Private Tour
Tokyo Countryside Exploration Private Tour
Overview
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This is a private tour. . Experience the local foods with the sights of the countryside combined. So near to Tokyo but it is another world.
Away from crowds. 1 and a half hours away from Tokyo.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 and enjoy the tranquility.
The uniqueness of the tour, the importance of the tour is to experience driving through the countryside with the occasional stop a place with a scenic view , a waterfall, lake , shrine or temple.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
I cannot take people mobility issues because it is not safe for people with wheelchair chair clients.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
I will show you the countryside and show you traditional local food.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Hanno
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.
Saitama Prefecture
Enjoy Koma Shrine. The shrine of Korean kings of the Tang Dynasty.
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Tokyo Countryside Exploration Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mixed bag
Kulsum Y,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00The places we were taken too were good. Jeremy provided us with relevant information. But we were not taken to all the places listed in the itinerary. One specific feedback to Jeremy would be on his hygiene and presentation. The smell got unbearable towards the end of the tour.
A relaxing day seeing real Japan.
James D,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing natural scenery and beautiful ancient structures. Off the beaten trail temples, shrines and other sites almost untouched by tourism. Minimal other tourists and guide has great knowledge and an amazing personality. Authentic local restaurant and meal for lunch made it seem like we were Japanese ourselves. Excellent tour.
Excellent host. Very...
James Y,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent host. Very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Would definitely book a tour though Jeremy again.
Our private tour to...
Monika M,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00Our private tour to explore the Tokyo countryside had its ups and downs. The pick-up time was scheduled for 9:00 AM, but Jeremy, our guide, called around 7:45 AM to inform us that he would arrive by around 8:00 AM due to light traffic. He assured us that it was no problem for him to wait in the car until we were ready. Throughout the day, Jeremy frequently mentioned that he was feeling awful due to a shoulder inflammation. He shared that he had been uncertain about conducting the tour and had hoped to sleep in the car while his colleague Julian, who was unfortunately sick, would drive. Jeremy also mentioned that his guests from the previous day had offered to end their tour early and that canceling tours could affect his ranking on Viator. We had approximately 30 minutes to visit the first temple and about 15 minutes to admire some statues with an amazing view mostly from a distance. After lunch, we visited another temple, where we also had around 40 minutes for exploration. Additionally, we drove past a reservoir and a lake. On the way back to the hotel, Jeremy's car unfortunately grazed a truck on the highway. Fortunately, it was only minor damage, and Jeremy immediately checked to ensure we were unharmed. Once all formalities regarding the accident were settled, Jeremy arranged a taxi for us, as his car needed to be towed. It is worth noting that Jeremy possesses an incredible wealth of knowledge about Japanese culture, and the sites we visited were among the most beautiful we encountered during our tour of Japan.
A beautiful day outside of Tokyo
Peter G,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jeremy was very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and a great driver as well. He took me on a tour of beautiful countryside of Japan on beautiful mountain roads, where the air was fresh and clean. He took me to see a few ancient temples, a few beautiful lakes with cherry blossom surrounding them as it was cherry blossom season and a delicious lunch at an authentic Japanese restaurant was included as well. All in all I’m happy I did the tour and got a day outside of Tokyo.
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