Tokyo Okutama Day Trip Tour
Description
＊Please note that the "Standard Plan" DOES NOT include hotel pickup. Make sure to select the correct option based on your needs. Tokyo is one of the most representative big cities in the world. But do you know this city has another face? Away from the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is surrounded by buildings abd lots of dizzying neon city lights and hustle and bustle of the city, there are unexplored places that even people of living in Tokyo don't know about it. In Okutama, which is surrounded by big nature and natural monuments even in the midst of the big city of tokyo,you will find beautiful scenery and thrilling experiences that no one knows. ・A day tour where you can enjoy the great outdoors in a secluded area of Tokyo, Okutama. ・5-10 hidden places to visit in a day ・You can enjoy appearance of each one by one of four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. ・First-class professional driver for Safe, comfortable, pleasant ・Can be enjoyed by families, couples or by yourself
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At the beginning of your trip, you can feel the breath of nature in Okutama Town. The first part of the trip will be crossing the Hatonosu Valley. At Unzen Bridge, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery unique to Okutama. The fresh air blowing down from the mountains into the valley will quickly blow away the early morning sleepiness and the stale air that has accumulated in the car for a long time.
At first destination, you will do your morning exercise. Nippara Cave is one of the limestone caves that represent of Kanto region. There are lights up in some places, creating a fantastic scenery. As you walk through about 1km long cave, you can feel the age through the stalactites that were created over many thousands of years.
The tour will take you around the lake. Lake Okutama is one of representative lake in Japan. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of each season right in front of your eyes.
After the drive around of lakeside, we will visit a point in the top of the mountain where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the lake and mountains. We will have a simple picnic here. We will having lunch with a kamameshi lunch box made with locally grown vegetables, and say goodbye to Okutama town.
After lunch, we will rest in the car while moving. We will enter Hinohara Village while conserving our stamina for afternoon activities. Hinohara Village is the only village in Tokyo that is not well known even among Tokyo residents. Along with Okutama Town, it is the village most surrounded by nature in Tokyo. This village's cypress has become a brand.
Here we will visit traditional Japanese house. You can learn about how people in the past lived in the harsh environment. I use the mountain climbing monorail to get home. You can enjoy the spectacular view of climbing up a steep slope of 43 degrees.
Here we will walk cross the valley. Kanoto Rocks are two large rocks with historical surface. We will walk along the side of the river that flows vigorously between the rocks. The mysterious scenery and thrilling roads will make you forget that you are in Tokyo.
Finale, we will go to see a waterfall. Hossawa Falls is one of Japanese representative waterfalls. It is a 60m long waterfall divided into 4 steps. The area around the basin of waterfall is surrounded by an abundance of negative ions. In winter, you can see the "Hyobaku" where the entire waterfall freezes over.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Usulally, Reservations are accepted since 2 people
- The price includes the facility entrance fee, lunch, car charge and expressway fee.
- Please arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes before the meeting time. Please let us know if you might late.
- Smoking is prohibited in the car while you are moving. Let us know and we will take you the smoking area.
- The actual cost will be charged yourself for souvenirs, snacks, and personalized items purchased during the tour.
- The area is dotted with many natural monuments and nationally designated protected animals and plants. Please don’t collect them personally.
- I plan to use the public bath during the private tour. If it is difficult to use, Please let me know in advance. Please understand that we cannot refund the fee in that case.
- Souvenirs may not be eligible for tax exemption. Please purchase at your own risk.
- Depending on the type of souvenir, it may not pass the airport's censors. Please pay special attention to drinks.
- We do not accept any complaints or troubles during the tour.
- The tour may be interrupted due to an emergency caused by an earthquake or natural disaster. Please note that we cannot issue a refund in that case.
- If you have any additional questions, please ask the organizer.
- At public bathhouses, guests with tattoos are generally not permitted to enter. If you have any tattoos, please inform us in advance.
- The tour is by car. Most of the travel is on mountain roads, so please take care of your own car sickness. If you are easily intoxicated, we will consider where to sit, so please consult with us. If in the event that the vehicle is soiled due to illness, a separate cleaning fee will be charged. (Reported : 10,000 yen, Not reported : 30,000 yen).
- There will be frequent instances of climbing stairs and getting in and out of the vehicle. If you are not confident in your physical strength, we kindly recommend refraining from participating.
- The lunch menu is already fixed. Please let us know in advance if you have any food tastes, food allergies, or religious or foodism reasons.
- During the tour, there are occasions when you walk on mountain roads or use your physical strength. If you are not confident, please let us know in advance. We will consider it.
- During the tour, there are times when you cross a place with bad footing. Please be careful when passing. ・
Reviews(54)
Perfect day as described on the Viator page. Our guide and driver was excellent in all ways. Picked us up on schedule from Asakusa. Clear instructions, kind and polite. Highly recommend this day trip. Thank you Ayumo Shinohara
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
We highly recommend this experience. From booking communications were excellent. Meeting point directions were accurate and easy. Our guide was punctual and friendly. He had an extensive knowledge of the Okutama region which he shared throughout the trip. He was also happy to answer our many random questions about Japan in general. Travelling in a small group we were able to squeeze more sites and experiences into the day. The region is beautiful and worth a visit. The picnic lunch was delicious!
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
This tour was such a great experience. We saw spots of Japan you would never see otherwise! If you love to explore/nature, seeing this side of Japan is a must. Our guide was such a friendly and kind person that made it even more enjoyable! Thank you again for driving us and showcasing some magical spots!!
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
He’s very kind and patient. We had a great time with our vacation. I truly appreciate it and thank you so much.
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
Absolutely the best day in Japan so far. The scenery was spectacular. The stops were great. Our guide was lovely. It was a long day but so worth it. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
This was an amazing experience and well worth the money.. a wonderful tour guide and places seen.. so nice to get out to see the real Japan. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those travelling solo. An experience like no other and things you’d never see otherwise…
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
Absolutely wonderful! Our guilds he so passionate about he job, very kinds and caring, an knowledge about country side of Tokyo
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
Cool tour if you’re into nature and seeing spots outside of the city! Our group was small but I enjoyed that it was a bit more intimate. Going through the cave was interesting and getting to the top of the mountain gave us such a beautiful view of the area! Our guide, Ayumu, was awesome and very knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as kinda and personable. The people who lived in the area were so much more welcoming than anywhere else I’ve been in Japan (but to be fair, I’ve only gone to three different cities). Would definitely recommend!
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
Excellent tour especially if you want to go sightseeing outside of the busy Tokyo area. Our guide was great and the tour only had four of us. We had two nights at Haneda Airport and had a spare day. Our guide picked us up from our airport hotel which was fantastic. Be prepared for a long day but well worth it.
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
The day was fantastic with our guide collecting us from our hotel (very early in the morning - get a good night's rest as its a long day!) You go into the part of Japan that you otherwise likely wouldn't as a tourist, your guide is passionate and knowledgeable and can tell he enjoys what he does. Ask him the main reason why - his response is very fulfilling. We stopped Ppenty of pit stops for coffee, snacks or bathroom breaks as well as a yummy lunch. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Japan especially if you want a day outside of the city / suburbs.
Thank you very much for joining our tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. We also greatly appreciate the review you left for us. Your feedback helps support our tour and is very valuable to us. Japan is a country with many unique traditions and cultures still waiting to be explored. If you have the chance, we hope you can continue to enjoy and immerse yourself in this rich cultural heritage. Thank you once again!
