Chiba Prefecture

Hello, I'm your guide, Grace, a mother of two kids in my mid 40's. I have been in Chiba for about 18 years. I love this city, and I also love Japanese culture! I traveled a lot and had many wonderful experiences interacting with the local people and experiencing the culture. The reason I started this job is because I want everyone who travels to Japan to have the same wonderful experiences that I had. There are many attractive places to visit in Chiba City and you can experience Japanese traditional and local culture. First of all, We will go to Chiba Shrine which is beautiful and quiet place familiar to citizens from the past. Then, we will pass through Chiba Castle. You can also take impressive photos at this places. We will stop by Chiba art museum which is A century-old Neo-Renaissance structure, and Visitors can view works of art by artists associated with Chiba City. After that, we'll have lunch at Kadoya, a Japanese homemade style restaurant and enjoy, Tonkatsu or Chiken.

Hello, I'm your guide, Grace, a mother of two kids in my mid 40's. I have been in Chiba for about 18 years. I gave birth and raised my kids here. I love this city, and I also love Japanese culture! This is a tour that will take you back in time to the ancient Japan! First, you can try on a kimono and take a walk around the garden. You can feel Japan by wearing a kimono and walking around the pond and through the garden with its seasonal flowers. Then you can experience traditional tea ceremony and Match-green tea. The tea ceremony will also be a moment to experience the culture of the Japanese people. I traveled a lot and had many wonderful experiences interacting with the local people and experiencing the culture. The reason I started this job is because I want everyone who travels to Japan to have the same wonderful experiences that I had. Why don't you make wonderful memories with your family or friend!

Chiba Prefecture, about an hour’s drive from Tokyo, offers many attractions not found in the city, including beaches, historic buildings, and the largest Great Buddha in Japan. Enjoy a driving tour that lets you fully experience the great outdoors of Chiba. This tour takes you to five locations blessed with nature throughout the prefecture.

Holiday, a Japanese information service used by approximately 4 million people per month, offers a photography program that guides visitors to some of Japan's most popular and special Chiba destinations. The program is staffed by highly qualified photographers who can work with your travel schedule to capture natural compositions and identify photo spots. (Please send us your preferred location in the chat!) Correction work is done in accordance with the vintage atmosphere of analog sensibilities, and mood and color can be adjusted if desired. Because this experience is private, you will be photographed at your own pace. Enjoy the atmosphere as if you were with a friend, and enjoy the conversation while you shoot! We can arrange a photographer who lives in Chiba, so we can introduce you to local areas you may not know. Let us capture your happy time in Chiba in photos.

In this class, we will cook 3-4 Japanese home-style cuisine together. You will be able to learn how to make Dashi (Japanese soup stock), about Japanese ingredients and how to cook them. After enjoying the dishes we have made, we will have sake tasting time. Very unique and rare high quality of Sake distilled locally in Japan will be prepared. If you are not a fan of alcohol, we can change the program to Japanese tea tasting or a calligraphy experience. You will have wonderful experience while staying in Japan It will be memorable special event!

This tour is ideal for those who want to visit Kyoto from Tokyo in a single day. The itinerary includes two well-known sightseeing spots: Kinkaku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. However, if there are other specific places you'd like to visit, we would be more than happy to customize the plan for you. Since this tour is guided by a nationally licensed guide, you'll benefit from immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions. This tour is great for any types of travelers, such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Sawara is Chiba's historic riverside district. Take a stroll along the picturesque canal and immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere of the preserved Edo period buildings. This itinerary is recommended for travelers who want to feel the flavor from the old streets of Japan. Enjoy the unique blend of history and culture as you tour traditional stores and landmarks. The second half of the itinerary will take you to Katori Jingu Shrine, the most revered shrine in Chiba. Katori Jingu is one of the three major Shinto shrines in Japan, along with Ise Jingu, and is known as one of the most historic power spots in the country. Visitors will marvel at the ancient architecture and tranquil forest setting. This sacred place is a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into Japan's rich spiritual heritage. This tour is designed with the traveler's fitness and comfort in mind, with hotel or airport transfers and a nationally certified guide to tailor the day to the traveler's needs.

Best tour to discover the highlights of Tokyo. The tour is just a sample. You can also arrange your destinations if there are some places you would like to visit. Please let us know your interests! This tour is guided by public transportation. Please let us know if any of your member prefer not to walk long. If you have questions, you can ask anything because National licensed guide assist your tour. We will try to do our best to provide you unforgettable memories. We are looking forward to meeting you. Thank you!

Escape the urban city of Tokyo and experience a quiet traditional life surrounded by nature—the best way to immerse yourself in the local life of Japanese people. Just an hour from Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture's untouched natural abundance is incredible. Immerse yourself in local life and culture, savor the beauty of nature and local cuisine, and experience a deeper side of Japan. This plan is based on lodging in a 100-year-old rural house. Experience traditional Japanese rural life through a variety of activities, including participating in a chopstick-making workshop, visiting nearby traditional temples, and learning Japanese cooking from the owner of your accommodation. 1)Round trip from your hotel in our private car 2)A qualified guide and a driver will accompany your party in a private car 3)Fully operated by Japanese staff who have great knowledge of the surroundings, and curate your personalized hassle-free tour

Take a short trip from the airport or the city center and enjoy the spectacular view of Japan. At the top of Mt. Nokogiri, named for its saw-shaped peak, you can look into the View of Hell and admire the gigantic granite Buddha. You can see Miura peninsula or Mt.Fuji from the observatory if the weather is good. Mt. Nokogiri is one of the most famous mountains in Chiba Prefecture. At the summit of the 329-meter-high mountain is a spectacular observatory and a temple complex that houses one of Japan's largest Buddha statues. There are two ways to go up to the top of Mt. Nokogiri, by rope way or by car. Please let us know your preferences. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

When you are tired with modern buildings and busy city areas in Tokyo, how about going to relax in the nostalgic common people's town? We will take you to the city of 50 or 100 years ago. In this town many old houses, stores and temples remain, because this area escaped from earthquakes, fires, and air raids. Also you can find nostalgic Japanese common people's daily life which cannot be found in tourist spots. This tour is led by National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests!

This tour is designed to meet the needs of those who have limited time in Tokyo, want to relax at their hotel, but also want to do some sightseeing! By touring Tokyo with a private guide who is well versed in Tokyo's history, culture, and art, you will be able to smoothly explore the history and culture of the major areas of Tokyo while also experiencing art. The key to this tour is that you can customize the route as you wish. For those who are anxious about being in unfamiliar place and want to have an in-depth experience that cannot be obtained from mere guidebooks or information websites, we will do our utmost to ensure that you enjoy your trip to Japan to the fullest! This tour is led by a nationally certified interpreter-guide. The itinerary is an example. Please check the sample tour and let us know some of your requests! We will arrange the best route for you. Basically, a private car will be provided for this tour, but please inquire if you would like a walking tour.

This is a tour for families with children who love vehicles, people who love trains, and people who love architecture to come and see and experience the joy of Japanese railroads! At the Railway Museum, you can learn about the history of Japanese railroads, enter an old train car that was actually running, and see dioramas and other exhibits. The museum also has two restaurants and a café, including a high-class restaurant with a motif of a dining car that used to be connected to Shinkansen and sleeper trains. In addition, visitors can purchase ekiben (boxed meals) at the store or bring their own lunch boxes to eat on the actual train. In the outdoor Park Zone, visitors can actually experience driving a mini driving train and mini shuttle. In the “mini driving train,” visitors can drive a mini train on a track with a circumference of about 300 meters. The “Panorama Deck” on the rooftop provides a panoramic view of the Shinkansen tracks and is a great place to spend the day.

This tour includes a visit to Zenkoji Temple, a historic temple that attracts worshippers from all over the world, as well as a visit to the temple to enjoy local sake and the optional local delicacy oyaki. Since the Edo period (1603-1867), it has been said, “Even if you are far away, you must visit Zenkoji Temple at least once.” Many famous warlords and other famous warriors have visited the temple, and it continues to be a power spot for worshippers today. Another attraction of this tour is that you can walk along the approach to the temple, which has a long history, and visit a sake brewery behind the approach to the temple. You can also sign up for an optional experience to cook and eat “oyaki,” a local dish of Nagano Prefecture, in a traditional hearth. Oyaki is made of wheat flour and buckwheat flour, with seasonal vegetables and sweet bean paste sandwiched inside the dough. Those with wheat or buckwheat allergies are not eligible to apply, so please check in advance.

If you would like to wear an authentic Japanese kimono and have professional photos taken, this tour is highly recommended. You will wear a kimono originally used for weddings and have your photos taken by a professional photographer in a dedicated studio. The kimonos are imported from Kyoto and are of very high quality. You can also have your photos taken in a traditional Japanese garden. The studio is about 1.5 hours from Tokyo, and a licensed guide will pick you up from your hotel and assist you during the photo session. If you’re interested in experiencing Japan’s historic and traditional kimono culture, we highly recommend this tour.

There are two main highlights of this tour. One is that this is a hands-on tour where you can harvest and cook local Kawagoe vegetables, and the other is that you can walk around the streets with a guide who is familiar with Kawagoe. This tour is especially recommended for the people who would like to learn all about the charms of Kawagoe and interested in Japanese agriculture and experience. You can have an experience of harvesting and cooking with local vegetables. The harvesting tour, in particular, is organized with the cooperation of Kawagoe City facilities. You can also communicate with local people. This tour is sure to be an unforgettable trip where you can feel the charm of Kawagoe all day long! We are looking forward to your application.

Let's take a stroll in Fukagawa, a town that retains Tokyo's downtown culture. We visit a local and beloved shrine and temple. They are not so-called "sightseeing spots" but very attractive. Kiyosumi garden is a feudal lord Japanese garden which is famous for its stone arrangement of art. This tour is great for any types of travelers , such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Tsukiji fish market is well known as the largest fish market in Japan where you can find the fresh foods, such as seafood, meat, and fruits. Usually people stroll around the market but how about enjoying cooking together? National licensed guide will take you the good shops where you can ask any questions about seafood and pick some ingredients up. After shopping, we will go up to the 3rd floor to enjoy BBQ!

Kamakura is a historical city in the Kanagawa prefecture, which is known as "the Kyoto of Kanto region". It's a very popular tourist destination that attracts both locals and travellers due to presenting more than 100 temples and shrines. This tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy Japanese history and culture in Kamakura, visiting the historical place where the legendary Japanese Samurai emerged. Among the highlights to experience are a panoramic viewpoint in a mountain where a temple is located, where the ground has a large variety of blooming flowers. Another one will be seeing the bronze statue of a Buddha from the 12th century. As a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter, I will be able to tell you the story behind why it was constructed. I will be glad to see you and guide you in Kamakura city. Bare in mind the order of the stops listed below can be arranged at your preference.

Mt. Fuji, with an elevation of 3, 776 meters, is Japan's tallest mountain and has been loved by the Japanese for centuries. Also, Mt. Fuji is a sacred mountain and there is a practice of making a circuit of eight lakes, Hakkaimeguri – including the five lakes included in the Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes) – became a ritual among many Fuji-ko adherents. I will take you to some spots where we can see beautiful Mt. Fuji. We will visit Oshino Hakkai, Arakurayama Sengen shrine ( Chureito pagoda ), and Oishi Park. Whether we can see Mt. Fuji or not depends on weather conditions, but we can try to do our best to find the spot to get the chance to see it. However, sometimes Mt. Fuji cannot be seen at all. Thank you for your understanding in advance. The itinerary might be changed due to weather conditions or other reasons. This tour can be customized to your interests and preferences. Let me know any place you wish to visit.