Hello! I'm Grace, your local guide and Chiba resident for over 18 years. I love the hidden charms of Chiba City and love to share them with you! We start at Chiba Shrine, a 1,000-year-old sanctuary dedicated to the divine spirit of the North Star. Next, we visit the Chiba City Museum of Art, a century-old Neo-Renaissance building featuring works by local artists. We then head to Chiba Castle (Ino…
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One hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers what the city cannot — fruit you pick yourself, a castle most visitors never find, and a bay view that puts the whole journey in perspective. All in one day, one city. The morning begins at a real working farm. Pick strawberries, blueberries, pears, or grapes by hand, guided by local farm staff. No queues, no theme parks — just the orchard and the season. After l…
Enjoy Chiba after sunset on this relaxed evening walking tour. We begin with a visit to Chiba Shrine, where you can experience Japanese spirituality and local history in a calm, evening atmosphere. Next, we head to a popular local Izakaya for dinner. The meal features a hot pot as the main dish — pork shabu-shabu, yellowtail shabu-shabu, or duck hot pot, along with fresh sashimi and other seasona…
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 Gote…
Step beyond Tokyo’s skyscrapers and busy city centers to discover the atmosphere of its historic neighborhoods. In Shibamata, stroll along a nostalgic shopping street, visit a traditional temple, and enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets overlooking a beautiful garden at Yamamoto-tei. At the Tora-san Museum, step into immersive recreations and miniature streetscapes inspired by old Tokyo, offering a…
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 em…
Hello, I am Keiji! Though new to Viator, I have over 80 tours and 24 five-star ratings elsewhere. I completed the 1,000km Camino de Santiago in 2019, so I have plenty of stamina to guide you all day! Why is my tour unique? 1. A Spiritual Perspective (The "Invisible" Tokyo) Most guides only explain history. At Meiji Jingu and Senso-ji, I introduce you to the "invisible presence" and spiritual ener…
• A rare close-up view of a woodcarving masterpiece by an artist whose work is said to have influenced Hokusai, inside a little-known local temple • An extraordinary wooden temple hall designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, appearing to float above the surrounding forest • Comfortable and efficient travel by private vehicle to off-the-beaten-path locations that are difficult to re…
• Insight into the roots of Japanese food culture through traditional soy sauce and sake fermentation • Behind-the-scenes access to two working breweries, including a private owner-led tour of a soy sauce brewery founded in 1877, traditional soy sauce pressing, an authentic sake production tour, and sake tasting • A nationally protected historic merchant district with a local lunch, free time to…
• A full-day off-the-beaten-path journey from Tokyo, with comfortable private transportation to scenic and cultural sites that are difficult to reach by public transport • An English-speaking driver-guide from departure to return, plus an English-speaking area specialist providing deeper insights at the destinations • A small-group format offering more opportunities to interact with the guides, a…
• Private transportation with pickup and drop-off at your preferred location in central Tokyo for a mountain hike • An English-speaking driver-guide from departure to return, plus an English-speaking area specialist providing deeper insights at the destinations • A scenic mountain hike with panoramic view of Tokyo Bay • Historic stone quarries, Japan’s largest seated stone Buddha, towering mounta…
