A One Day Walking Escape from Tokyo Discovering Ogawa Saitama

Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Duration3h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This walking tour offers an experience you simply can’t have by staying and sightseeing only in central Tokyo.
Just 70 minutes from the city, it’s an easy day trip into Japan’s satoyama countryside, adding a refreshing accent to your Tokyo stay.
Designed for travelers from Europe, North America, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other regions who enjoy longer, more relaxed journeys, this tour invites you to slow down and walk through a peaceful rural landscape shaped by tradition and nature. Along the way, you’ll savor local foods, craft beer, regional sake, and Japanese wine, experiencing the gentle, authentic flavors of the countryside that rarely reach urban tables.
It’s an ideal balance of accessibility and depth—a culturally rich, leisurely walking experience that reveals a quieter, more intimate side of Japan, without the need for an overnight trip.

What's included

  • guiding fee
  • anything without guiding fee

What to expect

  1. Michi-no-Eki Ogawamachi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    World Heritage Ogawa Washi Paper Making Experience and Paper Craft Making Experience
  2. Pass by
    You can enjoy wonderful taste of local beers
  3. Seiun Brewery
    Pass by
    You can enjoy local Japanese Sake if you want
  4. Musashi Winery
    Pass by
    You can enjoy unique winery in Japan (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

70 minutes from Ikebukuro Station, Tokyo
If you pay my train fare, around 1700 JPY, I will meet you in Tokyo.

End point

70 minutes from Ikebukuro Station, Tokyo
If you pay my train fare, around 1700 JPY, I will meet you in Tokyo.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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8,000.00 JPY per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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