Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
• 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, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of the region
• A scenic hike on Mt. Nokogiri featuring panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean, historic stone quarries, Japan’s largest seated stone Buddha, and impressive Buddhist carvings
• A hands-on traditional uchiwa fan workshop using local bamboo, with your own beautiful and practical piece of art to take home
• A hidden cliffside temple with a vivid red hall, a peaceful atmosphere, and spectacular coastal views
• An included lunch at a hidden local restaurant featuring ingredients from the surrounding area
What's included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Toll road fees
Lunch
English-speaking driver-guide
Workshop materials and instruction
Parking Fees
What to expect
Mt. Nokogiri
2h 30m
Enjoy panoramic view of Tokyo Bay while hiking through a dramatic landscape shaped by nature, history, and centuries of stone quarrying. The name “Nokogiri” means “saw” in Japanese and refers to the mountain’s distinctive jagged ridgeline. Along the walking trails, you can see former quarry sites, Japan’s largest seated stone Buddha, a towering statue carved directly into the mountainside, and many smaller stone figures. This scenic cultural hike offers a rewarding combination of outdoor adventure, Japanese history, and impressive coastal views.
Kyonan-machi
1h
After your mountain hike, your guide will take you to a hidden local restaurant that uses ingredients from the surrounding area. Relax and enjoy an included lunch featuring regional flavors in a peaceful setting.
1h 40m
Enjoy a hands-on Japanese craft experience as you create your own traditional Uchiwa fan with guidance from a local artisan. Unlike a folding fan, an Uchiwa has a fixed, rounded bamboo frame and has long been part of everyday summer life in Japan. You will carefully attach paper to a frame made from flexible Medake bamboo, a local specialty, while learning about the skills behind this nationally recognized traditional craft. Take home your handmade fan as a beautiful and practical souvenir of your journey.
Daifukuji Temple (Gake Kannon)
45m
One of the tour’s most unforgettable views awaits at this hidden cliffside temple, where a vivid red hall appears to float above the landscape, and its terrace opens onto panoramic coastal scenery. Known locally as Gake Kannon, this “Cliffside Temple of the Goddess of Mercy” dates back to 717, when a sacred image was carved into the rock face. Its dramatic location, beautiful architecture, and peaceful atmosphere offer a memorable off-the-beaten-path experience of Japanese history and culture.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please wait in front of the building at the designated location. The driver will be waiting in the vehicle with a sign displaying your name.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
