everyone can handcraft a mini shamisen, play a few songs, and enjoy a live concert with tea! You can take the instruments you made home and play them at home. Musical instrument workshops that have been featured on TV, magazines, and on the Web. It is perfect for those who want to start a new instrument that people around them do not do much, or those who are interested in Japanese musical instruments but are unable to take a step because of the high threshold. Not only will you be able to play, but also from the history and explanation of the shamisen, everyone can create a shamisen kit and learn how it sounds. Please enjoy the special experience that can enter the world of deep Japanese! * Price with musical instrument

On this small-group brewery tour, you can discover a rare type of Japanese sake—“doburoku”—that you’re unlikely to find in restaurants. After meeting your guide, head to Yamane Brewery to learn about its production methods and see the traditional wooden barrels used instead of more common stainless-steel tanks. Then, benefit from included tastings, and have a chance to try three varieties of sake.

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.

The Japanese katana is often idealized as the deadly weapon of samurai. What might be not as well known is that the katana is not only a weapon but that it symbolizes “protection” both against physical and immaterial foes. At Fusahiro’s studio, a special type of katana, the “mamori gatana” is produced, which is a talisman sword used in particular for spiritual protection. In fact, these swords were traditionally enshrined in Japanese homes to ward off evil and were part of various ceremonies and rituals for protective measures. These days, there are approximately only 150 swordsmiths in Japan due to the difficulty in getting a national certification and the aging population. Witness the creation of this powerfully symbolic sword with Fusahiro, one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths.

Dive into the captivating world of sumo wrestling with this exclusive 4-hour Sumo Stable Morning Practice tour! Join a small group (maximum 16 people) led by an expert sumo guide for an intimate look at a real sumo stable’s morning practice. Equipped with audio headsets, you’ll gain insights into training rituals and techniques as you watch these incredible athletes train up-close. After the session, get unforgettable access – converse and share tea with the wrestlers themselves! To top it off, enjoy comfortable seating with ample legroom and savor a delicious Chanko nabe lunch. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into sumo culture, not to be missed!

Discover Tokyo from a unique perspective on this 3-hours jet ski tour of Tokyo Bay and its hidden canals. Enjoy the thrill of gliding over the water while witnessing the vibrant cityscape in a way that ordinary tours can't offer. With an exclusive one-on-one experience with your operator, take in the sights at a leisurely pace in certain areas. Perfect for those seeking an adventure unlike any other. - 3-hour guided jet ski tour of Tokyo Bay and canals - Enjoy a one-on-one experience with your operator - Unique way to explore Tokyo's waterways, away from crowded tours

Start your time in Tokyo without the stress of navigating an unfamiliar transportation system after a long flight. This private transfer provides direct, door-to-door service from Narita Airport to your accommodation, with luggage assistance and an English-speaking driver. Reach your destination comfortably and efficiently.

Don’t let a stressful transfer from the airport become the thing that ruins your vacation. Instead, let a professional private driver whisk you straight from Haneda Airport to Yokohama Port. Let your driver be the one to deal with the annoyances of Tokyo traffic while you simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive.

Would you like to enjoy a bowl of matcha in a historic Japanese town just outside Tokyo? In Kawagoe, you can experience authentic Chado in English while discovering a different side of Japan. Unlike the busy atmosphere of central Tokyo, Kawagoe offers a slower and more peaceful atmosphere, with traditional streets, historic buildings, and a unique sense of old Japan. This experience is not simply about learning how to drink matcha. I would like you to slow down, enjoy the season through the tea utensils and shikishi artwork, and experience a small moment of Japanese culture during your journey.

Most guests meet us at Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station (9:30). Ikebukuro (8:30) is also available; your guide travels with you by train. Walk the forest widely believed to have inspired My Neighbor Totoro with a local guide who lives nearby and knows these trails in every season. It's a small-group tour (max 4 guests), so we keep an easy pace with plenty of photo stops. The Sayama Hills are not a theme park. Since the early 1990s, local people have bought this woodland plot by plot to protect it, and each saved plot is numbered as a "Totoro Forest." You walk Totoro Forest No. 1, hear how it was saved, and learn to spot the birds and plants that live here. Then visit a small Shinto shrine few tourists find, look out over Lake Sayama, and finish with fresh matcha and local Sayama tea at a family-run tea shop, a stop past guests call a highlight. Cherry blossoms in spring, deep green shade in summer, red and gold leaves in autumn: a quiet day in nature, one hour from central Tokyo.

Japanese Modern Samurai Show ! (Popular Theater), we share the beauty and spirit of Japan with the world through authentic cultural experiences. We design and operate tour that combine experiences such as observing Sumo morning practice and Modern Samurai Show, offering visitors the chance to feel the real Japan with all five senses. Each experience serves as a cultural bridge, connecting people across the world to the heart and beauty of Japan.

Discover the art of bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in an artistic shape, during this small-group hands-on experience near Tokyo. Head to Bonsai-cho ("Bonsai City) to see some beautiful examples then try your hand at various techniques for shaping and pruning bonsai trees while a guide answers any questions you may have.