Tokyo · SAITAMA PREFECTURE
10 reviewed
Good saitama prefecture tours sell out in Tokyo; great ones sell out first. Ranked below: the 10 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day with an English driver: Oshino Hakkai, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Ashi, optional Gotemba.
“Fahad was kind and knowledgeable about the places we visited and Japanese culture - he took us to quaint towns and made sure we had good food and enjoyed our time”
Cut cedar or cypress, learn thinning forestry, then pyrograph a kanji onto an Edo Castle wood stand near Tokyo in a certified private forest.
“It was a very fun and informative experience. As a student studying architecture this tour gave me very valuable insight into the history and practice of wood as a material in Japan. I would highly recommend it, the guides are very knowledgeable and attentive to details and the activities are fun.”
Small-batch doburoku near Tokyo in Hanno, Saitama. Three rare sake tastings plus snacks, all with handmade cups in a tiny group tour.
“First things first—the sake tasting was incredible! “Yamane no Minori,” which is no longer available this season, was absolutely mind-blowing.”
Walk Gyoda’s tabi warehouse streets, taste local snacks, and tour a working tabi factory—plus a shrine flower stop. Small group.
“I learnt a lot about Tabi, and tried good snacks!”
Experience Chichibu’s silk tradition and Night Festival culture with museum demos, a coaster workshop, festival displays, and a walk to Chichibu Shrine.
“I had a lot of fun on this tour and learnt a bunch about the city of Chichibu. My favourite part was learning about the silk industry in the area and got to make my own coaster using a loom.”
Hear Chichibu Yatai Bayashi with live performers, see 3D festival visuals, then visit Chichibu Shrine and downtown spots in a small group.
“I could play the festival drums. Its so exciting. Still now the beat is hitting in my body! The festivals are rooted in the local culture of Chichibu deeply. I could experience part of it. The tour was very well organized and I could enjoy the best part of Chichibu. Thanks the guide Sachiko san!”
Private wooden-barrel sake tour in Hanno, Saitama near Tokyo with 40 minutes unlimited tasting, rare honey/tea/rice sake, snacks, and brewer talk.
“This was well worth the trip! The tour was highly educational and the saké was amazing. I would recommend this to anyone interested in saké and traditional Japanese culture.”
Seasonal green tea picking in Sayama plus a relaxing walk through Kawagoe’s Little Edo streets, temples, and Candy Alley.
“What an unforgettable experience! The tour immersed us in the beauty of the Japanese countryside. And the tea master patiently guided us through every step of our tea-making journey with care and dedication.”
Private 10-hour Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip with an English-speaking driver. Oshino Hakkai, 5th Station, lakes, Chureito pagoda.
“We had a great time with our guide going through the areas around Mt Fuji. We were in winter still so no cherry blossoms and a limited view but he ensured we had a great experience for our day trip from Tokyo!”
Make a mini shamisen, learn a few easy songs, and enjoy live music with tea sweets in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Take your instrument home.
“This is truly an excellent, one of a kind, experience. It’s beginner friendly, and the teacher is kind, patient, and passionate about music. As well as helping you make a shamisen to keep, the teacher explains a lot about the history of the shamisRead more”
