What You Will Do
This a private tour. . Experience the local foods with the sights of the countryside combined. So near to Tokyo but it is another world. The green moss has hidden the countryside from the city. The fauna are waiting to greet you. The wild deer, boar monkey and sometimes bear. The views are stunning. The people are very friendly. Come with me to the mountains. We will tour through rural Japan. A place with deep history going back thousands of years. All seasons show their magic in their full colors here. Escape from the tourist traps and go to where many Japanese go to get away from it all. A place frozen in time. A place magical in its beauty. A place where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Ogose-machi
30 minutes
We will show the mountains, temples, shrines and waterfalls of rural Japan. We pay a visit to the Dragon Taming Temple were the monk has telepathy with the carp in his pond beside the temple. Enjoy the Japanese countryside.
2
Kuroyama Santaki Trout Fishing
40 minutes
Depending if the fishing pond is open or not.After visiting the Dragon taming temple we stop and take a walk to Kuroyama waterfall. We can stop to eat treat or the more delicious iwana fish after returning from the waterfall. The fish will be of extra cost.
3
Hanno
40 minutes
Enjoy the Bamboo temple deep in the mountains. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the Buddhist king Gozu, a king with the head of a cow and the body of a man. Throughout the temple complex are very timid wild deer and monkeys. The are watching you but are very Shi.
4
Ne-no-gongen
40 minutes
After the bamboo temple we visit Ne no gongen shrine nearby. It is at the top of the mountains and offers beautiful views for hikers. The shrine is for praying for healthy legs and backs.
5
Saitama Prefecture
40 minutes
Enjoy Koma Shrine. The shrine of Korean kings of the Tang Dynasty.
6
Kawagoe
40 minutes
Depending on time, we can stop at the ancient town of Kawagoe and buy old Edo souvenirs, samurai swords etc. I really depends on time and we will prioritize during our tour.
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