Private Tour
All Must-Sees Tono Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Tono!
Tōno is a rural town in the hills of central Iwate Prefecture. The area is notable for its rustic landscapes and traditional farming culture. But Tono is best known as a repository of Japanese folklore due to its legends of spirits, animals and supernatural creatures. This rich oral tradition was passed down through generations of storytellers.
Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
Pick up & Drop Off is on foot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kappabuchi
It is claimed that a number of mischievous Kappa river sprites, which love to threaten people and play tricks on passersby, live in the small stream in Tsuchibuchi-cho running behind Joken-ji Temple. Apparently the Kappa appear even now along the clear stream hidden by the surrounding thickets. Near the stream is a small shrine to the Kappa gods where expectant mothers go and leave breast-shaped red clothes to pray that they will be able to breastfeed their child.
Unedorisama Shrine
A small wayside shrine known to be the home of the god of love. Buy a small red cloth from the unmanned shop in the shrine grounds, tie it to a tree with just your left hand and you’ll be tied with the one you love.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tono
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Aeria Tohno
1-10 Shinmachi, Tono Japan
Hotel Kikuyuu
4-25 Shinkokucho, Tono Japan
Fukuzansou
5-30 Chuodori, Tono Japan
Masuda Ryokan
3-12 Chuodori Tono Japan
Hotel Kajyo
5-25 Chuodori, Tono Japan
Tokudaya Ryokan
4-3 Muikamachi, Tono Japan
Hirasawaya
8-5 Chuodori, Tono Japan
Options
All Must-Sees Tono Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful guide,who knows how to navigate Tokyo.
288klarad,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour with Masatoshi Fujii ( Masa) was excellent.He was very knowledgeable about Japan,the culture,the history.All our questions were answered and he was very good at organizing our chosen itinerary of visits. He is a really nice and friendly man who really went the extra mile to make sure we were able to do everything we wanted to do- including an out of the blue request to visit the Pokemon Store to buy gifts for the grandchildren! Thank you very much Masa San .
Perfect family day in Tokyo
213kristians,,Oct 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi provided us with the perfect day. Three generations incl children aged 6, 11 and 13 all absolutely loved the day. Yoshi had asked in advance about age, interests etc and really ensured we had something for everyone. We absolutely loved it. Thanks again Yoshi from the whole family.
Excellent tour
myriamdM6661VE,,Sep 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tachi was a great guide very nice and efficient . She find exactly what type of tour we wanted and we really spent an excellent day . Thank you tachi.
Highly recommend!! Michiko was amazing!
cindymB4365GZ,,Sep 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited Otaru as a detour not originally planned on our cruise port schedule. This was exciting because my mothers hometown was Otaru City and had passed away 30 years ago and interred in a family vault. Michiko went above and beyond by communicating with my Uncle and translating. Then locating the temple, speaking with the priest. In addition to assisting me with this mission she showed me the Old Aoyama Villa of the wealthy Masakichi family that made their fortune with herring. The grounds were extraordinary and the home offered a step into Japanese history. Michoko guided me through the town to the Canal and shopping district. It was lovely to see these areas and experience the vibrancy of the main city! The shopping was excellent. In summary, my visit to Otaru City was extremely memorable. I highly recommend Michiko as an excellent English Speaking guide in Otaru!
Enjoyable start for visiting Tokyo
406jessyu,,Jul 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chas is a really awesome tour guide. Highly recommend. He will show you how to commute to all the best spots. Will definitely book again. Looking forward to visiting Japan again soon.
Amazing day in Tokyo
E8996SUms,,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day in Tokyo with our kind guide Yoshii Kenichi. We explored the beautiful sites of Tokyo and learnt many new things about Japan. Yoshii was very patient and waited for us at all the shops we went into. We ended the day by eating dinner together at a wonderful restaurant. We overall highly recommend.
Fantastic tour guide
mdapena,,Feb 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00May was fantastic! He is as knowledgeable as he is kind. I had an amazing day visiting tokyo. I highly recommend it.
Good experiemce
MarcJens,,Oct 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Emiko that you was my Guide today! I enjoy ed the time with you to Explore New places for me in Tokio!
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