The northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, which can be reached by a 2 hour+ drive from Tokyo, is a place where visitors can enjoy rich nature, including mountains, waterfalls, and valleys, despite its proximity to Tokyo. Visitors can learn about Japanese traditions such as Yamabushi (mountain priests) and Japanese washi paper. Read more -->
While staying in Tokyo, many of our customers make day-trip and/or overnight-trip to suburb charming city or countryside. Enjoy your private tour from Tokyo to a nearby city or town privately guided by an English speaking guide to see beautiful nature, local culture, historical sites and local cuisines.
Below are several popular destinations for private day tours from Tokyo. Click each photo or title to see details.
Day Trips from Tokyo
(Private Tours from Tokyo)
If you are a fan of samurai culture and history, Mito City in the central part of Ibaraki Prefecture, only an hour+ train ride away from Tokyo, is definitely worth visiting. Having prospered as the seat of the Mito Tokugawa, here you can learn about samurai culture from various aspects. Read more -->
Nikko is a fascinating day trip destination from Tokyo. Explore impressive Shinto and Buddhist temple buildings registered as the UNESCO World Heritage. The atmosphere is stunning surrounded by pristine greenery of Nikko National Park. Read more -->
Mt. Fuji, symbol of Japan, can be seen beautifully from Fuji five lake area. In green season, it is possible to drive to 5th station to do a light hiking. In winter season, snow capped Mt. Fuji is even more picturesque.
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Mt. Fuji and Yamanashi Food Private Tour
Enjoy a day of breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji and local food, fruit and wine that Yamanashi prefecture has to offer.
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Hakone has long been a popular hot spring retreat for Tokyo residents. Though it is best experienced by staying one of the hot spring ryokans, the resort town has a lot to offer even to day trip visitors, from panoramic gondola ride, scenic cruise on Lake Ashi and a number of unique museums. Read more -->
Kamakura is a great day trip destination from Tokyo for those looking for historical touch. Though big Buddha statue is by far the most famous, there are many more smaller charming temples and gardens scattered around the town. Kamakura is also famous for many sophisticated gourmet restaurants. Read more -->
Mt. Mitake is a sacred mountain west of Tokyo. Though it is lesser visited by more famous Mt. Takao, Mt. Mitake is a great hiking destination if you are looking for "another" Tokyo. Read more -->
Yokohama, the second biggest city after Tokyo, is a picturesque port city just 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. Explore this sophisticated town with our English speaking Japanese guide. Read more -->
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Private Tours in other destinations
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We can also arrange privately-guided tours in other destinations throughout Japan. Also, your tours can be tailored to your specific interests such as culture, food, and nature.
